In addition to 5.1ch surround, surround-back (2ch) and front-high speakers (2ch) add vertical / depth sound effects to horizontal direction and deliver you a realistic and expressive sound field experience.

VPT is Sony’s proprietary virtual surround technology that enables listeners to enjoy a movie-theater-like “live” surround sound.

MDR-HW700DS has incorporated various enjoyable effect modes made possible only by Sony Group.

Enhanced features such as CINEMA mode were created with the support of Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE). CINEMA mode ensures an authentic theater sound experience, with the combination of Sony’s unique Virtualphones Technology (VPT), and virtual sound field that is based on an analysis of the prestigious sound dubbing theater used for the production of major motion pictures.

Multi-channel surround games are reproduced with the feeling of accurate direction.

GAME mode was developed under the supervision of a Sony Computer Entertainment sound designer.

Suitable for news programs, etc., allowing you to listen to a clearer human voice.

2.4 GHz transmission for insulation from the influence of obstacles and 5 GHz transmission for prevention of radio wave interference are used for the wireless connection between the processor and the headphones. Real-time automatic tuning chooses a free channel automatically without any sound interruption before the signal can be blocked out. Those features deliver degradation-free sound quality using uncompressed wireless audio transmission.

Noise generated by other devices

Switches channels when noise detected

The system is compatible with high quality sources of a maximum of 192 kHz, 24 bit,

non-compressed sound, that contains about six times more information than conventional DVD sound. The processor has three HDMI inputs, allowing you to enjoy both audio and video entertainment by connecting a BD/DVD device, a game device, a set top box, or other devices.

You can connect HDMI devices to the processor using HDMI cables. The processor is compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC [Details]) technology*, enabling TV sound to be input to the processor without connecting an optical digital cable. The processor has a “FAST VIEW” function that registers the HDMI devices connected to the processor. This function shortens the time required to switch inputs, allowing you to switch between content from multiple devices quickly.

Also, the system supports 4K images in addition to 3D images. The processor passes through 4K signals as-is from a video device to a TV or a projector compatible with 4K technology.