Sony has launched two new speakers in China including the flagship SRS-RA5000 high-resolution Bluetooth speaker which adopts a unique design. One unique thing about the Sony SRS-RA5000’s design is that it looks like a 3-blade electric shaver. The speaker is priced at 4499 yuan (~$707).

Sony describes the SRS-RA5000 to have gotten its design inspiration from the design of the home theater system in terms of the arrangement of the speakers. The wireless speaker crams a total of 7 speakers inside. Apart from having multiple speakers, the speakers are arranged in such a way as to provide a 6.1-channel surround sound effect.

Further, it is equipped with an advanced version of S-Master HX digital amplifier technology, which supports higher sampling rate music as well as a DSEE HX digital sound enhancement engine to boost non-Hi-Res sound source to a level close to Hi-Res.

In addition, the SRS-RA5000 also uses high-performance neodymium magnets and mica fiber diaphragm materials, resulting in lower sound distortion.

The speaker adopts a gold and black color mix and supports a 3.5mm wired connection, Bluetooth connection, and QPlay for music playback in Wi-Fi mode. At the same time, the SRS-RA5000 also supports NFC quick connection.

The company also unveiled the less powerful but equally high-quality SRS-RA3000 Bluetooth speaker that is expected to retail for 2,499 yuan (~$393).

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Japanese tech giant Sony has announced the release of two new wireless speaker systems, the SRS-RA5000 and the SRS-RA3000. Both speakers, according to Sony, are capable of providing a more compelling sound experience with their room-filling sound feature in indoor situations and also have Sony’s 360 Reality Audio feature.

The RA5000 is a seven-speaker system with three up-firing drivers, three front-facing drivers, and an internal woofer. The design creates a uniform sphere of sound around the speaker regardless of its position around the room. The device also has a manual sound calibration feature, allowing for an adjustment of the audio.

The cheaper and more portable RA3000 is designed as a three-speaker system that is made up of two tweeters that project sound in an arc via a long strip and an internal woofer. It also has two passive radiators as an additional layer for sound modulation.

The RA3000 is designed to be humidity-resistant, and this allows it to be placed in moist and humid environments without any damage or malfunction. Thus you can continue listening to the music inside your kitchen or in the bathroom. The RA5000 does not have the humidity-resistant capability. In addition, the RA3000 can also auto-calibrate itself to its surroundings, which is absent in the RA5000.

Both speakers have Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity. Wireless connectivity allows for the streaming of content from Spotify using the Spotify Connect feature or the Chromecast integration is used to cast audio.

Both speakers also have integration with smart assistants like Amazon’s Alexa and Google Assistant. However, they are not smart speakers but they can integrate with other smart home devices and also play audio along with smart speakers. In order to successfully integrate the smart assistant, an Amazon or Google-compliant smartphone or any other smart device is needed which will serve as the interface between you and the speaker using Alexa or Google Assistant.

Presently, the speakers are only available in the UK and Europe, at a cost of £500/€599 for the RA5000 and £280/€359 for the RA3000. Both devices will be available in February 2021, while their entry into the North American market will be announced later.

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