Customer Ratings & Reviews

Hi Rohit,

You made the right choice! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the sound quality of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!

-Ralph

Hello Jesal,
That's awesome! Thanks for sharing your feedback and it's nice to hear that you like the performance and quality of our WH1000XM4. It is really worth every penny! Thanks for choosing Sony and enjoy! - Marco

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback on the WH-1000XM4, Nettorod! We are truly heartened to hear that you gifted them to your friend and that she loves them so much she "never takes them off."

We designed the WH-1000XM4 to be the perfect combination of industry-leading noise cancellation, exceptional sound quality, and all-day comfort, and it's rewarding to know that your friend is having such a great experience.

We appreciate you choosing Sony and for sharing this fantastic story!

Best regards,

Gus
Sony Social Media Team

Hi CraigV, we're glad you like our product! 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! ~Earl

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

Fantastic, Kenleigh!

We are so happy to know your satisfaction with the customizable settings through the Sony headphones Connect app, very comfortable & lightweight design, and superb performance 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. 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 for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony!

- Romeo

Hello JayP,
What a nice gift! We are thrilled to hear that your brother loves his new Sony WH1000XM4. He will enjoy great sound and awesome noise canceling feature with our XM4. The WH1000XM4 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 he hasn't already, please tell him to check our Sony Headphones Connect app which will let him fine-tune his music to his liking! Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco

Hi Alexia, Excellent! Good to know you like the sound quality, noise canceling feature, touch sensor controls, and overall features of these headphones. For phone call quality issues, please follow the troubleshooting steps to resolve this issue.

Use the Bluetooth device to re-establish the connection. Select HFP or HSP for the profile.
Make sure to update the firmware of the headphones using the Sony headphones Connect app.
Try using different smartphone to isolate the issue.
Initialize the headphones. REF: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752746.html

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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 Brian1982,
Amazing! Thank your for the feedback and we are delighted to hear that you appreciate the audio quality and comfortability of our Sony WH1000XM4. he WH1000XM4 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! - Marco

Hi Will, we're glad that you like the 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.

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.

We appreciate your feedback about its name. Thanks for choosing Sony.

~Ralph

Hi Pm1234, Thank you for taking the time to review the WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Cancelling 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 sharing this feedback. Jay

Hi MelM, we are happy to hear that you are enjoying your new headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl

Hi Korina, we're glad you like our product! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl

Hi JonathanV, Thank you for choosing Sony! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM4 purchase! Thank you for the 5-star rating! -Carl

Hello CalvinS,
Perfect! We're glad that you are enjoying the awesome sound quality of our WH1000XM4 headphone while working out. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco

Hi SRS20874, That's fantastic! You definitely made the right choice. We're glad your investment is worth it. It's amazing to hear you're enjoying all the improvements, especially the multipoint connection and quick attention features we made on 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. Thank you for leaving us such a wonderful review and for choosing Sony! -Jess

Hi EnderDragon,
Thank you for your purchase and for your recommendation. We're glad to hear that you are pleased with the noise canceling feature of our Sony WH1000XM4 and helped you blocked surrounding noise when needed. The WH1000XM4 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! - Marco

Hi stayge,
Awesome! We're glad you found the best headphones that suits your needs and expectations. Nice to know you are enjoying your WH1000XM4 especially for its amazing noise canceling features. 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 choosing Sony! - Kris

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.

Hi timster33, Excellent! We're glad that you like the sound quality and noise canceling feature. 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