For those of you who want to enjoy some entertainment at home in your own bliss or you simply don’t want to wake others late at night, Sony’s new  MDR-DS6500 wireless surround sound headphones might become your new best friend. Featuring a 7.1 Dolby Surround Sound and Sony’s Virtualphones Technology, these wireless headphones will give you 20 hours of listening time with a 100-meter (330-foot) operating range. For those of you who will put this guy to use, you will also be happy to hear that the unit will achieve its 20 hour charge with only 3 hour of charging. The MDR-DS6500 will be available in late May for $299. Hit the jump for official and always fun press release.

 Immerse yourself in the ultimate 3D listening experience: MDR-DS6500 wireless headphones by Sony with 7.1ch digital surround sound

18 April 2011

Digital wireless headphones with 7.1ch surround sound
Interference-free CD-quality audio with long 100m range
7.1ch Virtualphones Technology (VPT) places headphone sound ‘behind and beyond’ the TV screen
Quick, easy wireless charging – 3 hrs charge gives approx. 20 hrs playback
Stylish monolithic design

Now you can experience a rich, 3-dimensional world of crystal-clear sound with your headphones – with no interference and no wires.

The new MDR-DS6500 digital surround headphone system from Sony gives TV programmes, movies on Blu-ray Disc™/DVD and PLAYSTATION®3 games the soundtrack they deserve.

Exclusive to Sony, Virtualphones Technology (VPT) reproduces the soundstage of multi-channel speakers to create an immersive acoustic space. Even if you’re listening to a stereo 2ch or 5.1 channel programme, VPT builds a virtual 7.1 channel soundstage that stretches ‘behind and beyond’ the screen. There’s also a choice of selectable surround sound modes to optimise listening for movies, gaming or speech.

With a generous operating range of up to 100m (approx.), the MDR-DS6500 lets you wander freely around the house while enjoying uncompressed CD-quality sound.

All-digital wireless transmission resists noise and interference from other devices in the home. Automatic tuning switches seamlessly between RF channels to optimise signal reception at all times, with no glitches or drop-outs.

Aside from superb audio quality, the MDR-DS6500 is beautifully easy to use. Just connect the headphone’s processing unit to any multi-channel source and enjoy an immersive, 3D listening experience.

The sleek, monolithic design of the charging cradle makes a dramatic match for your BRAVIA home theatre system. When it’s not being used, just rest the MDR‑DS6500 on its elegant wireless charging dock. 3 hours charging time provides power for a generous 20 hours (approx.) listening time.

The new MDR-DS6500 digital wireless headphone system by Sony is available from May 2011.