Astell&Kern AK XB10 Bluetooth Receiver/ High Definition Adapter in Black

High-quality Bluetooth, AK XB10

We added high sound quality to the wireless freedom!

Now it's possible to use aptX™ HD, the latest Bluetooth codec of Qualcomm to receive 24bit high-quality data wirelessly, and it's designed to faithfully play back the transmitted high-quality data using Astell&Kern’s own sound technology.

• Conveniently using all high-end earphones/headphones wirelessly
• Conveniently enjoying music and audio telephony on the built
• Making the sound of my car more powerful
• Conveniently enjoying home audio on your smartphone

Music via Bluetooth without compromise

The AK XB10 delivers a distinctive difference in sound from conventional Bluetooth products. The moment you hear it, you wonder "Does this sound really come from Bluetooth?"

Astell&Kern's outstanding technologies are throughout aptX™ HD to support 24bit/48kHz Bluetooth performance, along with DAC and AMP, essential components of fine audio.

Qualcomm® aptX™ HD

• While the AK XB10 is a device that wirelessly transmits audio data from smartphones via Bluetooth,
• it is quite different from conventional Bluetooth devices, in that it supports the aptX™ HD Bluetooth codec.
• Just as the display resolutions of televisions evolved from standard to high-definition to 4K ultra-HD for sharper
• image quality, we are now in the era in which Bluetooth now supports 24-bit audio resolution.
• 24-bit HD audio that was simply not possible with previous Bluetooth technologies
• can now be fully enjoyed with aptX™ HD.
• Typically used in professional broadcasting, the original aptX™ audio codec is widely used
• for 16-bit near-CD quality sound.
• The benefits of the aptX™ codec include superior compression, low computational cost,
• and low transmission delay.
• Launched in early 2016, the next-generation aptX™ HD codec is capable of transmitting up to
• 24-bit/48 kHz audio that is faithful to the original audio file.

* Devices connected to the AK XB10 must support the aptX™ and aptX™ HD codecs for 24bit audio playback.

Handsfree Function

• When you receive a call while listening to music with the AK XB10, should you turn off the Bluetooth function before answering?
• Should you unplug your earphones from the AK XB10 and connect them to your phone?
• NO! Of course not!
• For the ultimate in convenience, the AK XB10 supports voice calls and features a built-in microphone so that you can receive calls when using earphones without a microphone.
• Press the button once to receive a call while connected via Bluetooth and press and hold the button to reject a call. Easy peasy.

iOS & Android Compatible

• The AK XB10 is compatible with all iOS and Android devices.
• The AK XB10 supports the SBC, aptX™, and aptX™ HD codecs for Android devices and the AAC codec for iOS.
• Forget about device compatibility issues, turn on your smartphone’s Bluetooth, and connect the AK XB10.
• You can also connect any laptop/notebook that supports Bluetooth.
• You will be transported to a new world of sound the moment the AK XB10 is connected to your smartphone.

Product Specifications

General Specifications

• Model AK XB10
• Body Colour Black
• Dimensions 1.97” (50 mm) [W] x 1.97” (50 mm) [H] x 0.48” (12.3 mm) [D]
• Weight 0.81 oz (23 g)
• Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1, Class2
• Bluetooth Profile A2DP (multi), AVRCP, HFP, HSP
• Frequency Band 2.4 - 2.4835 GHz ISM Band
• Range Maximum of 10 meters
• Operating Temperature -10°C ~ 45°C (23°F ~ 113°F)

Audio

• Codec SBC, AAC, aptX™, aptX™ HD
• Port 2.5mm Balanced / 3.5mm Unbalanced
• Output Level 2.5mm Balanced: 1.8Vrms / 3.5mm Unbalanced: 0.9Vrms

Battery

• Battery Type 350mAh 3.7V lithium polymer rechargeable battery
• Hours of Operation Approximately 5 hours for music playing and phone calls
• Standby Time Up to 300 hours
• Charging Time Approximately 2 hours
• Charging Method Micro USB 5Pin (charging 5V 2A)