Media Alert: Sony X Headphones Hosts Live Free Performance By X Factor Breakout Band Emblem3 At The Sony Store In South Coast Plaza Mall

COSTA MESA, Calif., March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

WHO: The X Factor breakout band Emblem3 who are currently on a sold-out headlining tour will perform live at the Garden Terrace at the South Coast Plaza Mall in Costa Mesa and appear at the Sony Store for a more intimate meet and greet with 150 fans after the show. The band will perform new music including their debut single, "Chloe (You're The One I Want)" from their upcoming debut album to be released this Spring via SYCO/Columbia Records.

WHAT: Emblem 3 will giveaway two pairs of Sony's X Headphones via Twitter beginning March 12-14. Fans must use #SonyX to be entered to win. Emblem 3 will also give away an additional three pairs of X Headphones to event attendees who tweet about the performance in the Garden Terrace. Must use #SonyStore #SonyX to be entered to win.

The first 150 fans to demo X10 Headphones at the Sony Store inside the South Coast Plaza between March 8 and March 13, 2013 will receive a wristband* to the private in-store meet and greet after the show. 

WHERE/WHEN:
Thursday, March 14 2013     

Live performance
Garden Terrace
6:00 p.m.
3333 Bristol St. #22
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 754-6302                                                                                                                

$50 off on X10 Headphones March 10-16, 2013 or while supplies last and subject to change without notice.  *Minors must be accompanied by an adult to receive wristband. Wristband is for one time use only.  © 2013 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Terms and conditions may apply.

For more information please visit www.emblem3.com                                                         

About Sony X Headphones

X Headphones by Sony deliver music lovers a premium Sony audio experience in a more compact and lightweight design. Together in collaboration with one of the world's leading record producers, Simon Cowell and Sony Music Entertainment, the new X Headphones deliver killer sound reproduction in an aggressive, stylish design. 

Sony's goal was to create the best sounding headphones in the world for today's most popular music– allowing listeners to experience the full spectrum of audio that artists and producers hear in recording studios.

The X Headphones look as great as they perform with their color-accented headbands, swivel mechanisms and end caps. Their dual folding style allows the user to swivel the noise isolating ear pads for listening flexibility, as well as conveniently fold the headphones into an included sleek carrying case for hassle-free portability.

The newest X Headphones will be available in five new color variations (red on silver, black on silver, white on silver, black on red, and red on black) for pre-sale today at www.sony.com/X5 and beginning March 22 through the Sony Store online (http://store.sony.com), in Sony retail stores, and at other authorized retailers nationwide for about $199. Special demonstration stations at Sony Stores and at select retailers will give consumers the opportunity to experience the headphones for themselves. For images and information, please visit www.sony.com/news.

Please visit www.sony.com/XHeadphones or Follow #SonyX on Twitter for the latest X Headphones news. Also, stay tuned to the Sony Blog for upcoming opportunities to win your own X Headphones.

About Sony Stores

Sony Stores are a unique destination where consumers can explore, discover and compare the best of Sony in one place, from electronics products to popular music, the latest movies and thrilling games. Sony's goal is always to exceed guest expectations with knowledgeable and engaging Sony experts who help provide an exciting, interactive and entertaining shopping experience. Services include product set-up to service and repair facilitation for all products, activation of wireless services, and technical PC and IT support by certified technicians. There are 37 Sony Store locations nationwide and can be found by visiting http://store.sony.com/storelocator. Join the Sony Community: www.sony.com/blog; www.facebook.com/SonyElectronics; www.twitter.com/SonyElectronics; www.youtube.com/SonyElectronics; and www.pinterest.com/SonyElectronics.

About Sony Electronics

About Sony Electronics Headquartered in San Diego, Sony Electronics is a leading provider of audio/video electronics and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. Operations include research and development, design, engineering, sales, marketing, distribution and customer service. Sony is noted for a wide range of consumer audio-visual products, such as the BRAVIA® LCD 4K, 3D and high-definition televisions, Cyber-shot® digital camera, Alpha Digital SLR camera, Handycam® camcorder and Walkman® personal stereo. Sony is also an innovator in the IT arena with its VAIO® personal computers Reader devices and Sony Tablets; and in high-definition professional broadcast equipment, highlighted by the XDCAM® HD and CineAlta™ lines of cameras and camcorders, and the SXRD™ 4K digital projector. For more information, visit www.sony.com/news or join the Sony Community: www.sony.com/blog; www.facebook.com/SonyElectronics; www.twitter.com/SonyElectronics; www.youtube.com/SonyElectronics; and www.pinterest.com/SonyElectronics.

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