JVC released that $99 ANC model with 10mm driver but for the higher end they come with this one...
JVC KENWOOD will release the completely wireless type "ear-worn smart device" "WS-A1" from mid-January 2021 and "WS-A1G" from early February 2021 under the company's Kenwood brand. Both are open prices, but the market is expected to sell for around 35,000 yen (excluding tax).
"WS-A1 / WS-A1G"
It is a product that focuses on the use of voice assistants. The "WS-A1" is equipped with Amazon Alexa, and the "WS-A1G" is equipped with the Google Assistant. Accurate voice recognition is possible even in a noisy outdoor environment with the "triple microphone system" equipped with three microphones per ear and a unique algorithm.
Accurate voice recognition is possible with the "triple microphone system" and original algorithm
In addition, the company utilizes the technology cultivated in the development of headphones, such as installing a 10mm dynamic driver that uses a beryllium-coated diaphragm. The voice assistant's messages and call voices have clear and easy-to-hear sound quality, and music can be played with dynamic and delicate sound.
Equipped with an "ambient sound seamless control" function that allows you to seamlessly switch between noise canceling mode and external sound capture mode. You can adjust the ratio of blocking and capturing ambient sounds by simply tracing the touchpad on the right side of the main unit up and down.
In addition, the "Voice Enhancement Mode" function that clarifies the voice of the person who captured it makes it easy to talk and listen to the in-house broadcast of the facility even while wearing this product.
On the mounting surface, we have newly developed the "ear pillow" that realizes a comfortable and stable fit with a two-stage configuration of earpiece and ear support. The ear support part adopts "double layer silicon" consisting of two layers of soft material and hard material, pursuing a natural ear feel.
Continuous playback for up to about 8 hours is possible with noise canceling ON. Combined with charging in a special case, it can be used continuously for up to 24 hours. The special case opens with one hand, is designed so that the earphones can be taken out smoothly, and also supports wireless charging.
The structure of the case has been devised, such as opening the lid with one hand.
In addition, the Bluetooth codec supports aptX / AAC / SBC. The earphone body is equipped with IPX4 equivalent water resistance. The weight of the earphone body is about 9.6g (one side), and the case is 92.5g. The earpiece and ear support come in 3 sizes, L / M / S.
