The stylish h.ear go wireless speaker combines impressive sound with easy connectivity and portability.
High-Resolution Audio for uncompromising sound
Experience digital music to the fullest with High-Resolution Audio. By capturing music at a higher rate than CD, increasing both audio samples per second and the bit-rate accuracy of each sample, High-Resolution Audio offers an uncompromised rendition of an artist's music. Savor every breath and subtle movement for a truly emotional experience.
NFC One-touch for instant connectivity
Near Field Communication (NFC) and Bluetooth® technology remove the need for wired connections and complex setup sequences. Simply touch your NFC-enabled device to the speaker for a quick, seamless connection, then start streaming your music collection. No NFC No problem. Connect by Bluetooth® and you're ready to go.
LDAC™: for the transmission of High-Resolution Audio content
LDAC supports several transmission rates according to your wireless environment. It allows you to enjoy High-Resolution Audio content in exceptional sound quality near to High-Resolution Audio, by transmitting at the maximum transfer rate: 990 kbps (approximately three times more data than conventional Bluetooth® audio). LDAC provides an enhanced wireless listening experience for all your music, the way the artist truly intended.
Connect multiple speakers with Sony | Music Center
Use the Sony | Music Center app to group selected Sony soundbars and speakers together, then stream music from different music services, a smartphone, a PC, or your DLNA network in multiple rooms throughout your home.
Listen for longer with up to 12 hours of battery life
Want to listen for longer without interruption When fully charged you can enjoy up to 12 hours of wireless music playtime with the h.ear go.
Unite your music with Sony | Music Center
Download Sony | Music Center for your smartphone or tablet and take control of your music collection. Simply connect over Bluetooth® or Wi-Fi® and you'll have seamless access to all your favorite tracks, whether they're stored on your PC, server, or favorite online music service. The app can also be used to customize sound settings to ensure great, balanced audio and control multi-room listening.
Feel the power of EXTRA BASS™1
Innovative EXTRA BASS technology makes this a perfect speaker for enjoying EDM and other bass-heavy music genres. Using a unique Sony digital signal processor, EXTRA BASS enhances deep, punchy bass sounds while minimizing distortion for exceptional clarity.
DSEE HX restores your music files
Go beyond CD quality. DSEE HX builds on our proprietary DSEE technology, upscaling compressed audio files to a level that's closer to High-Resolution Audio. By restoring the subtleties of the original recording that are lost during the compression process, DSEE HX delivers a rich, studio-quality audio experience for all your music.
S-Master HX digital amp
The built-in S-Master HX Digital Amplifier brings out the best in your High-Resolution Audio. It does this by reducing the noise usually heard in the high-frequency range, so you can enjoy clear, sharp sound.
ClearAudio+™ enriches your music
Clear Audio+™ is a unique technology that leverages Sony's expertise in digital signal processing developed over generations of perfecting sound, it delivers a rich, high-quality listening experience.
Works with Google Home
With Google Home, you can voice control Sony's audio products. With a simple voice command, you can play music from popular music services by artist, song, genre, album, playlist, mood or activity.
The simple way to send music to your speakers
Chromecast built-in lets you stream your favorite music apps from your personal device to your speakers. Simply tap the Cast button in a music app on your Android phone or tablet, iPhone, iPad, Mac®, Windows laptop, or Chromebook and select a speaker or group of speakers to get started.
Sony customer reviews
Overall:
(171 reviews)
Most Helpful
January 06, 2017
SONY HEAR TO GO
El Tumbe, Miami, Florida:
THIS LITTLE SPEAKER IS THE BEST SMALL BUT THE SOUND IS EXCELLENT
Power Consumption (Networked Standby Mode) – Terminals
0.66
Standby Mode Activated
15 minutes
Networked Standby Mode Activated – Terminals
15 minutes (Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth® w/o HFP)
Wireless Network(s) On/Off Switch
To turn off the wireless function, with the speaker turned on, press and hold both the FUNCTION button and SET UP button. To turn on the wireless function, do the same operation.
Hear music at its best with the High-Resolution Audio Bluetooth speaker that goes anywhere and delivers stunning, high-fidelity sound and powerful, clear bass. Enjoy one app access to all of your music, high quality, multi-room streaming and up to 12 hours of battery life. Even connect with other speakers for wireless surround sound. Portable speakers have never been like this.
Tech Specs
General
Product Type
Speaker - for portable use
Features
Internet radio, EXTRA BASS
Hands-Free Function
Yes
Enclosure Color
Charcoal black
Speaker System
Speaker Type
Active
Nominal Output Power
24 Watt
Multiroom
Yes
Amplifier
Integrated
Sound Effects
Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE HX), ClearAudio+, S-Master HX
Interfaces
Wi-Fi, Near Field Communication (NFC), Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles
Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Transmission Range
98 ft
DLNA
Yes
Built-in Decoders
SBC decoder
Supported Digital Audio Standards
AAC, LDAC
Controls
Power on/off, volume, bass boost, call answer
Speaker System Details
Speaker Details
Speaker - stereo - 2 x 12 Watt - active
Driver Details
Speaker: 2 x full-range driver - 1.38" - neodymium
Speaker: passive radiator
Connections
Connector Type
Audio line-in (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories
AC power adapter
Power
Power Source
AC power adapter, battery
Options
USB charging, auto power on/off
Battery
Type
Rechargeable
Run Time (Up To)
12 hour(s)
Dimensions & Weight
Width
8 in
Depth
2.4 in
Height
2.4 in
Weight
27.83 oz
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