MANILA, Philippines—Sony and Olivia Rodrigo have unveiled the LinkBuds S x Olivia Rodrigo, a limited edition of Sony’s LinkBuds S noise-canceling truly wireless headphones. These headphones feature custom EQs tuned by Olivia and her producer Daniel Nigro for an optimal listening experience of her albums GUTS and SOUR on any music streaming service. They also sport a unique violet marble pattern designed by Olivia and made with environmentally conscious materials.
Olivia Rodrigo expressed her excitement about the project, saying, “I’m so excited that I got to design a limited edition LinkBuds S in the color violet. The sound is incredible, and I can’t wait for my fans to experience GUTS in this way.”
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Hiroshi Nakamura, Head of the Personal Entertainment Business Unit at Sony Corporation, emphasized the headphones’ aim to deliver a listening experience that aligns with Olivia Rodrigo’s creative intent and unique sound. He also highlighted Sony’s commitment to connecting artists with their fans in innovative ways, honoring Olivia’s authenticity and dedication to her fanbase with this collaboration.
The LinkBuds S x Olivia Rodrigo features two unique equalizers tailored for Rodrigo’s music, accessible through the Sony | Headphones Connect app, enabling fans to enjoy her music just the way she intended.
Sustainabilty & Design
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Rodrigo’s commitment to sustainability is reflected in the design of the LinkBuds S x Olivia Rodrigo. Made from environmentally conscious materials like factory-recovered plastic, reclaimed water bottles, and recycled plastic from automobile parts, these headphones showcase a distinctive violet marble pattern, ensuring each pair is one-of-a-kind.
Noise Cancelling & High-Resolution Audio Wireless
Much like the standard LinkBuds S, the LinkBuds S x Olivia Rodrigo offers noise cancellation and High-Resolution Audio Wireless capabilities in an ultra-small and lightweight design. Fans can enjoy their favorite albums comfortably all day long. These smart earbuds feature Adaptive Sound Control and Auto Play, learning from user behavior to automatically adjust sound settings for the perfect audio experience. With innovative ambient sound and high-quality noise cancellation, users can immerse themselves in Olivia’s music.
The LinkBuds S delivers an exceptional High-Resolution Audio Wireless experience, thanks to Sony’s LDAC technology, which restores music to its high-quality range. Additionally, DSEE Extreme™ upscales digital music files in real time, allowing listeners to appreciate every intricate detail in their favorite tracks.
Immersive 360 Reality Audio Collaboration
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As part of this collaboration, Olivia’s latest album, “GUTS,” has been mixed and released in Sony’s 360 Reality Audio format, offering a new immersive music experience powered by Sony’s 360 spatial sound technology. This unique approach places individual sounds from the album, including vocals, chorus, piano, guitar, and bass, within a 360-degree spherical sound field, bringing fans closer to Olivia’s music. You can enjoy “GUTS” in 360 Reality Audio with most headphones through compatible music streaming services such as Amazon Music Unlimited and TIDAL.
Sony’s ‘For The Music’
Sony, a stalwart in the realm of creative freedom, has fostered unwavering relationships with music creators, serving as a bridge between creators and consumers through its audio products, delivering authentic music experiences globally. Building on this legacy, Sony introduces the “For The Music” audio brand platform for its premier audio products and services, designed to immerse artists and fans in the most captivating music experiences.
“For The Music” by Sony facilitates end-to-end collaboration with artists, encompassing the entire journey from music creation to consumption. Notably, the platform champions artist development by supporting creative endeavors, including specialty content, activations, and immersive experiences, all aimed at enriching the musical journey for fans. Additionally, it provides artists with access and input on professional products like Professional Headphones and Microphones, as well as tools such as 360 Reality Audio and the 360 Virtual Mixing Environment, enhancing content creation and listening experiences for fans through consumer products like Headphones and Wireless speakers.
For more information about the “For The Music” brand platform, please visit https://www.sony.com.ph/for-the-music
You can now pre-order the LinkBuds S x Olivia Rodrigo in the Philippines from October 28 to November 26, 2023. They are available at select Sony Authorized Dealers and on the Official Sony Shopee and Lazada stores. The suggested retail price starts at Php 10,999, and each purchase comes with a bonus Olivia Rodrigo GUTS Tote Bag. (*Terms & Conditions apply. Offer valid while stocks last.)
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