Sony's Wireless Speakers Available Today Starting From $200

Sony has started offering three new wireless speakers today, each giving audiophiles easy access to sound in a sleek design.

The SRS-X9 High-Resolution wireless speaker system, and the SRS-X7 and SRS-X5 wireless speaker systems, developed in collaboration with Sony Music, promise to bring clear vocals and bass-rich thumping tunes to any living space or on the go. The SRS-X9 will retail for $699.99, the SRS-X7 for $299.99 and the SRS-X5 for $199.99.

Sony's new wireless speakers feature a geometric "Definitive Outline" design consisting of 12 outlines around the square form to create a sound wave. All three models also offer a multitude of connectivity and streaming options, at home and in the go. The speakers connect wirelessly to nearly any Bluetooth-enabled device, including smartphones, tablets and computers, and can connect to NFC-enabled devices with a simple tap. All three models also support on-board WiFi for direct access to online music and internet radio services such as Music Unlimited, Spotify, and TuneIn Radio when you download the SongPal app to their mobile device, as well as Apple Airplay and DLNA.

The flagship model, SRS-X9 wireless 2.1 channel system, supports High-Resolution Audio, which retains far more detail during the analog-to-digital conversion process. Features include a 154W of music output power, a bi-amped subwoofer and dual passive radiators.

The SRS-X7 has a similar modern design but is more compact than the SRS-X9. It also is a 2.1 channel system with WiFi and Bluetooth and USB accessory. Its built-in rechargeable battery offers up to 6 hours of play time. It also comes with a built-in subwoofer.

The portable SRS-X5 is packed with 20W ofaudio and offers up to eight hours of continuous playback. It also includes a built-in subwoofe.

All three models include Sony's Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE HX), ClearAudio+, an S-Master Digital Amplifier and built-in NFC technology.

	SRS-X9	SRS-X7	SRS-X5
Audio	Antenna System : Retracting WiFi Antenna Audio Modes : ClearAudio+ DSEE HX Audio Format(s) Supported : Bluetooth: SBC, AAC, and AptX USB A port: MP3 - (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) 16-320kbps AAC - 16-320kbps, CBR/VBR WMA9 - Standard: 16-320 kbps, CBR/VBR WAV - 32-192kHz, 16/24-but PCM FLAC - 8-192kHz, 16-bit; 44.1-192 kHz, 24-bit USB B port: PCM - 44.1k/48k/88.2k/96k/176.4k/192kHz, 16/24/32-bit	Antenna System : Retracting WiFi Antenna Audio Modes : ClearAudio+ DSEE HX Audio Format(s) Supported : Bluetooth: SBC, AAC, and AptX	Audio Modes : ClearAudio+ Audio Format(s) Supported : Bluetooth: SBC, AAC, and AptX
General	Power On/Off : LED Operating Indicator	Power On/Off: : LED Operating Indicator Output : 8 W x 2 + 16 W (AC Power) 3 W x 2 + 6 W (Battery Power)	Power On/Off: LED Operating Indicator Output : 5 W x 2 + 10 W (AC Power) 1 W x 2 + 6 W (Battery Power)
Inputs and Outputs	Digital Audio Input(s) : USB-A/USB-B 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX (auto Polarity) Audio In : Audio In jack (3.5 mm stereo minijack)		Audio In : Audio In: (3.5 mm stereo minijack) Electret condenser microphone (100 HZ - 7 kHz)
Power	Power Requirements : 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power Consumption (in Standby) : AC 0.5 W (during standby mode) 3W (during Bluetooth Standby Mode) 3W (during Network Standby Mode) Power Consumption (in Operation) : AC 50 W Output Current : via USB-A: 2.1 A Max Output Power : Super tweeter (Top): 2 W × 2 (at less than 10 % harmonic distortion, 20 kHz) Super tweeter (Front): 25 W × 2 (at less than 10 % harmonic distortion, 10 kHz) Midrange: 25 W × 2 (at less than 10 % harmonic distortion, 1 kHz) Subwoofer: 25 W × 2 (at less than 10 % harmonic distortion, 100 kHz) Power Back-up : USB DC Out for charging smartphones (5 V, Max 2.1 A) Input Voltage : DC IN 19.5 V	Power Requirements: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Battery Type: Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery (Built-In) Power Consumption (in Standby): AC 0.5 W Battery Life (Approx): Audio Playback: Approx 6 hours (NETWORK switch OFF); Audio Playback: Approx 3 hours (NETWORK switch ON) Power Consumption (in Operation) : AC 32 W Output Current : via USB-A: 1.5 A Max Output Power : Full-range: 8W + 8W (at 1% harmonic distortion, 1 kHZ, 8 Ohms) Subwoofer: 16W (at 1% harmonic distortion, 100 Hz, 4 Ohms) Power Back-up : USB DC Out for charging smartphones (5 V, Max 1.5 A) Input Voltage : DC IN 18 V	Power Requirements : 120 V AC, 60 Hz Battery Type : Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery (Built-In) Battery Life (Approx) : Audio Playback: Approx 8 hours (using Bluetooth connection) Output Current : via USB-A: 5 V 1.5 A Max Output Power : Using AC adaptor: Full-range: 5W + 5W (at 1% harmonic distortion, 1 kHZ, 6 Ohms), Subwoofer: 10W (at 1% harmonic distortion, 100 Hz, 4 Ohms) Using internal battery: Full-range: 1W + 1W (at 1% harmonic distortion, 1 kHZ, 6 Ohms), Subwoofer: 6W (at 1% harmonic distortion, 100 Hz, 4 Ohms) Power Back-up : USB DC Out for charging smartphones (5 V, Max 1.5 A) Input Voltage : DC IN 12.5 V
Speaker	Driver Size(s) : Super tweeter (Top & front): ~19 mm (3/4 in.) dia. Midrange: ~50 mm (2 in.) dia. Subwoofer: ~94 mm (3 3/4 in.) dia. Sound Enhancer : EQ via SongPal App: R&B/Hip-Hop, Pop, Rock, Latin, Flat, Jazz, Classic, and Custom	Driver Size(s) : Full-range - Approx 48 mm (1-7/8 in.) dia. (x2) Subwoofer - Approx 62 mm (2.4 in.) dia.	Driver Size(s) : Full-range - Approx 38 mm (1-1/2 in.) dia. (x2) Subwoofer - Approx 58 mm (2-3/8 in.) dia.
Weights and Measurements	Approximately 16.9 inches x 5.23 inches x 4.9 inches (430 mm x 133 mm x 125 mm (w/h/d)) Weight (Approx.) : Approximately 10.4 lb. (4.6 kg)	Approximately 11.8 inches x 5.2 inches x 2.4 inches (300 mm x 132 mm x 60 mm (w/h/d)) Weight (Approx.) : Approximately 4.3 lb. (1.9 kg)	Approximately 8.8 inches x 4.8 inches x 2.0 inches (221 mm x 118 mm x 51 mm (w/h/d)) Weight (Approx.) : Approximately 2.6 lb. (1.2 kg) including battery
Wireless/Networking	Ethernet Protocol : IEEE 802.3 Bluetooth Technology : Bluetooth Ver 3.0 Profile Support: A2DP, AVRCP CODEC support: SBC, AAC, aptX Wi-Fi : IEEE 802.11 b/g Modulation Mode : FHSS Security : WEP 64-bit, WEP 128-bit, WPA/WPA2-PSK (AES), WPA/WPA2-PSK (TKIP) Transmitting Power : Specification Power Class 2 Line of sight range 30 ft (10 m) Wireless Frequency : Bluetooth 2.4000 - 2.4835 GHz WiFi 2.412 - 2.462 GHz, Channel 1 - 11 NFC : One-touch Listening with NFC (Near Field Communications) Wi-Fi Compatibility : DLNA, AirPlay		Bluetooth Technology : Bluetooth Ver 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) Profile Support: A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP CODEC support: SBC, AAC, aptX Modulation Mode : FHSS Transmitting Power : Specification Power Class 2 Line of sight range 30 ft (10 m) Wireless Frequency : Bluetooth® 2.4 GHz band (2.4000 - 2.4835 GHz) NFC : One-touch Listening with NFC (Near Field Communications)