Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WHULT900N/B
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- SKU:
- 6576179
Customer reviews
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 900 reviews
(900 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Sound Quality4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Connectivity4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers often highlight the amazing sound quality, comfort, and impressive bass of the ULT WEAR Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones. Many appreciate the exceptional battery life and lightweight design. However, some customers have noted that the volume could be higher. Overall, the headphones are praised for their connectivity, fit, active noise cancellation, and value.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
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||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They sucked ghgggdfjgchffggdgfggfgyyhffgdstihgfggf
This review is from Sony - ULT WEAR Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones - Forest Gray
No, I would not recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great set of headphones with Sony quality built in
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony Wireless Noise Canceling Stereo Headset The headphones are very comfortable to wear – had them on for a few hours at work with my glasses on and had absolutely no discomfort. My ears are on the large size but the ear cups fit nicely and the cushion formed well around my ears. I wore them in my car for a short trip to the store and had no problem hearing the traffic noise over the music playing. The noise canceling feature works well, I did notice a white noise sound when there was no audio playing. The headphones paired nicely with my Android phone (Galaxy S20 FE 5G Android version 13). At first the headphones were confusing on how to make them work but once I downloaded and launched the app (ULT WEAR) it was quite easy to follow the instructions. It took me step by step on how to pair the headphones with the phone. The way the software has you adjust the equalizer setting was very easy to use and also easy to reset in case you wanted to change the settings. I was using local radio station app to listen to music and if the headset volume was not set up near high I kept getting a text message on the phone to increase the volume – but the message was not clear as to what volume – the phone or the headset. I also noticed when I was driving away from my house as I got out of the blue-tooth range – the headset went silent for about 20 seconds before it reconnected to the station. My computer at work does not have blue tooth but I could use the audio cord and I was able to hear sound from the computer. I edited voice narration on the computer and the sound from the headphones matched the high end computer speakers I use. My tablet is a little older model (SM-T713 Android version 7.0) and the UTL WEAR app did not work with the headphones. I was able to use the headphones without the app and could hear the videos I tested clearly with good sound quality. Not sure how long the charge worked for the headphones as I used them at work for about 3 hours over 2 days and then they sat turned off for 3 days and the charge was down to 10%. It paired well with both my tablet and phone and I could easily switch between the two without any need to repair the headphones. Since I used an audio cable with it at work this did not interfere with the pairing of the headphones to my phone and tablet. Sony has a good reputation for quality headphones and this model meets those standards. The workmanship of all the parts is an extension of their design work in previous models. The buttons are easy to use while wearing the headset. The sound quality is outstanding and the equalizer adjustments make it easy to tailor the sound to your listening preference. It also has great noise canceling features that block out all unwanted sounds. Unlike some earlier models it comes with a very nice EVA case that is light-weight and protects the headphones. The unit may not be the smallest and lightest out there but they are a great set of headphones.
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Posted .Hi AZEqualizer, We truly appreciate you taking the time to share this wonderful feedback! We're glad you like the comfortable fit, excellent noise canceling feature, seamless pairing with your Android devices, intuitive app customization, great sound quality, long battery life, and overall performance of your new Sony ULT WEAR headphones. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Terry's Dissapointed
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.THE WORST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TerryB,
We’re truly sorry to hear about the issues you’ve encountered with your ULT WEAR headphones. We’d love to look into this further and explore what options we can offer to address your concerns. To get the most out of your ULT WEAR, download the Sony Sound Connect App. It includes Adaptive Sound Control—which automatically adjusts noise canceling based on your activity, and an equalizer—which can be customized to fine-tune your music. The headphones also feature two ULT sound modes for enhanced bass, which can be combined with EQ adjustments: ULT1 for deep, low-frequency bass, or ULT2 to experience powerful bass.
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- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent for sound and for noise cancellation
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Summary: These headphones are really great for listening to all types of music. Right out of the box they sounded fantastic, and the companion Sony app allows for all sorts of fine tuning and feature activation. The noise cancellation feature also works as well as anything that I’ve tried to-date. The headphones are ready to pair right out of the box, and this can be done manually as for any typical Bluetooth device or you can use the Sony app to get everything quickly set up. Typical controls for listening (volume, track fwd-back, etc.) are done by touch on the right earpiece while the left has buttons for power, noise cancellation, and bass boost. It’s all very intuitive. There is also a jack for use with a conventional audio cable (included in the box), which might be nice for a direct connection such as on an airliner. The noise cancelling feature has settings that allow you to put it in a "hear-through" mode to allow conversations or just to hear ambient sounds. One interesting advanced feature is that you can set up a number of different “sound profiles” using the app and associate them with specific locations (home, office, gym, etc.). Then, when you are in one of those locations, the app will automatically configure the headphones accordingly for that environment. The headphones are very comfortable to wear. I have a large head and have tried headphones that will simply not adjust far enough to fit me. These, however, fit well and felt really good. A negative is that, in order for noise cancellation to work, they have to seal well around the ears. As a result, they often felt a bit sweaty when I removed them. Maybe this is common to this style of headphone but it’s not enough for me to down-rate them. I have used them so far to listen to most every type of music that I like, which ranges from singer-songwriter artists to jazz, blues, oldies, and classical. I also listen to a lot of podcasts. Everything sounds great and I had almost forgotten how much better music sounds over a set of true headphones compared to the in-ear buds that I have mostly been using. These will now be my prime listening device in places where full-size headphones are appropriate.
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Posted .Hi Doug G,
Thanks for sharing your 5-star review and experience with the Sony ULT WEAR headphones. We're thrilled that you like the sound quality, dedicated app, noise canceling function, connectivity, controls, supplied headphone cable, sound settings, and fit of the headphones.
Your feedback about its comfort is also appreciated. To achieve the best performance in terms of comfort, make sure that you are wearing the headphones properly and adjust the headband depending on your head shape. You may find this link helpful:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/contents/TP1001298186.html
Hope this helps. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good sound with some flaws.
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Sony ULT WEAR noice cancelling headphones offer some very big sound with some setbacks. For starters, the sound is pretty darn good. I prefer the “Bright” setting with the ULT setting at 1. That’s the sound signature I enjoy, though there are several to choose from within the headphones app including a custom profile for fine tuning. Overall, the apps work pretty good although I do have a criticism I’ll touch on later. The headphones are light weight and provide decent comfort for long listening sessions. Additionally, the battery life is excellent. Get about 30hrs playback time and charging for just a few minutes will get a few more hours of playback. Awesome feature! Couple downsides I’m seeing with these headphones are build quality and overall aesthetics. They are mainly plastic and feel cheap. They also do not look premium. The ear cups I find are also fairly cheap. They are some kind of synthetic material and you get a nice greasy sheen on them once taking them off. You can instantly see all your head and ear oils on them and it’s a setback in my book. A different ear cup material would have gone a long way here. Another thing Sony needs to work on is the amount of prompts while trying to setup the headphones with their app. I got well over 10 prompts about various things. When I get a set of headphones I want to just listen. I’ll download an app, update firmware and that’s all I want to do. Overall, a nice sounding headset with long battery life, deep bass and lackluster presentation.
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Posted .Hi joel125,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the ULT WEAR headphones. We're glad that you like the sound quality, comfort, and battery life of the headphones. Your feedback about the design and dedicated app is greatly appreciated.
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-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good, But Can You Have Too Much Bass?
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I know headphones are meant to be heard, not seen, but for premium devices these make no statement at all. In solid gray (including the few buttons), they look totally generic. I wish there had been more visual impact to the design. Further, the packaging seemed excessive. Mine were delivered by a national delivery company and so there were 3 Sony-branded boxes, one inside the other. Seems wasteful and unnecessary. As for the headphones themselves, it's mostly, but not exclusively, good news. They are quite comfortable with the expected adjustment band for different size heads. While there is no manual, per se, pairing the headphones to my Android phone was easy with little fuss. The downloaded app makes setup easy and quick. I listened to expansive orchestral music and some contemporary singers, solo instrumentals and other types of music. One prominent "feature" of these headphones is enhanced bass. It's true. Strong bass was evident in most sources, but especially in the classical symphonic music. Bass is adjustable by repeatedly pushing the "ULT" button, but I found it nearly overwhelming, even in the lowest setting. How much bass is desired is always a matter of personal preference, but I wish it had one "step" further down. The noise cancelling featured work amazingly well. Compared to my decades-old Bose, the improvement is remarkable. For travelers, an airline cable is included as well as a charging cable. The buttons for bass, noise, on/off are located on the left headset. Since the majority of us are right handed, I found the placement a bit awkward. In sum, these are perfectly adequate headsets for most people. I found little that makes them especially different other than the understated design and the ability to control bass (mostly) effectively.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Doug G,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the Sony ULT WEAR headphones. We're glad that you like the comfort, connectivity, dedicated app, and noise canceling function of the headphones. Your feedback about the design, packaging, and ULT function is greatly appreciated.
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-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great midrange over ear option.
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.For a mid-range set of headphones, this Sony set has elevated what I expect from a midrange headphone. I tend to be the type of person who likes a more bassy sound from my over ear headphones, this set really fills that niche for me. The nice thing is that even with the extra bass the sound quality still sounds good. I don’t feel like the mid and high end are overly distorted even with the bass boosted. I like the fact that even at this level the noise cancellation sounds just as good as a Bose set from several years ago at a fraction of the price. Sony really has some of the best noise cancellation in today’s set of available products. I also like the fact that you can dial in how much “passthrough” you can get with the app to tune it for your current environment or wherever it may be that you use the headphones normally. The only thing that I really noticed that I was not initially a fan of is that the entire headphone is mostly plastic. I understand at this price point that that is probably to be expected but after using the headphones for a bit the build quality overall other than the plastic feel is quite nice. I don’t necessarily feel like they are overly flimsy, nor do I feel like I’m going to break them or anything just by using them which is a plus. The only other real thing of note is if you get warm easily the earcup cushions do get a little warm if you’re wearing them for extended periods of time.
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Posted .Hi ViperElectric,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the Sony ULT WEAR headphones. We're thrilled that you like the sound quality, noise canceling function, and dedicated app of the headphones.
Your feedback about the design and its comfort is greatly appreciated. For optimum fit and comfort, make sure that you are wearing the headphones properly and adjust the headband depending on your head shape. You may find this link helpful:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/contents/TP1001298186.html
Hope this helps. In case you need further assistance, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com.
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-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound qualityCons mentioned:Volume
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Doesn't work as advertised
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought these with the impression they could be better than Skullcandy crushers. The Cons: The sound quality was pretty good but the headphones could not handle a lot of bass heavy music without getting crackly. Also feel like I had to turn them all the way up to get to a decent volume. No top headband cushion so could only wear for so long. Touch features were cool but we're also sensitive to being touched. Was kind of an inconvenience when working out as I would constantly brush up against them and it would mess with my music. The Pros: Touch and sensor features are nice, battery life is great. Overall was disappointed that $200 Sony headphones could not live up to what was advertised and was returned shortly after using. If you're looking for bass forward headphones with great sound quality. Get Skullcandy Crushers ANC 2.
This review is from Sony - ULT WEAR Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones - Forest Gray
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JaredM, We are sorry to hear that you had to return the ULT WEAR headphones due to some issue that you encountered while using them. This is not the experience that we would like you to have with our premium products and we take feedbacks seriously as this will help improve our products.
We hope that you consider Sony again in your future purchases.
Regards,
Carl
- Pros mentioned:Connectivity, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best ones I own
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are amazing. I love the noise canceling. It could connect pretty much to any device you own whether it’s wired or wireless. Sony never disappoints.
This review is from Sony - ULT WEAR Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones - Forest Gray
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .MuscledNightmare,
That's fantastic feedback! It sounds like you're absolutely loving your Sony WH-ULT900N headphones. We're thrilled to hear that the noise canceling is a standout feature for you, providing that immersive listening experience. And you're right – the versatility to connect to virtually any device, wired or wirelessly, truly makes them incredibly convenient. It's great to know Sony continues to impress!
Thanks for choosing Sony, have an amazing day!
DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony headphones
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So comfortable and really like how you can cover one ear to temporarily turn off noise cancellation. Easy to wear and super light.
This review is from Sony - ULT WEAR Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones - White
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Posted .Hi Cindy, we're glad you are enjoying our product! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Alot of Headphone for the price
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have had this for about a week and really enjoying all the options for sound choices. In fact, I am still in the exploring stage. Being a musician I tend to be a little more critical and I look for clarity, tone and usability. So in using the Phones, one has to take into account, especially when it comes to music, different genres are mixed in different ways, therefore, when using ULT bass option you have to consider that you will definitely have different results when it comes to how the bass is mixed in the studio for that genre. I found with some styles of music I did not find ULT very useful. Other styles had very good results. The adaptive sound control worked pretty decently when sitting or Moving around. The EQ has 9 choices, I only noticed subtle differences mostly tonal changes and bass enhancements or up front vocals. Again very minor changes. For 360 reality audio to work, you will need a subscription. You can also set custom EQ along with multiple other choices. One EQ in particular “Excited” almost presents as a live sound, a lot of Enhancement involved. I do like having control for switching tracks within the app being connected to Spotify (My Choice). Sony has packed these headphones with a lot of options for the listener to help you Experience the music as the artist intended. I also feel the noise cancelling worked very well. There is also DSEE you can set to auto for upscale. I found the ear pads very comfortable. This is great especially if you happen to wear glasses. Other phones became burdensome and Fatigued my ears. Also helps having a good balance of mostly a Plastic housing along with metal where needed. I also liked the pause feature when removing the headphones and auto play when phones were placed back on my head. No need To press any buttons to restart a song. This is a perfect match for a price and feature packed headphone to give you something decent without breaking the bank.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi billr920,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the Sony ULT WEAR headphones. We're thrilled that you like the sound quality, equalizer, noise canceling function, comfort, and wearing detection feature of the headphones. Your feedback about the ULT function is greatly appreciated. This function can be adjusted depending on your needs:
ULT1: This setting emphasizes the deep bass range over other sounds.
ULT2: This setting emphasizes powerful sound more than ULT1.
OFF: Turns off the ULT button setting.
For more information, please refer to this link:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/contents/TP1001375636.html
Hope this helps. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Comfortable, can disable ANC, sound great
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I switched from sennheiser momentum 4 to these bc the always on ANC was causing ear problems…you literally can’t disable ANC on sennheiser or bose headphones, only multiple levels of ANC or transparency…I am stunned by how good these sony’s sound, not as good as the sennheiser’s but very close…plus the ear cups have the most room I’ve found to get my whole ear to fit…and disabling ANC is easy…THESE SHOULD BE ON EVERY LIST!!!
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Posted .Hi msmith508, You've made an excellent choice! We're very happy to hear that you're impressed with the great sound quality, comfortable fit, and the option to disable the noise canceling feature of your new Sony ULT WEAR. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Headphones
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Got these for my 13 year old daughter. She loves them says they are very comfortable.
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Posted .Hi Billdosopo,
We’re thrilled to hear your daughter loves her new ULT WEAR headphones! It’s wonderful to know she finds them so comfortable for her daily listening.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best headphones for smaller heads
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these headphones! I was weary because Sony was never on my list of headphones to try. I tend to gravitate towards Apple, Beats, or Bose. I tried on Apple Airpod Max and the headband was too big so i returned them. Same thing for the Bose Quiet Comfort— I couldnt look down without either of them sliding off. For reference, my head is smaller. I tried these in store and looked up down and around mimicking different exercises where my headphones would potentially fall out, and these, in comparison to others, stayed snug and secure! Sound quality is comparable to Bose and Apple products— in my opinion!
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Posted .Hi Sydney,
You made the right choice with the Sony ULT WEAR headphones! We're glad that you like the fit and sound quality of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best in class ANC at great value
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sturdy, well-constructed and with great sound. I think the ULT Wear is a suitable alternative for anyone looking for Sony’s quality ANC on a budget. The bass and the sleek shade of green are a cherry on top for me.
This review is from Sony - ULT WEAR Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones - Forest Gray
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Posted .Hi UlrickM, we're glad you like the sound quality of our product. Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Headphones Ever
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are EASILY the best pair of headphones I've ever had. It's a little tedious to set up the sony account and everything but DEFINITELY worth it gor the sturdiness, the sound quality, and all the cool settings you're able to play around with. They're also super comfy, I highly reccomend!!
This review is from Sony - ULT WEAR Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones - Forest Gray
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Posted .Hi Josie, Thank you so much for the 5-star rating! We are glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality of your new headphones! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Worth the purchase. My husband and I loves everything about it. From the sound quality and how lightweight it is
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Posted .Hi NellyanneP, thanks for sharing your wonderful experience with the Sony - ULT WEAR! We're thrilled to hear you and your husband are enjoying the powerful sound quality and lightweight design of these headphones. We truly appreciate your support and thank you for choosing Sony. Regards -Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Awesome
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They sound great! Good looking cans! Very comfortable not sure about the durability I wouldn’t wear them in the rain. I don’t think they’re dustproof but they sure sound great. They actually sound better than my AirPods 2.
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Posted .Hi suzyhen,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the ULT WEAR headphones. We're glad that you like the sound quality and comfort of the headphones. The headset is not waterproof and dustproof. If water or foreign matter enters the headset, this can result in burnout or malfunction. Be careful not to expose the headset to moisture or dirt. We understand your need for these features. Rest assured that these headphones are durable and made with premium materials. It is recommended to use the headphones with precautions. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best purchase ever
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.one of the best headphones I've ever bought. The price tag is a bit steep but it's a worthy investment. Highly recommend if you're a basshead
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Posted .Hi Anon,
Thank you so much for your fantastic review of the ULT WEAR headphones!
We're truly hearted to hear you consider them one of the best headphones you've ever purchased and a "worthy investment." We also appreciate your honest feedback about the price tag.
The ULT WEAR was designed to deliver a truly immersive, bass-heavy experience, and we're so glad to hear that it's the perfect match for you as a "basshead."
Thanks again for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony North America.
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Bass and other sounds
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Got the ULT Wear in White to my small collection of headphones. This set has a few firsts for Sony. First, the name: It's not a mix of letter and numbers. ULT is the Line and WEAR is the portable version of the ULT line of speakers. The others being party speakers, these emphasize BASS. They do have a Sony nomenclature but it's not advertised: WH-ULT900N Design wise, they very much look like other Sony over the ear headsets. Although it's all plastic construction, there's some quality to it. The headband is very plush and barely notice it. The earcups are very supportive and can wear these all day. The controls are similar to other Sony sets, with some unique quirks: There is a power button that one has to hold for a few seconds to turn on, and longer for pairing, or hold to power off. A small light with different shows status. It's small and not too bright. Then there is a larger button that switches between ANC or Ambient mode (Hear through). Annoyingly, there are beeps but not a voice response confirming in which mode it is, although one will soon find out. Oddly there is no way to disable ANC/Ambient from the headphones, it can only be disabled back via the phone app because double clicking the same button is meant to launch sponsored apps instead, for some reason. Then closer to the outer side of the ear cup, there is a large ULT button that controls the level of bass, from two pre-set settings, or disable it (3 Settings total). To confirm which mode it is, the headphone has a distinctive, very loud noise it makes that sounds like shattered glass. It takes some getting used to. Track and volume controls are via the touch-sensitive surface on the right earcup. On older Sony headphones this was a hit or miss, but I'm happy to report that works surprisingly well here. Another nice feature is that covering the right earcup with a hand lowers the music volume and lets the ambient noise in. Ideal when interacting with someone. Removing the left earcup (not the right) pauses the music and resumes it once back on. This works very well and had no false responses. There is also an analog audio jack (to be used with airplane ports or computers). Charge is via USB-C, but keep in mind that it does not support USB audio, it's only for charging, and frustratingly, the headphones don't work while charging. Bluetooth is Multipoint, meaning it can simultaneously connect to two devices (as in a phone and a laptop), and while it does not mix audio sources, whichever comes last can be heard. This is the way many higher end headsets works. There is an app required to control the headset, and it's Sony's Headphone Connect. This is the same application that's used on most of their headphones, and it's been refined for many years so it works very well. It has some useful features, when enabled, like adaptive sound control, which tracks the location via the phone and other activities to automatically switch from aware to ANC. Like commuting to an office or school and changing modes along the way. It also displays the Bluetooth codec used (AAC for iPhone or SBC for Android). It advertises fast pairing for Android and Easy Pairing for Windows. Standard pairing for Apple devices, which is quite simple. I noticed that unlike older headsets in Sony's 900 series, it doesn't support Sony's high bandwidth ALAC codec (Which I used when connected to a Sony receiver) and doesn't advertise HD audio. Likely for the limited Bluetooth codecs. Within the app, noticed that when logged in, it can store to Sony's cloud which sounds are played, which I find odd, to say the least. When logged in the application provides settings backup and other functions as well. I tried to set up 360 Audio that is advertised with these speakers but I found it a waste of time. It requires a subscription to a 3rd party app, and while I knew it wouldn't work with Apple Music, I couldn't set it up with Amazon Music, but might work on Tidal (Which I'm not currently subscribed to) Not interested in a subscription for the headphones. Battery: It's advertised as 50 Hs without ANC/Ambient, or 30 Hs with either. This is impressive. It works well with phone calls, and one can replace the phone's assistant (Siri or Google) with Alexa, when paired with the headset. What left me unimpressed is the sound. It sounds nice and clear, with plenty of bass. I find the high bass setting too much, but to each its own. When using ANC or ambient mode, the sound doesn't sound as vibrant as expected, it lacks body. It's crisp and detailed, but fiddling with the EQ settings didn't hit the spot for me. Overall, it's a nice set, with good ANC and plenty of settings, but it's not quite ideal. Using it for a few days, I didn't find a sound profile I could enjoy, but for someone that just cannot get enough bass, this is the pair to get.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi emiliosic,
Thanks for sharing your in-depth review and experience with the ULT WEAR headphones. We're glad that you like the design, comfort, ULT button, touch sensor, and multipoint function of the headphones. Your feedback about the controls, charging function, 360 Reality Audio subscription, and sound quality is greatly appreciated. For optimum performance, make sure that the software version of the headphones is up-to-date (via the Sony Headphones Connect app).
The functions of the NC/AMB (noise canceling/Ambient Sound Mode) button can be adjusted on the Sony app.
When CLEAR BASS is set to high, it may be difficult to obtain the effect of ULT2. Here are the functions of the ULT button:
ULT1: This setting emphasizes the deep bass range over other sounds.
ULT2: This setting emphasizes powerful sound more than ULT1.
OFF: Turns off the ULT button setting.
Additionally, you can adjust the Sony app's equalizer to tailor-fit the sound quality to your needs.
For more information, please refer to these links:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/contents/TP1001293788.html
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/contents/TP1001375636.html
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