Sony Hi-Res Audio Lineup 2014

Following Sony's Sound Clinic Event in July, the Japanese company is back in KL to showcase their latest audio lineup, including the much anticipated MDR-Z7.

The event kicked-off with Sony showing a video of their latest Hi-Res audio lineup followed by models showcasing the new products.

Marketing General Manager, Hideyuki Wada on the construction of MDR-Z7

Models showcasing flagships, NWZ-A15(left) and MDR-Z7(right)

Sony is also dwelling into the cable market, with 8 different cables engineered with Kimber Kable.

A chart onThe evolution of Sony's High-end Headphones

There were 4 different sections showcasing the new audio lineup:

The "Flagship" section: 

Everything from the latest MDR-Z7, MDR-1A and MDR-1ADAC to UDA-1 and PHA-3.

MDR-Z7 paired with a UDA-1 DAC to a Sony VAIO

MDR-Z7 Headphones

The visible angled 70mm drivers

Air vents under the cups

Kimber Kable

Successor to the PHA1 and PHA2

The difference between Hi-Res and MP3 at the touch of a button. MDR-1ADAC (Headphones)

MDR-1A, with it's gold strip to differentiate itself from the MDR-1R

NWZ-A15

Sony's new flagship smartphone, Xperia Z3 was also at the event. Unlike it's predecessor, it is able to play Hi-Res audio.

Sony Xperia Z3

An interesting Music Video Recorder by Sony

Sony's Audio Cable lineup

The "Live Experience" Section:

An interesting section where you listen through headphones as two performers, enclosed in a boxed space play their instruments. This is aimed to let you "Feel the Space" and listen to the performance as though you're in that box with them. 

 The "Bass" section:
Here Sony showcased their heavy-hitting Extra Bass lineup.

What's new was the MDR-XB450BV, the headphones feature Vib Bass Booster which vibrates the headphone to bass in the music accordingly.

Lastly we have
The "Sports" section:
The section showcased audio companions for sporty music listeners like the wireless and waterproof WS615 Walkman.

The new products will be launched at the end of October. The MDR-Z7 is priced is RM2349 while the NWZ-A15 Walkman is priced at RM699.

Special Campaign for Malaysian Students 2014 @KTO

The ducks will be travelling to Korea and coincidentally the Korea Tourism Organisation(KTO) has a Special Campaign for Malaysian Students that provide local students who are travelling to Korea some goodies for a limited time only.

The campaign runs from 20th May 2014 to 30th September 2014 and only Malaysian Students who are travelling to Korea within the period are eligible for it. The goodies you get include:

1.  An "I Love Korea" T-shirt

2.  A T-Money Card with RM 15(5000 Won) charged (Transportation Card)

3.  Discount of 80% on Service Fee for accommodation reservation at BnB Hero

and also a Korea Pass(Prepaid Tourism Card) worth RM 50 that was only limited to the first 300 students only, which we were not fast enough to get.

All you Korea-travelling students need to do is provide 3 documents:

Copy of valid Student ID

Copy of IC

Copy of E-Ticket to Korea (e-flight ticket or also known as flight ticket that you have booked online and print)

to Korea Plaza,  Ground Floor, Menara Hap Seng,  Jalan P. Ramlee 50250 KL. And if you can't go in-person just deliver it via POS to the same address. 

For more info visit this link on KTO's site: http://www.visitkorea.com.my/promotions/special-campaign-for-malaysia-students-2014.html , email them at klkoreaplaza@gmail.com or call them up at 03-2072 2515. 

Duckie Jin

K-Festival Malaysia 2014 @Pavilion Kuala Lumpur

K-Festival Malaysia 2014 organised by Korea Tourism Organisation(KTO) took place on the 8th to 10th of August 2014 with the slogan "Imagine Your Korea". The event intended to showcase of Korean food, culture, art, performances, technology and shopping. The booths present at the event include K-Tour Special Deals, KTO Promotional Booth & Photo Booth, K-Beauty Zone, K-Food Zone and K-Tech Zone. But the main event was of course the famed artiste lineup which includes MBLAQ 엠블랙, HAHA 하하, Kayarang 가야랑 and The Painters:Hero 페인터즈 히어로. 

 The event venue at Main Concourse, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

K-Festival Malaysia 2014's schedule 

 Cute mascots for the event posing for a picture with a little girl

 One of the booths on the floor, "K-Fashion"

 The booth had some trendy outfits brought from Korea.

 The K-Tour booth had some travel deals to Korea from different companies

               The "K-Food" booth showcased some traditional Korean cooking utensils and occasionally had Korean delicacies for tasting

     The Painters Hero is a non-verbal performance that stages the entire process of painting combined with incredible visual effects and a witty blend of mime, dance and comedy.

One of the painters in the process of drawing

 The final product: A glitter portrait of Bruce Lee and a hand-painted dragon.

 A poster of the group backstage, along with the performers' props

Also performing on stage was the musician duo, Kayarang. Kayarang is known as the first twin artists to master the Gayageum (a traditional Korean stringed instrument). The name Kayarang came from the name of the instrument – Kaya from Gayageum, and Rang from the name of the twins Lee Ye Rang and Lee Sa Rang. The duo provided sultry tunes from different districts in South Korea and even surprised everyone by playing and singing Malaysia's national anthem, Negaraku.

One of the most eye-catching and colourful stage acts, the Korea Royal Hanbok Fashion Show showcased the different outfits worn by royalties while including song and dance elements to the show.

 Traditional Korean Royalty outfits based on royal hierarchy.

 Namsadang Nori (Traditional Korean Circus) showcased during the show

The highlight of the K-Festival  was of course on Day 2. The arrival of K-Pop group, MBLAQ meant fangirls stationing themselves at the event since the morning, hoping to ensure that they get the best view possible when the boys get on stage. That includes our very own Duckie Belle as well.

Crowd at the steps on Pavilion KL's concourse.

For FANCAMs visit Duckie Belle's channel here: http://www.youtube.com/user/xISABELL3

Thank you Korea Tourism Organisation(KTO) for this wonderful event. Can't wait for future events showcasing the booming culture of Korea. Check out their official website and Facebook here: http://www.visitkorea.com.my/ , https://www.facebook.com/KoreaPlazaKL.

Duckie Jin