Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WHG900N/W
- SKU:
- 6510363
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound qualityCons mentioned:Expensive
Almost!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.An honest review of these headphones is very difficult because they’re hit and miss. I will list the pros and cons. Pros: When connected to my PS5 they work seamlessly and automatically display the headphones once connected. It has a selector switch to for PS5/PS4 and PC. When gaming, it feels like you’re there and the sound is coming directly at you. I play a lot of Call Of Duty and these headphones do help with footsteps. When used on PC they work great and the mic is great as well. The mic also swivels up and down. Once swiveled up it is muted. Once swiveled down it is unmuted. The audio is great and they also have ANC (Active Noise Cancelling). The noise cancelling works great and the audio is excellent. The battery life is great and you can also use them while they charge which helps out alot. I’ve used them all day without charging or turning them off and then come back to use them and they’d still be working with no problems. Cons: There is not an alert or any caution that notifies you that the headphones need to be charged or when it reaches 100%. So unless you plug them in and wait to charge them for a while you won’t know. There also isn’t a way for you to know what percentage the headphones are on unless you get the app for the headphones on PC and install the software for it which makes no sense. Various headsets do this feature and it’s a headscratcher as to why Sony couldn’t or didn’t implement it into these, especially for the price point that these are at. Lastly, the price for these are $299.99 plus tax. I see no reason as to how or why Sony could charge this much and not have the simplest features included in their premium gaming headset. Overall: These headphones sound great, the battery life is great, the mic is great but Sony really missed on these for not adding simple features that come standard on cheaper headsets.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Anonymous, We're sorry to hear about your issue with the INZONE H9 Wireless Noise Canceling Gaming Headset. We apologize for any inconvenience. The headset can be used either connected to an AC outlet with a USB AC adaptor or with the built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery. Use the supplied USB Type-C cable to charge. You can check the remaining battery charge using the headphones' indicator(s): When you turn on the headphones, and there is enough remaining battery charge (20% or more), the indicators light up: The ring indicators light up in white or blue for about 5 seconds. When the remaining battery charge is 20% or lower, the headphones' indicator flashes orange for about 15 seconds. To see more details about the remaining battery charge: When the headphones are connected to a computer, use the INZONE™ Hub software to see a battery icon that displays the remaining battery charge in one of 4 levels: 100%, 70%, 50%, or 20%. When the headphones are connected to a PlayStation®5, use the Accessories screen in the Control Center. Our INZONE Hub PC software allows you to personalize your INZONE H9 experience by customizing a wide range of operations, including a variety of sound and hardware settings. Fine-tune sound frequencies to your game for more clarity and immersion using the EQ function. Our 360 Spatial Sound for Gaming, activated by the PC software INZONE Hub, features a newly developed virtualizer for gaming that reproduces spatial sound out of multi-channel audio signals as the game creators intended. Also, with the smartphone app 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer, you’ll get spatial sound optimized to your ear shape for truly personalized gameplay.
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I hope this helps! Jay
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Design, Sound quality
Your last Headset... I'm serious
|Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I know you see the price and begin to feel reluctant. DON'T!! These are an investment!! The only other headsets that come anywhere close are the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pros. From the comfort and design.. to the HUB and OUTSTANDING SOUND you will NOT... find a better pair. I don't care what anyone says. If you have a PS5... THESE ARE IT!!!
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Posted .Hi Daniel829,
Fabulous! Thank you very much for recommending our INZONE H9! We are extremely pleased to know your satisfaction with the incredible performance of these Gaming Headphones. The INZONE H9 noise cancelling headsets are designed with 360 Spatial Sound for Gaming and our proven hardware technology, so you can detect where your opponents are and how far away. Even players hiding in shadows, or behind walls and obstacles, can’t stay hidden for long. With Ambient Sound Mode, you can play your game and still hear important sounds like phone calls, doorbells, or someone speaking to you in your environment. And just like with Sony music headphones, it’s just a touch of a button to switch to noise-canceling mode. A flexible flip-up boom microphone with mute function allows you to communicate effortlessly in-game with squad members. The H9s also feature simultaneous 2.4GHz and Bluetooth connection, so you can enjoy smartphone calls and voice chats at the same time. Enjoy gaming throughout the day and even the night with up to 32 hours of continuous play from one single charge. Designed to be secure and stable when worn, with minimal side pressure, this is a headset that’s ready to take you into the action for hours on end.
Thank you for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Quality product for gaming
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I exchanged my broken Astro 50 Headset (read me other review on that model) and picked up these after sales associate recommended this model. These headpohones are a little unique due to the connection between the headband to the earcups. The button are straightforward on the bottom of the earcups so no real learning curve. I would still read the instructions. Charging is via any phone charger and a modern USB-C jack whic is now more common with Android and Apple products. The software download is easy and the servers don't take forever to install. Updates do take a few minutes but not too long. I find when tweaking the sound via the software fairly easy but it will take a little time to find the right fit. there are sound presets that you want to try out too. The sound quality, as with all sony sound products extremely good for a rpice point of $200. I'm sure there are better but I believe your $200 is well spent. I've only had this unit for about two weeks now and am very pleased with the sound. I play a lot of Modern Warfare 2 and you have hear the faint footsteps as people are trying to sneak up on you. The only perceived negative is that the mic boom only swings up and down. you have to adjust the earcup slightly to move the mic away but this is a very minor neagtive. The product even has noise cancellation too! I will see if the product holds up to use but since I have the yearly Total Tech membership, this gaming headset comes with a much better warranty to exchange or replace if broken due to a manufacturer's defect. Go buy them in my humble opinion.
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Posted .Hi Tullio,
Fabulous! You've made a great decision in choosing the INZONE H9 Gaming headset! We are extremely pleased it suits your needs and expectations. We greatly appreciate your input with design of the boom microphone. The INZONE H9 noise cancelling headsets are designed with 360 Spatial Sound for Gaming and our proven hardware technology, so you can detect where your opponents are and how far away. Even players hiding in shadows, or behind walls and obstacles, can’t stay hidden for long. With Ambient Sound Mode, you can play your game and still hear important sounds like phone calls, doorbells, or someone speaking to you in your environment. And just like with Sony music headphones, it’s just a touch of a button to switch to noise-canceling mode. A flexible flip-up boom microphone with mute function allows you to communicate effortlessly in-game with squad members. The H9s also feature simultaneous 2.4GHz and Bluetooth connection, so you can enjoy smartphone calls and voice chats at the same time. Enjoy gaming throughout the day and even the night with up to 32 hours of continuous play from one single charge. Designed to be secure and stable when worn, with minimal side pressure, this is a headset that’s ready to take you into the action for hours on end.
Thank you for taking the time to write such an in-depth review of your experience with the INZONE H9 Gaming headset and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Price
Sony
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Perfect for gaming! Noise cancelling Superb! Exspensive but definetly worth it! Cant go wrong with Sony.
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Posted .Hi RoxanneDcooper,
Awesome! Thank you for the purchase and we're glad to hear that you like the noise canceling of the headphones. We appreciate the 5-star rating and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
On Hour Out Of Box Impressions
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have tested these briefly (~1hr) on both PC and PS5. Packaging: Is fairly eco-friendly, with minimal unnecessary plastics. Can be broken down for recycling with paper products. Dongle: The USB dongle is needed for both PC and PS5. I had assumed you wouldn't need the dongle on PS5 because it would handle transmission via Bluetooth, but I'm assuming they could get better audio quality/bandwidth with the dongle vs Bluetooth. So you will need to dongle it up. On the plus side, the end of the dongle glows with a little white circle which is kind of cool. Have I said dongle enough yet? If not... dongle. I have not tested the microphone. I do not have any friends. Nobody's fault but my own. Aesthetically, these seem similar to the Sony XM5s. The headband seems thicker with more cushion, based on screenshots. I don't have the XM5s because my XM4s are like 7 months old and I don't want to dive in for the incremental upgrades. Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) fits in with the Sony gold standard, though it does drop your wireless time from 32 or whatever to 20 hours (I obviously haven't tested the real world times yet). If you don't have a noisy environment, you can leave ANC disabled, as these are closed back cans and in my quick tests don't bleed in a ton of external audio. In a comparison with the also recently purchased Arctis Nova Pro set, I find these a little more comfortable, and while the Arctis has very precise audio, the Sony set feels both precise, and more robust. Tested for audio positioning on Returnal and general good times on Hollow Knight. I'd rank the Sony on top on both. If you were looking for the best set for Hi-Res audio... don't be fooled, you want all different headphones and equipment. Don't get suckered into crossover tech. The one and only complaint of any sincerity I would have with this set is they are BIG. Understand in my 'for comparison' photos, the banana is LARGE. I feel like I should be standing there flagging in aircraft for a safe landing when wearing these. That said, these are, again, a pretty light headset. So you do not need to learn semaphore signaling to don this gear. So yeah, unless the audio quality on the mic turns out to suck pretty bad, these are the best you can get for PS5 at the moment, and probably at least a tie for PC.
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Posted .Hi Purchaser, Great! We're glad that you are enjoying your new INZONE H9 Wireless Noise Canceling Gaming Headset. Prepare for victory with Sony’s INZONE H9 premium gaming headset. With 360 Spatial Sound for Gaming, your audio will be amplified for your mission. Developed from our expertise in music headphones, the diaphragm of the INZONE H9 has a unique shape that allows it to reproduce extremely high-frequency sounds with high compliance, as well as authentic low frequencies, for an immersive gaming experience. Thank you for choosing Sony! Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
So light could wear it all night
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My old headset used to weigh more and after a while wiuld bother my ears. With the endzone heapdphones that was ni longer a problem. The sound is better than the last few sets I used and the noise cancellation, well I can’t hear my girlfriend ms netflix shows playing in the background. Microphone is great but not detachable, which coukd be a good thing if you dealtach and lose them like I use to.
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Posted .Hi chillywhispers,
That's a very nice upgrade! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and noise canceling of the headphones. Sharpen your senses and prepare for action. Our INZONE H9 gaming headset immerses you in the zone with spatial sound and noise canceling for supercharged hearing and super sharp reflexes. Take performance beyond your best, detecting opponents before they see you. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Microphone
Great Headphones. Software need to be updated
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Trying out the the headphones were very comfortable. If you are familiar with the Sony WH-1000XM3 - M5, this will be very similar. Noise cancelling is not all great like the Sony signature headphones but it get the job done. Mic is good but ive been using another decidated XLR microphone but fot gaming mic, it will do the job. The software had problems and there are patterns that it does not detect out of the box. My PC has to be fully restarted or shutdown in order to detect the headphones on the software. Don't put it to sleep or hibernate. When using the equalizet its is ok but the sound quality is not great but for a niche for gaming, it is not bad. Spatial audio is somewhat laughable but its fine. In summary, the headphones are not bad but they are mostly $200 instead of $300 headphones
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Posted .Hi reevesnick, Thank you for taking the time to review the INZONE H9 Wireless Noise Cancelling Gaming Headset. Our INZONE Hub PC software allows you to personalize your INZONE H9 experience by customizing a wide range of operations, including a variety of sound and hardware settings. Fine-tune sound frequencies to your game for more clarity and immersion using the EQ function. In any case that you need to troubleshoot the Gaming Headset, please refer to this link:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/headphones-gaming-headphones/inzone-h9/results?query=software. For more details, please check the TV model at our support website (http://www.sony.com/esupport) for product specifications and features.
Hope this helps! Jay
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Great option
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Battery life is top notch. The only bad thing I would say is the sweat from the actual ear part, but that only happens when it's really hot. Can't hear my loud kids when I turn on noise cancelling so I'll take the war sweat
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Posted .Hi IsaacE, we're glad you are enjoying our product! We understand your feedback regarding your SONY unit. The headset is not waterproof. If water or foreign matter enters the headset, this can result in burnout or malfunction. Avoid situations such as the following and be careful not to get moisture or dirt on the headset. Please check this link for more details:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/295960/v1/en/contents/TP1000670430.html?search=sweat
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With 360 Spatial Sound for Gaming, your audio will be amplified for your mission. Developed from our expertise in music headphones, the diaphragm of the INZONE H9 has a unique shape that allows it to reproduce extremely high-frequency sounds with high compliance, as well as authentic low frequencies, for an immersive gaming experience. Thank you for choosing SONY! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Noise Cancelation is a MUST
|Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Personally this is the best gaming headphones I have ever owned. And with its noise cancelation I couldn’t ask for a better feature for these headphones. Easy to use the buttons on the headset as well
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Posted .Hi Giancarlo, Amazing! We're glad that you are enjoying your gaming headset! Prepare for victory with Sony’s INZONE H9 premium gaming headset. With 360 Spatial Sound for Gaming, your audio will be amplified for your mission. Developed from our expertise in music headphones, the diaphragm of the INZONE H9 has a unique shape that allows it to reproduce extremely high-frequency sounds with high compliance, as well as authentic low frequencies, for an immersive gaming experience. Thank you for choosing SONY! ~Erin
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound qualityCons mentioned:Price
Sony Inzone headset
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.First Good 3d audio Two Super cancel noise and 32 hours to use But it to close to the 3d pulse in spec tha why i thinks it to expensively for this new inzone sony head set there are good head set but to expensive
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Posted .Hi Evilwars307, Thank you for taking the time to review the INZONE H9 Wireless Noise Canceling Gaming Headset. Our 360 Spatial Sound for Gaming, activated by the PC software INZONE Hub, features a newly developed virtualizer for gaming that reproduces spatial sound out of multi-channel audio signals as the game creators intended. Also, with the smartphone app 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer, you’ll get spatial sound optimized to your ear shape for truly personalized gameplay. From heaters and PC fans to construction work, INZONE H9 with multiple-microphone noise cancelling keeps out the sounds that disturb your performance. Thanks for choosing Sony. Jay
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best out there
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.You can hear a mouse squeak from the other side of the map
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Posted .Hi Ryan,
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad to hear that you like the accurate sound of the headphones. Our 360 Spatial Sound for Gaming, activated by the PC software INZONE Hub, features a newly developed virtualizer for gaming that reproduces spatial sound out of multi-channel audio signals as the game creators intended. Also, with the smartphone app 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer, you’ll get spatial sound optimized to your ear shape for truly personalized gameplay. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great value for pc/ps5 headset
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality and ease of use with the PS5 and PC. I personally use it for both and it works great.
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Posted .Hi Maximilian,
Fabulous! We are truly delighted to know your satisfaction with the incredible performance of our INZONE H9 Gaming Headphones. The INZONE H9 noise cancelling headsets are designed with 360 Spatial Sound for Gaming and our proven hardware technology, so you can detect where your opponents are and how far away. Even players hiding in shadows, or behind walls and obstacles, can’t stay hidden for long. With Ambient Sound Mode, you can play your game and still hear important sounds like phone calls, doorbells, or someone speaking to you in your environment. And just like with Sony music headphones, it’s just a touch of a button to switch to noise-canceling mode. A flexible flip-up boom microphone with mute function allows you to communicate effortlessly in-game with squad members. The H9s also feature simultaneous 2.4GHz and Bluetooth connection, so you can enjoy smartphone calls and voice chats at the same time. Enjoy gaming throughout the day and even the night with up to 32 hours of continuous play from one single charge. Designed to be secure and stable when worn, with minimal side pressure, this is a headset that’s ready to take you into the action for hours on end.
Thank you very much for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great headset, a bit pricey though.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love this headset, it sounds amazing, much better sound than the Pulse 3D and i can wear them for hours without feeling pain on my ears. Great for long sessions and overall a solid headset. I would recommend getting the protection plan because at this price point it’s better to be safe than sorry!
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Posted .Hi Booo, We are happy to hear that you love this INZONE H9 Wireless Noise Cancelling Gaming Headset. INZONE H9 allows you to enjoy the immersive sound of PlayStation® 5’s Tempest 3D AudioTech for gaming with greater spatial expression. Works seamlessly with PlayStation®5 consoles and special PS5™ features for enhanced performance. We’ve designed our INZONE H9 headset to bring your game soundtrack to life. A symmetric acoustic structure, flexible enough to comfortably fit a variety of individual head shapes and sizes, enhances sound quality and spatial acoustic precision. Thank you for choosing Sony! Jay
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
I expected better sound quality and craftsmanship
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I AM A WOMAN GAMER I bought these in July for my PS5 and wanted to wait a bit before I submitted a review. The sound quality is not as good as the Pulse 3D headset also made by Sony. I expected equal or superior sound quality because of the price point. Sony would do well to add sound customization for PS5 players via a software download right onto our consoles. I would like very much to be able to tweak the sound a bit. Today, I noticed that the cushion at the top of the headset came off (see pics). The construction of this headset could be better. I do like the fact that I can connect this headset via Bluetooth to my iPhone and talk on the phone or listen to music and still be able to hear game sound, voice chat and phone convo/music seamlessly. Please Note: while talking on the phone voice chat is automatically muted meaning only the person you’re speaking with on the phone can hear you. The battery life is great! I can play all day (12+ hrs) and if necessary I can charge and play as well. Bottom line: if you have the money to buy or you wanna spoil yourself, I’d recommend these! Happy gaming!
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Posted .Hi LadyJ, Thank you for taking the time to review the INZONE H9 Wireless Noise Cancelling Gaming Headset. We’ve designed our INZONE H9 headset to bring your game soundtrack to life. A symmetric acoustic structure, flexible enough to comfortably fit a variety of individual head shapes and sizes, enhances sound quality and spatial acoustic precision. The wide, soft headband cushion spreads weight evenly across your head for long-term wearing comfort. Soft-fit leather ear pads are shaped to minimize pressure on your ears by optimizing contact with the side of your head. This highly stretchable ear pad material is designed for comfort, stability and sound insulation. Our INZONE monitors elevate your gaming experience and help you perform to the very best of your ability. Thank you for choosing Sony! Jay
Great headset
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I use this for pc and ps5 and its the best headset i had. The surround sound works as it should. Great headset i approve this headset.
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Posted .Hi sheff169, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your new Inzone H9! Sharpen your senses and prepare for action. Our INZONE H9 gaming headset immerses you in the zone with spatial sound and noise canceling for supercharged hearing and super sharp reflexes. Take performance beyond your best, detecting opponents before they see you. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Craig
best headset
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.love this headsets. i was hesitant in the beginning due to the price but i have no regrets. best purchase ever.
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Posted .Hi LuisP,
You made the right choice! We're glad to hear that you love your new Sony headphones. Our INZONE H9 headset immerses you in the zone with 360 Spatial Sound for Gaming and noise cancelling for supercharged hearing and super sharp reflexes. Take performance beyond your best, detecting enemies before they see you. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
Inzone M9 Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound didn’t know they connected bluetooth so that was great to find out as well
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Posted .Hi Kingz,
Fantastic! It is truly lovely to hear that you are having an enjoyable experience with our INZONE H9 Gaming Headphones. The INZONE H9 noise cancelling headsets are designed with 360 Spatial Sound for Gaming and our proven hardware technology, so you can detect where your opponents are and how far away. Even players hiding in shadows, or behind walls and obstacles, can’t stay hidden for long. With Ambient Sound Mode, you can play your game and still hear important sounds like phone calls, doorbells, or someone speaking to you in your environment. And just like with Sony music headphones, it’s just a touch of a button to switch to noise-canceling mode. A flexible flip-up boom microphone with mute function allows you to communicate effortlessly in-game with squad members. The H9s also feature simultaneous 2.4GHz and Bluetooth connection, so you can enjoy smartphone calls and voice chats at the same time. Enjoy gaming throughout the day and even the night with up to 32 hours of continuous play from one single charge. Designed to be secure and stable when worn, with minimal side pressure, this is a headset that’s ready to take you into the action for hours on end.
Thank you very much for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, MicrophoneCons mentioned:Price
Deep bass. Excellent sound. Comfortable. Quiet ANC
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Sony Inzone H9 is an excellent set of wireless ANC gaming headphones, and what I was hoping for from a company that makes some of the best ANC headphones today. It even seems to share the same swivel hinge from the lauded XM series, which helps create a comfortable fit and tight seal. Setup on a Windows 11 PC is almost a plug-n-play affair with the USB 2.4g wireless dongle, but you’ll have to go through the initial setup to get all of the features activated. Plug in the dongle and Windows will automatically create two speaker output profiles (game and chat). It defaults to the chat one, but I found that selecting the game profile sounded better. I have no idea what the difference is between the two, and I couldn’t find any information explaining it either. In fact, it barely comes with any instructions except for a little comic strip on how to connect it and to download the Sony Inzone hub app. Basic sound and ANC will still work without the app, but you’ll need it to use the EQ, set up spatial sound, and make any other type of settings adjustment, so definitely get it. Unfortunately, you’ll also have to create or merge a Sony account and download another app to your cellphone to set up Sony’s spatial sound effect. It then asks you to take pictures of your ears so it can detect and create a specific spatial sound profile based on the shape of your ears. It’s an odd request, but the app made it painless and the concept is pretty neat. I have no idea how it adjusts the sound to my ears, but it sounds great so it’s doing something right. Sound performance is excellent with all mediums. You’ll need to adjust the EQ to get the best out of it, but the vocals sound natural, the bass has surprising low end extension, and the soundstage isn’t claustrophobic. I was impressed how it handled the hard driving bass lines in Kendrick Lamar’s “Mr. Morale” without getting sloppy. This carries over well to games and movies as gunshots and exhaust notes have a more guttural and lifelike presence. I don’t like that you can only create one custom EQ setting, but at least you can create several sound profiles with a different custom EQ for each one. The active noise canceling does an outstanding job of totally removing loud PC fan noise, but you’ll still hear some whispers if you’re in a loud room without anything playing through the headphones. It does a great job overall though, and the ANC performance is on par if not better than other high end headphones in this price range. The bluetooth connection is designed to pair with your phone so you can simultaneously game and talk or stream music from your phone at the same time. I like that the microphone has an auto-gain setting, which seemed to work well. Everyone I talked to said I sounded clear, so that’s a win for me. Overall, this is a pricey, but excellent set of ANC gaming headphones. The sound and ANC performance is top notch with excellent bass extension and lifelike vocals. The cushions are comfortable enough to wear for hours, and with 32 hours of battery life on a single charge, you’ll likely need a recharge before it does. Setup is a little annoying and I’d like a case for something in this price range, but I still highly recommend the Sony Inzone H9. It’s not just a good set of gaming ANC headphones, but stands out as a high quality multimedia PC headset as well. PROS - Custom spatial sound - Excellent sound quality - Solid bass - Effective noise canceling - Comfortable for long hours - 32 hour battery life - Customizable EQ - Flip down microphone - Controls are straight forward CONS - Need mobile app to finish spatial sound setup - Have to upload pictures of your ears to use spatial sound - Can only save 1 custom EQ band per profile - No spatial sound tuning / customization - Lack of instructions
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Posted .Hi BIGASN, Thank you for taking the time to review the INZONE H9 Wireless Noise Canceling Gaming Headset. Our 360 Spatial Sound for Gaming, activated by the PC software INZONE Hub, features a newly developed virtualizer for gaming that reproduces spatial sound out of multi-channel audio signals as the game creators intended. Also, with the smartphone app 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer, you’ll get spatial sound optimized to your ear shape for truly personalized gameplay. Our INZONE Hub PC software allows you to personalize your INZONE H9 experience by customizing a wide range of operations, including a variety of sound and hardware settings. Fine-tune sound frequencies to your game for more clarity and immersion using the EQ function. For more details, please check the TV model at our support website (http://www.sony.com/esupport) for product specifications and features. Thanks for choosing Sony. Jay
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headset
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They fit really well and look like they are modeled after Sonys xm5, noise cancelling feature is spot on, in addition you can dual sync your playstation 5 and your cell phone to listen to music or pick up phone calls without having to sacrifice one for the other..,......I dont know why they're have been bad microphone reviews on this, its not the sharpest mic. But it works really well like my older gaming bose quietcomfort 35ii did and the mic. On that was highly rated. Hope this helps.
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Posted .Hi Review, That's great! We're glad to hear that! INZONE H9 allows you to enjoy the immersive sound of PlayStation® 5’s Tempest 3D AudioTech for gaming with greater spatial expression. Works seamlessly with PlayStation®5 consoles and special PS5™ features for enhanced performance. Our INZONE H9 gaming headset immerses you in the zone with spatial sound and noise cancelling for supercharged hearing and super sharp reflexes. Take performance beyond your best, detecting opponents before they see you. Thank you for giving the product a perfect rating! Jay
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Goods
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good Sond for games,however, not as much as for music. Comfortable and light but very large.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi itaniun, We're so happy that you are enjoying the exceptional comfort and amazing features of your new INZONE H9 headset. To get the most our of your new purchase, be sure to download the INZONE Hub PC software. The INZONE Hub PC software includes a wide range of sound and hardware settings, and you can even fine-tune sound frequencies to your liking. Prepare for victory with Sony’s INZONE H9 premium gaming headset. With 360 Spatial Sound for Gaming, your audio will be amplified for your mission. Developed from our expertise in music headphones, the diaphragm of the INZONE H9 has a unique shape that allows it to reproduce extremely high-frequency sounds with high compliance, as well as authentic low frequencies, for an immersive gaming experience. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Jess
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