items: items 1: articleHeading: Are Sony WH-1000XM4 worth it?
articleLink: https://reddit.com/r/sony/comments/1gp6nei/are_sony_wh1000xm4_worth_it/lwpd2fw/
articleSummary: States that the mic quality is not good and sounds very muted.
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snippets: Mic is not good, as it sounds very very muted.
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items 2: articleHeading: Sony XM4 vs XM5 | Which headphones are better? | Mark Ellis Reviews
articleLink: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzFLkYjay5s
articleSummary: Mentions call quality as a weakness of the XM4 compared to the XM5.
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snippets: now one of the biggest failings of the xm4s is their call quality as i've said before i don't use headphones like this for taking calls i always use my airpods pro but i am acutely aware that not many people like the xm4s when it comes to calls well i've got some good news the xm5s are definitely better for taking calls my testing isn't the most thorough so you might want to look elsewhere for more in-depth analysis but my tests revealed that sound quality on both sides both for me and for the person i'm calling are definitely better on the xm5s than they are on the xm4s
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items 3: articleHeading: Sony WH-1000XM4 Industry Leading Noise Canceling Headphones “Real Review "
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articleSummary: Notes that call quality is amazing but disorienting for the user.
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snippets: call quality so i've done my due diligence and i've gone away and i've used them for phone calls and two things to know firstly they're great in terms of call quality apparently the xm3s i've not tested the xm3s but apparently the xm3s weren't fantastic in terms of call quality these to my ears are great i can hear the person perfectly, the second thing to mention is something i've mentioned in my in a couple of videos previously is that i never use these kind of headphones for taking phone calls purely because for one very simple reason which is that it's very disorienting you can hear the other person obviously but you can't hear yourself and because they're enclosed even if the noise cancelling isn't on you can't hear yourself talking properly and for me that i find that difficult i can't i don't know it just feels strange it's there are an odd pair of headphones to use for telephone calls
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items 4: content: I have been using these industry leading headphones by Sony, colour Midnight Blue, and trust me i find them worth every penny spent. Yes, i agree these headphones are highly expensive, some may say you can purchase Apple Airpods, Boss, Sennheiser, and other audio equipment options, but trust me nothing beats these bad boys. I am not a tech reviewer, but since being a musician, a music connoisseur myself and a huge fanatic of accessories such as headphones, earphones and smart gadgets, i can tell, these headphones are a revolution to the sound industry. I'll be quoting every pros and cons that i've personally come across and might help a few of you who decide to purchase this beauty. Pros: 1. Active Noise Cancellation (ANC): Let's talk about people who love listening to their music without any external interference while working, walking, running, working out, during a flight, or any other mode where they'd use them, ANC is a boon. Switch to ANC, you'll have the minimum of the minimum noise entering your ears. Only sounds close to you can reach at a very low level, else wise, you won't feel a thing in your ear. Be prepared for some bashing from your parents when they scream your name on top of their voices, and you've got that ANC kicked in. 2. 3 Ambience Sound Control (ASC) ON: Apart from the ANC, there are two more features that these bad boys offer. ASC when active gives you a chance to listen to your surroundings at a certain level where you can be aware of people speaking, birds chirping, children hauling in the park, and other sounds. This feature enables one to understand the surrounding noises and doesn't feel isolated. 3. Ambience Sound Control (ASC) OFF: When ASC is disabled or switched off, you can listen to your surrounding voices in a much denser state, ie. much more clearly in comparison to when the ASC is enabled. This feature is much similar to the ASC ON, just a slight difference of pitch and volume of the surrounding entering your ears. 4. Head Phones Connect by Sony: Let's talk about the main functioning unit of these headphones, the app provided by Sony under the name of Head Phones Connect. You can download it from the App store if you are an iPhone user just like me, as well as from the play store for android users. This app is highly functional as well as quite intact providing a list of various functions such as adaptive sound control which is highly recommended to lazy people just like me. Once all set up, the app detects your actions and locations frequently, and switches the headphones settings automatically. In addition, if you are a daily user of these headphones just like me, the app tracks your daily attributes such as at what certain volume do you like listening you music, which mode do you mostly use, which location do you travel, and then adjusts the headphones as per your choice. One feature which at first startled me a lot but i really got impressed by it which is the Speak-to-chat feature. It's always annoying to either pull your phone out of your pocket and pause the music or to just pull off your headsets every time you need to talk to someone. This feature enables your headphones to pause automatically the instant you start speaking, and shall remain pause for about 20 secs and resume on their own if they do not detect any speech. For better sound quality, the app detects the size and shape of your ear through these headphones. This enables the device to perform better with distinct users. 5. Motion Gestures: The right ear piece of the headphones has all the motion gestures such as taps for music pause/play, attend a call, play next/previous song and remove the headsets and the song pauses. These controls are highly helpful and can be easily learnt through the guide book provided, hence i won't dive deeper into it. 6. Number of devices that can be paired at once: These headphones provide an option of connecting two devices simultaneously. You can connect these headphones to almost every device that has a latest and updated version of bluetooth/NFC. Devices that i've paired them with are iPhone, macbook, hp laptop, and android phones. 7. What's in the box: The box comes with an impressive in-shape carrying case to carry these bad boys where ever you go. Also they include a C-type data cable for charging, 3.5mm jack cable which is quite long (haven't measured it honestly, but it is as long as a regular data cable), and a dual port 3.5mm jack converter, which so far i haven't tested. 8. Battery Life: Well i must say that i am quite impressed with the battery backup these headphones provide. This device completely charges within 3 hours and trust me with an ON/OFF mode of playing music regularly, the battery stays up till 4-5 days, which is i bet a highly impressive feature which probably no other company audio equipment in this range might have. 9. Voice Assist Functions: These headphones can be connected to google assistant, SIRI and alexa and perform really well. 10. Easy access keys: The headphones are enable with two easy access keys on the left earphone. The custom key toggles between the 3 modes that i've already mentioned above which are guided by the in-built assistant voice. The power key pressed long enough, turns ON/OFF the device and pressed once, the in-built assist provides you with the current % of the battery left. 11. Comfort: I should had talked about it earlier, but never mind. With no questions asked these headphones are highly comfortable, the cushion provided is the softest pad your ears can get. Since i am regular spectacle user, i find it hard with headphones imposing excessive pressure over the ears, making it a painful experience, but these headphones give a feather touch to your ears, even if you are specy or even while wearing a face mask. These go good with everything. 12. Battery Saver: These headphones tend to power-off on their own if not in use for more than a minute which is a highly power efficient feature added by Sony to the device. Cons: 1. If you are into running or any sort of longer workouts, be prepared for sweaty ears. Since the cushions on these headphones completely cover you ears, creating a vacuum sort of environment, no air flows in and out, and the sweat starts dripping down from the earphones, which i must state doesn't affect them at all, only can be slightly irritating sometimes. 2. ANC can be difficult to be kept enabled every time since it reduces the environment sounds to almost negligible, which can be dangerous while running or walking at a buss street. Be very careful while using this feature. Probably it is made for environments such as while travelling in a bus or a flight, and seems suitable for these environments. 3. Since these headphones can be simultaneously be connected to two devices at once, which is a boon, but is also a slight problem in disguise. Imagine your headphones are connected with your laptop as well as you phone. You are attending an important zoom call while on your laptop and the headphones are in action, your phone starts to ring, now abruptly you'll start hearing you phones ringtone, and the device gets a little startled to which device shall be entertained. i've personally faced this, but i tend not to connect them to two devices at once. PS: One highly important thing is, you won't get an experience of the sound through reading review or watching Youtube videos. You might get a fair image of weather to invest in them or not, but you'll only get the sound experience when you'll listen the music through these bad boys.
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title: Industry-leading headphones with ANC and app features
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items 5: content: The best noise cancelling headphones under INR 20k I've lost 2 different pairs of in-ear TWS earphones (thankfully cheaper ones) so I decided to buy something large and harder to lose (lol). It was between this and the Bose QC45 for me. My primary headphones for 8 years now are the Audio Technica ATH-M50x which are a solid pair of wired neutral headphones, so I'll use those as a reference for audio quality. Short read: Why I picked this over the Bose QC45 - sounds marginally better overall (with loads of room in the low end for those who like heavy bass), equally comfortable, better battery life, better app/customisability, and also a bit more discreet. I don't want people knowing I'm carrying around pricey headphones so I'd rather have a pair of plain looking Sonys than a Bose pair that screams expensive. Also, the carrying case is actually pretty great and protects these well. I wear these headphones everywhere, even at the gym. - Amazing battery: LDAC + DSEE Extreme on gives me a full week of use with 2-3 hours of use per day, at around 60-70% volume. Nice to not have to worry about charging these all the time (uses USB-C). - Audio: Super weird out of the box- very boomy and muddy low-mids. I EQd this and it went from sounding like an average set to an incredible one. It's just a bit bizarre to me that they'd hamstring this pair so severely out of the box when they're capable of so much more. It has great frequency response and articulation, you'll hear tons of detail once it is set up right, so credit to the drivers they're using. I'm including an EQ preset for your reference, which should be good for blues, jazz, folk, country, and classical (anything with nice vocals). Compared to the M50x, they have much better bass so anyone into EDM will like this set as well. - Comfort: They're wonderfully comfortable. Super light, doesn't clamp your head or ears, and you can wear them for hours. The cushions are soft and don't hurt your ears. Orders of magnitude more comfortable than my M50x, and easily the best other than the Bose QC line. You'll forget you're wearing them, they're that neat. - ANC: They completely block out low hums and noises coming from fans, ACs, and in-flight rumble, even with no music playing. Makes sense since they seem to be designed primarily as travel/commute headphones. Voices and other sounds can still kinda be heard but are drowned out if you're listening to music at anything above 30-40% volume. I don't think it's meant to block out these sounds, so I'm not particular about it. I can sit through an entire flight and hear nothing, which by itself is completely worth it to me. - Multipoint: works as advertised, I was able to use it fine with my Samsung Galaxy phone and Macbook pro upon testing. I don't use this feature though since I prefer LDAC and that is only possible with multi-point off. However if MP is useful for you, know that it works pretty seamlessly. Conclusion: If you can afford these headphones, I would easily recommend them to you. They sound genuinely amazing for a wireless closed back pair, are very customisable, comfortable, and the battery lasts for days, literally. The ANC is best-in-class and made for frequent travelers. It's one of those things that will last you years and years of use if you look after them. They also go on sale quite frequently, so wait for one before you buy (I got it for INR ~15,500). It's rare that I spend this much on a luxury item and still consider it a bargain. Cheers.
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items 6: content: Finally these easily beats Airpods Pro 2nd gen ❤️❤️ wonderful product
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items 7: content: World of immersive listening experience. Premium feel guaranteed, worth the penny you spent.
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items 8: content: Value for money
Great sound
Premium quality
Get it if there is sale or in discount
Worth to buy
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items 9: content: Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
I recently had the pleasure of experiencing the Sony XM4 Headset, and I must say, it exceeded my expectations on multiple fronts. As an avid music enthusiast and someone who values the importance of a quiet, immersive listening experience, the XM4 truly stood out.
Sound Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
Sony has once again demonstrated its prowess in audio engineering with the XM4. The sound quality is nothing short of exceptional, delivering a rich, well-balanced audio profile. The...
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items 10: content: Fantastic buy! I was a bit skeptical about buying an unboxed product, but this website totally changed my mind. The Sony WH-1000XM4 came in mint condition, just like brand new, and a t a much better price than anywhere else. The packaging was secure, and shipping was surprisingly fast – got it within two days. The noise-canceling is just out of this world, and I’m enjoying music and calls like never before. Trustworthy site and totally worth the purchase!
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title: Fantastic buy, mint condition unboxed product
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items 11: content: I’m always cautious with online shopping, especially with high-end gadgets, but I decided to give this site a try based on reviews. I’m so glad I did! My Sony WH-1000XM4 arrived looking brand new even though it was unboxed – and at a great price! The sound quality and noise canceling are unmatched. Perfect for work calls and travel. Fast delivery was a bonus; received it in just two days. Highly recommended if you're looking for quality and affordability without compromising on trust!
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items 12: content: Got the Sony WH-1000XM4 for almost half the price of a brand-new one! It’s unboxed but feels like it's fresh out of the factory. Not a single scratch or sign of use, and it sounds phenomenal. Shipping was super fast, reached in just 3 days! These headphones have made my commute so much more peaceful – the noise-canceling is on another level. Happy to recommend this to anyone looking for quality with a trusted brand and affordable price!
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items 13: content: I couldn’t believe I got a premium product like the Sony WH-1000XM4 for such a good price. The condition of this unboxed item is pristine – no different from a brand-new piece. Was delivered faster than expected too! I use it daily for music, calls, and even gaming, and the quality has exceeded my expectations. Very satisfied with both the product and the service. Safe, fast, and trusted – will shop here again for sure!
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items 14: content: Better than Many TWS at this price range! I know there is no point comparing TWS like AirPods pro to these headphones as they both are very different but most buyers might have a fixed budget like me in which they could either go for some good TWS or Headphones. I was first leaning towards AirPods pro 2 but later on changed my mind because - 1. AirPods have a fixed battery life (not taking about discharge timing), your Airpods might only last for couple of years when you will start noticing a significant degradation in battery health. Moreover, it will end up in landfill as you can’t get its battery replaced. On the other hand, In headphones like these you can get the battery replaced and moreover you can use them in ‘wired mode’ (AUX cable included) without a battery! 2. Bigger drivers = more vivid sound, I am not an Audiophile but in my experience and usage I have felt that the headphones generally produce a more pleasing sound. (it could be a personal preference) Pros about XM4 - 1. Good built quality, soft to touch but still rigid at the same time. 2. Very comfortable for long listening sessions. 3. Multi device connectivity, you can simultaneously connect it to two devices! That in my opinion is a must feature in a premium headphone. You would just need to install the proprietary application in one device and connect the headphones to any secondary device using the app, after that you can control the volume, eq and much more from your primary device (using the app). Device switching is also very smooth. 4. Noise cancellation and transparency mode is also very good, keeping in mind the various modes you could choose from the app according to your liking. 5. Battery life, I have to never worry about the battery life as it could last for days with heavy use and above that you can put it on charging for short intervals of time whenever you are not using it as it supports fast charging. 6. Proprietary Application, the Sony app for these headphones comes with so many little tweaks and settings that could provide you with very personal experience according to your liking. Cons about XM4 - 1. Can get hot, as they are closed back headphone so you could feel your ears warming up during long listening sessions. 2. Might be a little big for you, as they are over the ear headphones so they may look a little big on ur head but you will get used to it eventually. 3. No water resistance, so you may not be very suitable for gym during sweaty workout sessions. Overall I would highly recommend these headphones if you have the budget and you are looking for something which would last for years to come. Sound quality is amazing, fit and finish is on point, very comfortable for long sessions. I myself was using TWS in past and switching to wireless headphones was a great decision.
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title: Better than TWS, good build and ANC
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items 15: content: The best noise cancelling headphones under INR 20k I've lost 2 different pairs of in-ear TWS earphones (thankfully cheaper ones) so I decided to buy something large and harder to lose (lol). It was between this and the Bose QC45 for me. My primary headphones for 8 years now are the Audio Technica ATH-M50x which are a solid pair of wired neutral headphones, so I'll use those as a reference for audio quality. Short read: Why I picked this over the Bose QC45 - sounds marginally better overall (with loads of room in the low end for those who like heavy bass), equally comfortable, better battery life, better app/customisability, and also a bit more discreet. I don't want people knowing I'm carrying around pricey headphones so I'd rather have a pair of plain looking Sonys than a Bose pair that screams expensive. Also, the carrying case is actually pretty great and protects these well. I wear these headphones everywhere, even at the gym. - Amazing battery: LDAC + DSEE Extreme on gives me a full week of use with 2-3 hours of use per day, at around 60-70% volume. Nice to not have to worry about charging these all the time (uses USB-C). - Audio: Super weird out of the box- very boomy and muddy low-mids. I EQd this and it went from sounding like an average set to an incredible one. It's just a bit bizarre to me that they'd hamstring this pair so severely out of the box when they're capable of so much more. It has great frequency response and articulation, you'll hear tons of detail once it is set up right, so credit to the drivers they're using. I'm including an EQ preset for your reference, which should be good for blues, jazz, folk, country, and classical (anything with nice vocals). Compared to the M50x, they have much better bass so anyone into EDM will like this set as well. - Comfort: They're wonderfully comfortable. Super light, doesn't clamp your head or ears, and you can wear them for hours. The cushions are soft and don't hurt your ears. Orders of magnitude more comfortable than my M50x, and easily the best other than the Bose QC line. You'll forget you're wearing them, they're that neat. - ANC: They completely block out low hums and noises coming from fans, ACs, and in-flight rumble, even with no music playing. Makes sense since they seem to be designed primarily as travel/commute headphones. Voices and other sounds can still kinda be heard but are drowned out if you're listening to music at anything above 30-40% volume. I don't think it's meant to block out these sounds, so I'm not particular about it. I can sit through an entire flight and hear nothing, which by itself is completely worth it to me. - Multipoint: works as advertised, I was able to use it fine with my Samsung Galaxy phone and Macbook pro upon testing. I don't use this feature though since I prefer LDAC and that is only possible with multi-point off. However if MP is useful for you, know that it works pretty seamlessly. Conclusion: If you can afford these headphones, I would easily recommend them to you. They sound genuinely amazing for a wireless closed back pair, are very customisable, comfortable, and the battery lasts for days, literally. The ANC is best-in-class and made for frequent travelers. It's one of those things that will last you years and years of use if you look after them. They also go on sale quite frequently, so wait for one before you buy (I got it for INR ~15,500). It's rare that I spend this much on a luxury item and still consider it a bargain. Cheers.
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title: Best noise cancelling headphones under INR 20k
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