Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM4/B
- SKU:
- 11047585
Rating by feature
- Sound Quality
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Connectivity
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great product
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quantity is amazing. Battery and connectivity are Excellent.
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Posted .Hello RafaelH,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It brings us great joy to hear that you are impressed with the sound quality, battery life, and connectivity of the WH1000XM4 headphones. We’re glad they are providing a well-rounded and reliable performance for your needs. Thank you for your positive feedback!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound qualityCons mentioned:Touch controls
Comfortable Headphones with Great Sound Quality
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great set of wireless noise canceling headphones. I bought these to replace an older pair of Sony mdr-xb950n1 cans. So far I am enjoying the upgraded features, improved comfort, and sound quality. For certain types of music I do miss the extra bass punch of the older pair, but the sound is much improved overall, as is the build quality. I love that the music pauses automatically when the headphones are removed and resumes when put back on. The noise cancelling and hear-through features are also quite nice. One of the only issues I have is with the lack of physical sound level buttons. The touch swipe feature is quite finicky and makes for a frustrating experience at times. Other than a wish for more physical buttons, I really have no complaints about this solid pair of headphones.
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Posted .Hi Suzc.
Thanks for sharing your 5-star review of these amazing headphones. We're glad that you are happy with the upgraded features. Your feedback about the touch sensor and having physical buttons is greatly appreciated. For optimum performance, make sure to install the latest software version of the headphones. You may also find this link helpful:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002758108.html
Hope this helps. The WH-1000XM4 is a new design, with intelligent and intuitive Ambient Sound Control features that include improvements to Multipoint connection and our industry-leading Noise Cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and Smart Listening that adjusts to your behavior and location. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound qualityCons mentioned:Price
Satisfied
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.i work in a very loud factory. the noise cancelling feature is awesome! i can accept phone calls, start and stop conversations with voice recognition feature. alexis. long battery life and comfortable to wear. pricey but well worth it
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Posted .Hi peace,
Great! We're glad that these headphones are perfect for your lifestyle. Intelligent and intuitive, the WH-1000XM4 headphones offer further improvements to our industry-leading noise cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and smart listening that adjusts to your behavior and your location. Using the Sony Headphones Connect app, Ambient Sound Control lets you adjust the volume of background sound and gives you the option to allow voices alone to be heard. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Good earphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great for travel and noise canceling. Battery life is good and they look great.
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Posted .Hi Hubguy,
Thanks for the 5-star review! We are elated to hear that you are enjoying the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones. We are pleased that you find them great for travel and are impressed with the noise canceling capabilities, which are designed to create a peaceful listening environment wherever you go. It's also fantastic that you are benefiting from the long battery life and appreciate the sleek design.
Thank you for sharing your experience and for choosing Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Best headphone purchase
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Battery life is amazing! It lasted like a week without charging it once. Super comfortable to wear. Sound quality is really great.
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Posted .Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful feedback on the WH-1000XM4, MARIBELG! We're glad to hear you're enjoying the impressive battery life, comfortable fit, and exceptional sound quality. Our team designed these headphones to deliver an immersive listening experience, allowing you to enjoy your music for extended periods without discomfort or frequent charging interruptions. Your satisfaction with the battery, comfort, and audio performance truly means a lot to us. If you want to explore more features, the Sony | Headphones Connect app offers options for customizing your listening experience even further. Enjoy your music, and thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
I chose over Apple AirPods Max and Bose QC 45
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these to use with a MacBook Pro for casual streaming, YouTube, etc. I also use them with an iPhone13 Pro when in a room with others whom I don't want to disturb. I seriously considered the Apple Airpods Max and the Bose QC 45 as well researching many reviews and opinions. I relied heavily on the advice of my techie son who is big into HD audio (keeps his music in DSD files when possible) and is also a well headset experienced major airline pilot. While the Air Pods Max have a few trivial Apple interoperability features, the price was hugely higher. The Bose were a bit behind in features and sound reviews. These Sony's scored best on sound quality, and while I was making the choice, these Sonys went on sale - decision quickly finalized. I was worried about switching them from device to device but it's easy and quickly learned. As I studied them more, I am now using them in the mode where they are connected to both devices so I don't need to switch them. I can only listen to one device at a time, first come first heard, but that is pretty functional if you think about it. BestBuy was out of black in the store, and I am glad. All other headsets I've owned were black or gray, and I just love the blue. The battery life is fine, and USB-C charging is great. They work fine with Siri, btw. This is a minor complaint, but I would prefer that The Speak-To-Chat "time until the mode closes" choices include an ultra-short option, perhaps 5 or 7.5 seconds. I don't remember my Magnolia sales advisor's name (Austin, TX Arboretum), but he was very knowledgable. Thank you BestBuy and Sony!
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Posted .Hi jdvoracek, Excellent choice! Glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! The WH-1000XM4 is a new design, with intelligent and intuitive Ambient Sound Control features that include improvements to Multipoint connection and our industry-leading Noise Cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and Smart Listening that adjusts to your behavior and location. If you haven't already, please check our Sony Headphones Connect app which will let you fine-tine your music to your liking! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
These are it!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.5/5 for these headphones. I had spent $50, $100, and $150 on three different headphones trying to save money on headphones that have noise cancellation and it ended up being a waste of money. None were that good at noise cancellation (including one refurbished Bose comfort set). I decided to just invest in more expensive ones and read the great reviews of this one. This one is the winner for sure! They look good, they sound good, they are comfortable, and they seem like they will last me forever. Best Buy was also super fast in getting these to me (I ordered these at night and literally had them on my head by the next morning).
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Posted .Hi, DianaL,
Thanks for the review and the 5-stars rating! It brings us great joy to hear how much you are enjoy your Sony headphone's top-technology features! With up to 30 hours of battery, amazing Sound quality and Fantastic Noise Cancellation, you'll be able to enjoy listening to your favorite tunes for a prolonged time!
We really appreciate the preference. Thanks for choosing Sony, have a great day!
-DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality, Weight
Perfect headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones for my kid in college. Light weight, comfortable and good noise canceling.
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Posted .Hi Zrev,
We're so glad to hear that your Sony headphones are proving to be a great choice for your kid in college. Thank you for the fantastic 5-star rating! Their lightweight design, outstanding comfort, and impressive noise canceling truly make study sessions and downtime more enjoyable.
Thank you for choosing Sony—wishing you an awesome day!
DiegoV.
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Not loud enough.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you like to listen to music loud and with thunderous bass this isn't gona be for you. Otherwise it's a good set of headphones. Noise Cancelling is pretty decent as well as battery life & range. They are lightweight for their size and pretty comfortable. if you plan on laying down in bed and falling asleep with headphones on, you'll find these to be uncomfortable in this specific situation.
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Posted .Hi BBNorcalReview,
We're glad that you like the amazing features of the headphones particularly their comfort. The WH-1000XM4 is a new design, with intelligent and intuitive Ambient Sound Control features that include improvements to Multipoint connection and our industry-leading Noise Cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and Smart Listening that adjusts to your behavior and location.
Your feedback about the volume of the headphones is greatly appreciated. Make sure to install the latest software version of the headphones (via the Sony Headphones Connect app) for optimum performance. You can also use the equalizer function of the app to tailor-fit the sound quality to your needs. To improve its volume, turn up the volume of the headset and the connected device. Connect the Bluetooth device to the headset once again.
Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony.
~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Comfort, Sound quality
I really wanted to keep these
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones have many great features. They are very comfortable to wear. They are lightweight. Noise cancellation is very good, but without music playing there is an audible hissing sound from the noise cancellation. The app is great to work with, and connection and setup were a breeze thanks to the consumer friendly app. The app can take into account that you are even wearing glasses when setting up. Doing a wireless firmware update was very quick.There are many choices to choose from with the EQ feature. But the audio quality was not there for me, which was a big surprise given how many customers rate it very highly, and given high ratings from influencer reviews. The instant I started listening to music, I knew something did not sound right. They have a good amount of bass, but it sounds muddy to me, and middle and high tones lacked definition. Instrument separation and clarity was also sub par. I subscribe to Amazon HD music which allows for the highest quality streaming experience. I also tried listening with the cord attached, and many different equalizer settings, but the audio did not improve. In some sense the sound was actually irritating to listen to because of this. I have listened to the Bose 700NC and my old headphones were the BOSE QC 15 wired version, which I compared and thought had much better audio quality and clarity. Maybe these headphones were defective, but in any case I decided not to pursue it and returned them. Given all the other very positive features, I really wanted these to work out.
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Posted .Hi g2345, we're glad that you like the comfort and the consumer-friendly app of the headphones. It's unfortunate the sound quality didn't live up to your expectations. The hissing sound is also not what these headphones normally produce. Updating the software of the headphones might have improved its performance and changed your experience. We hope you also tried the equalizer function of the Sony Headphones Connect app to improve the sound quality. Sony takes all feedback seriously. Rest assured that this will help us improve our products. Thanks for your review and we hope you consider Sony in your future purchase. ~Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Incredible Headphones
|Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound quality. Comfortable over the ear. Long lasting battery with fast charging capabilities
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Posted .Thank you for your excellent review, GeorgeanielC!
We are so pleased to hear how much you are enjoying your WH-1000XM4 headphones. It is wonderful to know that you are happy with the sound quality, comfort, and long-lasting battery. We designed these headphones to provide a premium and comfortable listening experience for extended use, and it's rewarding to know we got it right.
Thank you again for being a Sony customer and for sharing your experience.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones all around
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was initially thinking of buying a similar pair from different brand but thankfully was able to try these on and they were far more comfortable. No issues wearing them for a few hours in a row. The soft touch 'buttons' are a little weird to get used to (for changing song/volume etc) but easy to figure out. Sound quality is great and the app is helpful to adjust noise cancelling effects or change the auto settings. I've had them for a month and haven't had to re-charge...
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Posted .Hello Marleigh,
Thank you for purchasing our Sony WH1000XM4. You made the right choice in getting this one over other brand because you will definitely enjoy this. Listen to your favorite music without distractions, thanks to the superb noise canceling capability of our XM4, awesome sound quality and amazing battery life. The WH1000XM4 is a new design, with intelligent and intuitive Ambient Sound Control features that include improvements to Multipoint connection and our industry-leading Noise Cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and Smart Listening that adjusts to your behavior and location. If you haven't already, please check our Sony Headphones Connect app which will let you fine-tune your music to your liking! Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Best Headphones Ever
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.- The noise cancellation is insanely good - The app enhances the experience of listening to music and movies - Great for gaming on PC because of the noise cancellation -Has awesome features such as when you speak, it automatically allows noise pass through so you can hear others and it turns off within seconds - Battery lasts for a long time, personally charge it once a week and I use it everyday for about 2-4 hours - Touch controls are great - It can connect to 2 devices at once.
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Posted .Hi AndrewP,
That is awesome! Thank you for the perfect 5-star rating and for sharing your honest review of our Sony WH1000XM4. This brings us joy knowing that you are very pleased with the audio quality, noise canceling, touch control, battery life and the multipoint connection feature of our XM4. We are also delighted to hear that you enjoyed your gaming sessions because of the noise canceling capability of our XM4. The WH1000XM4 is a new design, with intelligent and intuitive Ambient Sound Control features that include improvements to Multipoint connection and our industry-leading Noise Cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and Smart Listening that adjusts to your behavior and location. If you haven't already, please check our Sony Headphones Connect app which will let you fine-tune your music to your liking! Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They’re one of the best all-round noise-cancelling headphones available right now. Top-tier ANC, very comfortable, great sound, excellent mic quality. Main negatives: no folding hinges, premium price, and a slightly “safe” sound out of the b
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Posted .Thank you for sharing your detailed review!
We are delighted that you consider the WH-1000XM4 to be one of the best all-round noise-cancelling headphones available! We are thrilled to hear you appreciate the Top-tier ANC, very comfortable design, great sound, and excellent mic quality.
We also genuinely appreciate your constructive feedback regarding the design and sound signature. We understand the compact nature of a folding design is valued for travel convenience. Regarding the "safe" sound out of the box, we want to assure you that the Sony | Headphones Connect App offers a customizable Equalizer that allows you to easily adjust the bass, mids, and highs to your exact preference if you are looking for a different acoustic profile.
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality, Weight
Sony are the new king of headphones
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I recently upgraded from the XM3's (which I've owned for two years) and these 4's are superior in every fashion. The noise cancelling is significantly improved, the bass is still the best of any headphones manufacturer (that's right, I said it, come at me Beats and JBL), as well as a noticeable loss of weight. Now the only two drawbacks seem to be the battery life, and the speak to chat can still use some work. The only reason the former is even a negative is that my XM3's seem to have had a longer life, but I feel that the loss of weight may have something to do with that. But with all that being said, before I go on a ramble like Grandpa Simpson, these (in my opinion) also beat Bose in every category that matters, even if it's by the smallest of margins.
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Posted .Hi CatskillCowboy,
Great! We're glad that you like the noise canceling function, sound quality, and weight of headphones. Your feedback about the battery life and Speak-to-Chat function is greatly appreciated.
Battery life may vary depending on the settings and conditions of use. Please refer to this link for more information:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752809.html
For more information about the Speak-to-Chat function, you may refer to this link:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002754732.html
We hope you continue to enjoy these amazing headphones. Intelligent and intuitive, the WH-1000XM4 headphones offer further improvements to our industry-leading noise cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and smart listening that adjusts to your behavior and your location. Using the Sony Headphones Connect app, Ambient Sound Control lets you adjust the volume of background sound and gives you the option to allow voices alone to be heard. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
I can't believe how powerful they are
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are great. They fit wonderfully over the ear and are very comfortable to wear for hours at a time. The noise canceling technology is powerful it really turns off all the noise great for a noisy office. And of course the Sony musical speakers are top notch. It has features to change the volume and it has a feature to turn off the sound when you talk which you can turn off and on. Bluetooth pairing is very easy.
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Posted .Hi ropidawn, Thank you for the positive review! We're so pleased to hear you like the comfortable fit, excellent noise canceling, top-notch sound, quick attention mode, and easy Bluetooth pairing of your Sony WH1000XM4. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Solid upgrade from WH-1000XM3
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Pros Excellent sound quality - sounds extend beyond the human range of hearing Actually cancels noise Battery charges quick/lasts all day Cons Hurts your wallet Doing Video Editing while your child is doing school from home made this a necessity, and this pair delivers on sound quality and noise cancelling. I use them 7-9 hours a day, 5-6 days a week. I am comparing heavily against the XM3's. My reason for replacing the XM3's was the battery was dead from overuse(I replaced the battery myself, voiding the warranty). Noise cancelling and battery life have seen a significant upgrade. Enough that I would consider purchasing the XM4 if my XM3 was still working. Sound Quality wise, it is a decent boost, wired and wireless. Plugged in, it is a smooth sound from the earth shaking bass to the smooth high pitch sounds, these deliver. Throw these babies on in the dark with a scary movie and there is literally no escape. Voices are crisp and warm, while the bass can(and will) blow your mind. Sony typically runs higher on the bass side of things. The 3D audio is pretty awesome as well, from a technical standpoint. Being able to correctly situation 7.1 channel audio in these headphones with an accurate space sound feel. Been using noise cancelling technology since the Bose quiet comfort over the ear headphones(20 years ago), and these are the best I have found. The changes from the XM3's noise cancelling is a solid leap forward. The XM4's noise cancelling seem to mute out more of the mid-hi tones that the XM3's let through, or else it lowers it more. More of the mid to low ranges are effectively canceled as well. My Laptop is the loudest made(seriously, 66db) and is hoisted at above head level in the air. With nothing playing, background noise is audible, but with a little noise playing these headphones really do their job well, enough that my family can be playing 5-6 feet away(they are loud lol) and with something playing at low volume keeps it silent. Another area they do really well in is the noise cancelling adaptation that it allows you to do. I go from my noisy editing area to outside for some fresh air and the headphones automatically adjust for the noise in order to cancel it better. On the streets, it blocks out almost all car noise when tested about 15 feet away from a 4 lane street when busy to a point where it was jarring how disconnected from the loss of hearing.
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Posted .Hi DorkyDoc,
We appreciate your in-depth review of the headphones. It's unfortunate that you had an issue with the battery of your Sony WH1000XM3. You made the right choice in upgrading to the WH1000XM4. Your investment will be worth it.
Intelligent and intuitive, the WH-1000XM4 headphones offer further improvements to our industry-leading noise cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and smart listening that adjusts to your behavior and your location. Using the Sony Headphones Connect app, Ambient Sound Control lets you adjust the volume of background sound and gives you the option to allow voices alone to be heard. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music.
Thanks again for sharing your review and for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Nicest over ear headphones for the money
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony has released new versions of the XM series headphones and they ARE better. But for the price difference these headphones are still GREAT. Solid consideration for anyone looking for a nice pair of headphones. Great for travel because of its battery life and the noise cancelling. I have bought multiple pairs as gifts for friends and family and have heard nothing but good things.
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Posted .Hi Caleb,
It's truly wonderful to hear how much you value your Sony headphones, especially as a solid choice for both quality and price. Thank you for the fantastic 5-star rating and for sharing how their battery life and impressive noise cancelling have made them such an excellent companion for travel—and thoughtful gifts for your friends and family. Hearing that you and those close to you have enjoyed nothing but good experiences makes your feedback all the more special.
Thank you for choosing Sony—wishing you a brilliant day!
DiegoV.
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing sound quality
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I absolutely love these headphones. The sound quality is unbelievable and the bass is just as good as everyone else says. They’re extremely comfortable for long wear and don’t make your head or ears sweat like past headphones did for me. Would totally recommend even with the XM5s out.
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Posted .Hi Wesley, Fantastic! We're thrilled to hear that you love the amazing sound quality and the impressive bass of your WH-1000XM4. It's great to know that you find them extremely comfortable for long wear without causing any discomfort or sweating. We appreciate your recommendation, even with the XM5s available. Enjoy your listening experience and thanks for choosing Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Best headphones ever !
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are my favorite headphones I’ve ever had. The quality of sound is like no other and the noise cancelling feature works so well that it does make it hard for someone to come up to me and chat while I wear these. You can also adjust the settings on the app it comes with and I have the bass a bit boosted and I love the sound of it so much. The battery lasts forever and I don’t need to charge it that often either. Sony did their big one with this.
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Posted .Hello ValeriaG,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're truly heartened to learn that the WH-1000XM4 headphones are your favorite headphones ever! It's fantastic to hear that you love the sound quality, the effective noise-canceling feature, and the ability to customize the sound settings through the app. We're also glad you're finding the battery life to be excellent. Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback!
Best regards,
-Fred