Sony Announces Pricing and Availability of New Portable Wireless Speakers
Sony’s new GTK-XB60/XB90 EXTRA BASS™ portable wireless speakers will be available this fall, featuring Wireless Party-Chain linking and new designs to maximize the reproduction of sound.
Toronto, September 1, 2017 – Sony announced pricing and availability details today on its newest lineup of high-powered wireless speakers: the GTK-XB60/XB90 will be available for sale this fall at authorized dealers nationwide.
“Sony’s newest lineup of wireless and portable speaker and shelf system line is proof of our continuing commitment to deliver the ultimate sound and engagement experience with maximized bass production and excellent sound reproduction,” said Dunja LaRosa, Director, and Head of Mobile Audio at Sony Electronics. “The speaker line also provides the ultimate party experience by incorporating lighting effects and party-chain Bluetooth® speaker connectivity, providing listeners with the full party experience.”
The GTK-XB60/XB90 Series
The GTK-XB60/XB90 series delivers EXTRA BASS Sound that reproduces the deep bass sound found in night clubs, concert halls and the leading music festivals. New to the XB series of wireless speakers, the GTK-XB60 and XB90 are now the largest both in terms of loudness and size – while still wireless and easily portable. Features include the ideal lighting display for parties with the multi-colour line light, speaker lights[1] and strobe light which synchronize with the beat of the music to provide a truly immersive experience. The XB90 adds the Infinity-Mirror light. With the Sony | Music Center and Fiestable mobile apps2, the XB60/XB90 feature Wireless Party-Chain linking via Bluetooth® technology that synchronizes up to 10 compatible speakers for an all-encompassing and engaging environment. The GTK-XB60 and XB90 connect wirelessly with the SRS-XB40/30/20.
The GTK-XB60 features two tweeters (5cm) and two woofers (13cm), and comes in two colour variations: black, blue. The GTK- XB90 features three tweeters (6cm) and two woofers (18cm) and comes in black. Both models include a microphone input and provide up to five hours of battery life in stamina mode. Maximum estimated battery life for the GTK-XB60 (with lights off and volume set to 17) is up to 14 hours, Maximum estimated battery life for the GTK-XB90 (with lights off and volume set to 16) is up to 16 hours.
Sony Wireless Speaker/High-Powered Audio Models and Prices
- GTK-XB60, $499.99 MSRP
- GTK- XB90, $599.99 MSRP
The GTK-XB60/XB90 class are available in September at Sony authorized dealers nationwide. For more information please see here.
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[1] XB60 has white speaker light, the XB90 has multi-colour speaker lights.
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