Press Release Weybridge, 29 April 2008
Sony takes sound quality to new heights with its latest 2.0 speaker
Enriched sound, fuller bass and a high quality finish Sony Europes IT Peripherals division today announced the launch of the SRSZX1; a unique high-end 2.0 speaker featuring an enriched sound range and fuller bass sound reproduction. The SRSZX1 is ideal for those who use their PC as a multimedia centre and are looking to experience a fuller and richer sound range - whilst gaming, listening to music or watching DVDs.
The SRSZX1 has been innovatively designed to provide the performance of a 2.1 speaker in a stylish and compact, yet powerful 2.0 unit, complete with a 40W output. The SRSZX1 promotes a range of features including increased sound reproduction, enriched sound range from bass to treble and a high quality aluminium finish. The SRSZX1 has been highly
engineered and offers a number of technology features which are exclusive to Sony. In addition the compact wireless remote controller and dual inputs enhance the units ease of use functionality.
SRSZX1 key features Mobius Duct technology - minimises wind noise usually experienced from compact speaker systems and enhances the bass sound range Turbo Shift technology changes low frequency bass range previously inaudible by human ears to a range that can be heard for increased bass Sigma-Type magnetic circuit - secures 1.5 higher magnetic flux density to reproduce powerful sound Sturdy/Thick aluminium extrusion moulding - enables fast propagation of the sound, reproducing clear and euphonious sound
The effect of Turbo Shift Technology

Acoustic Pressure

Mobius Duct with longer and larger duct for richer sound
Extracting the Low frequency component that cannot be detected by the human ear, Turbo Shift technology moves it to a frequency range that is audible
Larger Cross Sections minimises wind noise

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SRS-ZX1 Conventional Speakers

Bass Treble

and Sound flow within the Duct
Agns Lariguet, Product Manager for PC Accessories, Sony Europes IT Peripherals division comments, Following the continuing trend of PCs being used as an all encompassing multimedia centre, Sony has developed an optimally designed speaker to match the consumers needs for gaming, audio editing, DVD and music playback applications. The SRSZX1 produces sound which is richer and fuller with a wider bass range, allowing the user to experience the sound as though it is being played right in front of them.
The Sony SRSZX1 is available from April.

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For more information, please contact: Annette Leach / Hannah Lifford, Harvard Public Relations Tel. +44 (0) 0005 / email: annette.leach@harvard.co.uk Clemens Schuette, Sony Corporate Communications Europe Tel. +44 (0) / email: clemens.schuette@eu.sony.com About Sony Sony manufactures audio, video, communications and information technology products for the global consumer and professional markets. With its music, pictures, game and online businesses, Sony is uniquely positioned to be one of the world's leading digital entertainment brands. Sony recorded consolidated global annual sales of EUR 55.83 billion (yen 8,296 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, based on an average market exchange rate for the same period of yen 148.6 to the EUR. It employs approximately 163,000 people worldwide. In Europe, the Sony Group recorded consolidated annual sales of EUR 13.71 billion (yen 2,038 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007. Sony Europe, headquartered at the Sony Center am Potsdamer Platz in Berlin, is responsible for the company's European electronics business and registered consolidated sales of EUR 9.12 billion for the same period. Sony Semiconductor and Electronic solutions IT Peripherals division provides a comprehensive range of AV Accessories (including AV cables, universal remote controls, power adapters and microphones), PC Peripherals including (mice, speakers and headsets), IC and Tape Voice Recorders as well as Storage devices (AIT tape drives and libraries, FDD Drives and multicard readers) to both business and consumer end customers. These products are sold in Europe exclusively via a network of authorised distributors. For more information please visit www.sony-europe.com and www.sonyisstorage.com

Stylish PC Peripherals from Sony
SRSZX1 High-end 2.0 PC Speaker System
Created by Sony in its continuous quest for sonic excellence, the high-quality 2.0 PC Speaker System delivers an all-encompassing spectrum of sound. And thanks to the newly-developed Mobius Duct technology, theres no need for a subwoofer. Boasting sleek design and powerful sound, the SRSZX1 lets you make a bold statement.

Features

reating a big sound in a small package stylish looks, clear tone and C quality bass. nique Mobius-band shape of the duct extended to the outside of the U speaker cabinet, enhances the bass sound range, recreating the feeling of being in a recording studio or at a live concert uller and richer sound equal-sized and larger cross-section areas on both F ends of the duct reduce wind noise nriched bass experience thanks to Turbo Shift Technology which moves E bass sounds in the inaudible frequency range to the audible range
Bass and Sound Cross Section
Mobius Duct N S S N Longer Duct
ew Sigma-type magnetic circuit speakers (with double Neodymium N magnet 57mm driver unit) can help reproduce a sound range from bass to treble in balance ual inputs for connectivity to PCs/laptops and portable music devices D lim wireless remote control with the built-in controls on the speaker. Youre always in command S Something for everyone - ideal for gaming, audio editing, movies and music

Acoustic Pressure

Turbo Shift Technology
The effect of Turbo Shift Technology
Extracting the low frequency component that cannot be detected by the human ear, Turbo Shift Technology moves it to a frequency range that is audible
SRS-ZX1 Conventional Speakers

Treble

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Exploded View

2. Front Baffle 1. Aluminum Cabinet 3. Speaker Unit
Gasket Gasket Grill Switch Circuit Board DSP Circuit Board
Rear Cover Rear Baffle Operation Panel Amplifier Circuit Board

Bottom Cabinet

1. luminium cabinet supporting powerful output A of 40W Main cabinet is made of a sturdy and thick aluminum extrusion moulding. The rib-structure inside the body prevents resonances and contributes to the reproduction of clear sound. 2. ront baffle using newly developed high-density F polymer material The high-density polymer material, with a relative density of 1.8 (compared to ABS), used for the front baffle. Will hold up the powerful driving force from the speaker unit, and help to reproduce deep mid-range. 3. peaker unit using the cone made with the S technique of Mino-Washi The crush and melting technique, a traditional Japanese paper making method, and water, the method for making Mino-Washi is a combination of these 3 important elements. The cone paper is created with the technology acsended from this unique process. It has both strength and a resilience not seen in regular paper, reproducing a firm, yet delicate sound even in the vocal sound range.

Product specifications:

2.0 High-end stereo speaker system Output power: Speaker unit: Speaker impedance: Frequency level: Function: Input: Cord length: Dimensions (WHD): Weight: Power : Supplied Acc.: Warranty: Package: EAN code: 20W+20W =40W 57mm Neodymium magnet 4 ohms 50 ~ 20 kHz Power ON/OFF, Volume control, Mute stereo-mini x2 Approx. 1m W x H x D= 80x 187 x 169 mm 1200g (R) 1100g (L) AC power adaptor (16v) AC Adaptor, Manual x1, Remote control, Li-ion battery cr2025 (l) 24 Months Box 4905524419665
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