Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM4/B
- SKU:
- 10187751
Rating by feature
- Sound Quality
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Connectivity
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
to a friend
Not the full sound immersion I had hoped for.....
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I'm 55 and was hoping to purchase headphones that would allow me to get lost in the music while staying healthy and losing weight. I was not impressed with these headphones. I have Sony headphones to work at my computer that were $100+ but for this price I was expecting to full sound immersion. I had my 19 year old test them and she agreed and added that they have little base which is important for workout music. Sorry, I really wanted to Love these headphones. Maybe the WH1000XM5 are better?
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MommyFace, thank you for sharing your feedback about the WH-1000XM4 and for giving them a fair try—it's clear you value sound immersion and strong bass, especially for workout music. We're sorry to hear the experience didn't meet your expectations, and we appreciate your openness in exploring whether the WH-1000XM5 might be a better fit.
Here are a few points that might help clarify and address your concerns:
Sound Quality & Bass Performance
The WH-1000XM4 and WH-1000XM5 both deliver high-quality audio with Sony’s signature noise-cancelling technology. Many users find the bass on the WH-1000XM4 to be balanced and punchy for most daily listening needs.
That said, the perception of bass can be quite subjective and depends on personal taste, genre preferences, and even how the headphones are worn.
Enhancing Bass & Sound Immersion
If you’re finding the bass a little light, try adjusting the sound through the Sony Headphones Connect app. Using the built-in equalizer, you can either select the “Bass Boost” preset or tailor the sound further by increasing the “Clear Bass” slider. This adjustment often provides the enhanced low end and immersion you’re looking for without sacrificing overall sound quality.
Considering the WH-1000XM5
The WH-1000XM5 is the next-generation model and brings various refinements in noise cancellation and sound clarity, along with a slightly different sound profile. Some users report that the XM5 offers a bit more detail and spaciousness, but both models aim for a natural, immersive soundstage rather than overwhelming bass.
If ultimate bass is your priority, you might also want to explore Sony’s EXTRA BASS line, which focuses specifically on delivering heightened low frequencies.
Other Suggestions
Make sure your headphones' firmware is up-to-date and that the ear pads form a good seal—they both impact sound immersion and bass response.
Different devices and streaming quality settings can also affect perceived bass, so experimenting here may help too.
We totally understand wanting to “love” a pair of headphones, and it's important they're a good match for your music style and expectations. If you have the opportunity to try the WH-1000XM5s, we recommend doing so to see if the tweaks in their sound signature better align with what you’re looking for. And please don’t hesitate to use the app’s equalizer options—they can dramatically change your listening experience!
Your honest feedback helps us improve, so thank you again for sharing your thoughts and considering Sony.
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
Excellent foldable headphones option
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.In love with this headphones, durable materials ( better than the M5 ) excellent noise cancelation. Excellent app with an intuitive eq
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi 798motion,
Great! We're glad that you like the design, noise canceling function, and dedicated app (Sony Headphones Connect) of the headphones. Intelligent and intuitive, the WH-1000XM4 headphones offer further improvements to our industry-leading noise cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and smart listening that adjusts to your behavior and your location. Using the Sony Headphones Connect app, Ambient Sound Control lets you adjust the volume of background sound and gives you the option to allow voices alone to be heard. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Good headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good quality, good sound. The noise cancelling could be better, you can still hear most things of you aren’t playing loud music. The audio leaks really bad, but I mostly use them when I’m on my own so it isn’t a big deal.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Madison, We're happy that you like the amazing sound quality of these headphones. Your feedback regarding the music leakage and noise cancellation is greatly appreciated. With closed-back and over-the-ear design of these headphones, you can ensure that the sound leakage should be very minimal. The noise canceling function works primarily on noise in the low-frequency band such as vehicles and air conditioning. Although noise is reduced, it is not completely canceled. These should be pretty effective at canceling out noise and even more so if you have audio playing while the noise cancelation features are on.
The WH-1000XM4 is a new design, with intelligent and intuitive Ambient Sound Control features that include improvements to Multipoint connection and our industry-leading Noise Cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and Smart Listening that adjusts to your behavior and location. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Jess
Great sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They sound great. The noise canceling feature is awesome.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JjesusA, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad to hear that you like your new Sony headphones. Thank you for supporting Sony! -Carl
buy it!
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.amazing headphones, sound quality and noise canceling is so good.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NouC,
That's great! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and noise canceling of the headphones. We appreciate the 5-star rating and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
Perfect headphones for me
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've had a lot of headphones. Sony, Bose, KEF, Sennheiser, Audio-Technica, B&O, Klipsch. Some wireless, some wired, some with noise-cancellation, some without. Open-back, close-back - like I said, a lot of headphones. Day-to-day usage, I've been using AirPods since December 2016, and then AirPods Pro in November 2019. Been using those as they're insanely convenient and sound good for what I use them for. The Sony XM4 is by far the best set I've ever used. Incredibly comfortable, fantastic sound, decent but not overbearing bass, a comfortable soundstage, and the best noise cancelling I've ever had. The trade off that is losing Apple's convenience factor and Spatial Audio is more than made up for with just how great these sound. Bonus points for 3D Audio (if you can find it) and the customizable EQ.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi jpeter,
You made the right choice with the Sony headphones! Intelligent and intuitive, the WH-1000XM4 headphones offer further improvements to our industry-leading noise cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and smart listening that adjusts to your behavior and your location. Using the Sony Headphones Connect app, Ambient Sound Control lets you adjust the volume of background sound and gives you the option to allow voices alone to be heard. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Worth every penny
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Simple gesture controls, great sound clarity,intuitive ANC function. Honestly IDK what else to ask for. Sounds amazing when used via BT and it sounds even better wired there is also a nice equalizer app you can from the google play store.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jess, Awesome! You definitely made the right choice! We're glad you're enjoying all the improvements we made on these headphones. Sony’s industry-leading noise cancellation evolves to further immerse you in your music. The addition of Sony’s proprietary HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1 masterfully eliminates the noise around you. Listen all day with up to 30 hours of battery life. Quick charging gives five hours of playback with just a 10-minute charge. To get the most out of your WH-1000XM4, download the Sony | Headphones 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. Using our advanced noise canceling technology, we designed these headphones so you can block out noise and experience next-level silence. Plus, you have the ability to use the convenient smart features including Quick Attention, Google Assistant/Alexa/Siri compatibility, and touch controls. It's also nice that we have the same name. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Jess
Sony Quality as Expected
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My only complaint is the voice activation shuts off the headphones momentarily. Also if you cough or clear your throat. It can be frustrating. I have utilized them for watching TV, music and Video watching. They are comfortable and do not get hot too quickly. I would purchase them again and recommend them to a friend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Backwoodscommuter, thanks for sharing your feedback. While we are glad that you like the quality we are sorry that the voice activation shuts off the headphones. This is definitely not the experience we'd like you to have. You can turn on/off the voice guidance.
To turn the voice guidance on/off, please install the Sony | Headphones Connect app on your smartphone. Select [Notification & Voice Guide] from the Dashboard to set the notification and voice guidance to be heard from the headphones.
The WH-1000XM4 is a new design, with intelligent and intuitive Ambient Sound Control features that include improvements to Multipoint connection and our industry-leading Noise Cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and Smart Listening that adjusts to your behavior and location.
Should you need further assistance, do not hesitate to drop us an email at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Sincerely,
Erin
Easy checkout and good service.
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was able to ask for some help regarding the multiple headphones you guys had. Was able to get some associates help with the final decision.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JorgeLoz, thank you for sharing your experience! We are thrilled to hear that you are pleased with your WH1000XM4 and that you received excellent guidance during your purchase. Thank you for choosing Sony. Best regards, -Jenn.
It worths every penny
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is the best headphone I ever had. I can hear clearly and has excellent noise cancelling.
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Posted .Hi MuluT, it is nice to know that you like our product! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
Functions as expected.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise canceling feture is satisfactory for every day use.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JesusR,
That's great! We're happy to hear that you like the industry leading noise canceling of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony and enjoy your headphones!
-David
Yay
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is superior. Plastic feels durable and high quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Andrew, we're glad you like the sound quality and durability of our product. Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
Buy these immediately.
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Color was amazing. Sound quality great. Price was on it ($279.99). Loved these so much.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Skippy, Awesome! We're so happy to hear this WH-1000XM4 suits your needs and you like the excellent audio and its features. At Sony we strive to put forward the best possible products for our customers. Thank you for your purchase and for the 5-star rating! Have a great day! -Jess
Best headphojes
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the best headphones ive ever had. The noise cancelling is amazing
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ashbash72710,
You made the right choice! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the noise canceling function of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
SONY “BEATS” the competition - Worth the $$$
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you are going to spend the money on headphones, these are worth the money. There is no competition, they are better than Beats & Bose easily. Beats are extremely uncomfortable, these fit over the ear really well and can be worn all day.
I would recommend this to a friendReally great Earphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have tons of ear-wear and am an audiophile. Gone through pretty much everything (Bose/Sony/IEMs/etc) and these are amazing. For over the ear super comfortable too. Wore them on a 10 hour journey and no problem
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Posted .Hi Madray,
You made the right choice with the Sony WH1000XM4! Intelligent and intuitive, the WH-1000XM4 headphones offer further improvements to our industry-leading noise cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and smart listening that adjusts to your behavior and your location. Using the Sony Headphones Connect app, Ambient Sound Control lets you adjust the volume of background sound and gives you the option to allow voices alone to be heard. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Nice
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones in the market got them 2 years ago and still working and it’s best
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello DanielZ,
That's awesome! We're glad that you are still enjoying your favorite music comfortably with our XM4. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
Love this headphone!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to set up and use. Sound quality is wonderful and really does cancel out noise around me.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KathrynW, we're glad you like the ease of setup, sound quality and noise canceling feature of our product! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
Good in most areas
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Use these headphones daily, battery life could be better but I do use it a-lot. Speak to chat is probably the worst feature as it turns on by itself or is sensitive (eg. touching the pillow) but music quality is amazing.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Danny,
Thank you for the review and we're glad to hear that you like the sound quality of the headphones. You may find this article helpful on how to resolve your speak to chat issue.
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/articles/00285913
The WH-1000XM4 is a new design, with intelligent and intuitive Ambient Sound Control features that include improvements to Multipoint connection and our industry-leading Noise Cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and Smart Listening that adjusts to your behavior and location. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
Sony headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are so amazing. The noise cancelling is insane.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi user567960,
You made the right choice! We're glad that you are enjoying the noise canceling function of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph