Source: Sony Korea

Sony Korea announced on April 15 that it is expanding its gaming gear lineup with the launch of the 'INZONE H6 Air,' a new gaming headset from its gaming gear brand, 'INZONE.'

The INZONE H6 Air is a wired, open-back gaming headset. It features a driver unit optimized for game audio, based on the drivers used in Sony's acclaimed 'MDR-MV1' open-back reference headphones. To ensure peak responsiveness in gaming environments, the headset adopts a wired-only connection to minimize latency.

In gaming, the ability to accurately pinpoint an enemy's location and distance through sound—known as spatial awareness—is critical. However, standard closed-back headsets often struggle to provide precise distance and directional cues due to internal acoustic reflections.

The INZONE H6 Air utilizes an open-back acoustic design that minimizes internal reflections, reproducing sound exactly as the game developers intended. This provides a sense of immersion and spatial accuracy as if the player were inside the game world, offering a competitive advantage. It also allows for natural monitoring of one's own voice, making it well-suited for content creators. The rear duct integrated into the driver unit delivers deep, stable bass while clearly separating the mid-to-low frequency ranges, enhancing immersion even in games where sound detail is paramount.

True to its 'Air' moniker, this is the lightest gaming headset in Sony's lineup. Crafted from premium aluminum, it weighs just 199g, excluding the detachable microphone and cable. It also features the same headband structure as the INZONE H9 II, ensuring a comfortable and stable fit for long gaming sessions.

By using the included USB Type-C audio box (USB-C DAC) and the 'INZONE Hub' gaming software, users can access features such as spatial audio for virtual 7.1-channel sound, audio profiles, and equalizer (EQ) settings. The INZONE H6 Air comes with an equalizer profile optimized for RPGs and adventure games, developed in collaboration with sound designers from Sony Interactive Entertainment's PlayStation Studios. The included detachable cardioid boom microphone delivers clear, natural voice quality and can be flexibly adjusted to the user's preferred angle.

Meanwhile, Sony has signed an official sponsorship agreement with Riot Games for the 'VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) Pacific.' VCT Pacific is the Asia-Pacific regional league for the 5v5 character-based tactical shooter 'VALORANT' and has garnered significant attention from esports fans.

The INZONE H9 II, Sony's flagship wireless noise-canceling gaming headset, is being used as the official headset for VCT Pacific matches. Through this official sponsorship, INZONE aims to increase its brand awareness as a gaming gear manufacturer and further strengthen product credibility.

To celebrate, Sony is holding a product registration promotion from Wednesday, April 15, to Sunday, May 31, for customers who purchase eligible products at official Sony online and offline stores. Eligible products include: ▲ INZONE H9 II, ▲ INZONE H6 Air, ▲ INZONE Buds, ▲ INZONE E9, ▲ INZONE H5, and ▲ INZONE H3.

Customers who purchase these products during the promotion period and complete the product registration on the Sony Korea customer support website by Tuesday, June 9, will receive cultural gift vouchers. The vouchers are valued at ₩30,000 for the INZONE H9 II, ₩20,000 for the INZONE H6 Air and INZONE Buds, and ₩10,000 for the INZONE E9, INZONE H5, and INZONE H3.

A Sony Korea representative stated, "With the launch of the INZONE H6 Air, which offers a lightweight, comfortable fit for long gaming sessions and vivid, immersive sound, we are able to provide gamers with an even more upgraded choice. As our lineup has expanded to include a wired open-back headset, we hope more gamers will enjoy the thrill of overwhelming victory with INZONE."

The INZONE H6 Air will be available for the first time on April 15 (Wed) at 7:00 PM via the Naver Shopping Live 'Hot IT Issue' broadcast. Official sales will begin on April 16 (Thu) through the Sony Online Store, the Naver Brand Store, and official Sony Korea online and offline retailers, including the Sony Store in Apgujeong. The retail price for the INZONE H6 Air at the Sony Store is ₩269,000.

Detailed information regarding the new product and the registration promotion can be found on the official Sony Store website.