Sony is now taking pre-orders for their newly announced portable headphone - the Sony Altus MDR-D777LP. Sony describes these headphones as high end “lightweight” offerings designed to provide “pristine audio” no matter where you listen to your sound – whether at home, at work, or on the go. Features of the new Altus headphone include:

  • 80 KHz High Definition Driver units
  • Convenient Collapsible Style
  • Aura-nomic Design – drivers inside the ear cups are angled parallel to your ears reducing pressure, increasing comfort and delivering a more natural listening experience
  • Single sided cord
  • Ambient Sound-In Switch – allows you to listen to the outside world in case you need to do so!
  • Luxury Ear Pads

You can pre-order the MDR-D777LP now at SonyStyle’s website for $149.99. The headphones are expected to ship on or before October 24th of 2006.

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Introducing Altus: Sony’s First Portable Headphones With 80KHZ Frequency Response 

        Provide Ultimate Sound Quality in an Over-the-Ear Headphone

    SAN DIEGO, Oct. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony today announces the Altus (TM)
portable stereo headphones to give listeners high-fidelity audio at home,
in the office or on the go. Through high-definition driver units that offer
up to 80 kilohertz frequency response, the Altus headphones deliver
pristine, high-quality sound previously unavailable in a portable
headphone.
    "We named this product Altus to represent the incredibly high
frequencies and natural-sounding audio the headphones deliver," said Jim
Leahey, Sony's general manager for peripherals and enhancements.
    Sony developed the product with comfort and attention to detail in
mind. The headphones feature a brushed aluminum earcup, ear and head
cushioning and a single-sided cord.
    The headphones also have a sturdy headband that adjusts to fit snugly
-- enhancing sound quality. By positioning the 40mm HD driver units at an
angle parallel to the human ear, Altus headphones reduce pressure, increase
comfort and deliver a more natural listening experience.
    The product's ambient sound-in switch controls the diaphragm in each
earpiece. When open, the diaphragm moves freely letting in more outside
sound, convenient when walking on city streets, for example. When closed,
the diaphragm remains fixed allowing the listener to concentrate on
high-quality audio.
    For travelers, the headphones can be folded into the accompanying
drawstring pouch that takes up minimal space in an over-the-shoulder bag
and protects the headphones in transit.
    The Altus headphones will be available for purchase at Sony Style
stores and major national retailers in November for about $150. To
pre-order the headphones, please visit http://www.sonystyle.com/altus. The
headphones also will be available to test at Sony Style stores starting
October 12.
    Contact:
    Linda Barger
    Sony Electronics Inc.

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