NEW DELHI: Sony India on Monday expanded its audio range in the country with its smart speakers -- SRS-XB402M that features Amazon's smart assistant Alexa built-in and promises a battery life of 12 hours for Rs 24,990.
According to the company, on pre-booking the device from August 12-August 18, the SRS-XB402M would be available at a special price of Rs 19,990 and buyers would also get a pair of MDR-XB450AP headphones worth Rs 2,490 free.
The device is available across Sony brand shops, major stores and e-commerce portals including Amazon and Flipkart.
The Sony XB402M comes with IP67 rating and is shock proof and rust proof as well.
The speakers are totally waterproof and dustproof.
"Users can enjoy powerful, bass-filled sound with the XB402M 'EXTRA BASS' speaker which enhances lower frequencies, making it perfect for listening to your favourite tunes," the company said in a statement.
"It's now easier to get the party started with just the sound of your voice with Amazon Alexa built-in on the XB402M," the company added.
With Spotify Connect, users can stream their playlists, favourite artists or podcasts through the XB402M in few steps.
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On The Way To World Domination
21 Sep, 2018
Amazon caused a few gasps at its Alexa event Thursday when it revealed it had 70 things to announce. The new products give Amazon a greater reach than ever before. Updates to the internet giant's Alexa-infused Echo smart speakers will allow them to tend to microwave cooking and even have "hunches" regarding what users may want or have forgotten. Alexa is even developing a personality, complete with a favorite pet or beer. Here's a round up all of the Alexa-infused products Amazon showcased, including speakers, an in-car device and, a microwave:
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Echo Dot
21 Sep, 2018
The revamped Echo Dot has a new look, with rounded edges, and packs more punch, with a 1.6-inch driver delivering 70-per cent-louder audio than the previous model. The speaker has lower distortion and enhanced bass. It can connect to other speakers and other apps and devices over Bluetooth.
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Echo Sub
21 Sep, 2018
If you're craving more low-end tones from your Echo setup, you might consider the Echo Sub. It delivers down-firing, 100W of bass through its 6-inch woofer, and you can pair it with an Echo or two to create a 2.1 stereo system.
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Echo Plus
21 Sep, 2018
Amazon updated its Echo Plus, which includes a smart hub for a range of connected devices. This time around, it has revamped speakers and a feature called local voice control, which lets you adjust your various smart-home devices even if your internet connection is down. There's a temperature sensor too, so Echo Plus can tell smart thermostats to turn up the heat when it gets a little chilly.
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Echo Input
21 Sep, 2018
Not to be outdone by Chromecast Audio, Amazon has its own audio dongle called Echo Input, including Bluetooth, a microphone and a 3.5mm jack. It doesn't have a speaker, so you'll need to connect it to your existing audio setup.