Customer Ratings & Reviews

Hi DrStrong, You've made an excellent choice! We appreciate your feedback about the noise canceling feature and touch control sensitivity of the unit.
-The noise canceling function is effective in low frequency ranges such as airplanes, trains, offices, near air-conditioning, and is not as effective for higher frequencies, such as human voices.
And to ensure optimal noise cancelation, please follow the steps on the link below:

https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752735.html

We recommend turning off the touch sensor when you're listening at night to not accidentally activate some of the controls.
Please download the Sony | Headphones Connect app, Go to [System] then Tap the [Touch sensor control panel] switch on the Dashboard to switch the setting between [On] and [Off].

 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. -Sam

Hi CollegeKid, thank you so much for the 5 Star review! We are so happy to hear you love the amazing sound quality, exceptional noise canceling function, and stylish color of our XM4. 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. 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.

Thank you so much for purchasing our WH-1000XM4 and for choosing Sony!

- Romeo

Hi Thechef, We are so glad to hear that you are happy with the noise cancelling of your new WH-1000XM4. You may be experiencing a symptom called listener fatigue. That is where your eardrums work hard to manage the volume that flows through your ear canal. The louder the volume, the bigger the strain on your eardrums, which then causes the feeling of fatigue. Try lowering the volume or take a break from wearing them for a while. 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. -Carl

Hi JJabz, Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound quality of your 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! Erin

Hi Bernie, Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience so far using your new Sony WH-1000XM4. We're glad you love the exceptional sound quality, comfortability, and overall features of your headphones. It's good to know you're utilizing the different customizations and built-in equalizer on the Sony Headphones Connect app. 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. Thank you for leaving us such a wonderful review and for choosing Sony! -Jess

Hi Nenebell1201, Wow! That's Great! We are happy that you appreciate the sound quality and durability of the WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Canceling 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. Thank you for the recommendation! Jay

Hi Mrtech, Thank you for the feedback on your experience with your new WH-1000XM4 headphones. We're glad to hear you like the comfortable and lightweight design of the unit.

Depending on the connected device, the volume may not as loud with the headphones. If this is the case, you may not get the desired volume by adjusting the headphones' volume. Try using a combination of the headphone volume and the volume of the connected device.

Note: If you use the Sony | Headphones Connect app users, adjust the volume on both the app and the connected device.

Also, make sure the earbuds of the headphones fit your ears properly. If they do not, the volume may seem low.

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! -Sam

Hi Joannpic, We're glad to hear you're enjoying the overall features of these 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Sam

Hi Ishi,

Awesome! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality and noise canceling function 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

Hi Adrian,

You made the right choice! 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

Hi Bnaik, Great choice! Glad to hear that you are happy with the overall performance of your new WH-1000XM4! The WH-1000XM4 is a new design, with intelligent and intuitive Ambient Sound Control features that include improvements to Multipoint connection and our industry-leading Noise Cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and Smart Listening that adjusts to your behavior and location. If you haven't already, please check our Sony Headphones Connect app which will let you fine-tine your music to your liking! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl

Hi dragion,

Great! We're glad you're enjoying all its upgrades. 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.

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. Thanks for choosing Sony.

~Ralph

Hi maivlaghawj,

We're glad that your husband is enjoying the noise canceling function of 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!

-Ralph

Hi DavidR, Awesome! We're thrilled to learn that you are pleased with the outstanding performance of your WH-1000XM4 in comparison to other headphone brands. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Romeo

Hi Ivan, Glad to hear that you are happy with the design, sound quality, and noise-canceling of your new WH-1000XM4 Headphones! Please use the slider to adjust the length of the headband for a more comfortable fit and 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. -Carl

Hi Notnoisecancelling,

You made the right choice! 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. Thanks for choosing Sony.

~Ralph

Hi OzkarF,

Great! We're glad that you're enjoying the amazing performance 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

Hi Boseheadphones,

We're glad that you're enjoying the sound quality, connectivity, and noise canceling function of 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. Thanks for choosing Sony.

~Ralph

Hi JamesR, we're glad you like the noise canceling feature of our product. 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. For total convenience, WH-1000XM4 headphones can be paired with two Bluetooth devices at the same time. So when a call comes in, your headphones know which device is ringing and connect to the right one automatically. You'll also be able to quickly, smoothly switch your headphones to either of the two devices at the touch of a button. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl