Xiaomi introduces headphones and streaming TV box alongside new phone
The new Xiaomi Note smartphone wasn’t the only new gadget Xiaomi revealed at its press event in Beijing today. High fidelity headphones and a new tiny video streaming box were also unveiled.
Xiaomi’s Mi Hi-Fi Headphones come in at RMB 499 (US$80), sporting 50mm Beryllium speakers that are 25 percent bigger than the average headset, according to Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun. The 32-ohm impedance headphones boast silver plated wires to reduce interference and maintain high fidelity sound. The headphones come in black leather with shiny gold metal. Notable Chinese musicians including James Li helped fine-tune the sound. The headphones are designed to work especially well with the new Xiaomi Note’s HiFi playback hardware.
The earpieces are interchangeable, allowing the listener to choose between on-the-ear and over-the-ear styles.
ヘッドホンのイヤーピースは交換可能で、オンイヤータイプかオーバーイヤータイプが選べるようになっている。
イヤーピース部分は取り替え可能で、リスナーはオンイヤー（耳に載せるタイプ）、オーバーイヤー（耳を覆うタイプ）どちらも自由に選ぶことができる。
In addition, at the end of the ceremony, Lei unveiled a mini set-top box that doubles as a smart plug and a charger. Set to go on sale in China on January 20, the palm-sized cube sports Bluetooth 4.0, a quad-core CPU, and dual-band wifi. Users who purchase the device will also get access to content distributed or licensed by GITV. Lei added that the device is designed for casual media consumers, whereas Xiaomi’s premium set-top boxes are better suited for those who want to play games or use apps. The box is priced at RMB 199 (US$32).
