The Sony MDR-DS1000 is a special-edition 5.1 digital surround wired headphone system, optimized for home enjoyment listening and featuring Sony's Virtual Phones Technology(TM). The Decoder is equipped with a Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, and DTS selector, an effects processor for selectable Cinema and Music enhancement, digital and analog inputs with a selector button, and a set of high-quality circumaural headphones.
5.1 surround experience with simplified connection to analog or digital sources, compatible with Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, and DTS
Circumaural, Closed-Back headphones for maximum isolation
Adjustable earpiece mechanism for optimized headphone fit, custom leatherette earpads for comfortable long-term enjoyment
Large 40mm headphone drivers for optimized frequency reproduction, wide dynamic range
Transmitter decoding compatible with Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS 5.1
5.1 multi-channel Surround simulation creates spatial impression of 5-speaker plus subwoofer listening environments
Surround equivalent of 5 speakers reproduced by headphones
Standard RCA analog inputs for decoder box allows analog connection to CD players, Minidiscs, and stereo tuners
TOSLINK optical connector for DVD or digital amplifier connection, high-resolution A/D and D/A converters