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
Wouldn't charge- EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I don't normally do reviews, but this product would not charge within the first week. Decided to go with Sony after having Parrot Zik's for years. Parrot Zik's were awesome, but seen the sale price for this Sony product. Bought them and took them on my Florida vacation and they wouldn't charge. Of course, when I got back home, I returned this item. Will stick to buying Sony TVs.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MUSIC, We regret to hear that you had an issue with the unit and it had to be returned. We recommend following the troubleshooting steps on this link to resolve the charging issue:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752805.html
Should you need any assistance in the future, please contact our product support team through this link: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/service?language=en_US.
Sincerely,
Sam
Amazing!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Been hearing a lot about these headphones all over social media and I finally got them and I'm so glad I did. If you're thinking of getting headphones, these are the best out there!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi maridlc, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM4 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. If you haven't already, please check our Sony Headphones Connect app which will let you fine-tune your music to your liking! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
Not worth it
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The UI is very spotty and annoying, does not seamlessly connect and does not offer a good user experience
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Varvi,
We do apologize if the headphones won't connect to your device. You may find this link helpful on how to properly pair it via Bluetooth. https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/speakers-wireless-speakers/srs-xb33/articles/00204611?cpint=spt-mdr_triage_00204483_pairing
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David
Terrible Build Quality
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones started creaking 4 months after I bought them. It's very loud since they are meant to isolate noise so the creak sounds like an old door closing right next to your ear. Just go to the store and handle them to see just how bad the sound is from plastic rubbing, of course they have been handled by many customers in the store, but it'll give you an idea of what to expect over time. Sony says it was my fault and will not cover under warranty, they claim I damaged them or dropped them. Just do a Google search to see all the people reporting this issue.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CharlieB, We regret to hear you are having an issue with your Sony wireless headphones and we apologize for any inconvenience. This is definitely not the case we want you to have. If the issue occurs when using the supplied headphone cable, please make sure to insert the plug firmly into the input jack: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00255932. We also recommend updating the firmware of the headphones to improve their performance and resolve any possible software-related issues: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002929020.html.
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Vincent
Too complicated with no clear instructions
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I returned this items because it seemed rather complicated and didn't come with easy to use instructions.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Returned,
We regret to hear that the unit was already returned. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Manuals and help guides are actually available on our support website:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/manuals
Thanks for sharing your review and we hope you consider Sony in your future purchase.
-Ralph
Bad price for this quality
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Headphone 3 star. Because not too comfort. Make sweat. Microphone not good. Take all outside sounds.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi there, we are sorry to hear that the headphones did not meet all of your expectations. For more comfort, please use the slider of the headphones to adjust them for a more comfortable fit. If you are using the headphones for phone calls on your smartphone or mobile phone, please make sure to select HFP or HSP, if you have both settings set it to HFP. This will provide a better experience while receiving phone calls using the WH-1000XM4s.
Additionally, 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.
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Carl
WORST NOISE Cancelation
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality sucks and also even though one of the features states noise cancelation, they are not noise canceling at all. DO NOT buy them if noise cancelation is a major factor in making your purchase
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ibeah,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding the WH-1000XM4 headphones. We sincerely apologize for the experience you've had with the sound quality and noise cancellation features. Your concerns are very important to us and we understand how crucial effective noise cancellation is for our customers.
To improve the noise cancelling feature on the WH-1000XM4 headphones, consider the following steps:
-Make sure that the noise canceling function is turned on. https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752740.html
-Make sure the earpad covers your ears completely, or that the earbuds fit snug in your ears.
-Check that the Adaptive Sound Control is turned off.
Check the setting of the Adaptive Sound Control on the “Sony | Sound Connect” app. When the Adaptive Sound Control is turned on, the noise canceling function may become insufficient.
-With the “Sony | Sound Connect” app, check the setting of [Ambient Sound Control]. If it is set to [Wind Noise Reduction] or [Ambient Sound], the effect of noise canceling is reduced. Set it to the noise canceling mode.
Following these steps should help optimize the noise cancelling capabilities of your WH-1000XM4 headphones.
If the issue continues after following these steps, we suggest contacting our technical support team for further assistance. You can find their contact information here: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
Thanks for considering Sony products and for bringing this to our attention. We hope to regain your trust in the future.
Best regards,
Stephanie
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Poor Multidevice Bluetooth Connectivity
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Headphones randomly disconnect and reconnect when two devices are paired. Sound quality and noise cancellation are nice, but the Bluetooth connectivity is a huge let down.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Travis,
We're glad that you like the sound quality and noise canceling function of the headphones. It's unfortunate that you're having connectivity issues with the headphones. We would like to know more about your concern and turn your experience around.
May we contact you to help? If so, please email the below information to [email protected].
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We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to speak to you to resolve this matter.
We appreciate you and thanks again for shopping Sony!
Sincerely,
~Ralph
Sony Social Support
Average
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality is okay if you are in to sound quality. Overall they are a decent pair of headphones……
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Modp23, We're very grateful for this positive feedback! Good to know you appreciate the sound quality of your new Sony headphones. To ensure an optimal listening experience, please download the Sony - Headphones Connect APP. This will give you the ability to use our ASC( Adaptive Sound Control) feature, so you can customize the noise canceling feature based on your activity. There is also an equalizer to fine tune your music. 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
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound qualityCons mentioned:Volume
Exceptional Noise Cancelling, Good Sound and Bass
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The active noise cancelling (ANC) on these headphones are incredible. They pretty much eliminate all low frequency noises, such as air conditioning hum, or car noises. I haven’t taken them onto an airplane yet, but since the roar of jet engines are another type of low frequency sound, these headphones are designed to eliminate most of those sounds too. It’s amazing, every time I put them on, the room suddenly goes quiet. And I am not exaggerating. They really work that well. They also do a good job reducing higher frequency sounds, such as talking or screaming. They don’t eliminate high frequency sound as much as they do for low frequency sounds, but they do reduce loud talking a lot. The talking appears so far away that you soon forget that others are having a conversation in the same room as you. I can’t say enough about how well the ANC works on these headphones. Regarding sound quality, they do a really good job reproducing and separating the sound field. The audio comes out very clean and crisp. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying these headphones are on par with audiophile quality headphones, but they do produce very good sound for a set that includes ANC. What I appreciate about them is the amount of bass they produce too. I prefer headphones that are a little heavy on bass and these fit the bill. And if you are not a fan of heavy bass, there are plenty of preset equalizer options withing the Sony Headphones app that will allow you to pick a sound that you prefer. Or you can use any EQ app to adjust the sound to your preference. In terms of how loud these headphones can get (how loud they can play music in your ear), they are definitely above average for wireless Bluetooth headphones. I’ve had other wireless headphones that weren’t powerful enough to produce a volume loudness for my liking. With these other headphones, I would crank them up all the way, and I would be disappointed that I can’t get the audio louder. These headphones, on the other hand, do get the music pretty loud, more so than others. And when I have a desire to make them even louder, I use the included audio cable and hardwire them directly to my phone. I have even connected them to a headphone amp to make them even louder. The audio still sounds crisp and not distorted. I really appreciate that these headphones include the option to go wired, as well as wireless. I will note that the headphones have to be used wirelessly in order for some of the touch features to work. When connected wirelessly, I can use the swipe up/swipe down volume feature, as well and the track skip feature. However, when connected using the headphone cable, the volume and song skip settings can only be adjusted from the phone. I didn’t realize this at first when I was connected using the cable. I was trying to get the touch feature on the outside of the right earcup to respond to my volume adjustment attempts, and nothing was happening. However, when I realized what was going on, I tried the touch feature again in wireless mode and it worked well. The same goes for Sony’s special audio codec (LDAC) that improves the sound of low-quality digital music files; it only can be used when connected wirelessly though Bluetooth. This is by design because Bluetooth has the ability to support these features, whereas they’re not supported with the wired connection. Overall, I am really impressed with these headphones. However, my opinion isn’t what matters here. What really matters is what my wife thinks when she puts them on. You guessed it; these have become her new best friend. She reaches for them when the kids and I are really loud trying to accomplish a battle royale each night when where playing video games. I don’t blame her.
I would recommend this to a friend ok , but not the best.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.ok , but not the best fit and sound. They are not as comfortable as others I have tried.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi jenafur,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're sorry to hear that we were not able to meet your full expectations with the comfortable fit and sound quality with your XM4 headphones. Allow us to help make this a better experience. You may open this link with information and steps to follow if the sound quality on the headphones is low: sound https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752820.html
With regards on having discomforts while wearing the unit, adjusting the headband and the earpads properly can help reduce discomforts. These headphones actually support super-soft, pressure-relieving earpads in foamed urethane evenly distribute pressure and increase ear/pad contact for a stable fit.
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We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to speak to you to resolve this matter. We appreciate you and thanks again for shopping Sony. - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Weight
Go with bose
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The bos ax 35 ii are lighter and sound better. These sound flat. The speak to stop music feature sucks as other people talking around me stops the music highly annoying
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Posted .Hi Hammy, we regret to hear that it hasn't performed as expected. Make sure to update the software version of the headphones by using the Sony Headphones Connect app for optimum performance. You can also use this app to adjust the sound settings and equalizer to tailor-fit your needs. You also have the option to turn off the Speak-to-Chat function by holding 2 fingers to the touch sensor control panel once until you hear the voice guidance say, “Speak-to-chat deactivated”.
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Hate These Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones suck. Noise cancellation is trash compared to the Beats I had before. Should’ve went with the Apple headphones as I’ve heard the noise cancellation on those are top notch. I hear everything at the gym. For $350, I really thought I was getting quality. Even the $150 Beats do better than this.
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Posted .Hi Ummheyhellohi, We are sorry to hear that the WH-1000XM4 headphones did not meet your expectations. We'd love to troubleshoot the issue and make this a better experience for you. In the meantime, please try these steps to troubleshoot the issue.
-Make sure that the noise canceling function is turned on.
-Adjust the headset into a comfortable position.
-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.
-Check that the Adaptive Sound Control is turned off.
-Check the setting of the Adaptive Sound Control on the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app. When the Adaptive Sound Control is turned on, the noise canceling function may become insufficient.
-With the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app, check the setting of [Ambient Sound Control]. If it is set to [Wind Noise Reduction] or [Ambient Sound], the effect of noise canceling is reduced. Set it to the noise canceling mode.
-Disable Speak-to-Chat, and check whether the situation has improved.
-Check with the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app whether the function of the CUSTOM button is set to [Ambient Sound Control].
Should you need further assistance, please contact us for help.
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Carl
Love the headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are wonderful. Nothing negative about them. The only thing I would say is that I dont care for the case. Made well but dont like how headphones fold into the case
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NVLady, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're thrilled to hear you love your new Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones. At Sony, we are always looking to improve our product quality and features. We have noted your input about how the headphones fold into the case and will be sure to forward this feedback to the appropriate department.
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
Not great
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I wanted to love these but they seemed to be a step down from the old 1000xm-2 model.
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Posted .Hi RD5280,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're sorry to hear we were not able to meet your expectations with the WH1000XM4. We'd like to help and make this a better experience. May we know the issue that you are experiencing with the unit?
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We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to speak to you to resolve this matter. - Kris
Pain
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I don't like that that stop music if u cough or talk then u have to tap 2x to restart the music
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Posted .Hi Mewaiting,
This is not the experience that we want you to have. The Speak-to-Chat mode activates when it detects the speech of the person wearing the headset, but in rare cases, it may activate in response to the voices of other people, ambient environmental sounds, transportation announcements, etc. Disable Speak-to-Chat in cases where the Speak-to-Chat mode frequently activates by accident. To disable Speak-to-Chat function, hold 2 fingers to the touch sensor control panel until you hear the voice guidance say, “Speak-to-chat deactivated”. For more information, please refer to this link:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002754732.html
In case you need further assistance, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com. Apologies if you disclosed some of this information in your review and to customer service, we just want to ensure that we have your accurate details at the time of communication.
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-Ralph
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Unreliable
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Ive had these Headphones for about 6 months, they have been unreliable to say the least. They randomly start pausing then playing then pausing continuously until you turn them off. They randomly stop playing any sound at all. You have to unpair them and repair them, then set them back up with the app. The app is not very good/ user friendly. I would save $250 and get a cheap pair off amazon, theyll work just as well.
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Posted .Hi Mike, We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing issues with your WH-1000XM4 headphones. We'd love to troubleshoot the issues and make this a better experience for you. In the meantime, the pausing issue might be related to the Wearing Detection function. This function can malfunction if the proximity sensor inside the left unit housing gets fogged up or has water droplets due to condensation or humidity. Try leaving the proximity sensor part facing up until the moisture disappears. Ensure you do not touch or wipe the sensor to avoid scratches.
If the headphones randomly stop playing sound, it might be a Bluetooth connection issue. Ensure that the headphones are not too far from the connected device and that there are no obstructions or interference from other wireless devices.
If the issues persist, try resetting and reinitializing the headphones. This can often resolve connectivity and functionality problems.
For this, please check on these links to reset and initialize the headphones.
To reset, https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752743.html
To initialize, https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752746.html
This operation resets volume settings, etc. to the factory settings, and deletes all pairing information. In this case, delete the pairing information for the headset from the device and then pair them again.
If the issue still occurs, please contact us for help. Send us an email at socialsupport@am.sony.com using the format below.
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Returned
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got them because everyone said they were good on tiktok, but I ended up returning them because I didn’t like how the music leaked when it went above halfway volume. I also think I just like airpods better so i don’t think headphones are for me.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi HannaD, We are sorry to hear that the WH-1000XM4 did not meet your expectations and it had to be returned. Thank you for giving our headphones a chance and for your honest review. Adjusting the headphones to fit perfectly with your ears can improve your listening experience with our WH-1000XM4 this will also make sure that you get the most of the noise canceling experience with the headphones.
We hope that you consider Sony again in your future purchases!
Regards,
Carl
Needs to be louder
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not as loud as I was expecting, even with the equalizer it doesn’t sound as great.
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Posted .Hi Buyer, thank you for choosing and purchasing our product. We're sorry to hear that you have volume issue with your SONY unit. Please follow this link to isolate the issue:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752812.html?search=volume%20
If you require any additional support in regards to this product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number: Sincerely,
~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound qualityCons mentioned:Touch controls
Better than QC45?
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It would not be fair to claim one is outright better than the other - the better question is what do you prefer? It is too difficult to recommend either the QC45 or the Sony XM4s over the other. Since I am fortunate to own both - here are notes/thoughts from my own experience - Sound Quality: Sony have an impressive soundstage especially with bass-heavy music. Sonys seem to have a greater volume output and maintain a well rounded/uniform sound from low to maximum volume ranges. Sonys are well suited for all music and especially impressive with bass-heavy music. They have a warm sound and one can enjoy listening to music at volume for a longer period of time compared to the Bose. If I want to listen/feel like Im hearing something at a club, Ill go for the Sony. If I want to appreciate vocals or instruments in a song, Ill prefer the Bose. Bose have an impressive soundstage with music that emphasize vocals or live instruments - in my experience you can hear more detail and pick instruments apart from one another with the Bose. The potential downside with such clarity and emphasis on the highs may be that you experience fatigue as volume is increased towards the max with I can best describe in my non-audiophile lingo as sharp treble. Build Quality/Comfort: Materials are comparable. Bose and Sony use a combo of faux leather and plastic. Sonys have bulkier earcups but the exterior of their headphones feature more premium feeling matte textured plastic. Bose have a slimline feel/look by comparison but have a more simplistic plastic feel to the exterior of their cans. My nod on build quality go to Bose though; the Sonys have already started to creak a bit when I wear them with slight movements of the head. This slight creaky noise originate where the band connects to each earcup. While Sony might exhibit slightly more premium materials, the build construction and lack of any creaks/rattles or looseness of the Bose and the slinky feel of the latter (along with the faux leather/more compact protective case) make the QC45s the winner here. Both are equally comfortable - draw on comfort. Noise Cancellation Both are impressive. Imo, I prefer the ANC of the Sony in cases where consistent low frequency noise is apparent. In cases such as flying, the Sony drown out the lower freqs and almost cloak it with a somewhat perceptible yet satisfying hiss/white noise. Bose do a godd job too with the lower frequencies but their slight edge might be in fighting against higher freq noise such as in a coffee shop. Other Notes: Sony capacitive touch controls can be both convenient and fun but at times just as frustrating. I enjoy swiping forward and backward for songs in a playlist (Bose can only skip forward) but changing volume or pausing music is more clunky. I only want to skip one or two tracks at a time so a swipe is convenient, but changing the volume is easier with a several quick clicks instead of several swipes. The quicker the swipe can be hard for the capacitive controls. When I take the headphones off though, its nice that the Sony tech knows (80% of the time) to pause the music. EQ Control/App: Sony has a better EQ App offering more adjustability that suits your preferences. Bose have a preferable phone-call experience and ambient mode gives me greater awareness of how loud I am talking out loud when on a call. TLDR: If you have a QC35 or XM3, this is a worthy upgrade. Owners of previous Sony XM ANC headsets may notice a slight degarde in material quality but the upgrade in tech everywhere else is a fair trade. XM4s are as good as the newer QC45s and trade the uber-detailed and crisp sound sound with an impressive bass positive soundstage and warm, full and balanced sound profile. Sony wins with its warm sound, immersive soundstage and ANC. Consumers who value the foremost vocal and instrument detail at the expense of bass will want to check out the QC45 instead.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Szluski, Wow! Thank you for the detailed and amazing review of your Sony WH1000XM4. We're very pleased to hear you like the amazing sound quality, overall built, comfortable fit, industry-leading noise canceling feature, built-in EQ using the Sony headphones connect app, and all the newest features of these 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. -Sam