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Astell&Kern AK XB10 turns your headphone into wireless headset
For those of you who are interested in buying an iPhone and have a wide collection of analogue headphones, Astell & Kern AK XB10 is your saviour. Instead of paying too much on adapters and losing them after few days, you can instead go with the XB10 that connects to your phone using Bluetooth. Astell&Kern AK XB10 has 3.5mm audio out so you can connect any headset. Priced at $189, the XB10 is available for pre-order in USA.
AK XB10 uses Qualcomm’s aptX HD Bluetooth code to allow high quality audio playback and has a built in Hi-Fi DAC supporting 24-bit/192kHz audio. The XB10 also has a 2.5mm audio out port. The built-in microphone allow you to answer phone calls or send voice commands to your phone.
Astell&Kern AK XB10 Key Features
- Qualcomm® aptX™ HD
- Capable of transmitting up to 24-bit/48 kHz audio that is faithful to the original audio file.
- Perfect Sound
- Equipped with a Hi-Fi DAC capable of reproducing high-quality sound up to 24-bit/192 kHz
- Dual Audio Output
- Equipped with both 3.5mm unbalanced & 2.5mm balanced audio outputs
- iOS & Android Compatible
- Compatible with all iOS, Android, and many other Bluetooth devices
- Handsfree Function
- Supports voice calls and features a built-in microphone: receive calls when using earphones without a microphone
- Design Concept
- Inspired by Astell&Kern’s principal design motif of light and shadow.
