Sony Electronics Adds Two Portable Bluetooth® Wireless Speakers to its Line-up

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May 20, 2014, 08:00 ET

SAN DIEGO, May 20, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Electronics announced the SRS-X3 and SRS-X2 portable Bluetooth® wireless speakers, giving music lovers more options to listen to the tunes they love anytime and anywhere. Both models offer powerful sound and easy connectivity in a sleek design.

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The compact SRS-X3 provides rich bass with an output power of 20 watts in a sleek "Definitive Outline" design. The geometric "Definitive Outline" design is characterized by sleek lines and smooth surfaces, allowing the wireless speakers to beautifully blend into any indoor or outdoor space while delivering high quality sound.

The SRS-X3 consists of two full range speakers and two passive radiators, allowing for rich bass in a compact size. The two passive radiators are located at the front and backside. ClearAudio+™, a unique Sony digital signal processing technology, provides higher quality sound while Sound Mode delivers a wider sound stage. Users can wirelessly stream audio with Bluetooth, and connect to mobile devices seamlessly with easy One-Touch listening via Near Field Communications (NFC). With a built-in mic, the speaker can be used as a speakerphone for hands-free calling when paired with a mobile device. The built-in rechargeable battery offers up to 7 hours of playback. The SRS-X3 portable wireless speaker comes in black, white and red.

The SRS-X2 also has an output power of 20 watts, but in a smaller design with rounded edges. With easy One-touch listening, users can pair NFC-enabled devices and connect via Bluetooth. The SRS-X2 also has speakerphone capability for hands-free calling. The built-in rechargeable battery offers up to 5 hours of playback. The SRS-X2 portable wireless speaker comes in black, white and red. Both models can charge via micro USB and include a USB AC adapter.

The SRS-X3 retails for $149.99 and the SRS-X2 retails for $99.99. Both are available for pre-sale now and will be in stores in June, at Sony stores, other authorized dealers nationwide and online at www.sony.com/wirelessspeakers.

Please visit http://blog.sony.com/press/category/portable-audio/ or Follow #Sonyaudio on Twitter for the latest Sony wireless speaker news.

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