More Pioneer news from CES 2019: PIONEER ADDS NEW NOISE-CANCELLING WIRELESS HEADPHONES

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PIONEER ADDS NEW NOISE-CANCELLING WIRELESS HEADPHONES


Supports Hi-Res Audio and Google Assistant

TORRANCE, CA, January 8, 2019 -- Pioneer & Onkyo USA Corp has confirmed the company’s new S9 wireless noise-cancelling headphones (SE-MS9BN) will be on display during CES 2019 in the Venetian Bassano Room 2602-2603. Optimized for Google Assistant*1and Hi-Res Audio*2, the S9 features large 40 mm rare-earth-magnet drivers to enable Hi-Res Audio reproduction, and supports Qualcomm®aptX™ HD audio*3for pristine playback.

Bluetooth®& NFC Onboard NFC
Enjoy easy wireless music and hands-free calls with Bluetooth®technology.
The accessiblebuttons and mic on the headphone housing allow users to easily adjust the volume, skip tracks, and take calls*4. The S9 also features NFC functionality for instant device pairing.

Optimized for Google Assistant.
Continue your conversations while on the go and easily access the best of Google -- from Google Play Music to Google Maps. You can quickly enjoy entertainment, stay connected to friends, get information, and manage your day all without glancing at your phone. Listen to your favorite songs, have notifications and messages read to you, or set reminders and timers. Just press and hold the button to start a conversation with your Google Assistant.

Deep, Rich Sound
The S9’s large 40 mm (1.57-inch) rare-earth-magnet drivers provide excellent bass extension and wide frequency response, capturing the expanded dynamic range of Hi-Res Audio when connected to a compatible player via the supplied headphone cable. Powerful Copper-Clad Aluminum Wire (CCAW) voice-coils enable clean and accurate sound throughout the audio spectrum, from deep bass notes to crystalline highs.

Supports Qualcomm®aptX™ HD audio
In addition to AAC and Qualcomm®aptX™ codecs, the S9 supports Qualcomm aptX HD audio codec, allowing users to enjoy HQ wireless playback without need of a cable connection. Listeners are assured of deep, clear, and spatially convincing sound for a musically satisfying experience.

Active Noise-Cancelling Technology and Ambient Awareness Mode
The S9 fills the mind with music while virtually eliminating external noise, particularly low-frequency noise from jet engines or subway cars. Active noise-cancelling technology detects external sounds and generates frequencies in opposing phase to cancel them out. In situations where some outside sound is desirable, Ambient Awareness Mode filters it in for improved situational awareness.

Multi-Point Function for Work and Personal Phones
Multi-point Function allows two smartphones to be wirelessly connected at the same time. Take calls with one phone and listen to music with another. This offers an easy-to-manage solution for people with separate work and personal phones.

Pioneer Headphone App for iPhone®and Android™
Developed exclusively for Pioneer headphones, the new and expansible Pioneer Headphone App*5brings a host of functions to the listener’s fingertips. The app supports Bluetooth pairing, the ability to switch noise management modes, and more. Additionally, Pioneer plans to add new functions via future app updates.

Extraordinary Comfort from Superior Design

Pioneer takes comfort to a new level with the S9. To maximize immersion and ease stress, weight is evenly distributed with a wide polyurethane-cushioned headband. A balance of flexibility and firmness is achieved with sliding hangers and low-profile earpads that surround the ear and properly align with the head. The result is exceptional comfort over long listening periods.

Modern Technology / Retro Design
The S9 pays tribute to Pioneer’s hi-fi pedigree with tastefully blended retro-modern style burnished by aluminum housings available in silver-accented black or gold finish. The headphones denote an appreciation for classic hi-fi sound while embracing the benefits of next-gen technology.


Hi-Res Audio Cable and Battery-Free Playback
Many smartphones, digital audio players, and hi-fi components support Hi-Res Audio, making the S9 the ideal headphone. Just connect the required cable to experience the expanded dynamic range of Hi-Res Audio. The S9 boasts an approximate playback time of 27 hours before requiring a recharge*6.


Additional Features
· Echo Cancellation and Noise Suppression Function for improved phone-call quality;
· Comes with convenient carrying pouch for travel.

*1 Subscriptions to music streaming services may be required. Some third-party apps may not be compatible with the Google Assistant and S9.
*2 Hi-Res Audio is enabled with the supplied headphone cable connected to a compatible player.
*3 Playback employing Qualcomm® aptX™ HD audio requires a Qualcomm aptX HD audio-compatible device.
*4 Some functions may not be supported depending on the smartphone.
*5 Functional with a wireless connection only. Pioneer Headphone App is available from the App Store®and Google Play. Please check device and OS requirements before installation.
*6With Bluetooth connection, NC OFF, including music playback time.


NOTE:
Do not listen through headphones at an uncomfortable volume or at loud levels for long periods. Set the volume to low when you first plug in. Do not use when the headphones would be an unsafe distraction, such as while driving, biking, or crossing a street.
 
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