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Brand | Sony |
Color | Silver |
Ear Placement | Over Ear |
Form Factor | Over Ear |
Impedance | 17.62 Ohm |
About this item
- ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION: Premium noise canceling with Dual Noise Sensor technology
- LONG BATTERY LIFE: Up to 30-hour battery life with quick charging (10 min charge for 5 hours of playback)
- TOUCH SENSOR CONTROLS: Pause play skip tracks, control volume, activate your voice assistant, and answer phone calls.
- SPEAK-TO-CHAT: Automatically reduces volume during conversations
- SUPERIOR CALL QUALITY: Precise voice pick up combines five built-in microphones with advanced audio signal for clear calls
- WEARING DETECTION: Pauses playback when headphones are removed
- MULTIPOINT CONNECTION: Seamless multiple-device pairing
- ADAPTIVE SOUND CONTROL: Provides a personalized listening experience
- COMFORT: Updated design relieves pressure for long-lasting comfort
- EDGE AI: Co-developed with Sony Music Studios Tokyo, DSEE Extreme (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) upscales compressed digital music files in real time.
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Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | 6ave | 6ave | Amazon.com |
connectivity tech | Bluetooth, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth | Wireless | Wireless | Bluetooth |
headphones form factor | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Wireless |
connector type | USB Type C | USB Type C | Stereo Mini Jack, USB | usb,wireless | usb,wireless | — |
noise control | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation |
headphones jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | USB | USB | — |
cable feature | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Retractable |
control type | Voice Control | Voice Control | Voice Control | Voice Control | Voice Control | Media Control |
material | Plastic | Foam, Plastic | Leather, Carbon Fiber | Microfiber | Microfiber | Plastic |
model name | WH1000XM4/S | WH1000XM4/L | WH1000XM5 | language tag | language tag | ULT WEAR |
frequency range | 2.4 GHz band | 20 Hz -40 kHz, 20 Hz - 20 kHz | — | 4 Hz - 40,000 Hz | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz | — |
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WH-1000XM4
Premium Noise Canceling Headphones
Digital Noise Cancellation
Hear every word, note, and tune with incredible clarity, no matter your environment. These headphones feature additional microphones that assist in isolating sound while talking on the phone, resulting in improved phone call quality and the reduction of even more high and mid frequency sounds.
Engineering better noise cancellation
Dual Noise Sensor technology, featuring two microphones on each earcup, captures ambient noise and passes the data to the HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1. Using a new algorithm, the HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 then applies noise cancelling processing in real time to a range of environments.
Clearer hands-free calling
Conversation flows freely with easy, hands-free calling. Thanks to Precise Voice Pickup Technology, which combines five built-in microphones with advanced audio signal processing, WH-1000XM4 delivers clearer voice quality to the other person on the phone.
For everyday convenience, just Speak-to-Chat
Speak-to-Chat automatically stops the music and lets in ambient sound so you can conduct a conversation. Based on Precise Voice Pickup Technology, this smart feature uses five microphones built into your headphones and advanced audio signal processing to recognize and react to your voice.
All-day power with quick charging
With a huge 30 hours of battery life, you'll have enough power even for long trips. And if you need to top up in a hurry, you can get 5 hours' worth of charge after just 10 minutes with the optional AC adapter.
Multipoint connection
For total convenience, WH-1000XM4 headphones can be paired with two Bluetooth devices at the same time. So when a call comes in, your headphones know which device is ringing and connect to the right one automatically.
Ambient Sound Control
Cancel noise while still allowing through essential sounds when you’re listening on the move.
Touch Sensor controls
Pause/play/skip tracks, control volume, activate your voice assistant, and answer phone calls.
Smart Listening SENSE ENGINE
Automatically detects your activity and balances the noise canceling levels.
Carry case with cable
The supplied carry case is durable and includes a cable for wired listening.
Sony Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones
WH-1000XM5 | WH-1000XM4 | ULT WEAR |
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Noise Canceling Yes / Industry Leading | Noise Canceling Premium Noise Cancellation | Noise Canceling Digital Noise Cancellation |
Battery Life Up to 30 Hrs, Quick charging: 3 Min charge for up to 3 Hrs playback | Battery Life Up to 30 Hrs, Quick charging: 10 Min charge for up to 5 Hrs playback | Battery Life Up to 30 Hrs, Quick charging: 3 Min charge for up to 90 Min playback |
Calling features Beamforming microphones + AI noise reduction, Multi device connection | Calling features Beamforming microphones, Multi device connection | Calling features Beamforming microphones, Multi device connection |
Audio features Hi-Res audio compatible | Audio features Hi-Res audio compatible | Audio features ULT mode for more bass |
Special Features Auto Noise Canceling Optimizer, Carrying Case, Wearing detection, Touch Control | Special Features NC optimizer, Foldable design, Carrying Case, Wearing detection, Touch Control | Special Features Foldable design, Carrying Case, Wearing detection, Touch Control |
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Product information
Control Method | Touch |
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Control Type | Voice Control |
Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
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Item Weight | 9 Ounces |
UPC | 027242919426 |
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Global Trade Identification Number | 00027242919426 |
Manufacturer | Sony |
Is Autographed | No |
Best Sellers Rank | #408 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #31 in Over-Ear Headphones |
ASIN | B0863FR3S9 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Age Range Description | Adult |
Package Type | Standard Packaging |
Number of Items | 1 |
Brand | Sony |
Model Number | WH1000XM4/S |
Model Name | WH1000XM4/S |
Built-In Media | Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Headphone,Carry Case,Cable |
Frequency Range | 2.4 GHz band |
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Frequency Response | 40000 Hz |
Sensitivity | 105 dB |
Impedance | 17.62 Ohm |
Noise Control | Active Noise Cancellation |
Warranty & Support
Feedback
Headphone Folding Features | Over Ear |
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Headphones Ear Placement | Over Ear |
Style Name | Headphones Only |
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Theme | Video Game |
Color | Silver |
Battery Average Life | 30 Hour |
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Battery Charge Time | 3 Hours |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth |
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Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, Bluetooth 5.0 |
Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
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Is Electric | No |
Antenna Location | Calling |
Compatible Devices | Gaming Consoles, Tablets, Telephones, Laptops, Desktops, Smart Speaker |
Cable Features | Without Cable |
Additional Features | Noise Cancellation, Fast Charging, Microphone Included |
Enclosure Material | Plastic |
Specific Uses For Product | Entertainment |
Product Description
Sony’s intelligent industry-leading noise canceling headphones with premium sound elevate your listening experience with the ability to personalize and control everything you hear. Get up to 30 hours of battery life with quick charging capabilities, enjoy an enhanced Smart Listening feature set, and carry conversations hands-free with speak-to-chat.
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Customers like the sound quality and comfort of the headphones. They mention they're very impressive, have good noise canceling, and give new life to music. Some appreciate the battery life. However, some customers have mixed opinions on whether it works well, value for money, build quality, connectivity, and ease of use.
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Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. They mention they're comfortable, have good noise cancelation, and a hear-through feature. Some say the headphones give new life to music and decent phone call quality.
"...the noise cancelling is excellent for planes and the ambient feature is excellent when on public transportation or walking around outside...." Read more
"...largely deaf in one of my ears, these headphones do have a noise canceling features, and although I don't need too much help in the noise canceling..." Read more
"...You see, the original sounded amazing, and honestly sounded better overall than the likes of Bose and Sennheiser, which I have tested as potential..." Read more
"...I may keep these for travel, as they are light, the noise cancellation is excellent, and I wouldn’t be devastated if they were lost or stolen...." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the headphones. They mention the sturdy cans and soft headband are a nice combination. Some say the headphones don't squeeze their heads the way other headphones do and don't hurt any parts.
"...they’re very comfortable and can be worn for very extended periods of time. I’ve worn them for 9+ hours and have had no discomfort...." Read more
"...actually surprised by how light the headphones were and how comfortable the padding on these were, but I will say after wearing them for nearly 8..." Read more
"...(largely the overall comfort)..." Read more
"...The XM4 completely cover my ear and the ear pads are soft. They don't squeeze my head the way other headphones do and they don't hurt any part of my..." Read more
Customers like the battery life of the headphones. They mention the headphones turn off after some time to save power. Some say the headphones offer up to 30 hours of uninterrupted playtime.
"...The battery life is incredible, 30 hours. I actually love the touch screen aspect of the volume control etc...." Read more
"...And so far from about a week and a half of use, the battery life has been great so far, and I am seeming to get about a day and a half..." Read more
"...**Battery Life (5/5): The battery life is insane. I've had them for 8 days and have not charged them yet - they still have about 40% charge left...." Read more
"...3. BATTERY LIFE was pretty good, but may have been somewhat under 100% out of the box, despite the headphones declaring a full charge when activated...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the headphones. Some mention they are comfortable and work great, while others say they're not great when making phone calls in loud environments. They also mention the connectivity is terrible and the headphones from your ears is a gimmick.
"...with limits flexibility for charging locations, but is also perfectly functional for my needs.2...." Read more
"...The auto-pause when removing the headphones from your ears is very much a gimmick, and doesn't always pause the song..." Read more
"...music on / off, picking up a phone call, volume and next / previous song work quite well...." Read more
"...When the E285 works, it's great. But it doesn't work all the time, unfortunately. I can't say the same for the SX4 since it was ultimately returned...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the value for money of the headphones. Some mention they're worth the price on sale, while others say they're too expensive to risk breaking at the gym.
"...The battery life is incredible, 30 hours. I actually love the touch screen aspect of the volume control etc...." Read more
"...The only potential drawback of the APM other than the price is the weight, but I found them fine...." Read more
"...OVERALL (4.5/5): I think the XM4 are great headphones for a better price than the Apple AirPods Max...." Read more
"...The best Bluetooth headphones I've come across! Definitely worth the price on sale...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the build quality of the headphones. Some mention they're solid, while others say they have reliability issues and don't feel like high-quality headphones.
"...them to their case after I'm done using them for the day, as the case is strong is really helps keep your headphones safe and protected...." Read more
"...The main issue that I had? The build quality: the plastic around the headband snapped due to a flimsy connection, resulting in me having to tape..." Read more
"...+ BUILD QUALITY feels like a pretty big step up from the XB900N's. Sturdy cans and a very soft headband are a nice combination...." Read more
"...They are not bad in any way and still have better build quality and calls. sure they are a bluetooth headphone...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the connectivity of the headphones. Some mention it's great and connects easily, while others say they experienced connectivity problems.
"...But the switch is not as great or seamless as it could be, sometimes it struggles, causing me to miss something being said at the beginning of the..." Read more
"...and I think the connectivity is great with these products! When I got the XM5, they had so many connection issues...." Read more
"...build quality: the plastic around the headband snapped due to a flimsy connection, resulting in me having to tape both headbands together so that..." Read more
"...+ CONNECTIVITY was extremely easy. I had already installed the Sony companion app for headphones from the XB pair I had used before...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the ease of use of the headphones. Some mention the interface is easy to follow and the controls are intuitive. However, others say the app is not straightforward and requires a bit of a learning curve.
"...Connect app and manage the headphone through that platform, but it's user friendly and it's kind of nice to have a control for them..." Read more
"...But the switch is not as great or seamless as it could be, sometimes it struggles, causing me to miss something being said at the beginning of the..." Read more
"...to go with the AirPods Max as my primary pair, because they are extremely intuitive and the transparency mode is great for my house with noisy young..." Read more
"...That said these are so easy to work on...." Read more
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My initial thoughts were as follows: the headphones were a definite improvement upon the originals, retaining what I liked most about the original headphones (largely the overall comfort) while also improving the headphones in other small ways (especially in regards to the special features-the M4 are way more feature-packed than the M3 were, incorporating many elements that are being found on most other headphones these days). My favorite thing that was fixed, however, was the sound quality. You see, the original sounded amazing, and honestly sounded better overall than the likes of Bose and Sennheiser, which I have tested as potential replacements for the Sony headphones. And that is despite the fact that the headphones have a relatively small 40mm driver inside, instead of a more traditional 50mm driver. However, the one minor issue I had with the M3 was that the low frequencies were heightened a bit more than I would have liked, making songs sound a bit bass-heavy even when the EQ was turned off (the only way I was able to fix this was by setting the EQ to 'bright', which isn't ideal since the EQ does degrade the battery life). With the M4, Sony improves this by tuning down the low ends, resulting in the headphones having a very flat frequency response, which in turn results in every song having a much wider sound stage than the M3 did (and almost making them sound as good as the various open-back headphones I have tried, including the Sennheiser 650, which is my personal favorite open-back headphone).
In terms of the special features, I think they were implemented quite well in these headphones. The noise cancelling is exceptional, much like it was on the M3, and the transparency mode is somehow even better than it was on the prior generation headphone, sounding a lot more natural and less tinny overall. The auto activation of transparency mode during conversations is fantastic, and enables me to talk to people naturally without ever having to remove the headphones from my ear. This also means that I don't have to awkwardly tap my hand on the earcup with the M4, either. The DSEE Extreme audio enhancer really helps to make music sound a lot more full, even when using devices that don't support the LDAC wireless standard. It isn't as good as listening to lossless files wired, mind you, but it is still an amazing feature that helps to take advantage of the flat sound stage and frequency response of the headphone drivers.
Now, this isn't to say that these headphones don't have issues, mind you. The auto-pause when removing the headphones from your ears is very much a gimmick, and doesn't always pause the song (and may even resume the music before you have a chance to place the headphones back on your ear). Since the headphones use a light sensor to tell if you are wearing your headphones or not, it means even a simple shadow can cause the headphones to think that they are back on your ears and restart music playback. It is quite obnoxious, and it is best left out. Another, more minor issue is the touch controls. While I personally have no issue with them, I know that there are many people that don't like them whatsoever. So I will just make a note that they are still here, and they work in much the same way as they did on the M3. Finally, I should mention that the flat soundstage, while amazing for my listening experience, may not be for everyone. Bassheads in particular would likely prefer extra pronunciation on the lower ranges. And while they will never be quite as bass-heavy as the Skullcandy or Beats line, the EQ can still bring the bass levels up quite a bit, using a 'clear bass' slider that reminds me of the slider on the Skullcandy Skullcrushers: raising the bass without causing distortion.
Overall, the headphones turned out to be quite an exceptional pair, especially when it comes to listening to music during commutes. The great noise cancelling, beautiful audio, and fantastic transparency mode definitely make these headphones a winner in my book. And the app only helps to improve the flexibility of the headphones, allowing for many different features to be unlocked. And while these headphones certainly have some issues (no pair of headphones are perfect, after all), I think the benefits more than outweigh the issues for me, and put these at the top of my list of best closed-back headphones that I have worn. Hopefully Sony will continue to make amazing headphones like these in the ears to come.
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2021
My initial thoughts were as follows: the headphones were a definite improvement upon the originals, retaining what I liked most about the original headphones (largely the overall comfort) while also improving the headphones in other small ways (especially in regards to the special features-the M4 are way more feature-packed than the M3 were, incorporating many elements that are being found on most other headphones these days). My favorite thing that was fixed, however, was the sound quality. You see, the original sounded amazing, and honestly sounded better overall than the likes of Bose and Sennheiser, which I have tested as potential replacements for the Sony headphones. And that is despite the fact that the headphones have a relatively small 40mm driver inside, instead of a more traditional 50mm driver. However, the one minor issue I had with the M3 was that the low frequencies were heightened a bit more than I would have liked, making songs sound a bit bass-heavy even when the EQ was turned off (the only way I was able to fix this was by setting the EQ to 'bright', which isn't ideal since the EQ does degrade the battery life). With the M4, Sony improves this by tuning down the low ends, resulting in the headphones having a very flat frequency response, which in turn results in every song having a much wider sound stage than the M3 did (and almost making them sound as good as the various open-back headphones I have tried, including the Sennheiser 650, which is my personal favorite open-back headphone).
In terms of the special features, I think they were implemented quite well in these headphones. The noise cancelling is exceptional, much like it was on the M3, and the transparency mode is somehow even better than it was on the prior generation headphone, sounding a lot more natural and less tinny overall. The auto activation of transparency mode during conversations is fantastic, and enables me to talk to people naturally without ever having to remove the headphones from my ear. This also means that I don't have to awkwardly tap my hand on the earcup with the M4, either. The DSEE Extreme audio enhancer really helps to make music sound a lot more full, even when using devices that don't support the LDAC wireless standard. It isn't as good as listening to lossless files wired, mind you, but it is still an amazing feature that helps to take advantage of the flat sound stage and frequency response of the headphone drivers.
Now, this isn't to say that these headphones don't have issues, mind you. The auto-pause when removing the headphones from your ears is very much a gimmick, and doesn't always pause the song (and may even resume the music before you have a chance to place the headphones back on your ear). Since the headphones use a light sensor to tell if you are wearing your headphones or not, it means even a simple shadow can cause the headphones to think that they are back on your ears and restart music playback. It is quite obnoxious, and it is best left out. Another, more minor issue is the touch controls. While I personally have no issue with them, I know that there are many people that don't like them whatsoever. So I will just make a note that they are still here, and they work in much the same way as they did on the M3. Finally, I should mention that the flat soundstage, while amazing for my listening experience, may not be for everyone. Bassheads in particular would likely prefer extra pronunciation on the lower ranges. And while they will never be quite as bass-heavy as the Skullcandy or Beats line, the EQ can still bring the bass levels up quite a bit, using a 'clear bass' slider that reminds me of the slider on the Skullcandy Skullcrushers: raising the bass without causing distortion.
Overall, the headphones turned out to be quite an exceptional pair, especially when it comes to listening to music during commutes. The great noise cancelling, beautiful audio, and fantastic transparency mode definitely make these headphones a winner in my book. And the app only helps to improve the flexibility of the headphones, allowing for many different features to be unlocked. And while these headphones certainly have some issues (no pair of headphones are perfect, after all), I think the benefits more than outweigh the issues for me, and put these at the top of my list of best closed-back headphones that I have worn. Hopefully Sony will continue to make amazing headphones like these in the ears to come.
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Ahora si para los que dudan de Dios:
Hace 3 años adquirí los MDR-XB950N1, mejor conocidos como los Sony Extra Bass. Sin duda fueron una compra demasiado buena, pasé de unos Skullcandy Hesh 2 a los Extra Bass y vaya que la diferencia es muy considerable.
Ahora, 3 años después decidí hacer un "upgrade", yo me dedico a la música, soy estudiante de la materia y me dedico al audio, la verdad es que no puedo llevarme mis audífonos de estudio fuera de casa, necesitaba unos que realmente ofrecieran buena calidad, portabilidad y facilidad de uso con mis aplicaciones. Encontré estos después de hacer un par de búsquedas en internet, los comparé con varias opciones y al final me decidí por comprarlos.
En primera debo decir que he quedado impresionado por la tecnología que traen estos audífonos. Puedes personalizar el audio acorde a tu oreja, así es, a la forma de tu oreja, Sony te pide que tomes un par de fotos para que se puedan analizar y proveer mejor experiencia, nunca en mi vida había visto algo así.
Desde que los abres se denota un producto bastante premium y que vale el dinero que se paga por él, ya que de hecho no es nada barato.
La experiencia de abrirlo es excelente, pero es cuando bajas la aplicación que empiezas a ver lo brutal de estas máquinas. De adelanto estos audífonos ya vienen con carga máxima, o al menos así fue en mi caso, no te pide que los cargues ni nada, funcionan desde que los sacas de la caja. Son extremadamente cómodos y si eres miope como yo y usas fierros para ver, estos audífonos no te van a incomodar en ningún momento.
No es que quiera advertir, sino más bien dar aviso de que por defecto los audífonos se oyen un poco flojos, el sonido está un poco saturado, y si te gusta escuchar música como el Heavy Metal o música clásica te quedas pasmado, no se oyen para nada como los Extra Bass que al salir de la caja otorgan un sonido fino y bien configurado. Estos no, pero entiendo por qué lo hacen, ya que como mencioné, la experiencia de verdad comienza cuando bajas la aplicación que tiene como mil opciones de configuración y optimización de sonido, así que prepárate para estar ahí unos 25 minutos de tu vida, que sin duda alguna por supuesto, lo valen.
Una vez que has pasado las optimizaciones, toca jugar con el ecualizador, yo recomiendo configuración 400: 1 1K: 3 2.5K: 7 6.3K: 8 16K: 5 Clear Bass: +5 o +7 para escuchar Heavy Metal y música clásica, aunque si eres fan de los medios tal vez quieras mover un poco más, pero como dije, esto es libre y Sony te prevé todas las herramientas para que esto quede sabroso.
Ya con todo listo, toca escuchar música, y ahí es cuando te da el golpe. Sabía que habría una diferencia entre los Extra Bass que tengo y los M4 que son estos, pero no sabía que realmente se fuera a notar tanto. Estos no son audífonos, son interfaces de audio andantes, además, Sony te regala una prueba gratis en cualquier servicio de restringe que contenga su servicio Sony Audio 3D, yo escogí Tidal, pero también puedes escoger otros 3 más, ahí aparece la opción.
De verdad que escuchar música en formato de alta calidad como es el FLAC que te ofrece Tidal es algo maravilloso, inclusive después de varios años escuchando lo mismo, logré notar varios elementos musicales extras que antes ni sabía que existían en la canción, ahí es cuando te vas para atrás, es como por fin escuchar las cosas sin filtro. También recomiendo el formato "Loss-less" de Apple music en caso de que sean usuarios de iPhone o solo para que tengan una tercera opción. Sea cual sea el servicio que escojan, se oye increíble, pero sin duda combinado con formatos de baja compresión esto se vuelve místico.
Claro que esto no es tan plano como unos audífonos de estudio, pero sin duda la experiencia se acerca bastante.
En conclusión, estos audífonos realmente son un producto bastante premium, te otorgan no solo alta calidad de audio, sino una experiencia tecnológica muy innovadora, además vienen con su porta audiófonos y cables correspondientes, son muy cómodos y portables. Los recomiendo al 100% no duden en adquirirlo para nada.
Reviewed in Mexico on February 28, 2022
Ahora si para los que dudan de Dios:
Hace 3 años adquirí los MDR-XB950N1, mejor conocidos como los Sony Extra Bass. Sin duda fueron una compra demasiado buena, pasé de unos Skullcandy Hesh 2 a los Extra Bass y vaya que la diferencia es muy considerable.
Ahora, 3 años después decidí hacer un "upgrade", yo me dedico a la música, soy estudiante de la materia y me dedico al audio, la verdad es que no puedo llevarme mis audífonos de estudio fuera de casa, necesitaba unos que realmente ofrecieran buena calidad, portabilidad y facilidad de uso con mis aplicaciones. Encontré estos después de hacer un par de búsquedas en internet, los comparé con varias opciones y al final me decidí por comprarlos.
En primera debo decir que he quedado impresionado por la tecnología que traen estos audífonos. Puedes personalizar el audio acorde a tu oreja, así es, a la forma de tu oreja, Sony te pide que tomes un par de fotos para que se puedan analizar y proveer mejor experiencia, nunca en mi vida había visto algo así.
Desde que los abres se denota un producto bastante premium y que vale el dinero que se paga por él, ya que de hecho no es nada barato.
La experiencia de abrirlo es excelente, pero es cuando bajas la aplicación que empiezas a ver lo brutal de estas máquinas. De adelanto estos audífonos ya vienen con carga máxima, o al menos así fue en mi caso, no te pide que los cargues ni nada, funcionan desde que los sacas de la caja. Son extremadamente cómodos y si eres miope como yo y usas fierros para ver, estos audífonos no te van a incomodar en ningún momento.
No es que quiera advertir, sino más bien dar aviso de que por defecto los audífonos se oyen un poco flojos, el sonido está un poco saturado, y si te gusta escuchar música como el Heavy Metal o música clásica te quedas pasmado, no se oyen para nada como los Extra Bass que al salir de la caja otorgan un sonido fino y bien configurado. Estos no, pero entiendo por qué lo hacen, ya que como mencioné, la experiencia de verdad comienza cuando bajas la aplicación que tiene como mil opciones de configuración y optimización de sonido, así que prepárate para estar ahí unos 25 minutos de tu vida, que sin duda alguna por supuesto, lo valen.
Una vez que has pasado las optimizaciones, toca jugar con el ecualizador, yo recomiendo configuración 400: 1 1K: 3 2.5K: 7 6.3K: 8 16K: 5 Clear Bass: +5 o +7 para escuchar Heavy Metal y música clásica, aunque si eres fan de los medios tal vez quieras mover un poco más, pero como dije, esto es libre y Sony te prevé todas las herramientas para que esto quede sabroso.
Ya con todo listo, toca escuchar música, y ahí es cuando te da el golpe. Sabía que habría una diferencia entre los Extra Bass que tengo y los M4 que son estos, pero no sabía que realmente se fuera a notar tanto. Estos no son audífonos, son interfaces de audio andantes, además, Sony te regala una prueba gratis en cualquier servicio de restringe que contenga su servicio Sony Audio 3D, yo escogí Tidal, pero también puedes escoger otros 3 más, ahí aparece la opción.
De verdad que escuchar música en formato de alta calidad como es el FLAC que te ofrece Tidal es algo maravilloso, inclusive después de varios años escuchando lo mismo, logré notar varios elementos musicales extras que antes ni sabía que existían en la canción, ahí es cuando te vas para atrás, es como por fin escuchar las cosas sin filtro. También recomiendo el formato "Loss-less" de Apple music en caso de que sean usuarios de iPhone o solo para que tengan una tercera opción. Sea cual sea el servicio que escojan, se oye increíble, pero sin duda combinado con formatos de baja compresión esto se vuelve místico.
Claro que esto no es tan plano como unos audífonos de estudio, pero sin duda la experiencia se acerca bastante.
En conclusión, estos audífonos realmente son un producto bastante premium, te otorgan no solo alta calidad de audio, sino una experiencia tecnológica muy innovadora, además vienen con su porta audiófonos y cables correspondientes, son muy cómodos y portables. Los recomiendo al 100% no duden en adquirirlo para nada.
These are the first headphones I've owned that when first listening to them I didn't immediately flinch and look for the nearest EQ. I'm no sound engineer, but definitely it has great bass and great quality for mids & highs.
Noise cancelation (5/5)
Although this is my first set of headphones that support this feature. I'm really blown away by it. I have an air purifier in my office, and even at medium setting. The fan is pretty noisy. But with these things on, I can barely hear it, and that's with no music/movie playing. But as soon as I turn on a movie or song, I seriously can't tell it's on.
I read some people say they could hear a waterfall or something in the background. I can't hear anything other than silence, or what I'm listening to.
Wireless/Wired (4/5)
Being able to use the headphones with them powereoff with a wire, or have them connect wireless via bluetooth is an amazing feature. And it works really well!
I was really surprised however that I don't seem to be able to use this headset with the bluetooth of my main PC. It has a really think glass panel, so I'm wondering if it's not because of that. If you own a case with a glass panel, maybe double check with another set of bluetooth headse/earbuds to see how the conenction goes.
Audio Delay/lag on Bluetooth (5/5)
I own a mini laptop and it only has bluetooth 4.1. But for some reason when I watch videos or movies, I'm virtually unable to tell whether there is lag. Unlike any other bluetooth earbuds I've owned. The delay is amazing. Obviously your mileage may vary, but it's something that drove me insane with my previous wireless earbuds. Don't have this problem here!
Gestures (4/5)
I wasn't really looking forward to the gestures pad. But it turns out to be working really well. Once in a while an action won't register. But it's really rare for me.
Play/Pause on a PC can be a little weird though. One day I was listening to spotify while working, and then with the tab still opened I started watching youtube after work. And after pausing said video and unpausing it, using the headset. It ended up starting the playback of both my spotify tab, and my youtube tab.
Comfort (4/5)
First day I wore them I was a little concerned since, even though I have a small head. I felt like the headphones were pretty tight on my head. But after even just 2 days of use. It's already leagues better. Either I got used to it, or it's 'breaking in'.
The cups are pretty comfortable. Wish they would be just a tad larger, not sure if I have big ears. But I can tell that part of my right ear touches the pad. And I'm wondering if I ever end up pulling a really long work, or gaming session if it'll end making my ear feel pinched. One of my older headsets did that.
One thing that I was happily surprised was the weight of the headset. With such an impressive battery life and suite of features. I was expecting this thing to be rather heavy. Compared to a Corsair Void (probably a bad example) it's light as a feather.
Pairing Headphones with 2 Devices (3/5)
First thing, this feature is only possible via the headphone's native app. Meaning you can't perform this type of sync with the physical sync button. Once you have the devices regisered on the app, then you can enable a setting and select which 2 devices you want.
On the topic of "2 devices", I guess Is should have read more on this feature. But I use 2 PCs at home, a media and a work/gaming PC. And I really would have liked to be able to on the fly, switch between audio of both. But it turns out that you can only connect to 1 phone, and something else. It can be 2 phones, but not 2 PCs.
Included Accessories (3/5)
The case it comes with is great. Hard-shell clam design, with some neat nook where you can shove the USB C charging cable, audio cable and airplane adapter thing. But as much as I like the quality and how it snuggly holds on to and protects the headphones. Not sure if mine is a fluike, but whoever decided to sew the elastic mesh bag on the 'bottom' part of the clam. Kind of silly.
The audio cable is 'OK' if you use it for your phone. But if you want to use it for a PC you'll for sure either need an extension or a longer cable period. But at least it's a usesable lenght albeit a little conservative.
But the USB type c charging cable. I hope you have a USB hub available. Depending on the case/setup you have. I'm pretty sure a lot of people wouldn't be able to use that cable to connect the headphones to their PC's back USB ports. Well you could do it, but depending on your case or setup. The headphones won't be able to rest on either the top of your case, or the desk/floor it's own. They'll end up dangling. (Which I think would be a bad idea.)