XBA-1
Step up to Sony® Balanced Armature and step up to a revolution in audio.
A full range driver delivers clear vocals and great sound reproduction for
a sublime audio experience. Rediscover all the emotion of your favorite
music with the world’s only driver optimized for music enjoyment.
Sound Story
Compared to conventional Dynamic drivers, Balanced Armature drivers reproduce a smooth,
broad, and even frequency response with notable vocal clarity. Sony
are tuned for higher or lower frequency response, as well as combined to emphasize certain
sound characteristics.
Balanced Armature Driver
Newly developed micro-size, full-range driver units deliver detailed and transparent sound
reproduction. Be it your favorite vocalist, driving bass line, piano, guitar or drum solo, hear even
the most subtle musical details with tremendous clarity. Get reacquainted with your favorite
music.
Double Layer Housing
It’s in the details… A special, liquid crystal polymer, inner housing provides the necessary rigidity
for smooth frequency response, while an ABS outer housing suppresses vibrations for clear midhigh frequency sound reproduction. The result is rich audio performance.
Wearing Comfort
The ultra-compact design of a Balanced Armature (BA) earbud allows for a natural in-ear t and
improved long-term comfort.
Noise Blocking Design
Sony® XBA Series earbuds aord a comfortable t that also results in signicantly lower sound
leakage levels, both in or out, allowing you uninterrupted access to your music.
Secure Fit
Hybrid silicone earbuds, in 4 sizes, ensure a tailored t that further maximizes overall sound quality
and comfort.
Noise Attenuation
Noise isolation earbuds (Included: Small, Medium, and Large) not only provide an outstanding t,
but also utilize pressure relieving urethane foam to further reduce ambient noise.
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Balanced Armature drivers
Specications
Audio
Driver Unit
Frequency Response
Impedance
Sensitivity (db)
Audio Features
Ear Cups
General
Case Type
Plug
Type of Use
Hardware
Cord
Headphone Type
Power
Closed, Balanced Armature
5 - 25,000 Hz
24 ohms at 1 kHz
108 dB/mW
N/A
Carrying Pouch
Gold-plated L-type stereo mini plug
Portable
47 1/4 in. (1.2 m), OFC Litz cord neck-chain
Vertical in-the-ear style earbuds
Power Handling Capacity
Weights and Measurements
Weight (Approx.)
Accessories
Supplied Accessories
100 mW (IEC)
3 g (0.11 oz) without cord
Hybrid Silicone Earbuds - SS (2), S (2), M (2), L (2)
Noise Isolation Earbuds - S (2), M (2), L (2)
Operating Instructions (1)
Warranty Card (1)
Cord Adjuster (1)
Carrying Pouch (1)
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of Sony. Features and specications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric
weights and measures are approximate and may vary. /Updated: January 12, 2012