LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- (CES Booth # 11400) -- Sony today unveiled a line of Xplod(R) speakers, subwoofers and amplifiers that is sure to turn heads -- and ears -- on the streets and at car shows this year. With eight speakers, three subwoofers and three amplifiers, the 2006 Xplod audio lineup includes a wide range of products, so in-car music buffs can choose components that best fit their audio system and budget.
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"Our 2006 line has every system need covered, from our Specialty Series for elite car audio customization shops to factory replacement speakers for weekend installers," said Andrew Sivori, general manager for mobile electronics at Sony Electronics. "Our new components not only look great, but will also simplify vehicle installations."
Amplifiers
Sony has overhauled its amplifiers for 2006, improving both the units' performance and aesthetics. The three new Xplod amplifiers -- the XM-1252GTR, XM-2002GTR and XM-D9001GTR models -- benefit from new designs with inverted heat sinks and hidden terminal connections. The amplifiers also feature a translucent window with blue LED backlighting for a customized look.
To simplify integration with factory equipment, all three amplifiers feature high-level input signal sensing and do not require a remote turn-on lead. A center pin support is added to stabilize the amplifiers' chassis and minimize vibrations. The new amplifiers will range in price from about $150 to $300 and start shipping later this month.
Sony will also continue to ship its line of Xplod Specialty Series amplifiers. The series, which made its debut last year, consists of four amplifiers featuring Sony's "stream design," with a high-end appearance, outstanding performance and an extended warranty. All amplifiers in the Specialty Series have an identical footprint, so custom installers can maintain a uniform look when building a system.
All Sony Xplod amplifiers are CEA 2006 compliant.
Subwoofers
Sony will also offer three new Xplod subwoofers this month, with prices ranging from about $130 to about $240 per pair. The metallic-black finished Xplod subwoofers will retain 4-ohm voice coils and Sony's five-sided injected polypropylene cone design.
Sony will continue to offer its aluminum P5 Xplod subwoofer series, encompassing the XS-LD105P5 10-inch and XS-LD125P5 12-inch models. With a max power handling of 1,300 and 1,400 watts, respectively, the subwoofers feature a light weight aluminum cone, paired with gold plated binding posts. They also have dual 4-ohm voice coils for added flexibility in wiring options. The aluminum P5 Xplod subwoofer series, available now, ranges in price from $180 to $200.
Speakers and Components
In 2006, Sony will debut five new Xplod A-Series speakers. These four-way speakers offer Highly Oriented Polyolefine (HOP) woofers, balanced drive/dome tweeters and a new design. The speakers are shipping this month in the range of $50 to $90 per pair.
Sony has a new design for its Xplod HP-Series speakers. Three models -- the XS-V690HP, XS-V680HP and XS-V160HP -- offer aluminum/film dome tweeters for greater sound quality and stroke stabilizing rubber surrounds to help minimize distortion even when the volume is turned way up. The HP-Series speakers will ship this month for around $100.
The Xplod Specialty Series speakers and component speaker sets will also continue to be offered in 2006.
Additional Feature and Model pricing
Model # Description Additional Features Estimated
Pricing
XM-1252GTR 2/1 Channel 125Wx2@4ohms/ $150
Amplifier 340Wx1@4ohms,
800W Max Power
XM-2002GTR 2/1 Channel 200Wx2@4ohms/ $200
Amplifier 500Wx1@4ohms,
1200W Max Power
XM-D9001GTR Mono "Class D" 550Wx1@4ohms/ $300
Amplifier 900Wx1@2ohms,
1300W Max Power
XS-V6942A A-Series 4-way, 6x9-inch,
Speaker 80W RMS, 320W Max Power $80
XS-V1642A A-Series 4-way, 6.5-inch, 55W RMS, $70
Speaker 270W Max Power
XS-V1342A A-Series 4-way, 5.25-inch, $65
Speaker 45W RMS, 220W Max Power
XS-V690HP HP-Series 3-way, 6x9-inch, $100
Speaker 100W RMS, 400W Max Power
XS-V680HP HP-Series 2-way, 6x8-inch, 65W RMS, $100
Speaker 280W Max Power
XS-V160HP HP-Series 2-way, 6.5-inch, 65W RMS, $100
Speaker 280W Max Power
XS-S4642A Special 4-way, 4x6 -inch, $50
Application 30W RMS, 140W Max Power
Speakers
XS-V5742A Special 4-way, 5x7-inch, 55W RMS, $60
Application 240W Max Power
Speakers
XS-L103P5B P5-Series 10-inch, 330W RMS, $130/pair
Subwoofer 1200W Max Power
XS-L123P5B P5-Series 12-inch, 380W RMS, $150/pair
Subwoofer 1300W Max Power
XS-L153P5B P5-Series 15-inch, 450W RMS, $240/pair
Subwoofer 1500W Max Power
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