Customer Ratings & Reviews

Has been using over a month now. It is great with voice cancellation and the base. Wouldn’t fit that brilliantly on but an absolute steal at the price.

They're great headphones. They're great for listening to music! The bass is awesome too!

They are one of the best headphones I have purchased in which they are very good in sound quality for the use I give them that is only for TV and in perfect noise cancellation.

Love these especially running it helps me lock in when I’m running.

Easy and quick to going to and from noise canceling,love the sound boost button, great sound very loud

Good headphones, bass is amazing, quality is spectacular as well

Really nice great for traveling it get rid of turbulence or fan noises but you can still hear people talking.

I love using these headphones everyday they are reliable

For a person who loves alot of bass this is one best choices in my opinion.

My go to headphones for music around the house. Excellent.

At first the sound wasnt to good the sound wasnt to loud or impressive but after messing with for an hr these headphones are the best ive owned. Much better then the beats studio pros

As an audiophile, I love (may even be addicted to) noise canceling (NC) headphones whether over-the-ear or in-ear buds. This is my fourth pair of over-the-ear Sony NC headphones, having previously owned and reviewed the Sony WHCH720N, Sony WH-1000XM4, and Sony 1000XM2. With each release, Sony ups the game. My 1000XM2 headphones sounded amazing, but unfortunately did not hold up as well as I had hoped and cracked, thus leading to my 1000XM4 (purchased and reviewed in 2020) which I still wear on a regular basis. That alone should speak to the improvement in construction, comfort, battery life and quality of Sony's higher-end NC headphones. My interest in the Sony WH-ULT900N was the "ULT" (I am assuming it stands for ULTimate bass) element. My music tastes are fairly wide ranging from 60s/70s hippie and classic rock, 80s hair bands/rap/pop, 90s grunge/alt/rock/pop/hip hop, 00s alt/rock/club/rap/hop/metal and modern alternative/rock. This means I run the gamut on bass. Obviously, the 60s-80s music is a bit lacking in bass. The 90s introduced more prominent bass lines in rock and hip hop and rap. Modern music has found a way to tighten and strengthen bass without being overwhelming...usually. When I am in full-on "dad mode" (i.e. riding the lawn mower and shuffling nearly nearly 7 decades of music) I often have the desire to quickly change the bass EQ--especially when my shuffle jumps from REM's "Superman" to Billie Eilish's "bad guy." My WH-1000XM4 headphones actually handled the transition "okay" but the Sony WH-ULT900N "ULT button" gives me the freedom to quickly adjust the bass without having to touch my phone or tweak an EQ app with each new song that comes on. [See my testing list of songs below and the "sweet spot" for ULT. Hint: It is usually "1"--or moderate boost.] COMFORT/FIT: As with any over-the-ear, noise canceling headphones, there is body and weight to the headphones, but it is on par with previous versions of Sony's higher-end NC headphones and the weight is not too much for all day wear. They do get a bit warm and sweaty if you are active. I would NOT wear these during a workout. Even just mowing the lawn the cups get a bit moist. A small sacrifice for the outstanding noise cancelation and sound quality, though. BATTERY: My previous Sony headphones have all lived up to the battery charge/life promise delivered in the product specs. These headphones will hold a charge of 30hrs (NC on, 50hrs if NC is off), quick charge to 90 minutes with just 3 minutes on a modern charger or 5hrs of charge with just 10 minutes on your charger. IN THE BOX: One of the BEST bonuses of buying Sony NC headphones is that they usually come with a case for storage. These headphones include a stylish, hard-shelled storage case to safely fold and store your headphones. Also included is a USB-A to USB-C charging cable but no charger. An AUX cable is included for wired connectivity. BLUETOOTH: I find the "dual device connectivity" useful as I often work listening to music or video conferencing through the laptop with the need to have cell phone connected to the headphones. The headphones switch between devices for me on the fly when the phone rings. ADDITIONAL FEATURES: The app, which was the same used for previous Sony NC headphones, gives you multiple options like turning on/off the dual device ("Multi-Point Connectivity) bluetooth option, an EQ (see photo), noise cancelation customization, a music player, a list of connected devices, and control over settings like "power off after X minutes" or "pause music when headphones are taken off." It is also worth noting that while the headphones themselves have the ULT button, a power button and a NC on/off button, additional controls like volume, skip, pause, etc. are touch controlled by swiping your finger on the surface of the right muff. Again, same controls as previous models, but you will want to take a moment to review the touch control settings so you don't accidentally hang up on an important call. OVERALL I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT for anyone who wants easy bass boosting with a manual button on a quality pair of noise canceling headphones. The battery life and charging are spectacular improvements. The audio quality is among the best and is fully customizable with the app. Noise cancelation is above average and equally as good (if not better) as any other NC headphones at this price point. Dual device bluetooth connectivity is a bonus. They can be worn without discomfort for hours as long as you don't mind a bit of ear warmth. Construction seems solid with a fair amount of sturdiness even though much of the material is plastic. I honestly cannot come up with anything I do not like about these headphones. (Some of the) Music used to review: Pearl Jam: Dark Matter (strong opening bass line) - ULT at "1" Twenty One Pilots: Heathens - ULT at "1" Notorious BIG: Hypnotize - ULT at "2" Sub Urban: Cradles - ULT at "1" Post Malone: Wow - ULT at "2" Bon Jovi: You Give Love A Bad Name - ULT at "0" or "1" Information Society: What's On Your Mind - ULT at "2" Metallica: Nothing Else Matters - ULT at "1" Fall Out Boy: Uma Thurman - ULT at "0"

Great Ample bass for bass heads Quick access to drop the bass when not in the mood Customizable EQ Includes EQ profiles Comfortable Good ANC Good microphone Includes case Long battery life Multipoint Bluetooth (2 devices) On ear detection for automatically pausing music Spatial audio support Not so great Ambient mode makes your voice resonate Sound profile not as good for acoustic or rock Find my equalizer wizard profiles all add bass No USB-C audio The Sony Ult Wear is the successor to the outgoing WH-X910N. Targeted at those who love more bass there is now a dedicated Ult button which offers two levels of bass boost. The overall look and feel are like other Sony over the ear headphones. Included in the box is a case, stereo jack, and USB-C cable. While they don’t feel as solid as premium headphones with more metal and plush materials they do feel well built. Setup 8/10 You can use them as is, but you are better off installing the app to tune them to your specific preference. As part of the setup, you have options to find the best EQ for you. It works ok, the range of options is limited. It only has options to add more bass and nothing to brighten up the sound for those who prefer to have livelier vocals. Thankfully if you skip that option, you can find EQ presets like bright or mellow. If you need further tuning, you manually adjust a 5-band equalizer. There are also spatial audio options where you can have it take pictures of your ears to adjust automatically to optimize spatial audio for you. However, it requires a subscription to one of five supported streaming services. You also have options for Bluetooth audio to prioritize stability or sound quality. An audio upscaling option called DSEE is available as well to attempt to enhance the quality of low-quality audio. If you want to forgo Bluetooth compression you can use them hardwired via a stereo jack, but there is no option for USB-C audio for newer devices. Comfort 9/10 For mid-tier headphones the design is very comfortable. The clamping pressure is slightly higher than preferred but not to the point of uncomfortable. The size adjustment is via click adjustments in the band that have a slightly cheap feeling. The earcups are large and should accommodate most ears with lots of cushion. While the earcups don’t feel like they breathe they haven’t caused heat buildup like some headphones can. The top band of the headphones rests directly on your head, unlike some that suspend the headband cushion separately. That said, it has enough cushion to where extended sessions haven’t felt uncomfortable. Controls 10/10 Sony’s design for headphone controls is likely some of the easiest to use on the market. Controls for power, ULT, and ANC are left as physical buttons, so you don’t have to worry about accidentally changing them or having too many gestures to remember. Controls for track, volume, and conversation are done via gestures to make access quick without needing to see or feel anything. Play and pause is a double tap on the right earcup, changing tracks is a forward or backwards swipe, and an up or down swipe changes volume. If you need to talk to someone for a moment you can just hold your hand over the right earcup, and the volume lowers and ambient mode activates. When done you remove your hand, and everything continues where you had it set. They also have detection for if you are wearing them so you can simply take them off your head and they pause. A little while after that without use they turn off not requiring you to do or remember anything. Control choices are thoughtful and make controlling the headphones natural. Sound Quality 9/10 Out of the box the headphones have a sound like older Sony headphones from the early 2000s with a darker tone to highs and the bass emphasized. The Ult Wear can work for acoustic and rock with some tuning, but the soundstage will remain shallow. There is no mistaking these are designed for bass heads. If you like electronic, dance, or hip hop you are likely going to be very happy. It’s hard to imagine anyone saying they need more bass. On the default setting the bass is only slightly elevated from neutral. Ult 1 setting can be activated with a single press of the ULT button. This level is likely good for most who love some extra bass. Ult 2 is where it gets into extreme categories. With the right song ULT 2 feels like it is trying to vibrate your skull and makes your ears vibrate. The bass hits hard when needed or smooth and clean with no hint of distortion. If that still isn’t enough bass for you there is a bass boost EQ present. That wasn’t tried as it already felt like keeping it on level 2 for very long was going to result in hearing loss. If your EQ preference changes with mood these have a pretty wide range. No surprise they can’t reach the fidelity and more neutral sound of high-end headphones, but they have a pretty wide range of adjustment while offering far more bass than high end headphones can. ANC 10/10 Active noise cancelling has been improved a lot over the last few years and Sony. The noise cancelling on the Ult Wear does a great job of cancelling out distracting sounds regardless of if you are trying to relax or get work done. You can sit right net a noisy fan and just hear a low hum. Turn some music on even at a low volume and the noise fades away completely. It even reduces the volume of speech. If you need to get work done in a noise environment, even with people talking, it does a great job of eliminating most and reducing the rest to allow your music to take over without needing to turn the volume up to uncomfortable levels. Microphone 7/10 The Microphone is probably the weakest area of the Ult Wear. They filter out some background noise but if you talk to someone in a noisy environment they will hear some background noise. The microphones are also used in ambient mode, and it can be set to have your voice played back so speech sounds more natural. The most natural setting is to set voice feedback volume to maximum. It prevents the sound of your voice resonating while allowing more background noises around to be played back as well. Your voice will sill be a bit distance and hollow but thankfully it won’t be resonating in your head like some ambient solutions. Final Thoughts The Sony Ult Wear headphones are a solid mid-tier bass forward set of headphones. Sony could make them better with some minor tweaking to the default EQ profile and the find EQ wizard, but the rest is solid. If you are a bass head, even part time, and are in the market for mid-tier headphones with good range then Sony Ult Wear headphones are a solid offering.

One year. Use it like 10 times. Opened it today just to check and charge the battery. It breaks at the left headphone and the warraty is over like a month ago. Never ever again.

I used to get headaches from wearing headphones for long periods, but these feel totally different. They’re lightweight with comfortable padding, and the clamp pressure doesn’t feel too tight even after hours of use. The sound quality is excellent with punchy bass that doesn’t overpower the mids, and the noise canceling works really well in noisy places. Battery life has also been great so far. Overall, very happy with these and would definitely recommend them.

Didn’t even last a full year without snapping. They are super fragile & according to the customer service rep I’m not the only one who’s dealt with this issue. So If you still plan on purchasing these headphones make sure you are extremely careful.

If you're all about that bass, the Sony ULT Wear has a feature just for you with its ULT POWER SOUND settings. However, I found the highest setting too overwhelming—listening to Monster Magnet's "Space Lord" turned into a bit of a swampy mess. The lowest setting felt a bit thin, lacking that oomph, while the middle was definitely the sweet spot, although still missing a bit of punch. Plus, the breaking glass sound effect when switching modes? Kind of cheesy, if you ask me. Let's talk about the Sony Headphones Connect App. Sure, it's great to customize your sound, but honestly, who wants to fiddle with an app just to get their music started? It feels like a bit of a hassle when you just want to throw on your headphones and dive into your playlist. Now, the noise cancellation is where these headphones shine. Sony’s tech does an amazing job of blocking out the world so you can focus on your tunes. The toggle is straightforward, though I wish the headphones would tell me out loud when I'm switching from noise cancelling to ambient mode, instead of just playing a chime. Battery life is awesome. You get up to 30 hours of playtime, and while the quick charge is a nice feature, with the battery life it has you'll be able to wear for days at at time! The Multi-Point Connection feature sounds good on paper, letting you connect to two devices at once. But in practice, it's not as seamless as you'd expect, especially compared to what you get in the Apple ecosystem. Switching devices manually through the app can be a bit of a drag. As far as wearing these headphones are concerned, they're comfy! I've worn them for hours with no neck strain or ear fatigue. The touch controls are a breeze to use—no more guessing which tiny button does what. The design might feel a bit plastic, but the Forest Gray color looks slick, and the folding design is solid. If you're looking for audiophile sound quality or hate the idea of juggling apps, the ULT WEAR might not hit the mark, but these are perfect for long commutes or workdays when you really want to zone out and forget the world exists.

The Sony ULT Wear headphones are a great choice for those who enjoy a bass-forward listening experience. With a sleek design featuring matte finishes and holographic accents, they offer a modern aesthetic that’s both understated and stylish. The comfort level is very high, thanks to the plush ear pads, though the faux leather cover may cause them to get warm after on warm days or prolonged use. Sound-wise, the headphones deliver an intense bass that can dominate the overall audio profile, potentially overshadowing mids and highs -- particularly using the highest of three ULT setting (off | on | really on) . This makes them appealing to bass enthusiasts but perhaps less so for those seeking a more balanced sound. I would say the overall sound is decent, but at times (more in some music genres than others) the bass can make the mid-range muddled. Of course, sound is quite subjective, so give these a listen. The active noise cancellation is the best I've found in a mid-range priced headphone, providing a quiet backdrop for your music. Functionality is enhanced with intuitive touch controls, although the lack of USB-C audio support is a notable omission. The battery life is commendable, ensuring long periods of uninterrupted use. Priced competitively, the Sony ULT Wear headphones are a good value, especially for users who prioritize a strong bass presence and effective noise cancellation in their audio devices. Overall, they’re a solid pick for daily use, offering premium features without the premium price.

These headphones have literally made my ADHD easier to deal with. I can focus much easier with the noise cancellation feature. Even more so with the adaptable ambient noise system. They fit extremely comfortably and can be worn in bed. The battery life is also something remarkable, providing hours of entertainment and comfort on one hour’s charge. The bass boost is next level!!! One of the best hidden features is the Bluetooth connection allowing you to switch connected devices without pairing the headphones. Would definitely purchase again!

📦 UNBOXING: The unboxing experience for the Sony ULT Wear is straightforward. Inside the box is a nice rigid protective zip case. Inside the case, you’ll find the ULT Wear headphone, a 3.5mm cable for analog listening, and a USB-A to USB-C charging cable. 💪 BUILD: The build of the ULT Wear is a lightweight plastic and weighs in at 255g. There are lighter headphones out there, but the ULT Wear is certainly light while also being well-made. The material feels confident overall, and will hold up to day-to-day treatment. The design looks good without being gaudy or attention-grabbing. I like its understated look, but it may not be as aesthetically pleasing as some other headphones on the market. The headband can be adjusted with a tactile click to accommodate a wide range of head sizes, and the ear cups also rotate in either direction, but if you wear them around your neck, they can’t face fully outward. The case itself is also very good and the rigidity will ensure that the headphone won’t get crushed in a bag. Some folks might prefer a bit more flex since it means it will take up more bag space, but it’s a tradeoff I’m personally willing to take. Whether or not you decide to use a case is up to you, as you can also just fold them up and put them in your bag. 🎧 COMFORT: The comfort of the ULT Wear is excellent. I’ve seen a lot of headphones these days take the route of making thinner and thinner headbands for better aesthetics, but Sony has opted to keep things very comfortable with the ULT Wear. The headband padding is plentiful and soft without any rigid pressure points, so the apex of my scalp is free from any discomfort. The ear pads are also very comfortable, with a nice plush foam material that avoids wrinkles and creates a nice seal for your ears. This is a headphone I could wear for many hours at a time—especially for work in a noisy office, or on an international flight. I’ve tried other Sony consumer headphones, and I’ve really liked these recent designs for comfort, even compared to something like the XM5. 🎛️ CONTROLS: The control scheme is very familiar like the more premium Sony consumer headphones. On the left earcup, you have your power button which can also function as your pairing button and battery status, the noise cancellation/ambient sound toggle, and the new ULT button which adds a bass shelf for thick bass. On the right earcup, you can use swipe gestures for volume controls, playback/pause, and skipping tracks. And it also has a built-in sensor that detects when you’ve removed the headphones so it can instantly pause when you need to address a disruption. Then putting the headphones back on will resume playback. 📱 APP: The Sony Headphones Connect app has largely remained the same for a number of years now, and while nothing is inherently broken, it’s also not the most “delightful” app I’ve used. Thankfully, you won’t need to use it much after you’ve configured it the way you want. But I would recommend checking back every now and again to see if any firmware updates have been released that improve the performance of the ULT Wear. In the app, you’ll be able to set up a basic 5-band EQ and go through a personalization test which will prompt you with a few EQ adjustments to preview as you listen to your own music. And after a few prompts, you’ll have a custom EQ to work with. For me, I received a mild increase in treble energy. Additionally, the app allows you to toggle multipoint connections should you want to simultaneously connect 2 devices to the ULT Wear. 🎵 SOUND: The out of the box sound profile of the ULT Wear is very inoffensive to my ears. In large part, it gets most things right for a consumer-oriented sound experience. It’s not too bright, and it’s not too bassy, but it still has room to deviate for individual preferences. But if I didn’t have an option to EQ, I’d frankly be pretty happy with the stock sound. As an avid listener of Pop R&B, Metal and instrumental music, I felt the ULT Wear out of the box was good at representing the characteristics of these genres I’ve come to expect without breaking my immersion. In the case of more bass-emphatic music, the ULT button can be pressed to enable ULT1 or ULT2 which creates a much thicker bass shelf. Personally, I did not like ULT2 at all, as it degraded the overall clarity to deliver an overwhelming quantity of bass. However, ULT1 I did feel could be tasteful for bass heads, assuming you have the right library of music that is well-mixed for this bass shelf. Frankly, for the price, the out-of-box sound is better than quite a number of more expensive headphones I’ve heard. I wouldn’t call it audiophile level, as I don’t think it quite reaches that level of immersion for me, but it exceeded my expectations, as I was also not a fan of the XM5, but I quite enjoy the ULT Wear. 🔊 ANC / AMBIENT SOUND: The ANC is no slouch, despite this being a more mid-range headphone for Sony. The ULT Wear sports the same Sony V1 processor as the XM5 for ANC, and it does a great job at keeping a low noise floor and canceling out background noise. It also has an anti-wind sensor for blocking sounds from wind while wearing the ULT Wear. The ANC trades blows with the XM5, and when compared to other options in its own price bracket, it’s among the best. As for the Ambient mode—it’s easily one of the more impressive implementations I’ve heard recently. Without any audio playing, you can clearly hear the environment and speech without it sounding unnatural. Personally, I was very impressed—even compared to more expensive headphones with ambient sound modes. Sony really landed with a solid implementation on the ULT Wear. 🎙️ MICROPHONE: The microphone on the ULT Wear does a great job in less-noisy environments. It can isolate your voice clearly without making you sound muffled or distant. But in louder environments like city streets, the microphone noise cancellation might struggle a bit and cause your voice to break up a bit, but it still holds up better than quite a few other microphones I’ve tested. 🔋 BATTERY: Sony claims the ULT Wear can reach 50 hours of battery on a full charge with ANC disabled. With ANC engaged, it can achieve up to 30 hours on battery. This is competitive with most other options on the market, and even outperforming some premium options on the market. Sony also says that a quick 3 minute charge can yield 1.5 hours of non-ANC playback and a 10-minute charge can yield 5 hours of non-ANC playback. But for a full charge from dead, Sony says 3.5 hours will bring it to a full charge. 🧐 CONCLUSION: The Sony ULT Wear is a win for consumers, in my opinion. It delivers a good consumer-friendly sound out of the box without being offensive. But I do wish Sony would give consumers more choice when it comes to their EQ, since more advanced users are still hindered by a basic 5-band EQ. Even so, I liked the out of box sound, but felt the ULT modes were hit or miss, and you’ll probably find yourself toggling it if you have a library of mixed genres. But there’s no denying the ULT Wear can be a fantastic commuter headphone thanks to its ANC and excellent comfort.