detailedReviews: detailedReviews 1: content: DO NOT BUY!!! I really wish I had read the low-star reviews of this headphones before purchasing. I purchased the UltWear headphones after my previous pair of Sony WH-XB910N headphones stopped working after around a year and a half of use. I had the Best Buy warranty purchased for the WH-XB910N headphones and assumed it would be a simple process to get my new pair. How wrong I was. Sony (very conveniently I might add) discontinued the WH-XB910N headphones, so getting a replacement pair was not an option. Instead, I had to pay the difference out of pocket between the original price of the WH-XB910Ns and the UltWear headphones. I figured the increase in price I had to pay would be worth it as I would be receiving higher quality headphones that would last longer than their previous generation (How wrong I was again). Almost every negative review for the ULTWear headphones on this page mentions the same flaw, the swivel hinge on the ear cups being faulty. Similar to other reviews, the headphones were well taken care of and have barely seen usage since their purchase, however the swivel hinge snapped all the same (Look at my photo and compare it to the others, all the headphones have snapped in the exact same place). This has been mentioned by countless other reviewers, yet Sony has clearly decided to avoid the issue in lieu of selling more defective products. After spending hours on the phone with both Best Buy customer support and Sony support, they both assured me that neither were culpable in covering the product and the costs of repair would fall on me. Utterly disappointing interactions with both companies who could have done even the slightest act to reestablish good faith. Its a shame too because I really recommended these headphones and the previous pair to literally everyone I know. I'll have no problem sharing the news now that Sony headphones and their products in general are not even worth the box they are packaged in. Stick to another retailer, buy Bose and avoid the mess of ever dealing with either of these businesses.
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title: DO NOT BUY!!! I really wish I had...
detailedReviews 2: content: Sony bringing their bass to the next level. Along with bringing the bass they also supplied impressive noise cancelling and great value for $200 mid range headphones. Noise cancelling was surprisingly effective it can rival some of the premium options out in the market (looking at you Apple) and definitely holds on its own. It even performs similarly to the wh-1000xm4 ( the goat for me) but the Ult Wear imo has better comfort and Bluetooth connection than the outdated wh-1000xm4. The Ult Wear however does not cancel as much noise as the ongoing wh 1000xm5 and recently released wh 1000xm6 ; if noise cancelling is your top priority I would pivot towards the 1000xm6 and not the xm5 because the xm6 have more padding and deeper spacious ear cups than the xm5. The Ult Wear blends the comfort of the xm4 and a sprinkle of the noise cancelling of the xm5 into one and the Ult Wear has the best of two worlds. Bass is obviously the standout of the Ult Wear and since I'm a bass Head I really enjoy listening to music with these . However if you're not a part of the bass Head club don't worry you can still get an enjoyable listening experience without the madness and chaos occurring just don't forget to turn the Ult toggle off thank me later. For the value they offer and given the noise cancelling it can compete with the Ult Wear is a no brainer for someone who wants not only bass but also wants the amenities premium flagships offer the Ult Wear fits what you need for a fraction of the price.
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title: Sony bringing their bass to the next level....
detailedReviews 3: content: I got these because my wife was getting annoyed when I tried to record music & my old pairs she said she could hear them all the time.
These are really quiet both ways but sound very loud and warm when you wear them. I listened to a lot of old stuff id heard a thousand times and they seemed 100 times better just from the basic fullness of the frequency range.
These sound extremely good if a little bit heavy on the bass, but i think the app has EQ settings.
You can wear these mowing the lawn and that sort of thing and be able to hear it. Good noise cancel.
Really comfortable, which lots of headphones are good at first but after a while my ears and top of my head get sore. Lots of padding.
The battery is great, charging is fast then lasts a long time. They also work great with a regular stereo mini jack aux cord which I usually use anyway
Only things I’m not huge on is the capacitive touch control. Really cool tech gimmick, but it’s always getting false triggers if I brush up against something or adjust them etc.
It was a little tough to get the Bluetooth connection going on my wife’s phone for some reason. Until I put the app on it too. I guess it tries to recognize the app before the regular Bluetooth signal?
And yeah the bass frequencies are boomy and clear as bass can be but the default sound maybe has an absurd amount too much, but that’s only a “too much good thing” complaint.
Some of my old synthesizers and drum machines I thought sounded mediocre were actually just not given proper listening output
Overall though amazing sound and worth the price.
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starRating: 5
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detailedReviews 4: content: If you're looking for a bass heavier version of the WH-1000XM4/XM5 and at a cheaper price, like the WH-CH720N, then this is a great option. The benefit of these headphones, over the WH-CH720N is that it has better ambient sound, more bass and it has the benefit of having touch controls on the right ear pad, like the XM4's and XM5's, which is a nice touch. You can also hold your hand over the right ear cup to let sound in and it fades out the music, so you can have a conversation with someone.
These headphones have a ULT button on the left ear pad, that goes from off (no added base) to ULT 1 (added bass) and then ULT 2 (even more bass). I find ULT 1 to be the best option for my ears. If you want to use the maximum amount of bass, make sure that in the Sony Headphones app that you boost the bass in the equaliser settings at +10 first, because otherwise, you won't be using these headphones to their full potential. Unfortunately, you can't use the ULT button to boost the base or the EQ settings when using a wired connection, which is a shame. While you can use them wired while they're off, they won't sound nearly as good compared to when they're on, so I highly recommend keeping them on when you're using a wired connection. The same goes with the WH-CH720N.
Also, for the EQ settings, I think having 0, +5 , +10, +10 and +10 on the five frequency settings brings out the most clarity with these headphones, as they do sound a bit muddy and not very clear when using their default settings. I use these settings for the 720N as well, as it really makes the sound a lot clearer and vibrant.
Overall, I highly recommend these headphones for bass lovers. I think they pack quite a punch.
9/10.
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detailedReviews 5: content: Having received the ULT Wear headphones, I found them extremely easy to configure. The "headphones" app (downloaded from the App store onto my Iphone XS) was easy to use, as well as providing access to setup of controls and graphic equalizer provided access to easily understandable tutorials which helped immensely in the learning process.
The App also acts as as an interface between the headphones and up to two audio devices at any one time, which allows me to listen to podcasts and/or radio stations on my phone, but quickly switch to listen to music stored on my Sony Sony NW-A40 Series Walkman.
Setup commences with "ear shape analysis" which purports to set up the phones to your ear shape - the ear cups totally surround the ear which is a very comfortable experience.
The Noise cancelling option is excellent, allowing switching between
Off (no explanation needed there);
Ambient Sound (which reduces outside soiund interference, but allows you to also hear if someone speaks to you); and
Noise Cancelling where the listener becomes isolated and there is no outside sound encrouching on the listening experience (this can be a little off putting at first but is quickly adapted to)
Outside of the "Headphones" app, the headset has button controls on the left cup, for power on, noise cancelling and ULT (which switches between different levels of bass boost and switches in the Clear Bass option) the paring with Bluetooth devices other than through the phone app is also possible in the standard manner.
The really cool tech though, which I think lifts these 'phones above competitors is the "touch controls on the surface of the right ear piece, allowing control of the listening device without touching it.
two taps - pauses playback, a second two taps recommences the playback;
swipe a finger up or down the surface increases or decreases volume;
swipe a finger forward or backwards advances the playback to the next/previous song/station (if listening to a radio station);
Finally if you lift the headphones from the head sensors recognise this and pause the playback until the headset is placed back on the head!!!
Finally, in terms of sound quality I found the headset performs excellently giving an engaging experience, enhanced by the Equaliser (within the Headphones app) which provides 9 preset options (including one for Speech, useful for podcast listening) and two configurable presets which you can save set to your personal preference.
I have also found the headset useable for work, when using MS Teams or the like, for on line meetings/calls. The microphones located on each earpiece (which also provide the sampling of ambient sound for noise cancelling) pick up my voice very clearly without the need for a microphone boom typical of a PC headset.
In all the ULT Wear is one of the best headsets I've experienced in recent years, much more flexible than most competitors (in my opinion) and far more comfortable than the normal "in-ear buds" supplied by phone/mp3 player manufacturers.
If asked, I would certainly recommend these to anyone looking for a comfortable, enjoyable, quality listening experience.
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starRating: 5
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detailedReviews 6: content: I wanted some over the ear headphones with better bass options and NC, and the ULTs fit the bill. Got a good deal on them on here. The thing is, they sound fantastic, comfort level is pretty high, they're lightweight, easy to use, but, the build quality is very plastic-y lightweight and not very high quality. Bose and JBL have better build quality by far, even Skullcandy, for the same level of headphone and NC etc. and bass extras. However I was using the ULTs the past two weeks since I got them, today I had them on with music via my Iphone at IKEA for two hours, or so, and they sounded fantastic and drowned out any external noise and all I heard was my powerful music with powerful muscular bass and nothing else. And they are very light on the head. I just wish the build quality overall was better and a bit heavier with some more metal in them. The hinges and pivot points are notoriously weak on the ULTs from what I've read. Otherwise, for the money I paid used, they are worth it. The other BT headphones I own are older VMODA Crossfades which are 5 stars, but lack NC, and new JBL 770 LIVES which are almost as good as the Sonys and have better build quality overall. The Sony sound quality as long as you don't go nuts with too much ULT bass (use the EQ and app. features to reign it in) is nearly audiophile quality. It's not, but it's very good.
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detailedReviews 7: content: I purchased these after cross shopping them with the Bose QC45 and chose this because I felt the sound quality was just a little bit better and the extra features with the touch pad interested me.
My primary use case for these was for cross country flights, and they did well at this task. That is until about 2 months after buying these when the swivel hinge on the left ear cup fell apart while I was taking the headphones off. I have always stored these in their case and have never dropped or abused them, so to see them break like this was a surprise. I figured there must be a defect in the hinge.
I contacted customer support from Sony and was promptly told the warranty does not cover any physical damage whatsoever. I know it sounds like it would just me taking my word on this being a defect but a quick google search for "Sony Headphones Swivel Hinge" will reveal this is a common issue on all of their headphones, and the fact they both have not fixed a bad design and also refuse to stand behind their product is telling.
So if you want great sounding headphones that need to be replaced or repaired every 2 months, this is a great choice.
I personally will just get the Bose QC45 and not look back.
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detailedReviews 8: content: I have not tried a whole lot of over the ear headphones, Beats, JBL and Sony. for reference I wear a size 7 hat and these fit ok, a bit better then the Beats Pro Studio. They are pretty comfortable for some extended use, I have not worn them for more than 4hrs yet, but they were pretty comfortable. Like with most over the ear headphones I have tried if you need to wear glasses there are some ANC issues and noise leaked, they are however much better then the Beats with glasses on, this is attributed to the lager ear cups I assume. With no glasses on the ANC works pretty well, even while driving a noisy tractor or running equipment, the only problem with that is I often times need to wear protective eye wear so the noise canceling will suffer in those circumstances, but when worn inside or under more normal circumstances it performs well. I am not an audiophile but these seem a have a bit of bass saturation it seems droany at times, but overall the sound is pretty good. The EQ does give you some play as to setup and with some tweaking I might be able to refine that at bit. I got these on a really good deal and used some rewards points so they were well worth what I have in them, if I was planning on spending $200-$300 there would be lots of options I would have to listen to, but for $150-$200 these are up to the fight
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starRating: 4
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detailedReviews 9: content: -Design
The design is as you’d expect from a pair of Sony headphones, they are very lite, adjustable, foldable and come with a sturdy travel case. It also comes with a 3.5mm cable for connecting to any device in case the battery runs out and a USB-C cable, quite shot so can’t charge while wearing but these days who doesn’t have multiple cables laying around.
-Ease of Use
Out of the box easy to set up and connect directly with iOS or android with the touch of a button, as soon as I turned them on they showed up on my Bluetooth list. The app assists with adjusting the equaliser, the buttons responses and features such as pausing sound when removing the headphones which also has an auto off feature and customisations based on whether you’re walking, waiting, working, gymming which automatically adjusts noise cancelling and ambient sound based on your location. You can also navigate between two different connected devices through the app and seamlessly switch between them. The swipe function on the right headphone works seamlessly and without much effort, it was very easy to increase/decrease the volume by swiping up or down and play next/previous by swiping front or back. Making and receiving calls, adjusting the volume, skipping songs etc. can all be done by hands free voice control and works great with iPhones’ Siri assistant. Calls are clear and the headphones do a good job blocking out any unnecessary sounds.
-Performance
One great feature which is becoming standard is being able to connect to two devices at a time allowing audio from your phone and TV for example, which is great as I’m a PS5 gamer. One feature I loved is being able to cover the right headphone with your palm which immediately lowers the sound and filters in ambient sound, very useful in public settings if wanting to listen to an announcement or to someone trying to say something, remove your palm and the sound is back up. Batteries have come a long way in recent years and with up to 30 hours of battery life you’ll get hours and hours of play on these without constantly worrying about recharging.
-Build quality
My ears tend to get sore after a couple of hours with over-ear headphones but I was able to wear these for hours at a time, the ear padding is soft and very comfortable and doesn’t wrinkle. One issue to note that I’ve had with previous Sony headphones is the leather coming apart either on the ear pieces or the head rest, time will tell if this has been addressed. They do however feel sturdy and well built and I can see them lasting a long time.
-Sound quality
The sound is where these headphones excel as you would hope, they are LOUD, clear, crisp and have a rich and deep bass. The noise cancelling is the best I’ve experienced on Sony headphones, even when playing loud music it doesn’t disturb people around me and it blocks out sound really well. The 360 reality audio is incredible and makes you feel like you’re in a concert hall as you move around, you can even submit photos of your ears for ‘ear shape analysis’ so the sound is custom delivered to the shape of your ears! There is a ULT switch on the device which sends a sound with each press but to be honest it was difficult to tell which mode it’s on or to differentiate between each setting as there was no obvious or significant difference with each press.
-Value
Loaded with many amazing and useful features for the price range that are customisable and adaptable to different lifestyles. Used on their own or paired with the app these headphones are made for simplicity and eliminating additional steps to be able to enjoy a comfortable listening experience for hours.
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detailedReviews 10: content: Product Quality:as expected from a Sony product, high quality
Performance:the bass is ✨ b a s s i n g ✨
Best Feature:noise cancellation, ult mode
Bought the ult wear in this shop coz they're selling it cheaper than the official store here in PH (got this for ₱8k with voucher)
Was skeptical at first but thank god I received an authentic one :D
Got a Japanese model so it's in the Japanese language when I used it though yeah you can change the language of the voice when you download the app
As for the product, yeah if you love and appreciate bass, this one is for you
Idk I just like how the ult mode makes the bass go "mMmMmMmMmMm" in my ears
I always use the ult mode so when the song I'm playing has a heavy bass, the headphones rattle a little bit sometimes XD
It's a bit bulky but what really matters here is the sound quality
One charge will last you several days on an average use based on my experience
Oh and noise cancellation, it works (sorry I don't use it that often hehe)
Also, it's worth mentioning that the package is safely wrapped in a thick bubble wrap and that there's also a freebie travel adapter given by this shop
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detailedReviews 11: content: At first I bought beats because I said you know what, I see them everywhere and they’re probably good. When I tried them they were real low and the volume was at max, there aren’t any apps either that allow you to play with the sound quality of them to make them louder or anything. I returned them ASAP and saw a comment on YouTube, under a Beats tutorial I was looking at to see if I could modify the beats sound. I saw these Sony ULT’s name listed in the comments and looked them up and they had amazing reviews. Bought them the next day, and WOW. The sound quality in the ULT’s is on another level. Just the first impression of trying them on, I knew these were the ones. I would’ve never known Sony has some really quality headphones, since Beats are so mainstream and basically an ego at this point. I love how the Sony’s have an app you can download to modify your sound to your liking as well. The bass on these is just out this world, feels like your actually in a concert with the sound on them. At the price point they’re at as well, you can’t beat these headphones. From now on, I would go with Sony over beats any day. It’s a night and day difference with this brand of headphones over the Beats.
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detailedReviews 12: content: The Sony ULT WEAR Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones provide great sound and fantastic bass, along with convenient controls and excellent noise canceling technology. I have tested out these new headphones, and following are my observations:
- First and most important, the sound is incredible! The normal sound is very good, but using the ULT button allows you to increase the bass levels to two different settings, depending on your preference, and this really enhances the sound to the level of great. I tend to like a heavy bass and these headphones really deliver. I don't recall ever hearing such a deep, clear and heavy bass in a set of headphones before, and the bass never distorted, no matter how loud I cranked the music. I tested them out with a variety of music in a variety of genres, loud and soft, female and male singers, acoustic, instrumental, etc. The sound was simply incredible with everything I played.
- I also love the equalizer options on the Sony Headphones Connect App that you download and connect to, as this really lets you enhance the sound for anything you listen to. There are 8 pre-set equalizer settings to choose from and three 5-band manual/custom options you can set however you want. The presets include Bright, Excited, Mellow, Relaxed, Vocal, Treble Boost, Bass Boost and Speech. Some of these perfect for various types of music, podcasts, and audio books, however, I personally enjoy playing with the manual/custom options. Between the equalizer settings and the bass boost options, you can really customize the sound to what you like for anything you listen to.
- Set up was very easy. Basically, download the App, have the App find your new headphones via Bluetooth and it then it easily made the Bluetooth connection, after which you can start using them. You can also make the Bluetooth connection via your phone, without using the App, but the App has the equalizer and a lot of other features that make it worth using.
- The Noise Cancellation features are very good. You can turn on Noise Cancellation, or turn it off, or switch to Ambient Sound. With Ambient Sound, you can adjust the level of outside ambient sound allowed via the App and it will filter out background noise and enhance the outside noise like voices if you want to be aware of sound around you. The Noise Cancellation and Ambient Sound features worked very well in a variety of areas I've tested them.
- The headphones will operate using your phone's voice assistant or with Amazon Alexa. You can also operate all controls via the App. Finally, if you prefer not to use the App, all the necessary controls are located on the headphones also. The headphone controls included on the left are a power button, a noise cancellation/ambient sound button to toggle through those options, and an ULT button to toggle between the two different bass boost options or turn it off. On the right side, you can just swipe across the ear piece, up or down for volume, forward to skip ahead a track and backwards to skip back, or tap on it to pause and play and answer calls. The controls on the headset are all very well designed and intuitive to use without looking at them.
- You can set up an account through the App that allows you activate Adaptive Sound Control. This feature will track your actions and how you set the ambient sound that is filtered in. After registering locations, it will automatically switch to the settings you like when using in different places, like home, work or the gym.
- The battery life is also impressive on these headphones. They have a standard 30 hours of battery life, which is extended up to 50 hours if you don't use the noise cancelling feature. In addition, a simple 3 minute charge provides an extra 90 minutes of battery life and a 10 minute charge gives you up to 5 more hours of playtime.
- They also have a multi-point connection feature so that you can pair them with two different Bluetooth devices at the same time. This is great, as I can listen to music on my personal phone, but if my work phone rings, I can answer it too.
- The headphones come with a headphone cable for connecting in a plane, for example, a USB Type-C charging cord, and a great case. I really like the design of the case, as the headphones fold up so that it is a very small and thin circular case that is convenient for travelling.
- While these headphones feel very solid and well-made, they are still very light and nicely padded on the headband and on the earpieces. I have worn them all day and found them to be very comfortable to wear.
- The only possible con I can think to share is that the earpieces of these headphones stick out a little wider than some of the other headphones I've used. Perhaps that extra depth is what allows for all the extra bass you get. If so, I think it is well worth it.
I'm really enjoying these Sony ULT WEAR Headphones and I highly recommend them!
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detailedReviews 13: content: Great sound quality for the price I bought it for, I didn't know these headphones existed but I am so glad I found them. They have active noise cancelling, turn themselves off (a setting that can be adjusted) after lack of use for a certain amount of time that you can adjust, touch controls, and great mic sound quality. It has a bass option, which is pretty great, but not completely necessary because if you have the app for the headphones, you can adjust every aspect of your sound through there. The active noise cancelling is quite effective, as it blocks a lot of noise, the headphones are a bit tight but understandable since they're noise cancelling, it hurts my head after long wearing periods, but I usually keep them on for thirty minutes to an hour when using them so it isn't a frequent issue. If you have a tougher head or you like to wear something over it like a hoodie or a beanie to cover it before putting on headphones, this shouldn't be a problem if you like wearing them for really long periods of time. Otherwise not only was this worth the price I paid, but it felt like a steal considering how good these are as I was planning on getting wh-1000xm5 headphones and these have very similar features.
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starRating: 5
title: Great sound quality for the price I bought...
detailedReviews 14: content: I’ve been using these for like 2 months and I love them. I use them for music and watching study lectures. I can use them for like phone calls or zoom calls but sometimes people say it can be hard to hear me but they will work for calls. I even sometimes just turn them on for the noise cancellation feature and don’t play anything. The sound quality is really nice especially in noise canceling mode. I’ve noticed if I have them out of noise canceling mode but a loud noise goes off near me or I yell it kicks noise canceling on which is cool. They fit nice on my head and don’t really hurt after extended use. The battery last a really long time I’ve only had to charge them maybe twice. I like the white color and it isn’t hard to keep clean. They came with a nice case so they are easy to carry around places. They also connect to 2 devices at once so I can easily be watching a video on my computer and pick up my phone and the audio switches to that. Overall I really like them, my only complaint would be they are kinda bulky and look big on my head/stick out far, but functional and quality wise they are perfect for the money.
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starRating: 5
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detailedReviews 15: content: Design & Build Quality
Thankfully, Sony hasn’t tried to reinvent the wheel unnecessarily here. They’ve taken the design aesthetic of the flagship XM5 and applied it here, with some changes to account for the bass-heavy drivers, to give the best listening experience for lower tones. The build quality is fantastic (as usual) and fortunately they’ve come right when my XM2’s band snapped. I’ve no doubt these will last just as long, if not longer, with robust build quality such as this. It has a simple to use button layout, which are easy to depress, even sporting a dedicated ‘ULT’ button to switch between bass boost modes. It also has a USB C charging port, which means finding a charger should be easy!
Sound Quality
Well, these certainly don’t lie: they promise a bass rich experience and they deliver! Whilst there’s no official word from Sony on what the ‘ULT’ branding is supposed to mean, I’d wager a guess it stands for ‘Ultra Low Tones’ because these headphones certainly deliver on this promise.
Bass from a variety of genres is punchy, deep and crisp. Full volume is too much to stand, especially with the active noise cancellation (ANC) active; at least it is for me and, honestly unless you’re trying to go deaf, it should be for you too. But there’s an (presumably) unintended side effect of that, you don’t have to put the volume as high to get that feeling, meaning the drivers are drawing less power extending your battery life.
I have a rare neurological condition, vibrations cause physical pain to me (including sound), but I’ve never had a pair of headphones which illicit the pain response - even at full volume… until now. If you put these on full volume with ULT on either ‘Deep Bass’ or ‘Attack Bass’ (1 or 2 clicks of the ULT button respectively) It literally triggers my nerve pain, so you know it is loud, clear and deep.
That having been said, I am a big proponent of as rich a listening experience across genres as possible. Whilst these clearly favour bass, the highs are clear and warm, but lose a little bit of their expression; mids are a little muddied especially when listening to a track with a moderate amount of bass and a mid solo. I’ve listened to a wide range of genres, artists and performances with these to test their soundstage, clarity and general sound quality. So I want to point out to get such a good all-round listening experience and separation experience for a product designed to be bass heavy is really quite remarkable.
For example when listening to Maria Callas singing Sempre Libera from La Traviata you can hear the expression of her upper notes with similar clarity to the XM2. But then when listening to Hip-Hop, such as Flo Rida’s Whistle (which includes higher notes in the ‘whistling motif’) because the bass is favoured it is less expressive, but still delivered with excellent clarity.
All-in-all, the sound quality is very good, close to excellent, but due to the slightly muddied mids, more compressed soundstage and loss of expression on highs when playing content outside its target genres, falls just shy of excellent for me.
Please bear in mind, that your mileage may vary, if you predominantly listen to bass heavy music, these are 100% the headphones for you, you will never be disappointed by their ability to pump out great dance/techno/rave beats. A particular favourite of mine for this ballpark style is MEZIAH & Lee Butler: Tonight Belongs To U!
Conclusion
As somebody with very eclectic music taste, I can tell you I will thoroughly enjoy listening to classical, rock, opera, country, trance and every other genre with these headphones. Are they perfect? No, but they’re really very good!
Battery life is very good. I took them out of the box and was able to listen to the playlist below completely and still have 7% of battery left. To be clear, they came charged in the box to 53%. They do come with a cable to connect via 3.5mm jack, should you need this and come with a soft-shell case.
Testing Info
I used downloaded lossless tracks from Apple Music, to ensure as best a listening experience as possible. The playlist consisted of 123 songs across 22 different genres for total playtime of 7 hours and 32 minutes. It’s unclear if using the ULT Wear paired with a Sony mobile using a Reality 360 partner such as Amazon Music using their proprietary HSEE format would improve the few niggle points I have regarding sound quality, as I don’t have a Sony mobile with which to test.
I did, however, sign-up for the Amazon 4 month free trial to experience Reality 360 and it’s really quite impressive. Though that was streaming only and not my primary music service.
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detailedReviews 16: content: Probably the best sounding wireless headphones I’ve used. Sony has abandoned audiophile critique and catered to the average person in the gym, on the bus, or even the office worker focused on the task at hand – Bass.
The ULT wear headphones seem to be a bass focused listening experience. Any time I’m given an equalizer to customize a sound system, I’m boosting the bass while trying to make sure lyrics and higher frequency tones are still heard. The ULT out of the box just gives you clean bass that doesn’t muddle or distort at higher volumes. The bass is there, and you’ll notice it, but if you try to hear the other tones and notes, you’ll find them too, which is a pleasant break away from the artificial boosting other headphones try to deliver.
Keeping focused on the unique offering from this product, there are two different Bass settings you can quickly activate using the dedicated ULT button on the left earcup. I find myself gravitating to the ULT1 setting which elevates the bass frequencies. ULT2 setting really comes in strong with the Bass. While I find that ULT2 delivers on it’s promise, I find that while boosting bass can enhance the experience if that’s your preference, the ULT2 setting is just too distracting for me. You can also turn this off and manually adjust the EQ as well, but I found it doesn’t quite have the same oomf as the ULT setting being on.
I highly recommend you download the headphones app so you can access all the features and customizations. The ULT Wear adopted several features I liked about the WH-1000xm5. The multi device connection allows me to listen to music on my phone then easily switch to my PC for teams calls. Sony’s noise cancellation is as good as the competition. A co-worker knocked on my office door, came in, and said my name, and I didn’t notice them until I just happened to look up which I think is a testament to how well it works. I also thoroughly enjoy the ambient sound mode which works very well. I’m able to easily watch TV or hold conversations without having to take the headphones off. You can hold your palm over the right ear cup and go full ambient sound from noise canceling and pull your hand away to go right back.
Also, within the app you can create your own custom EQ or choose from one of the presets. You can also use the “Find your Equalizer” feature to select between several different sound profiles to create a custom EQ that saves under the Custom 2 for later use. Another useful setting is the adaptive noise cancellation where the headphones will detect your activity and surrounding sound and automatically apply noise cancelling or ambient sound depending on the type and intensity of the sound around you or if you’re walking down the street or just sitting at your desk.
As far as wearing for long periods of time I’ve had no issue. The ear cushions are very comfortable and while after several hours, my ears are maybe just a bit warm but just a short break after a couple hours is enough to reset the clock. The cushion on the head band is made out of the same soft foam material and wears comfortably as well. I would say the one downside is, possibly in an effort to keep these light and affordable, there’s a lot of plastic to the build. Considering the quality of the sound and the features loaded into this, I feel like it was a design choice to keep these functional and accessible.
Finally, a few notable pro’s and con’s. The headset came with a nice rigid case with an audio cable and a USB type a to C charging cable. The headphones fold to fit inside the case making for a very small footprint for travel. The battery life is killer, and I’ve only had to charge it once for a short time in the past week with daily use. Sony advertises quick charging with 10 minutes providing 5 hours of playback and up to 50 hours of total use if you don’t care about noise cancellation. I don’t like the notifications I would get when the noise canceling would switch in and out of ambient sound. Some may find the capacitive touch a bit extra compared to physical buttons or a volume roller, not an issue for me. I would have liked a way to mute the microphone when on a call, but again, minor complaint. Also, I was not able to find an IPX rating so may want to take notice that it may not be sweat or water resistant if you listen while exercising.
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detailedReviews 17: content: Quality:Good
Performance:Good
First of all,if youve heard about sony ULT wear being fragile from the build,it breaking,i dont think you should worry because it is not that fragile as long as youre not planning to run it over. It should be fine,and there some version that sony offer free repair from different codes. Search it up on google.
The sound quality is good,like youd expect from sony, you cant hear anything else other than the song you listen to, ULT 2 in full volume is crazyyyyyyy,Anc blocks everything good. A 7/10 definitely. If you like bass,this is for you. I am satisfied with my purchase but i honestly would pick something else because i am not a bass head. Still would use it and recommend for someone who like bass.
Honestly,for me,the first time i put these on,it gives me headache/pressure in my ears because of the anc. It clamp well. A little heavy for my head,cup is big but comfy. Design is good for any type of head.
Please be careful when you use any type of headphones/earphones. Dont use it too loud with a long period of time to avoid hearing loss ☝️☝️
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detailedReviews 18: content: One thing which you can always rely on, in my experience, is quality electronics from Sony. The Sony Ult Headphones are no exception. While I’m by no means an audiophile, I know the difference between “noisy” headsets and clear ones. These headphones were clear, loud, and comfortable which is the checklist for a good set of wireless headphones. Bonus: these bluetooth headphones have a microphone so you can make and take phone calls, which is handy if you’re out on a run.
In the box you have a black firm zipper case which holds the foldable headset, the charging cable, and a 3.5 audio hardline. Buttons are minimal: power, Noise Canceling/Ambient, and the ULT bass boost mode button. No volume or skipping track? No, the ear cups are touch sensitive so that you swipe left/right for volume and up/down for fast forward/backward/skip track forward/backward. Coolest of all though is that if you cup the headphone it automatically goes into passthrough mode so you can carry on a conversation/hear the announcements at the airport, etc. The battery life is extraordinary, the box lists them as lasting 30 hours and I’ve yet to charge them or have them die on me. These are going to be excellent travel headphones!
I would fault them only due to the ULT bass boost, which thumped my brain into jelly. It's not required to use it but it's the main marketing feature so it bears stating its a bit much. Although I’ve never been one for extra bass, call me old but I like to hear my music not break apart the molecules in my head. If you’re one of those people that plays the bass in your car so loud it vibrates the mirrors of the cars a block away then you’re going to put these on a pedestal as your new favorite music accessory.
As headphones go these are probably the best I’ve ever owned with a lot of neat bells and whistles to really set them apart from the competition. The big draw for some will be the HUGE bass found in the Ult button but to me the great sound quality with super long battery life is the reason to get these. No matter which side you fall on these aren’t headphones you’ll regret getting.
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detailedReviews 19: content: This the second Sony headphones I have and this really beats the sound from my old ones. I’m amazed with the powerful Cristal sound quality using the ULT system, I really enjoy this feature on my headphones, just click on the side of the headphones ULT and you can get ultra bass sound on any song you love and with the great noise cancellation that this headphones provides, you can only hear your music and nothing else, I used this headphones while using my lawnmower on my yard and I definitely couldn’t even hear the noise from the lawnmower, that’s just great for me. Even though this headphones are a little bulky, they sure are super comfortable on your ears, and with the help of the Music apps it analyzes your ears for the 360 live experience app and the Sony app, this helps you get the best sound quality. This headphones includes a swivel designs that folds into the included case comes very handy and best suited for traveling or putting them in your gym bag. Other great feature that this headphones have is the battery life, very outstanding battery performance that could last up to 30 hrs, I used this headphones for at least 4/5 hours and it was still on 80% charge, very impressive. On the right side of the headphones you get touch sensor control panel that help you control the volume or play and pause your music with just a tap. The app has a lot of features that helps you set up your headphones the way you want to use them like analyze your ears for best quality sound, keep track of your music and battery life and also detects if you’re seat down or walking with the headphones, also you get free trial of 360 live app, which the 360 live app could use some more updates. The multipoint connection could use a little better upgrade but I’m not really in need of this feature since I only use this headphones with my iPhone. Great headphones ! Recommended.
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detailedReviews 20: content: Sony Wireless Noise Canceling Stereo Headset
The headphones are very comfortable to wear – had them on for a few hours at work with my glasses on and had absolutely no discomfort. My ears are on the large size but the ear cups fit nicely and the cushion formed well around my ears. I wore them in my car for a short trip to the store and had no problem hearing the traffic noise over the music playing.
The noise canceling feature works well, I did notice a white noise sound when there was no audio playing.
The headphones paired nicely with my Android phone (Galaxy S20 FE 5G Android version 13). At first the headphones were confusing on how to make them work but once I downloaded and launched the app (ULT WEAR) it was quite easy to follow the instructions. It took me step by step on how to pair the headphones with the phone. The way the software has you adjust the equalizer setting was very easy to use and also easy to reset in case you wanted to change the settings.
I was using local radio station app to listen to music and if the headset volume was not set up near high I kept getting a text message on the phone to increase the volume – but the message was not clear as to what volume – the phone or the headset. I also noticed when I was driving away from my house as I got out of the blue-tooth range – the headset went silent for about 20 seconds before it reconnected to the station.
My computer at work does not have blue tooth but I could use the audio cord and I was able to hear sound from the computer. I edited voice narration on the computer and the sound from the headphones matched the high end computer speakers I use.
My tablet is a little older model (SM-T713 Android version 7.0) and the UTL WEAR app did not work with the headphones. I was able to use the headphones without the app and could hear the videos I tested clearly with good sound quality.
Not sure how long the charge worked for the headphones as I used them at work for about 3 hours over 2 days and then they sat turned off for 3 days and the charge was down to 10%.
It paired well with both my tablet and phone and I could easily switch between the two without any need to repair the headphones. Since I used an audio cable with it at work this did not interfere with the pairing of the headphones to my phone and tablet.
Sony has a good reputation for quality headphones and this model meets those standards. The workmanship of all the parts is an extension of their design work in previous models. The buttons are easy to use while wearing the headset. The sound quality is outstanding and the equalizer adjustments make it easy to tailor the sound to your listening preference. It also has great noise canceling features that block out all unwanted sounds. Unlike some earlier models it comes with a very nice EVA case that is light-weight and protects the headphones. The unit may not be the smallest and lightest out there but they are a great set of headphones.
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title: Sony Wireless Noise Canceling Stereo Headset The headphones...
detailedReviews 21: content: ULT Wear are over the ear wireless noise cancelling headphones. They come in a very neat case along with an USB cable for charging and a cable for connecting to a music player source. The normal mode of connection is via Bluetooth when all the facilities of the headphone are available.
The headphones are extremely comfortable to wear and are adjustable to the size and shape of the head. This feature makes them suitable for wearing for long periods.
The ULT Wear connect to iPhones, IPads and other Bluetooth devices very quickly and easily. This is achieved by pressing the on/off switch. Other switches on the left headphone are for noise cancelling and ULT. This latter feature will be dealt with later. Additional connections enable the headphones to be charged ( 30 hours playing time are quoted for noise cancelling operation and 50 hours without noise cancelling) and there is the socket for the headphones cable.
Using Bluetooth all the various functions such as play/pause, volume up /down and forward/backward track are available by finger control on the right headphone. These work very well with devices that have these features inbuilt. Voice assist is also available but I was unable to test these features. A very comprehensive Help Guide is available on the web (helpguide.sony.net) which explain in detail how to use Voice Assist and methods of connecting to different computer operating systems.
In testing headphones one has to use various sound sources and different genres of music. I have used a hifi system, iPhone and an Astell & Kern portable music player. In all three cases the ULT Wear headphones sounded extremely good. In the case of the music player all the finger processes on the right headphone worked admirably.
My only concern with the ULT Wear headphone is with the ULT switch itself. The switch has 3 states: ULT1, ULT2, Off. I listen to classical music and despite trying a range of types eg symphony orchestras, solo artists etc I found it impossible to differentiate between the three ULT switch setting. Each time the switch is pressed an audible sound is emitted but there is no physical indication which of the switch settings has been set. There is a Headphone app on the iPhone which does give an indication but if you use any other music source that facility is not available.
Disregarding that particular fault I found the ULT Wear headphones a joy to use and would recommend them to anyone who want comfortably headphones which work extremely well with a portable music player.
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detailedReviews 22: content: Summary: These headphones are really great for listening to all types of music. Right out of the box they sounded fantastic, and the companion Sony app allows for all sorts of fine tuning and feature activation. The noise cancellation feature also works as well as anything that I’ve tried to-date.
The headphones are ready to pair right out of the box, and this can be done manually as for any typical Bluetooth device or you can use the Sony app to get everything quickly set up. Typical controls for listening (volume, track fwd-back, etc.) are done by touch on the right earpiece while the left has buttons for power, noise cancellation, and bass boost. It’s all very intuitive. There is also a jack for use with a conventional audio cable (included in the box), which might be nice for a direct connection such as on an airliner. The noise cancelling feature has settings that allow you to put it in a "hear-through" mode to allow conversations or just to hear ambient sounds.
One interesting advanced feature is that you can set up a number of different “sound profiles” using the app and associate them with specific locations (home, office, gym, etc.). Then, when you are in one of those locations, the app will automatically configure the headphones accordingly for that environment.
The headphones are very comfortable to wear. I have a large head and have tried headphones that will simply not adjust far enough to fit me. These, however, fit well and felt really good. A negative is that, in order for noise cancellation to work, they have to seal well around the ears. As a result, they often felt a bit sweaty when I removed them. Maybe this is common to this style of headphone but it’s not enough for me to down-rate them.
I have used them so far to listen to most every type of music that I like, which ranges from singer-songwriter artists to jazz, blues, oldies, and classical. I also listen to a lot of podcasts. Everything sounds great and I had almost forgotten how much better music sounds over a set of true headphones compared to the in-ear buds that I have mostly been using. These will now be my prime listening device in places where full-size headphones are appropriate.
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detailedReviews 23: content: The first thing you will notice about these new Sony ULT headphones is how light and comfortable they are. They appear to be well made. My first impression of the sound of the headphones was not great as they were very bass heavy, and the midrange and highs were totally muted. There are no real instructions that came with them so it was necessary to visit the Sony site and review the online manual where you find how to use the headphones and the recommended app that is a must if you want these to perform as they should. The manual describes the features of the headphones that include connecting to Bluetooth, noise cancellation and use of the ULT button. These buttons are all on the left side while the ability to adjust volume and skip tracks are managed on the right side with a touch sensitive feature. Once I downloaded the app, I found all the features and EQ you need to get these headphones to sound good. There are several custom options that allow you to adjust the settings to your liking and then save them. You can also adjust the noise cancelling feature. I found the noise cancelling feature to work well. You also can use voice to control the headphones, however I do not use this feature as the feature is built into my phone. The headphones connected easily to my phone, laptop and TV. There are a number of other features in the app. My real concern is how do they sound. The marketing of these headphones is that they provide improved bass and using the app or ULT button allows you to control this feature. I listen to a lot of high-end audio and perhaps have developed a certain listening sound signature that I simply could not seem to find with these headphones. I found the extended bass to be overpowering most of the time and would probably never use the feature. I actually found myself turning down the bass in the EQ. Once these are EQ’d to your taste they are very pleasant headphones to listen to. I am sure there are a lot of potential buyers who will find the extra bass a real bonus as past Sony headphones were sometimes lacking in this area for some people. This is a very competitive price point for headphones and there are a lot to choose from. If your listening tastes lean towards more bass heavy music, I think these would be perfect. However, if this is not your taste, I would recommend listening to these and using the app to decide if these are something you can live with. I think Sony did a good job with this product and I will continue to experiment with them to see how much better they can be.
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detailedReviews 24: content: Bass is not what many high profile reviewers claim! Its okay for over ear headphones but its not shaking, thumping or anything over the top. The worst part though is after a handful of months with these the noise cancelling has weakened. Before it was good and blocked the sound of my 2 fans in the background which are quite noisy but now it sounds like ANC is reduced to 50% or the mic is enabled like the ambient mode, I can hear a lot more than usual on quiet. I noticed this tonight! Nothing changed except an update to the headphones. I tried resetting them completely and pairing with my phone. Adaptive sound is disabled. Not sure what happened or if the recent update screwed something up but very dissatisfied that I can hear my fans with my music now. No cracks, foam padding is still great looking, literally from 1 day to the next. I should have kept ignoring the update.
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detailedReviews 25: content: Got these on sale and did the geek squad protection to total under $200! I’m a iphone - apple music user and set up was easy with the sony connect app. I usually use airpod pro 2s and my previous over ear headphones were crusher anc 2s. I like these alot! I use ult 2 and vocal EQ on app & they sound perfect for me. They are not loud headphones but loud enough where you don’t have to turn volume all the way up to enjoy your music. One word to describe these headphones would be chill! The overall sound is just chill. They have Avg ANC, and excellent real bass, I didn’t like the the artificial bass on anc 2. Vocals are is a little bit distorted and under instrumental but overal output sound is smooth for a enjoyable listening experience. I have not messed with custom eq because i’m fine with what the stock options changed so far. Worth it!
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detailedReviews 26: content: Packaging / Appearance
Would you have gotten the dream job if you wore that t-shirt instead of the shirt and tie to the job interview? Does a nice red wine taste the same from a paper cup as a stemmed glass? Sometimes proper packaging influences our perception. These headphones were delivered in a box within a box within a box. All three boxes were black except for graphics and labeling and neatly latched and nested within each other with the innermost box containing a zippered, fabric covered hard shell case surrounding the headphones. It sent a nice message of quality even before removing the product. The headphones fold neatly and nest inside the case. The device is an attractive darker shade of gray. Being an over the ear design, the phones themselves are bulkier than an “on-ear” headphone, and of course “ear buds”, but I believe these are much more comfortable to wear over longer periods of time. While I really appreciate the compactness of quality ear buds, I worry they may fall out (There goes a couple of hundred dollars!) or that they may eventually cause some hearing loss because they reside in the ear channel much closer to the ear drum. I like the monochromatic look and overall design.
Comfort
While testing the headphones for the first time, I wore them for hours on end. I knew they were there on my head, but the lightness of the construction, padding on the ear pieces, and lack of pressure on my head from the headband, made for a pleasurable experience.
Product Manual
While I rarely open the product manual (yes – sometimes things actually come with printed documentation) that comes with an automobile or power equipment, I found the online Sony manual for these headphones to be quite detailed with useful links throughout. I admit I have not read all 144 pages, but I look forward to going back to it to learn about additional functionality I may have missed in my excitement to use the headphones.
Controls
Controls are nicely positioned and somewhat intuitive. Nothing requires more than a couple of taps to get by. I hate having to tap three times on one button, while holding down a second button, after counting the correct number of seconds to do each strike – which is no problem here. I especially like the Touch Sensor Control Panel located on the outside of the right ear phone. Two taps to answer and hang up your phone, a swipe up or down to control volume, swipes forward or back to change tracks, etc. And by holding the palm of your hand on it, you will momentarily turn off noise cancellation until you remove your hand. Unlike my wife who has natural noise canceling ability whenever I speak (i.e., cannot hear a word that I say), I need headphones to achieve that ability. But I am smart enough to use the palm of my hand on the Touch Sensor whenever I suspect she is about to speak to me, as that feature turns off Noise Cancellation until you remove your palm from the Touch Sensor Control Panel.
Performance
Using my Samsung Galaxy S22+ as my music source, I listened to John Mayall, Shelby Lynne, Lyle Lovette, Fat Boy Slim, and Cake. “Short Skirt / Long Jacket” by Cake was a great test of the ULT BUTTON on the Left ear piece, which enhances the bass to different degrees. One touch for ULT1 and a second for ULT2. The result was quite dramatic and illustrated the feature nicely. Varying according to the selection, the sound was truly immersive. I am looking forward to loading up my new SONY WALKMAN with my music library. The WALKMAN should pair nicely with this product. I think these new SONY ULT Headphones and I will have a great future together.
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detailedReviews 27: content: If you like the sound of your current headphones, but also wished you could hear a little more of the bass, in other words, like Meghan Trainor, you’re “All About That Bass,” then your ship has come in.
These new Sony ULT headphones should be just what you were looking for.
Like many of the other Sony headphones, you can control your music by moving your finger up and down or right and left across the right earcup, and you have great sound. The difference with these phones is the large button on the left earcup labeled “ULT.” It has three settings. The first is ‘off’ letting you hear your music the way you would with other headphones. The next is “ULT1” which emphasizes the bass elements in your music. The last is “ULT2” and like a detective, this locates any bass sound in your music and brings it out fully.
When listening I found that depending upon the song, the ULT1 would be my usual “go to.” ULT 2 seemed to go overboard, emphasizing bass to the detriment of what the musicians were playing. The great thing here is that it’s so easy to just tap the large ULT button, so that if you ARE listening to a song that could use more bass, ULT2 is right there. When the next some comes on, you can just tap that button a couple of times and you’re back to “ULT1.” The large button is easily found on the left earcup and is easier to find and use than using the Sony app on your phone.
I found the noise cancellation was very good, so it’s perfect for noisy situations like on a plane. If you need to talk to the flight attendant and take the headphones off, the ULT KNOWS that you’ve done that and will pause your music until you put them back on, and then start up again automatically, a nice feature. The battery life is excellent, over 30 hours of continuous listening on one charge,
When answering a call, my caller heard me clearly, but unlike some headphones I’ve used, they knew immediately I was using the headphones and not talking directly into the phone. That reminds me that the Sony ULT’s can be pared with two different devices, so if a call comes in, it knows which device it’s coming through and will find the right one for you.
Bottom line, these are great headphones, especially if you enjoy ‘da bass. Also. good news is that these are moderately priced compared with the ‘top of the line’ Sony’s. You get a lot for your money here.
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detailedReviews 28: content: I'm not a big fan of these headphones. I've owned other higher end (meaning more expensive) Sony noise cancelling headphones and these just can't compare to those, even taking into account the lower price point. First, somehow these feel uncomfortable to wear for an extended period of time. I'm not sure why, but I definitely start suffering from ear fatigue much sooner than I have with other headphones. Next, the sound. The selling point for these is the extra bass you can apply, either through the equalizer within the app and / or via a dedicated 'ULT' button on the left side. Problem is that my ears couldn't tell much difference when toggling the ULT button on and off repeatedly. Maybe I'm just not as in tune to lower frequencies, I'm not sure. But, I thought the bass would be much more prominent. Lastly, the app. So I know that the app is not necessary to use the headphones - you just pair them with your device and get listening. But, Sony touts the app as unlocking so many great features that you are almost forced to use it, at least once. Unfortunately, the app is a hot mess - the GUI is pretty ugly, the navigation is slow and generally confusing. Considering Sony has been using an app for many years to truly achieve the potential of whatever headphones you have, you would think they would have put much more effort into it to make it beautiful, user friendly and truly functional. Regardless, there are reasons other than the app that I outlined above that should give you pause about buying these. Last but not least, the headphones came with a code to use on Amazon Music Unlimited to get 4 free months of the paid streaming service. Unfortunately, the code didn't work.
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detailedReviews 29: content: I purchased in November 2024 for a long haul flight (despite having iPods I wanted the noise cancelling capability). Absolutely loved them but they were barely used before a piece snapped between the ear and head piece rendering them useless.
I sent back to JL under warranty but have been told it was 'damage' rather than a fault with the product. I was offered a repair at £130 (!). After speaking again with JL they offered a new pair for £80 or they suggested I contact the manufacturer to get a independent report from them. I decided I'd try the later route as I didn't want to waste any more money on a product that is obviously not fit for purpose.
After quick Google search I found out that a notice has been issued by the manufacturer regarding this model and fault and they are offering free repairs and extending warranty to 2027. Why have their suppliers not been notified of this?
I'm waiting for the return of my earphones and then I guess I'll have to send to the manufacturer for repair.
I'd avoid buying this product.
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detailedReviews 30: content: SONY's ULT headphones are the latest offering in their bass-enhanced product line which currently also includes some speakers. The hook is that you can choose the extent of the enhancement with the push of a button. This can be a welcome addition to some audio streams that are otherwise too "thin" but can also sound bloated or otherwise prove distracting.
The headphones have a quality feel to their construction and come with a rugged case. I appreciated their origami like folding that allows them to nestle into that case for storage. It makes it easy to toss them in my carry on.
The head strap is adjustable and the padded cans make for a comfortable fit. They also were able to fit in larger drivers and still keep the unit lightweight.
The feature set is rich and includes the ability to mate the phones to two devices at the same time. Handy for taking a call while your listening on another device. Blu tooth connectivity was flawless and solid (no dropouts). You can also elect to use the headphones wired as the necessary cable is provided in the case. Battery life is excellent and you can add hours of listening time with just minutes of charging.
Another positive with SONY's headphones is their control app. There is a very deep list of features that allow you to do some fine tuning so that you can truly make the phones fit your personal preferences.
On the not-so-good side - I found the noise cancelling feature to be only fair. And I encountered choppy audio using it in ambient mode while having a phone conversation. Also, as mentioned earlier, I found the ULT function to be only modestly useful for me and in fact I mostly listen with it disabled.
I still think the product is worthy of your consideration (especially if you like over-the-top bass) and I believe that SONY will address some of the other issues with firmware upgrades in the future!
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title: SONY's ULT headphones are the latest offering in...
detailedReviews 31: content: Sony does it again… These are amazing headphones!!
I have been using buds lately while listening to my music which was ok until I tried these! I received the off-white headphones which are perfect for me. These are way more comfortable for me to wear for a longer period of time and offer a superior sound (comparing them to earbuds). They are very lightweight, and the headband and ear cups are not too tight on my head – making them enjoyable to wear for longer periods of time.
Connecting them was pretty easy as it comes with a little instructional paper to get you started, but I also downloaded the app at Google Play to get started. The app also has a Support area with the large instruction manual, videos and some Q&A’s (help). I initially charged the battery for a few hours and found that so far, the battery life is very good. You can get a quick 3-minute charge that gives you ~90 minutes of extra time, or a 10-minute charge that gives you ~5 hours. If you turn off the noise cancelling, it will extend the battery time. When you take them off, they pause and then turn off when not in use.
The headphones come with a short USB Type-C cable but no cube, a headphone cable, and a very nice hardshell carrying case. Super easy to connect to Bluetooth and pairing my phone and music together was such a benefit. After setting them up and checking out some different settings, I spent a good portion of the 1st day wearing them sitting in a chair and listening to CDs and Vinyl – great day!! I also listen thru my Samsung while on my walks. The right side of the headphone is your control area – touch and slide for volume and skipping. If you cup the right side, it will turn off the noise cancelling and allow you to hear people talk. When you uncup it, you go back to listening where you were. It is a touchy area so be careful when gripping the headphones. I love the sound quality in both modes, but the ULT button on the left side offers a stereo type of quality sound for music lovers and great bass and premium noise cancelling that blocks out much of the external noise around you. The sound quality is amazing, and you can customize the sound with some presets or make your own setting.
I am very happy with these and am sure they will get used way more than my earbuds. Great addition to the music room!
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detailedReviews 32: content: 📦 UNBOXING:
The unboxing experience for the Sony ULT Wear is straightforward. Inside the box is a nice rigid protective zip case. Inside the case, you’ll find the ULT Wear headphone, a 3.5mm cable for analog listening, and a USB-A to USB-C charging cable.
💪 BUILD:
The build of the ULT Wear is a lightweight plastic and weighs in at 255g. There are lighter headphones out there, but the ULT Wear is certainly light while also being well-made.
The material feels confident overall, and will hold up to day-to-day treatment. The design looks good without being gaudy or attention-grabbing. I like its understated look, but it may not be as aesthetically pleasing as some other headphones on the market.
The headband can be adjusted with a tactile click to accommodate a wide range of head sizes, and the ear cups also rotate in either direction, but if you wear them around your neck, they can’t face fully outward.
The case itself is also very good and the rigidity will ensure that the headphone won’t get crushed in a bag. Some folks might prefer a bit more flex since it means it will take up more bag space, but it’s a tradeoff I’m personally willing to take. Whether or not you decide to use a case is up to you, as you can also just fold them up and put them in your bag.
🎧 COMFORT:
The comfort of the ULT Wear is excellent. I’ve seen a lot of headphones these days take the route of making thinner and thinner headbands for better aesthetics, but Sony has opted to keep things very comfortable with the ULT Wear. The headband padding is plentiful and soft without any rigid pressure points, so the apex of my scalp is free from any discomfort.
The ear pads are also very comfortable, with a nice plush foam material that avoids wrinkles and creates a nice seal for your ears.
This is a headphone I could wear for many hours at a time—especially for work in a noisy office, or on an international flight. I’ve tried other Sony consumer headphones, and I’ve really liked these recent designs for comfort, even compared to something like the XM5.
🎛️ CONTROLS:
The control scheme is very familiar like the more premium Sony consumer headphones. On the left earcup, you have your power button which can also function as your pairing button and battery status, the noise cancellation/ambient sound toggle, and the new ULT button which adds a bass shelf for thick bass.
On the right earcup, you can use swipe gestures for volume controls, playback/pause, and skipping tracks. And it also has a built-in sensor that detects when you’ve removed the headphones so it can instantly pause when you need to address a disruption. Then putting the headphones back on will resume playback.
📱 APP:
The Sony Headphones Connect app has largely remained the same for a number of years now, and while nothing is inherently broken, it’s also not the most “delightful” app I’ve used. Thankfully, you won’t need to use it much after you’ve configured it the way you want. But I would recommend checking back every now and again to see if any firmware updates have been released that improve the performance of the ULT Wear.
In the app, you’ll be able to set up a basic 5-band EQ and go through a personalization test which will prompt you with a few EQ adjustments to preview as you listen to your own music. And after a few prompts, you’ll have a custom EQ to work with. For me, I received a mild increase in treble energy.
Additionally, the app allows you to toggle multipoint connections should you want to simultaneously connect 2 devices to the ULT Wear.
🎵 SOUND:
The out of the box sound profile of the ULT Wear is very inoffensive to my ears. In large part, it gets most things right for a consumer-oriented sound experience. It’s not too bright, and it’s not too bassy, but it still has room to deviate for individual preferences. But if I didn’t have an option to EQ, I’d frankly be pretty happy with the stock sound. As an avid listener of Pop R&B, Metal and instrumental music, I felt the ULT Wear out of the box was good at representing the characteristics of these genres I’ve come to expect without breaking my immersion.
In the case of more bass-emphatic music, the ULT button can be pressed to enable ULT1 or ULT2 which creates a much thicker bass shelf. Personally, I did not like ULT2 at all, as it degraded the overall clarity to deliver an overwhelming quantity of bass. However, ULT1 I did feel could be tasteful for bass heads, assuming you have the right library of music that is well-mixed for this bass shelf.
Frankly, for the price, the out-of-box sound is better than quite a number of more expensive headphones I’ve heard. I wouldn’t call it audiophile level, as I don’t think it quite reaches that level of immersion for me, but it exceeded my expectations, as I was also not a fan of the XM5, but I quite enjoy the ULT Wear.
🔊 ANC / AMBIENT SOUND:
The ANC is no slouch, despite this being a more mid-range headphone for Sony. The ULT Wear sports the same Sony V1 processor as the XM5 for ANC, and it does a great job at keeping a low noise floor and canceling out background noise. It also has an anti-wind sensor for blocking sounds from wind while wearing the ULT Wear. The ANC trades blows with the XM5, and when compared to other options in its own price bracket, it’s among the best.
As for the Ambient mode—it’s easily one of the more impressive implementations I’ve heard recently. Without any audio playing, you can clearly hear the environment and speech without it sounding unnatural. Personally, I was very impressed—even compared to more expensive headphones with ambient sound modes. Sony really landed with a solid implementation on the ULT Wear.
🎙️ MICROPHONE:
The microphone on the ULT Wear does a great job in less-noisy environments. It can isolate your voice clearly without making you sound muffled or distant. But in louder environments like city streets, the microphone noise cancellation might struggle a bit and cause your voice to break up a bit, but it still holds up better than quite a few other microphones I’ve tested.
🔋 BATTERY:
Sony claims the ULT Wear can reach 50 hours of battery on a full charge with ANC disabled. With ANC engaged, it can achieve up to 30 hours on battery. This is competitive with most other options on the market, and even outperforming some premium options on the market. Sony also says that a quick 3 minute charge can yield 1.5 hours of non-ANC playback and a 10-minute charge can yield 5 hours of non-ANC playback. But for a full charge from dead, Sony says 3.5 hours will bring it to a full charge.
🧐 CONCLUSION:
The Sony ULT Wear is a win for consumers, in my opinion. It delivers a good consumer-friendly sound out of the box without being offensive. But I do wish Sony would give consumers more choice when it comes to their EQ, since more advanced users are still hindered by a basic 5-band EQ. Even so, I liked the out of box sound, but felt the ULT modes were hit or miss, and you’ll probably find yourself toggling it if you have a library of mixed genres. But there’s no denying the ULT Wear can be a fantastic commuter headphone thanks to its ANC and excellent comfort.
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detailedReviews 33: content: When I got a set of Sony ULT Power Sound over the ear headphones, i thought "How are Sony going to improve on any already award winning headphones that they manufacture?". I'll come to that later. Firstly packaging. The headphones arrived well packaged, a well designed box and the headphones were contained within a well designed and handy case. Great for packing away (if you ever would) and keeping safe from any accidental bumps and bruises. Out of package the ULT set up was easy, especially if you have the Sony Headphones app. As you would expect from a Sony, noise cancelling product the head phones cup the ears beautifully and even without playing any sound through them, the ULT Power Sound immediately cuts out a lot of surrounding noise. Once on and playing your favourite music, video or whatever, switching them to noise cancelling makes the rest of the world disappear and you are immersed in glorious sound. Be that 360 degree surround or normal. The touch sensitive controls of swiping the headphone (or cupping the headphone to cancel the NC) are intuitive and just on the right side of sensitive. Nothing new from a Sony Product. Brilliant and expected so far...Then you hit the ULT button, boom, the bass jumps out of the song, your head screams "Yes" and your sound is transported even further. Hit the ULT button again and your brain cells enjoy a massage of sound waves. You will be amazed how Sony have put that sound into a headphone set, as it should come from a much larger speaker. Overall an amazing piece of equipment, robust, intuitive and incredible sound. Another Sony triumph.
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detailedReviews 34: content: Starting by saying I'm not an audiophile or anything but the sound on these is great. I love that you can manually adjust the bass, treble, etc., but also that there are a bunch of presets for these for different listening experiences if you're not as experienced with this type of thing (like me). The noise cancelling is fine. It blocks out things like sounds from cars or buses really well but not super great for things like people talking but I guess I would need ear buds or much higher quality headphones for that. The ambient sound option is pretty great at amplifying outside noise if you're in a situation where you need to be able to hear your surroundings. It's also super convenient to have a button on the side to switch between noise cancelling and ambient noise. Overall they do what I need and are pretty comfortable to wear for long periods of time.
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detailedReviews 35: content: I picked up a pair of XM4s a few days before realizing these new ULT Wear headphones were coming out. After wearing the XM4s for a few days, I can safely say that these ULT headphones can produce a much better sound in the bass. The mids and highs are almost exactly the same to my ear. I played with the EQ from the app and tried to make them as similar as possible while listening to the same song and I prefered the sound from the ULT Wear more. Another feature that I noticed is that the ANC on the ULT wear outperformed the XM4s slightly. I had some noise pass through the XM4s while noise cancellation was on so that was a little disappointing and the ambient sound feature made the noise that passed through sound very robotic. After comparing this to the ULT Wear, I found the ANC feature surpasses the XM4s and blocks out more noise even without having music playing. The ambient sound feature also did not distort the noise that was passed through. A small but noticable detail that I appreciated. As far as the looks of both i think they look great. The XM4 have more premium materials that make up the headphones and a softer leatherette that makes up the ear cups. The XM4s sit more comfortably on the head and were not as tight on my head as the ULTs but only slightly. The ULTs do have a nice build but the XM4s do have the edge in that aspect. However this doesnt affect its performance. The ULTs I think are a solid choice for the price especially when compared to the XM4s and Beats Studio Pros. TLDR: ULT Wears over the current flagship models because the quality of sound is the same but the bass is better and the ANC is much better than the XM4s. Quality is good for its price point. ULT>XM4s>Beats Studio Pro
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detailedReviews 36: content: I've been using these Sony ULT WEAR headphones for the past week and although I was initially put off by the feel and sound of these headphones, they've since grown on me after figuring out all the little details / things you can do when paired with the Sony Headphones app. I am going to say that it is an absolute must download so that you can fully experience and enjoy these headphones. Sony provides a QR code on the manual to find the app, but you can also search for it in the iOS and Android stores.
Build Quality - These headphones are really lightweight for their size. The plastics used have this non textured / smooth feel that I'm not really used to headphones having. So they kind of tricked my brain into thinking they feel cheap. But after a week of use, I can honestly say that these headphones are quite touch and the build material is excellent. The headband and earcups are strong and do not creak when you flex them to put them on your head or when moving a cup out of the way to hear something or someone. Which while Im on that subject, these headphones have a cool feature where all you have to do is place your hand over the right ear cup and it will automatically lower the volume of your music or media very low so that you can hear your surroundings.
The headphones have three buttons. Power on /off , ANC/Ambient which toggles noise canceling on and off. and ULT. The ULT button toggles through 3 different presets which to my ears boost bass from almost flat to thump thump on your ears. There is also a 3.5mm headphone jack for connecting the included wire to your devices. I am happy to report that with the included aux cable, you do not have to turn on the headphones for them to work with the cable. So they work passively! but you will not get any of the software features while using them with this method.
Sound Quality - My first thoughts out of the box when I paired them to my phone and started listening to music were something along the lines of Yuuck. They sounded quite muddy and the bass / mids drowned out everything else. But like I said earlier.. downloading the Sony headphones app is an absolute must to use these headphones. It will allow you to customize the EQ to your liking, and it does it quite easily. It will let you tap through various settings and tune it to what you like. It was honestly the coolest and most intuitive equalizer tuning I've experience so far. After setting up the EQ and presets to my preferences , these headphones sound soooo much better and they've grown on me for the past week. Are they the best headphones I've ever heard? No. but the ability to easily and quickly tweak the EQ makes them fun and a joy to use. It's very hard to find 1 pair of headphones that will be perfect for every music genre, movie, podcast listening experience. So being able to tune my listening experience on the fly makes these quite enjoyable. They are very comfortable for extended use, lightweight, and battery life is amazing! Even after a week of casual use, the headphones still show 85% battery remaining.
So would I recommend these headphones? I'm going to say Yes. But only if you're willing to download that app and set them up properly. If you don't want to bother with all of that, then perhaps look at something else.
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title: I've been using these Sony ULT WEAR headphones...
detailedReviews 37: content: Got the ULT Wear in White to my small collection of headphones.
This set has a few firsts for Sony. First, the name: It's not a mix of letter and numbers.
ULT is the Line and WEAR is the portable version of the ULT line of speakers.
The others being party speakers, these emphasize BASS.
They do have a Sony nomenclature but it's not advertised: WH-ULT900N
Design wise, they very much look like other Sony over the ear headsets.
Although it's all plastic construction, there's some quality to it. The headband is very plush and barely notice it.
The earcups are very supportive and can wear these all day.
The controls are similar to other Sony sets, with some unique quirks: There is a power button that one has to hold for a few seconds to turn on, and longer for pairing, or hold to power off. A small light with different shows status. It's small and not too bright.
Then there is a larger button that switches between ANC or Ambient mode (Hear through). Annoyingly, there are beeps but not a voice response confirming in which mode it is, although one will soon find out. Oddly there is no way to disable ANC/Ambient from the headphones, it can only be disabled back via the phone app because double clicking the same button is meant to launch sponsored apps instead, for some reason.
Then closer to the outer side of the ear cup, there is a large ULT button that controls the level of bass, from two pre-set settings, or disable it (3 Settings total). To confirm which mode it is, the headphone has a distinctive, very loud noise it makes that sounds like shattered glass. It takes some getting used to.
Track and volume controls are via the touch-sensitive surface on the right earcup. On older Sony headphones this was a hit or miss, but I'm happy to report that works surprisingly well here.
Another nice feature is that covering the right earcup with a hand lowers the music volume and lets the ambient noise in. Ideal when interacting with someone.
Removing the left earcup (not the right) pauses the music and resumes it once back on. This works very well and had no false responses.
There is also an analog audio jack (to be used with airplane ports or computers).
Charge is via USB-C, but keep in mind that it does not support USB audio, it's only for charging, and frustratingly, the headphones don't work while charging.
Bluetooth is Multipoint, meaning it can simultaneously connect to two devices (as in a phone and a laptop), and while it does not mix audio sources, whichever comes last can be heard. This is the way many higher end headsets works.
There is an app required to control the headset, and it's Sony's Headphone Connect. This is the same application that's used on most of their headphones, and it's been refined for many years so it works very well. It has some useful features, when enabled, like adaptive sound control, which tracks the location via the phone and other activities to automatically switch from aware to ANC. Like commuting to an office or school and changing modes along the way.
It also displays the Bluetooth codec used (AAC for iPhone or SBC for Android).
It advertises fast pairing for Android and Easy Pairing for Windows. Standard pairing for Apple devices, which is quite simple.
I noticed that unlike older headsets in Sony's 900 series, it doesn't support Sony's high bandwidth ALAC codec (Which I used when connected to a Sony receiver) and doesn't advertise HD audio. Likely for the limited Bluetooth codecs.
Within the app, noticed that when logged in, it can store to Sony's cloud which sounds are played, which I find odd, to say the least. When logged in the application provides settings backup and other functions as well.
I tried to set up 360 Audio that is advertised with these speakers but I found it a waste of time. It requires a subscription to a 3rd party app, and while I knew it wouldn't work with Apple Music, I couldn't set it up with Amazon Music, but might work on Tidal (Which I'm not currently subscribed to) Not interested in a subscription for the headphones.
Battery: It's advertised as 50 Hs without ANC/Ambient, or 30 Hs with either. This is impressive.
It works well with phone calls, and one can replace the phone's assistant (Siri or Google) with Alexa, when paired with the headset.
What left me unimpressed is the sound. It sounds nice and clear, with plenty of bass. I find the high bass setting too much, but to each its own.
When using ANC or ambient mode, the sound doesn't sound as vibrant as expected, it lacks body. It's crisp and detailed, but fiddling with the EQ settings didn't hit the spot for me.
Overall, it's a nice set, with good ANC and plenty of settings, but it's not quite ideal. Using it for a few days, I didn't find a sound profile I could enjoy, but for someone that just cannot get enough bass, this is the pair to get.
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starRating: 4
title: Got the ULT Wear in White to my...
detailedReviews 38: content: Sony has delivered on their promise more boom with less distracting background noise. A classic Sony package with excellent performance and good value for money. The unit is stylish if a little bulky when compared with the WH-1000XM5, but does it really matter when they are out of sight on your head and so comfortable too that you forget they are there. Set up was no problem both to my Sony PC and Android smartphone. Cables are provided for charging and optional direct connection to your favourite device. Like most companies now a charger is not supplied as we all have far too many USB-C chargers sitting waiting for a cable! Connectivity and controls are quick and responsive when compared with other headphones at this price point. The delivery pack contains no plastic, and the unit comes with a convenient carry pack into which the ‘phones travel with room for the cables.
I am not a fan of full-on bass but with this unit you have multiple choice. Using your Smartphone Sony Headphones App. equaliser and the clever ULT button on the left earpiece you can easily select your personal preference mid track. I must be honest; I think my bass tolerance has now increased. Another feature I appreciated is the NC/AMB control as circumstance in your day can require one or the other as a priority. This product is full of very practical features to enhance your pleasure, too many to go through here. Check out the Sony product information to see how many there are. I was not able to connect to a Smart TV or receive a phone call whilst using the ULT. Too be honest, I have no doubt at all that Sony have got that right too.
I would suggest when you are looking to select a pair of headphones item judge this product on its performance and price as it has to be on everyone’s top five list especially if you are looking for that little extra bass performance.
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starRating: 5
title: Sony has delivered on their promise more boom...
detailedReviews 39: content: I've been wanting a pair of Bluetooth headphones for a while and after discovering that my old corded headphones aren't compatible with my phone (there was nowhere for them to plug in) it became clear that I needed them. I'm going on a trip to Australia next week and decided to bite the bullet and get some. These are amazing! The sound is clear the functions on them are great I can turn the volume up and down and change song just by touching the outside of the headphones and the alexa setting paired with my phone app is another easy way to get things started. The noise canceling on them is perfect for blocking out noise and you have the option of turning it off if you don't want it. There is also an app provided with the headphones that I would recommend downloading as it helps you figure out the sound and get it exactly how you want it. Absolutely loving my new headphones and have been recommending them to people ever since I got them.
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detailedReviews 40: content: Have been using these headphones for about 3 weeks now and can honestly say that I'm been blown away by the performance. On opening the box, you are presented with a hard case within which are the headphones themselves, an audio cable and a USB A-C charger cable.
The headphones themselves are well built with comfortable ear pads and are easily adjustable to suit the size and shape of your head! The Sony logo is emblazoned on each side of the head band. The right ear cup is plane, with no connections of buttons whilst the left ear cup has the audio port, the USB port, the on/off button, the noise cancelling button and the all important ULT button.
The headphones were quick and easy to pair with my phone and laptop and offers a consecutive connection to 2 devices. I my case it allows me to use for Teams calls on my lap whilst listening to music on the phone. The Sony Headphones app. offers a plethora of settings including goodies such as auto power off when headphones are removed and setting up a voice assistant.
The app also offers various pre-set equaliser settings as well as allowing you to custom the sound to your ears. The headphones can also be controlled by touch and this can also be set up in the app. Sadly, no NFC.
The sound is great. Nice, deep bass tones, further enhanced by pressing the ULT button, which takes you to a whole new place of audio goodness. The noise cancelling also blew me aware. I use these headphones on the daily commute and can barely hear the Tube!
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starRating: 5
title: Have been using these headphones for about 3...
detailedReviews 41: content: These have already been returned. When did headphones move away from being engineered to produce the best sounding music? Does nobody listen to metal, rock or hip hop these days? These are supposedly bass boosted? Such a flat and boring sound. Crisp to be fair. Probably great for this boring monotone podcast, noise cancelling, audiobook generation. Surely you would want to lay back during those boring audiobooks as I did to perform a bench press on day of purchase, slid right off my head whilst trying to juggle 30kg in either hand. Great noise cancelling headphones, unfortunately cancel the noise of music that sounds great played loud too
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title: These have already been returned. When did headphones...
detailedReviews 42: content: Great piece of audio device. Construction seems solid, charging and battery is fast and long lasting. Even after 8hrs of continous usage is still comfortable to have it on. I am wearing glasses, also no problem. Sound is clear and rich. Natural setting is bass focused, but with ULT set on -3 is becoming neutral, plus few adjustment EQ makes this piece excelent. For that price with LDAC codec it is the best choice. App is good and intuitive, NC works slightly better then competition. Ambient mode work somehow but it is gimmick, I do not use, also touch pad is vulnerable for unwanted touches in the bed, switched off. I am missing physical buttons. Volume must be set on phone or watches if touch pad is of. Fully recomend.
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starRating: 3
title: Great piece of audio device. Construction seems solid,...
detailedReviews 43: content: I really like these. They do everything I want them to do. They feel good on my ears. Not a lot of headphones do this because my ears are stretched and I have my industrial done. I like that I can change the bass. I listen to audio books and music, so changing the bass when I want to without having to go through an app, is great. My only issue is that these are not completely noise canceling. They are good, but when I am listening to my music or audio book, I am in an auditorium filled with little kids yelling and screaming doing gymnastics, and I bought these because their noise canceling. They do a good job, but not enough. I can still hear the kids yelling or the music the auditorium is playing in the background. Maybe these would be better in a place that wasn't so loud. But for the price, I think these are great.
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starRating: 4
title: I really like these. They do everything I...
detailedReviews 44: content: For a mid-range set of headphones, this Sony set has elevated what I expect from a midrange headphone. I tend to be the type of person who likes a more bassy sound from my over ear headphones, this set really fills that niche for me. The nice thing is that even with the extra bass the sound quality still sounds good. I don’t feel like the mid and high end are overly distorted even with the bass boosted.
I like the fact that even at this level the noise cancellation sounds just as good as a Bose set from several years ago at a fraction of the price. Sony really has some of the best noise cancellation in today’s set of available products. I also like the fact that you can dial in how much “passthrough” you can get with the app to tune it for your current environment or wherever it may be that you use the headphones normally.
The only thing that I really noticed that I was not initially a fan of is that the entire headphone is mostly plastic. I understand at this price point that that is probably to be expected but after using the headphones for a bit the build quality overall other than the plastic feel is quite nice. I don’t necessarily feel like they are overly flimsy, nor do I feel like I’m going to break them or anything just by using them which is a plus. The only other real thing of note is if you get warm easily the earcup cushions do get a little warm if you’re wearing them for extended periods of time.
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detailedReviews 45: content: These new ULT Wear headphones came in the older type colourful box instead of the recycled brown type cardboard box of more recent Sony products. On opening the box you are greeted by a very nice quality, fabric covered, rigid type case containing the headphones which are in a folded position. So these will be pretty easy to carry with you in a bag or hand luggage on a plane. By scanning the QR code on the box lid, sends you to the Sony Headphones Connect app. (I already had this on my iPhone). This allows you to set up the headphones, and also involved taking pictures of your ears, to ensure good noise cancelling etc. It also allows you to register for and set up Sony’s Spatial Audio 360 sound app, so you can experience this also. This whole process took about 15 minutes.
My headphones are black, but they also come in White or a Grey/Green colour.
These ULT headphones are a bit more plasticky than the higher end Sony WH-1000XM5’s which I have previously tried. Although the actual design is very very similar. The ULT’s still come with the same noise cancelling tech, V1 chip to ensure seamless connection to your gadgets and BT5.2 and contain 40mm drivers in each ear cup. The headphones are very well made and weigh about 260g on my scales. In their fabric case, (which includes a pocket for the short (22cm) USB-A to USB-C charge cable and a 125cm long 3.5mm analogue wired connector, suitable for plane travel etc,) the whole package weighs around 450g.
The Left hand ear cup, has all the buttons and connection sockets. The foil covered ULT (BASS! 2 stage) button, which gives it a rainbow coloured look, the Noise Cancellation on/off button, the main On/Off & combined Bluetooth pairing button, and the USB-C charging socket. Please be aware that this socket is only for charging and does not provide USB-C audio. (via a dongle/connector). Which is a bit of a shame. The last socket is for the wired 3.5mm adaptor cable.
Pairing these to my iPhone took just seconds after turning them on. Press and hold the On/Off button for 2-3 seconds to do so. There is a small blue flashing light which confirms pairing. These can connect to 2 devices at the same time, so no having to keep connecting from one device to the other manually. The headphones do this automatically. Sony call it “Multipoint Connection”.
The headphones cups are thick and covered in pseudo leather. Very soft and comfortable as they sit on the side of your head over your ears. The headphones feel light on your head and the head strap is soft and comfortable also without pressure on the top of my head.
The Sound: BASS!!! These headphones are VERY bass heavy. Bass tends to dominate every track even if there was not much bass to begin with! By pressing the ULT button, you can then increase the bass even more in 2 more stages. If you love head shaking bass then these are the headphones for you. It is worth knowing however that you can alter the sound of these headphones via the Connect app via pre-sets or just customise your own sound equaliser. This was the very first thing I did, using the “Treble Boost” pre-set equaliser! This made the sound more agreeable to me. You can also alter the Clear Bass boost settings for the ULT button. So if you don’t like the heavy bass it can be adjusted to your liking.
The Noise Cancellation uses the same tech chip as the 1000X series headphones, and has microphones on each ear cup to help. Overall it is very very good, so you really feel like you are in your own cocoon. They are also good at suppressing wind noise when out and about! Pressing the “NC/AMB” button switches between noise cancellation and transparency mode. This is also excellent. Call quality when taking a telephone call was also reported to sound very good when speaking with my wife!
The Right hand ear cup, is used for touch controls and again work very very well and intuitively. Swipe up to turn the volume up, and down for turning it down. Double tap to pause/play, swipe forward to skip track ahead, and back to skip back. And my favourite: Cup your hand over the right had ear cup, to activate Transparency mode, so you can hear everything around you. It is as if the headphones disappear from your head!
Battery life: A pretty incredible 30 hours with Noise Cancelling on, and a staggering 50 hours with N/C off. Just a 3 minute charge can provide 1.5 hours of playback. Battery technology is certainly incredible nowadays. These figures look fair and honest from my testing so far.
Compatible with LDAC & AAC.
CONCLUSION: An excellent pair of BT headphones which are very reasonably priced indeed as they contain so much of the tech found in the higher priced headphones. For me though, they are bit too bass heavy for my liking, even after tweaking the sound via the excellent Sony Connect app. My ears also get a bit too warm/hot after a while of wearing these but I think that applies to all similar designs of headphones in my experience.
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detailedReviews 46: content: What a great pair of noise canceling headphones. They are lightweight, easy to adjust to your size and very comfortable. Then once you get them set up you instantly get a great sound with different levels of bass at the push of a button.
Before I tested the ULT button I set up the Music Center App and I would highly recommend you do the same. Creating your own equalizer was genius. It walked you through testing by picking what you think sounds the best with multiple options at each phase. Think of it like going to the eye doctor and picking option 1 or 2 and then 3 or 4 and so on until you have built the perfect prescription, only this prescription is for your ears.
Once I had the equalizer set, I thought the sound was great. But there is more! With the click of a button on the left ear called the ULT button you can quickly kick in ULT1 that is deep low frequency or ULT2 that is ultra-bass. So, with each song you can quickly adjust to the best setting for that song.
To immerse yourself in the music the headphones have Sony's premium noise cancelation. If you need to hear something outside of the song, I accidently found a neat feature. If you cup your hands over the headphones, it brings the music slowly down to a quiet level for you. Then pull your hands back and you are right back to listening at the level you were at.
The battery life is also superb. You can get up to 30 hours on a full charge. If you are in a rush, you get 90 minutes on a 3-minute charge and 5 hours on a 10-minute charge. So, the battery life and ease of getting more time are very convenient.
Overall, I gave these headphones 5 stars for the great sound with comfort and would especially recommend them for those that like their bass.
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detailedReviews 47: content: Sony ULT Headphones ,
Received these headphones over a week ago and have worn them every day ,
The case you get for these headphones are very good , the size and fit for the headphones will keep them safe from damage .
The comfort and fit of these headphones are excellent , the fit was that good you forgot you were wearing them , they feel very light when on and the built quality was is very good ,
Setting up the headphones was very easy and connected to all my devices without any problems , and switches from device to device as also easy.
The first time listening through these headphones , the sound was very good , but was even better when I used the Sony connect App on my phone to alter the sound that I preferred to use ,
The controls for changing tracks , turning the sound up and down , answering phone calls worked very easily , with no problems . The call quality was very clear and sharp even outdoors was clear .I tried out the noise cancelling feature while mowing the lawn , the almost cut out the sound of the mower , I was very impressed with this feature , using the Ult button did change the bass very well on each of the settings ,
Battery life on these headphones , been using them for over a week as my main headphones , still not charged then since 1st charge , so battery life seems good , and the distance of the Bluetooth range goes well over 10 meters .
To sum up these headphones , I am very impressed , the build quality , the case , noise cancelling , bass boost work really well , when using the headphones for my music I found them better when using the App to set up my preferences .
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detailedReviews 48: content: I know headphones are meant to be heard, not seen, but for premium devices these make no statement at all. In solid gray (including the few buttons), they look totally generic. I wish there had been more visual impact to the design. Further, the packaging seemed excessive. Mine were delivered by a national delivery company and so there were 3 Sony-branded boxes, one inside the other. Seems wasteful and unnecessary.
As for the headphones themselves, it's mostly, but not exclusively, good news. They are quite comfortable with the expected adjustment band for different size heads. While there is no manual, per se, pairing the headphones to my Android phone was easy with little fuss. The downloaded app makes setup easy and quick. I listened to expansive orchestral music and some contemporary singers, solo instrumentals and other types of music. One prominent "feature" of these headphones is enhanced bass. It's true. Strong bass was evident in most sources, but especially in the classical symphonic music. Bass is adjustable by repeatedly pushing the "ULT" button, but I found it nearly overwhelming, even in the lowest setting. How much bass is desired is always a matter of personal preference, but I wish it had one "step" further down.
The noise cancelling featured work amazingly well. Compared to my decades-old Bose, the improvement is remarkable. For travelers, an airline cable is included as well as a charging cable.
The buttons for bass, noise, on/off are located on the left headset. Since the majority of us are right handed, I found the placement a bit awkward. In sum, these are perfectly adequate headsets for most people. I found little that makes them especially different other than the understated design and the ability to control bass (mostly) effectively.
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starRating: 4
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detailedReviews 49: content: After owning the XM5s for over a year I decided to pick these up as the XM5s severely lacked in bass performance. Despite the "cheaper" feel and build, they perform very well and at times, are on par with the XM5s when in ULT 1 mode and both EQs in flat profiles. It has all the main features Sony advertises for the XM5s with the added benefit of folding itself to save on space, something I dislike about the XM5s. If you're coming from nothing, purchase these as you get big features for a small price. If your main listening genres are bass heavy like EDM, hip-hop, rock, etc, I highly recommend them as they emphasize those notes more and make the song feel more energetic. I personally prefer more bass so these fit me perfectly. The XM5s do have clearer and brighter characteristics than the ULTs at times but that can be compensated by adjusting the EQ. Very comfortable, sleek, light (Weighs the same as XM5), and is feature-rich so you don't feel left out in options. ANC is technically not the same as XM5 but I personally didn't notice a big difference between the two. Also, many claim that the mic isn't as clear as the XM5s but I rarely use these headphones when calling. Overall solid headphone for those who want the music to hit.
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detailedReviews 50: content: Sony has really done it out of the park with these headphones. They actually listened to feedback from listeners and consumers, wanting more base and that’s exactly what you get. Along with the contractable design of the headphones, you wil be provided with the normal accessories and this time a case. Knowing that you are paying for headphones in the mid market range and having a case to go along with it, is a big plus. The headphones have touch controls on the right side, which I initially was surprised about when I found them. Therefore, the left side has your ULT button for 2 different types of base, which is handy and quick then controlling it from your app. However, I would like the distinctive noise between the 2 modes more clearer. So, for example you could have a setting in the app which changes it to someone saying “1” or “2”. These are headphones marketed for those who want the extra base but, don’t necessarily have the budget for the high end ones over £250. The only difference between those and these, is that they don’t include Sony’s Hi-Res feature and instead make up through it by software called DSEE. Overall, as I said that last point isn’t that big of a factor for the average consumer. As these headphones also include noise cancellation.
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starRating: 4
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detailedReviews 51: content: Sony ULT Wear: A simple, smart and elegant touch to a headphone
ULT Wear is a fresh approach from Sony with a powerful headphone that's targetted to casual user who would like to have an all purpose headphone.
It has some powerful Bass setting if you like to feel it in your ears. Fancy playing with equalizer settings? ULT Wear gives you that opportunity. It also supports HiRes audio via aux cable supplied in the box. Noise cancellation has a new adaptive approach. Overall it's a standout headphone in the midrange segment. However it has some demerits too!
Unpacking was easy and pleasant as the box opens up to a nice fabric box which is very elegant and light at the same time.
Setup is super easy with easy pairing. Installation can be done standalone or via Headphones connect app to use all the features and customization. I used the headphones connect app to set up the headphone. This comes with certain advantages as the step by step guide proceeds through the steps and customize the setup. This is the auto and default mode if you want to use the headphones just out of the box with minimal set-up effort. The nice feature is the app customize the sound field based on an image of the ears. The adaptive sound control is also nice as it detects the environment and accordingly controls the ANC. This is very handy if you are in a public transport or walking! However by no means you are limited. Sony has also provided a physical button that allows the ANC level just in case you want to switch to other ANC mode.
I have not monitored or verified the battery limit yet but I have used the headphones for days without needing to recharge. However I have not used the headphones for extensive period at a stretch. The USB-C charging is helpful in charging the headphones quickly which is also very handy at times when you can charge the headphones for about 10 mins to use for next hours.
The ear caps are pretty comfortable and never was tiring for regular usage. Point to be noted that I didn't use very extensively at a stretch. I used roughly up to 2.5 hours and never had any issues.
On the sound front it bears the signature sound touch. I always feel for any speaker device it's the quietness that it can reproduce faithfully defines it's quality and it's the very aspect that makes me rate this device highly. Travelling in a train and still able to hear to music with very light instruments and pure vocal is awesome. Not to miss those subtle bits that define the music.
I have a mixed feelings about the Bass. There are 3 levels of Bass that you can select via the button on the left side. Level 0 is the default and the best balance to me. Level 1 is nice when you feel to enjoy a stronger Bass. However I found Level 2 to be slightly exhausting and dominating. The interesting thing to note here that for the headphones the default settings tend to probably deliver the best performance!
The Bluetooth connection is solid and seamless with no apparent lag. Movie dialogues are clear and crisp with no compromise. I am yet make the 360 reality sound trial subscription work so can't compare the difference. However even without 360 realty audio I don't feel I am missing much.
One downside could be lack of USB-C audio as many handsets now comes without 3.5mm audio output. This is a versatile headphone targetted to casual users so not having a USB-C audio is aet down however wire free makes the interface less clumsy while commuting or going out for a walk or run.
The headphones provide a good voice quality for calls and meetings. The ANC works very nice even in crowded environment however the microphone is the let down for crowded environment as it picks up noise and I have had feedback from the other person on the call that there's lot of background noise.
To summarize it's a very welcome approach from Sony and ticks most of the boxes for a casual user. To sum it up I will list the pros and cons.
Pros
+ Excellent Sound delivery
+ Excellent out of the box performance
+ Super easy setup with headphones connect App
+ Excellent ANC and ambient sound performance with location aware adaptation
Cons
- No USB-C audio
- Extreme Bass setting (highest level) sounds unnatural
- Microphone ANC performance in crowded environment is a let down
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detailedReviews 52: content: Got these Sony ULT headphones about a week and a half ago. I have a number of similar style and spec headphones over the years from Sony, Bose, and AirPod Pros as well and this ULT set rivals them all...maybe beats them!
Took them on a trip last week and on the airplane flights, these were excellent with the noise cancelling on to draw out the engine noise and annoying toddler behind me on one of the flights. The sound quality was REALLY good too! Piped music through these on my iPhone 13 Pro (stock settings as well as playing around with parameters in the separate downloadable Sony app too). Great deep bass and clear rich sound across various genres. Also connected to my iPad Mini 6 to watch an episode of Masters of the Air on the flight. Sound sync was perfect and action sounds and dialogue were excellent as well.
Headphones come with a nice quality sturdy case and a couple cables (pretty standard). Feel on my head and ears was quite comfortable even for 2+ hours straight. Features are AirPod-like where they stop playing when I remove them from my head. Easy to learn tap functions on outside of right ear piece. And that Sony app probably has too many features and settings, but they are there if you want to tinker for sure.
These are now my go-to headphones for the foreseeable future!
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title: Got these Sony ULT headphones about a week...
detailedReviews 53: content: The Sony ULT WEAR noice cancelling headphones offer some very big sound with some setbacks.
For starters, the sound is pretty darn good. I prefer the “Bright” setting with the ULT setting at 1. That’s the sound signature I enjoy, though there are several to choose from within the headphones app including a custom profile for fine tuning. Overall, the apps work pretty good although I do have a criticism I’ll touch on later.
The headphones are light weight and provide decent comfort for long listening sessions. Additionally, the battery life is excellent. Get about 30hrs playback time and charging for just a few minutes will get a few more hours of playback. Awesome feature!
Couple downsides I’m seeing with these headphones are build quality and overall aesthetics. They are mainly plastic and feel cheap. They also do not look premium. The ear cups I find are also fairly cheap. They are some kind of synthetic material and you get a nice greasy sheen on them once taking them off. You can instantly see all your head and ear oils on them and it’s a setback in my book. A different ear cup material would have gone a long way here.
Another thing Sony needs to work on is the amount of prompts while trying to setup the headphones with their app. I got well over 10 prompts about various things. When I get a set of headphones I want to just listen. I’ll download an app, update firmware and that’s all I want to do.
Overall, a nice sounding headset with long battery life, deep bass and lackluster presentation.
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detailedReviews 54: content: Great
Ample bass for bass heads
Quick access to drop the bass when not in the mood
Customizable EQ
Includes EQ profiles
Comfortable
Good ANC
Good microphone
Includes case
Long battery life
Multipoint Bluetooth (2 devices)
On ear detection for automatically pausing music
Spatial audio support
Not so great
Ambient mode makes your voice resonate
Sound profile not as good for acoustic or rock
Find my equalizer wizard profiles all add bass
No USB-C audio
The Sony Ult Wear is the successor to the outgoing WH-X910N. Targeted at those who love more bass there is now a dedicated Ult button which offers two levels of bass boost. The overall look and feel are like other Sony over the ear headphones. Included in the box is a case, stereo jack, and USB-C cable. While they don’t feel as solid as premium headphones with more metal and plush materials they do feel well built.
Setup 8/10
You can use them as is, but you are better off installing the app to tune them to your specific preference. As part of the setup, you have options to find the best EQ for you. It works ok, the range of options is limited. It only has options to add more bass and nothing to brighten up the sound for those who prefer to have livelier vocals. Thankfully if you skip that option, you can find EQ presets like bright or mellow. If you need further tuning, you manually adjust a 5-band equalizer. There are also spatial audio options where you can have it take pictures of your ears to adjust automatically to optimize spatial audio for you. However, it requires a subscription to one of five supported streaming services. You also have options for Bluetooth audio to prioritize stability or sound quality. An audio upscaling option called DSEE is available as well to attempt to enhance the quality of low-quality audio. If you want to forgo Bluetooth compression you can use them hardwired via a stereo jack, but there is no option for USB-C audio for newer devices.
Comfort 9/10
For mid-tier headphones the design is very comfortable. The clamping pressure is slightly higher than preferred but not to the point of uncomfortable. The size adjustment is via click adjustments in the band that have a slightly cheap feeling. The earcups are large and should accommodate most ears with lots of cushion. While the earcups don’t feel like they breathe they haven’t caused heat buildup like some headphones can. The top band of the headphones rests directly on your head, unlike some that suspend the headband cushion separately. That said, it has enough cushion to where extended sessions haven’t felt uncomfortable.
Controls 10/10
Sony’s design for headphone controls is likely some of the easiest to use on the market. Controls for power, ULT, and ANC are left as physical buttons, so you don’t have to worry about accidentally changing them or having too many gestures to remember. Controls for track, volume, and conversation are done via gestures to make access quick without needing to see or feel anything. Play and pause is a double tap on the right earcup, changing tracks is a forward or backwards swipe, and an up or down swipe changes volume. If you need to talk to someone for a moment you can just hold your hand over the right earcup, and the volume lowers and ambient mode activates. When done you remove your hand, and everything continues where you had it set. They also have detection for if you are wearing them so you can simply take them off your head and they pause. A little while after that without use they turn off not requiring you to do or remember anything. Control choices are thoughtful and make controlling the headphones natural.
Sound Quality 9/10
Out of the box the headphones have a sound like older Sony headphones from the early 2000s with a darker tone to highs and the bass emphasized. The Ult Wear can work for acoustic and rock with some tuning, but the soundstage will remain shallow. There is no mistaking these are designed for bass heads. If you like electronic, dance, or hip hop you are likely going to be very happy. It’s hard to imagine anyone saying they need more bass. On the default setting the bass is only slightly elevated from neutral. Ult 1 setting can be activated with a single press of the ULT button. This level is likely good for most who love some extra bass. Ult 2 is where it gets into extreme categories. With the right song ULT 2 feels like it is trying to vibrate your skull and makes your ears vibrate. The bass hits hard when needed or smooth and clean with no hint of distortion. If that still isn’t enough bass for you there is a bass boost EQ present. That wasn’t tried as it already felt like keeping it on level 2 for very long was going to result in hearing loss. If your EQ preference changes with mood these have a pretty wide range. No surprise they can’t reach the fidelity and more neutral sound of high-end headphones, but they have a pretty wide range of adjustment while offering far more bass than high end headphones can.
ANC 10/10
Active noise cancelling has been improved a lot over the last few years and Sony. The noise cancelling on the Ult Wear does a great job of cancelling out distracting sounds regardless of if you are trying to relax or get work done. You can sit right net a noisy fan and just hear a low hum. Turn some music on even at a low volume and the noise fades away completely. It even reduces the volume of speech. If you need to get work done in a noise environment, even with people talking, it does a great job of eliminating most and reducing the rest to allow your music to take over without needing to turn the volume up to uncomfortable levels.
Microphone 7/10
The Microphone is probably the weakest area of the Ult Wear. They filter out some background noise but if you talk to someone in a noisy environment they will hear some background noise. The microphones are also used in ambient mode, and it can be set to have your voice played back so speech sounds more natural. The most natural setting is to set voice feedback volume to maximum. It prevents the sound of your voice resonating while allowing more background noises around to be played back as well. Your voice will sill be a bit distance and hollow but thankfully it won’t be resonating in your head like some ambient solutions.
Final Thoughts
The Sony Ult Wear headphones are a solid mid-tier bass forward set of headphones. Sony could make them better with some minor tweaking to the default EQ profile and the find EQ wizard, but the rest is solid. If you are a bass head, even part time, and are in the market for mid-tier headphones with good range then Sony Ult Wear headphones are a solid offering.
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detailedReviews 55: content: The sound quality is pretty decent. The bass boosting feature is a bit hit and miss, and can cause distortion at times. The touch pad volume control can be activated more easily than I would prefer; just brushing the side of the left shell can crank your volume instantly! They are also a bit stiff feeling after extended wear time. However, they do cancel ambient nice pretty well. I purchased these on sale, and I would say they work well for the price point. I don't have five hundred to drop on headphones I wear for a few hours every other day. For my needs, they were a solid buy.
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detailedReviews 56: content: In the box:
• ULT Wear headphones
• 3.5mm single-ended audio cable (32-inch)
• USB-A to C charging cable (9-inch)
• Zippered semi-rigid carrying case
• Printed reference guide (with QR link to startup guide), warranty, and safety information
Note: The reference guide contains no operating instructions. These are only available online.
Setup:
The headphones came almost mostly charged so there was no need to charge it prior to first use.
The Sony Headphones app provided an extensive set of prompts when first pairing with the headphones. Many of the steps were related to features and services that required additional subscription services and far too much personal information than I was comfortable providing. For example, if you allow Sony to track your location (or activity), the app can automatically switch ANC settings. I much prefer to switch ANC settings myself rather than to allow Sony to track my movements.
During setup, the app will feature Sony’s 360 Reality Audio. This is not a function of the headphones so much as of the streaming apps capable of decoding the new audio file format. Enabling this feature requires a subscription to one of a handful of streaming audio services. I do not have a subscription to any of them and could not indulge myself in what Sony promises to be “an immersive experience”.
Bluetooth pairing was simple on iOS phone, digital audio player (DAP), smart TV, and windows laptop. Pairing mode is entered by a long press on the power button on the bottom of the left earcup. The app retains a list of paired devices and can be simultaneously connected to any two of them using the base codec supported by the connected devices.
Design:
The headphones are well made from molded plastic. They are closed-back with a fine mesh grille over the top of each earpiece. The grille is mostly concealed under the support harness. A small semicircular part (about the size of half of a nickel) extends beyond the harness and (presumably) contains the ANC microphones. The three headphone control buttons are on the left earcup along with the USB-C and 3.5mm single-ended audio ports. The small round power button can also be used to put the headphones in Bluetooth pairing mode. The oblong button just above the power button serves to change the ANC mode. The large round “ULT” button on the outside edge of the earcup alternates between the three bass modes (plenty, too much, and way too much ;-).
The headphones are light, sturdy, adjustable, and comfortable. Both earcups can be rotated and pivoted inward for more compact storage.
While nicely designed, the zippered case seems to be made of box board.
Operation:
According to Sony’s web site, the ULT Wear uses Bluetooth v5.2 and supports SBC, AAC, and LDAC. I confirmed connections using all 3 codecs.
The ULT Wear is able to connect with 2 devices at once when this option is enabled in the app. Connecting to my iPhone and DAP, I was able to control the equalization from the app on the phone while listening to music on the DAP. The app also recognized the music being played and allowed play, pause, next track, and prior track functionality on the DAP. With 2devices connected, the ULT Wear does not automatically switch between them when detecting a new sound source. Music playing on one device must be paused in order to hear audio on another.
The app includes an equalizer with several presets. The manual preset can be customized with five-band sliders. Equalization settings made in the app are retained when switching to a source device that does not support the app (e.g., DAP and TV).
When taking off the headphones, there are options in the app to pause playback and, after a short period, turn the headphones off. This keeps the battery from running down when not in use. Both features can be disabled in the app.
Two- and three-press actions on the ANC button can be assigned to a limited number of additional functions that have relevance for two specific streaming apps (neither of which I have).
The ANC function on the ULT Wear is remarkably good. The amount of ambient sound passed through can be varied in the app. ANC does induce an audible hiss that gets more pronounced as the amount of ambient sound pass-through is increased.
The flat surface on the right earcup includes a touchpad that can be used to control audio playback and answer/hang up calls. Touchpad actions were intuitive, but often difficult for me to perform successfully. The double-tap to answer and end calls was the most useful. I could not find a touchpad function to mute a call in progress.
Call quality is excellent on the receiving end (i.e., I can hear others very well). Persons on the other end describe my audio as if I was in a barrel. My voice was not unintelligible, just slightly distorted.
There was no notable audio delay when using the ULT Wear with my laptop and smart TV.
The ULT Wear can be used with a single-ended 3.5mm audio cable regardless of whether the headphones are turned on or off. They must be turned on to engage the ANC but the isolation provided by the closed back is quite good without it and avoids the hiss induced by the ANC circuit. Equalization settings are not used when using the wired connection.
Audio Quality:
Sound quality was assessed with a Hi-Res DAP with LDAC codec, multi-point mode disabled, “direct” equalization, and sharp roll-off filter (on the DAP).
The default frequency response on the ULT Wear is bass-forward even without the additional bass offered by the ULT button. Bass notes were extended, more than mids and highs, despite the sharp roll-off filter (featured tracks 1, 2, 7, 11, 15, & 21). Mid-range and vocals were clear but overshadowed by the bass (featured tracks 3, 4, 5, 6, & 14).
Fortunately, the dynamic range of the UTL Wear is remarkably wide allowing equalization to provide almost any desired frequency response. The app has a guided interactive system by which the user can select from equalization options presented while listening without having to manually adjust frequency sliders. These settings can be stored in one of two “custom” equalization profiles. Most of the deficiencies noted above can be easily overcome through equalization.
Equalization settings are not used when using ULT Wear with a wired connection. Nonetheless, audio quality with the wired connection was remarkably good apart from the highs. Hi-hats and cymbal brushes were muted and difficult to hear (featured tracks 11, 12, 13, 15, & 18).
Wired or wireless, the sound stage was very good, but recording dependent. Binaural recordings, jazz, and orchestral recordings were well-presented and spacious with good instrument separation (featured tracks 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, & 24). The possibility that this could be improved with 360 Reality Audio makes a subscriptions service capable of decoding this new format enticing.
Battery:
Battery life is good given the inherent demands of noise canceling and Bluetooth. I listened for several hours over the course three days and the battery level remained over 90%. I have no reason to doubt the battery life claims of up to 30 hours.
Overall:
For their comfort, dynamic range, battery life, and ANC performance, ULT Wear is a good choice for wireless use. The over-the-top bass and muted highs can be overcome with equalization. Some of the features available in the Sony Headphones app require access to a lot of personal information that I prefer not to share. The lack of equalization with the wired connection limits their utility for me.
Featured tracks:
1. Laurence Juber: Guitar Noir: Blues De Luxe
2. Miles Davis: Kind of Blue: Flamenco Sketches
3. Nora Jones: Come Away with Me: Don’t Know Why I Didn’t Come
4. Hoff Ensemble: Quiet Winter Night: Dronning Fjellrose
5. Hoff Ensemble: Quiet Winter Night: Ville fjellgutt
6. Bonnie Raitt: Road Tested: Matters of the Heart
7. Joe Satriani, Surfing with the Alien: Echo
8. Julian Webber: Elgar Cello Concerto - Saint-Saens Cello Concerto No.1: Adagio Moderato
9. Vladimir Horowitz: Rachmaninov Piano Concerto #3: Finale: Alla breve
10. 2L Test Suite: Concerto Fantastico: Allegro Affetuoso
11. Antoine Dufour: Back & Forth (Side B): Air Ground (electronic)
12. Bill Evans: Everybody Digs Bill Evans: Minority
13. Miles Davis: Kind of Blue: Freddie Freeloader
14. Tori Amos: Crucify: Smells Like Teen Spirit
15. Dr. Chesky: Dr. Chesky’s Sensational, Fantastic, and Simply Amazing Binaural Sound Show!: Westside Blues
16. Dr. Chesky: Dr. Chesky’s Sensational, Fantastic, and Simply Amazing Binaural Sound Show!: Dancing Flute & Drum
17. Oslo String Quartet: The Shubert Connection: Schubert String Quartet No. 14 in D minor D810: III Scherzo. Allegro molto
18. Miles Davis: Kind of Blue: All Blues
19. Yoyo Ma: Elgar Cello Concerto, Op. 85; Walton Cello Contero: I. Adagio – Moderato (Elgar)
20. Yoyo Ma: A Gathering of Friends: John Williams Cello Concerto: Theme & Cadenza
21. Stevie Ray Vaughan: Couldn’t Stand the Weather: Tin Pan Alley
22. Yoyo Ma: The Goat Rodeo Sessions: Attaboy
23. Los Angeles Guitar Quartet: Spin: Turn to the Sea
24. Los Angeles Guitar Quartet: Spin: Night Furniture Suite
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detailedReviews 57: content: These headphones are great, noise cancelling (very good) makes flying a whole lot nicer, sound quality is great. If you are worried about the bass (which I was because YouTube reviews said if you like bass buy these but not so much if you don't) if you have ULT mode off they have the same amount of bass as any other headphones, the ULT mode is very bassy, it's a fun feature. The colour is grey but with a small amount of green in some lighting (very nice looking). The case is nice to have for travelling. Very comfortable (even for my big ears). The transparent mode is excellent, if you use it, it's basically like listening on a speaker (you can hear everything going on around you) but no one else can hear it and you can hear everything going on very clearly.
Would highly recommend
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detailedReviews 58: content: I have been a fan of Sony Headphones for years and when these were released, I jumped at the chance. I have been an super fan of the Sony line and these do not dissapoint! My last Sony headsets I used was the WH CH720 and they outshine some of my more expensive headsets. For over the ears, I have to say the loudness is one of the more important factors in a good headset. Meaning if you turn on your music or whatever you are listening to, you want to hear it. On some of my past headphones, having my device set at medium volume, most times the headset on the volume is way too low and I have to crank it up a bit. I have never had to do these with Sony with whatever reason.
Now with the latest Sony ULT headphones, they do not dissapoint! I just simply added these to the app I already have and it paired up quick and easy! The case is nice and the foldable earcups are a great addition. I can place this case in my carry on bag to the airport without issue with room to spare.
The build is decent for a mid range device like this. The Sony and ULT logos may be a bit too much for some, especially on the black colored versions anyway. I think on the grey and white versions, it wouldn't be as flashy or noticeable.
Now to the meat of the matter, how does these sound? Right off the bat without playing with any settings, the sound was super clear as I expected it. It was just the right sounds to be clear without being tinny and the bass was present, but not overpowering. Now this is where the ULT feature comes into play. Once you have your EQ settings where you want them, you can easily use the ULT button to go to two other levels other than off. The ULT1 is where I opted to stay and enjoyed all my music. ULT 2 is just wrong lol. I used it not expecting the jarring affect of the amount of bass it can deliver with a tap of a button! I literally had to remove the headphones from my head! It was just too much for me! ULT 1 is the level I am living at and enjoying it very much so!
The battery life is fantastic as well. In listening to my music for around 2 hours, the battery level still read 100%. Pretty good especially with ANC on. Speaking of ANC, there is a sweet feature that I wish other companies can adapt. With the music playing, without removing the ULT headphones, you just cup the right earcup and the volume lowers and ANC is turned off so you can clearly hear someone or something like you have removed your headphones, which you can do as well, but this is a sweet feature that I have used numerous times already in the few days I have used it!
Would I recommend it? A wholeheartedly yes is my answer! For the price it may be a bit steep but you may wait a bit for some seasonal sales to possibly pick these bad boys up! It is worth every penny in my opinion.
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detailedReviews 59: content: I am a huge fan of over ear noise canceling headphones. I work at home, and I live in a neighborhood full of dogs who bark a lot. That and all of the landscapers, all day long. These Sony Ult Wear headphones are amazing, as expected. I also own the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones, so I’ll sort of compare the two here.
First let me say how relieved I am that Sony gave these an actual name, and not just a number and letter combo. Well, there is a model number, for Sony’s use, but we don’t have to talk about that here. I never really know how to refer to my WH-1000XM4s. It’s way too long to remember and say, that’s for sure. These Ult Wears are very similar in general. For the price point, these are amazing headphones. I got the off white color, which I love. I have a ton of black gear and wear black all the time, so something other than black was more than welcome!
Sony has an app that you can set up your preferences, toggle between Sony headphones, noise canceling vs. ambient sound, equalizer control, etc. The QR code for downloading is on a brief info insert in the box. The case for the Ult Wears is very similar to my WH-1000XM4s.The only thing that is missing is the nylon strap loop on the outside, which I really like. Also missing is the in-flight adapter, which I have never used, but I guess it’s nice to have. The charging cable (SB-A to USB-C) and aux cable jack is inside the case. I like that the case is flat and not bulky. With Sony design,they just do everything with extreme detail. They are very meticulous about design and prefer to minimize waste. There’s no plastic in the box, and the headphones are made of recycled material.
The headphones were very easy to pair with my iPhone.The headphones have a Ult button that when pushed, it makes a boost sound or poof type sound when turned on or off. It’s pretty fun. I am not usually very good at the controls when I’m wearing headphones, but this Ult button is in a spot far enough away from the other buttons on the left side that I can do it without messing everything else up. My favorite way to use these headphones is in noise canceling mode. We have come a long way since the Walkman. Which I still have, by the way.
You can connect these headphones to two different devices at the same time. This comes in handy if I’m listening to something on my iPad and I get a call on my iPhone. Something I want to mention is that when I talk on the iPhone with the headphones, nobody says that I sound far away or weird, or anything negative. The battery life is really good. I’ve had these headphones for about five days. I charged them when I first got them, and I have been wearing them and haven’t had to charge it again. In the headphone app, it shows you how much battery life is left. I still have 89% battery after the several hours I’ve used these. These headphones are comfortable. Possibly more comfortable than WH-1000XM4 for me. The headphones weigh almost the same amount though.
So there you have it, a not technical review of tech gear. I really like these Sony Ult Wears and the off white color!
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detailedReviews 60: content: The headphones are amazing. I got them for remote work and virtual meetings, but they’re so comfortable that I also use them for gaming and listening to music. The ability to decide on the bass is great, but the control over noise reduction is outstanding! If you want to hear people around you talking, you can turn it off and hear them just as clearly as if you weren’t wearing the headphones. Don’t want to hear people around you, turn the noise reduction on and you’ll be in your own world of music. As for the microphone, people can hear me more clearly than with other headsets with a retractable mic.
The battery lasts multiple days of 8 hour use on a single charge, and when it goes low… it literally charges nearly halfway on 5 minutes.
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detailedReviews 61: content: I received these headphones with no preconceived idea of what features they offered; I have to say since starting to use they they have most certainly lived up up the ‘ULT’ tag. This feature is superb allowing you to decide whether or not noise cancelling is appropriate at the time you put them on and can switch in and out of noise cancelling mode at will. They as ever look very classy - in black. They fit extremely comfortably. By downloading the Sony Headphone app makes suing them a doddle especially on an IPad’ The new button allowing use of Google Assistant si a great addition and so easy to use. The on/off and Bluetooth along with Google Assistant and Ult buttons are all on the left hand side. As with previous headphone the right can stop/start what you are watching or listening akin with volume control too. I find the sound provided truly excellent as I listen. To a wide remit of music from ABBA to ZZ top and all in between. Again with the app graphic equaliser is available I have not used this feature. I genuinely believe these headphones are a step up even from the 1000XM 2 and amazing value, I would recommend tthem to anyone
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detailedReviews 62: content: The ULT Wear headphones provide enough features to satisfy more users looking for a good pair of headphones without breaking the bank. They incorporate some features from the Sony XM flagship lineup. Sound quality and ANC are better for a similar-priced pair of headphones.
Sound Quality:
Even though they are bass-oriented headphones, the Sony ULT Wear headphones sound good for the price range. After setting up my custom equalizer via the Sony app, I did find myself enjoying the sound quality. This is probably, the most bass coming out of Sony headphones. You do get some features like a basic version of DSEE that enhance your music. The equalizer settings are adjustable up to 7 bands. There are also a couple of preset equalizers to choose from. For the most part, I went with the custom equalizer and ULT 1. If you want to feel that bass ULT 2 is the way to go. For some, the lack of bass from the XM series might find the ULT wear as sounding better due to the higher-sounding bass. That’s actually how I felt coming from Bose headphones.
Features:
30hrs life with ANC On (50hrs off)
Quick Charge
Connect up to 2 devices at the same time.
Touch controls that are responsive, nice, and easy to execute. Hold your palm over them and it will activate transparency mode along with lowering your music especially useful when jogging around and needing to listen to your surroundings or hear someone.
Auto Play and Pause
Mic was decent for call quality and background noise suppression.
Build Quality:
The build quality is pretty decent. They are light, but not as premium feeling as some higher-end models which is expected at this price point. I don’t have any concerns that they will break down anytime soon. The ear cups are large and comfortable for long listening sessions.
Overall you can’t go wrong with the ULT Wear headphones. You get some good sound quality and ANC that is very close to what you get from the XM lineup along with some quality-of-life features. Battery life is superb especially if you don’t have ANC on.
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detailedReviews 63: content: I love these headphones! I alternate between these and the link buds s. The sound is similar when you adjust the controls (I didn't like the ult mode or whatever it's called). I like how the sound feels like it's around you, similar to surround sound. When I wear hoops my ears get sore faster so I don't recommend wearing big earrings with these. You don't really feel pain when you're wearing them but when you take them off you can feel a little soreness but that's normal for over the ear headphones. I also love this color lately and it matches my backpack for college.
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detailedReviews 64: content: After returning Marshall headphones due to consistent issues the store assistant recommended these to me. Holy magoly! I couldn't believe the technology and features compared to the absolute basic Marshall headphones I have had for years!! The not se cancelling is EPIC! The technology is beyond incredible....I never knew this was possible or existed the sound is beautiful and they are very comfortable. It's concerning reading the reviews about physical damage, I guess I will always use the protective case that it comes with. Truly blown away by these very comfortable headphones and the technology they provide.
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detailedReviews 65: content: I love these headphones! I was weary because Sony was never on my list of headphones to try. I tend to gravitate towards Apple, Beats, or Bose. I tried on Apple Airpod Max and the headband was too big so i returned them. Same thing for the Bose Quiet Comfort— I couldnt look down without either of them sliding off. For reference, my head is smaller. I tried these in store and looked up down and around mimicking different exercises where my headphones would potentially fall out, and these, in comparison to others, stayed snug and secure! Sound quality is comparable to Bose and Apple products— in my opinion!
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detailedReviews 66: content: Performance:I wasn’t expecting this kind of effect it has on the bass of my musical catalogue. It has me re-listening to all of my collection of songs, just to hear it in a new light, so to speak. From Daft Punk to Metallica, Wondergirls to Eminem, these ULT’s are worth the dough. Thank you Sony, for making me enjoy my music again after all these years.
Quality:Quite light eventhough it looks bulky, fit & finish is outstanding. Love the case it came in with.
Delivery was quick, seller also took very great care in packing my order. The box comes perfect, no dings whatsoever. Great offer too among other sellers who carry this item. Reccomended seller.
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detailedReviews 67: content: The new Sony ULT WEAR headphones are crazy good. Easily my new favorite set of headphones. I’ve owned a few pairs of high-end headphones. They were all good, but none of them were quite what I had hoped for. Finally…someone put together all the things that matter to me.
I’m rocking Hoobastank as I write this review. The sound on this headset is incredible. The day they arrived, my 17 year old son got home before me and hooked them up to his phone before I had a chance to listen to them. He was wearing them what I walked in and his first comment was “These are the best out of the box headphones I’ve ever seen. They are so clear and the bass is amazing”. I think he summed it up really well. They sound incredible right out of the box. Add in the App and you get a fully customizable listening experience. While you have the option to create custom EQ settings, the presets are pretty great. I was able to find a preset that, when paired with the new ULT bass feature, is everything I’ve been looking for. I don’t know what else to say. They sound fantastic.
The noise canceling is great. Easily cuts out background noise for an immersive listening experience. The ULT Bass settings are crazy. I’m not sure how Sony got that much bass into this package but it’s very impressive. I have it running on the first boost setting for normal listening. It’s too much for me to listen on level 2 all the time but having that extra level when a real banger comes on is awesome. When paired with the right EQ settings, this is easily the best overall sound quality I’ve owned. I can push them to distortion depending on the song type, EQ setting, ULT Bass setting, and volume, but to be honest, the only way you will really distort these is if you do it on purpose. An audiophile would never push all those limits at once.
The touch sensor side of the right muff is really cool. I’ve always been frustrated by finding the buttons on a headset while on the move. No more. The whole side of the right muff is touch sensitive. Just tap it twice to pause, play, answer, hang up. Swipe up/down for volume control, and forward back to repeat/skip. Super easy…not more trying to find a tiny button. Oh, and if you cup your hand over the right muff, it will turn the volume down, turn off noise canceling, and give you immediate access to ambient sound so you can hear another person or your environment. When you remove your hand, it goes right back to where it was. I LOVE this feature. Noise cancelling and BASS setting buttons are on the left muff, but they aren’t hard to find as they are large enough and different shapes.
Comfort is excellent. My biggest complaint with most high-end headphones is that they are HUGE and HEAVY. These are neither. They hit the sweet spot between size and weight. Some people will open them up and complain about how they feel cheap because of the plastic. I’m 100% fine with that because it makes them very comfortable and lightweight. The muffs are just big enough to get a good seal around my ear without swallowing my entire head. Love it.
Battery life is outstanding. I can listen all day, and when they do run down, I can get a couple of hours of listening in a matter of minutes. Sony advertises 30 hours with noise cancellation on, and up to 50 without noise cancellation. I’ve only run them completely down once, and that was on purpose just to see if they recharge to 90 minutes of playtime with a 3-minute charge. They do.
Simply put, I love these headphones. They aren’t cheap, but they also aren’t anywhere near the most expensive things around. They are an excellent balance of design, features, sound quality and price point.
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detailedReviews 68: content: After deliberating between Beats Pro and five other sets of headphones 🎧 I got these. And oh boy am I glad I did! The app customization is incredible! No, these are not just for people who like base. You can adjust your sound; it knows the shape of your ear; it protects you from hearing damage. Sound is incredible; they are super comfortable and don’t press on your head; I’m finally comfortable wearing headphones for long periods of time without my ears getting hot or noise cancellation making me feel nauseous. I’m a Sony product fan forever. Just quality electronics, period. And they look good. If you want smaller headset, these may not be for you. Love!
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detailedReviews 69: content: Hi, I have given these ULT WEAR Headphones 5 stars, but not for me personally. If you like a lot of Bass these 'phones produce it in abundance and you will appreciate the sound that they produce. I thought that the Bass was too heavy and preferred it off. The Bass was still well represented, but better controlled. I gave them a good selection of music, Sia, Slash, Jack Severetti and Roy Orbison to put them through their paces and the listening experience was really enjoyable. With the Bass turned on, and at medium volume levels the Bass was exceptable, turn the volume up any higher, and the sound became woolly. They look very good, and the shiny Sony and ULT stickers are a nice touch. Comfort wise the 'phones are very good and sustained a long wearing time with no problems. Included in the package is a useful carry case, which would have benefitted from a carry handle. Value wise they have benefitted from a price reduction which is always appreciated. If you like a lot of Bass, give these Sony ULT WEAR a listen. Personally they are not for me.
Regards Graham Chadwick.
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detailedReviews 70: content: The product stopped working after a few days. Volume was super low. I wasn't able to make it into the store within the return window so now I'm only able to get them replaced through Sony. Don't really want this product anymore - save yourself the problems and get the Bose instead, they are far superior.
Having to download an app to use them is annoying.
Sound quality was decent while they were working. Headphones were comfortable.
Battery life is pretty great. It was a little surprising how long they lasted when they were still working.
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detailedReviews 71: content: I bought these as a replacement of my Sony H.ear on 2 and they did not disappoint. Sound is very good and balanced when ULT (the bass mode) is turned off and head rattling when ULT is turned on. There are 2 levels of ULT, the first one being a sweet spot and the second one being an overly exaggerated bass everywhere, listening to non-bassy music on ULT 2 makes you hear bass that you didn't even know was there to begin with (which is kinda nice but can be too much some times). Noise cancelling is very good at all music volume levels and the ambient sound mode is even better assuming you don't go past 50%.
The app is very nice and let's you mess with the equalizer to find the perfect sound for you and the carrying case is a nice plus. The only downside is the build quality. The plastic they used feels too cheap for headphones of this price (my previous Sony pair feels WAY better despite being older by more than a couple years and costing the same when they came out), they don't feel like they are going to break that easily, however, for the price, they could have done a way better job; the build quality is basically on par with any $50 headphones.
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detailedReviews 72: content: These headphones have literally made my ADHD easier to deal with. I can focus much easier with the noise cancellation feature. Even more so with the adaptable ambient noise system. They fit extremely comfortably and can be worn in bed. The battery life is also something remarkable, providing hours of entertainment and comfort on one hour’s charge. The bass boost is next level!!! One of the best hidden features is the Bluetooth connection allowing you to switch connected devices without pairing the headphones. Would definitely purchase again!
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detailedReviews 73: content: By far, Best Wireless Over Ear Headphones In Price Range. Even better when item is on sale. You have to spend $200 more to even step up into the next class of headphones. The sound reproduction on these Sony Headphones. I am a picky audiophile with not a large purse. You will not go wrong with these Sony Headphones!! This Pair of Sony - ULT WEAR Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones replaced my Sony MDR-ZX110 which are still fine. I needed a second pair so thought I would step it up. The ULT Wear are superior.
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detailedReviews 74: content: ...but, the touch controls are way too sensitive. It's really hard to get the hang of skipping a song, raising or lowering the volume and starting and stopping the music. I also had difficulty connecting them to my laptop via Bluetooth, but that is probably a Windows 11 24H2 problem. They connected seamlessly to my Android phone and my iPad. There are six preset equalizer levels that is a bit annoying. You can't adjust individual frequencies, you have to accept what they give you. Overall, the positives greatly outweigh the negatives and I recommend these headphones.
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starRating: 4
title: ...but, the touch controls are way too sensitive....
detailedReviews 75: content: Quality:Excellent
Performance:Excellent
(image and video taken after unboxing)
Rating after 1 month usage
- safe delivery
- minor bugs happen but instantly can resolved (example: automatically disconnecting and reconnecting)
- App allows to adjust EQ and improves depth of base in sound quality
- package comes with free case to take care of headphones
- happy with price reduction as price offers excellent bass and good noise cancelling
- wearing headphones without switching on already cancels some noise with large and thick ear cup design
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starRating: 5
title: Quality:Excellent Performance:Excellent (image and video taken after unboxing)...
detailedReviews 76: content: Best Feature:Powerful Bass, better than my WH-1000XM5 Headphones which I regret buying
Product Quality:Excellent
Performance:Good
Beautiful! Exceeded my expectations. Items are as described, excellent condition and quality. I hope all sellers are like this shop, very accommodating and easy to deal with and most of all, honest. Please don't hesitate to buy from this shop, highly recommended. I hope all shopee sellers are as reliable and dignified like this shop. An excellent transaction with this seller, the item I ordered is as described to the sellers advertisement, good quality.
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starRating: 5
title: Best Feature:Powerful Bass, better than my WH-1000XM5 Headphones...
detailedReviews 77: content: (review submitted 2 weeks after receiving) If you're after the bass quality, goods to sayo. It has two levels of bass, the second one gives you a more immersive and impressive beat esp when listening to music. Noise cancellation is also a plus for me, but the Airpods Pro 2nd Gen still is my choice when it comes to noise cancellation. Tried both using by walking outside sa busy street and I could still hear some recognizable amount of noise coming from cars and motorcycles with Sony Ult Wear. The ear cushions are also durable, hindi nababakbak and nag p-peel. I'd still use it for work esp pag sa coffee shops, working out (make sure to wipe with tissue after use), or travelling.
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starRating: 5
title: (review submitted 2 weeks after receiving) If you're...
detailedReviews 78: content: Very nice with crisp clear sound, use them all the time and for long periods really comfortable. Nice to see the sound enhancements can be enabled and disabled with just a push of a button, and unlike the XB range your not stuck with MegaBass unless your device has some kind equaliser settings. Still shame play and volume controls are touch sensitive pad instead of physical buttons. But iphone app now has option to disable the infuriating voice control which is constantly triggered unlike the WH-XB900N which for some reason still doesn't have the option (admitly why Apple doesn't make it an option to disable it is insanity).
Do like comes with a hard case to protect them (especially as my XB900N's hinge broke) with compartments for USB charging cable (which is still just too short) and a nice length 3.5mm cable (but considering the headphones have mics, be nice if the cable was a 4 pole to use as headset on non bluetooth stuff as well).
Still has voice for battery capacity when clicking power button, but for some reason doesn't seem to tell status when selecting different noise cancelling modes and sound enhancement mode, just have to guess by the sound effect.
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starRating: 5
title: Very nice with crisp clear sound, use them...
detailedReviews 79: content: Been contemplating for a long time to buy this product. Chose this over the xm5 due to price point. It does feel kinda heavy when worn too long on the neck. Build quality is 4/5- plastic build and I guess you'd agree with other reviews because of the hinge issues.
Sound quality is okay, I wouldnt say its the best in the bass department but overall great sound. First week kinda hot when used for long period but i managed to get used to the feeling in the long run. Great controls! And happy with the case.
Overall I am happy with the purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Been contemplating for a long time to buy...
detailedReviews 80: content: Decent sound quality for the price, a little bassy and mid scooped. Mostly what you are paying for is the noise canceling and user intereace which is excelent. Easy to use and intuitive to operate, the touch pad is fantastic. the noise canceling is excelent as well, but will default to noise canceling or pass through, you have to play with the settings in the app to turn it off completely. Sonically they sound good without being amazing. They have a sort of narrow, compressed mid scooped quality that takes a little getting used to I had to tweek the eq to get some more treble out of them, but that's in the app and works fine. Although I didn't understand why they would add a bass boost button at first, it made sense once I wore them on a bus, adding back in the frequencies that get lost by kinetic transfer. Overall - great comuter headphones, although if your chaising pure audio quality, you'd be better off spending your money on some wired ones where your investing in higher quality drivers.
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starRating: 4
title: Decent sound quality for the price, a little...
detailedReviews 81: content: These are superrrb! Ill explain. The anc (active noise cancellation) is super effective! I was wearing my headphones and slided open my heavy glass door and didnt distinguish it as the usual noise. It was like a different door was opened!! I watched two episodes of overlord and I noticed nothing of extraneous sounds coming in. So it really passed for long viewing sessions on tv . Comfy fit , not heavy! My tv has Dolby atmos these headphones sound super similar! Sound cool look cool.
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starRating: 5
title: These are superrrb! Ill explain. The anc (active...
detailedReviews 82: content: I’ve been using these headphones daily and I’m honestly impressed. The sound quality is rich and immersive, with deep bass and crisp highs that make music, podcasts, and calls sound amazing. They’re also very comfortable, even for long wear, and the battery life easily lasts all day. I especially love the noise cancellation—it blocks out distractions perfectly. The build feels premium and sturdy, and the Bluetooth connection is seamless. Highly recommend for both casual listeners and audiophiles alike!
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starRating: 5
title: I’ve been using these headphones daily and I’m...
detailedReviews 83: content: I’ve worn a lot of beats, AirPods, and gaming headphones. With me loving bass and traveling more often even while deployed. I rather reach for these than just earbuds. The headphone won’t get lost or confused easily and supply just the right punch for bass. I’ve had the older Dre beats and their bass / music would be able to be heard out of the headwear. I wanted something different that would let me keep my hearing at least while I’m still young. I also enjoy the app letting me have little achievements to earn!
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starRating: 5
title: I’ve worn a lot of beats, AirPods, and...
detailedReviews 84: content: Great product - does everything we expected and more. We ordered 2 pairs to use on a couple of long 13+ hour flights, they were delivered very quickly and we had them for our outbound flight. They cut out the high ambient noise level very well and made the flight so much more bearable.
Sound quality is excellent, and the extra bass settings (with the ULT button) is great for high bass tracks like the occasional drum & bass. :-) There are loads of settings and options you can set with your smart phone, and functions like being able to talk to someone by overriding the noise cancelling is very useful.
Would highly recommend them and the John Lewis price was very competitive.
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starRating: 5
title: Great product - does everything we expected and...
detailedReviews 85: content: I’ve got ten headphones (two are buds) that said for $129 on sale these are fair value. Super light. Busy app. Hesvy bass. Muddy sound that EQ helps but not enough crisp highs for me. Comfortable. Nice case. Shortest charge cord ever. Could’ve paid another $70 for the xm4. I prefer my crusher evos and bose QC. About the same overall as beats studio pro but less comfy with more bass and less clarity. They also look bulky on head. Won’t return but would not buy a second pair.
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starRating: 3
title: I’ve got ten headphones (two are buds) that...
detailedReviews 86: content: The low-frequency response is truly impressive, delivering a palpable physical sensation. The bass has a remarkable depth and richness, adding a satisfying weight to the audio. It's clear that significant attention was paid to the lower registers. The resulting resonance is both powerful and controlled, avoiding distortion even at high volumes. This level of bass performance significantly enhances the overall listening experience.
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starRating: 4
title: The low-frequency response is truly impressive, delivering a...
detailedReviews 87: content: Bought these with the impression they could be better than Skullcandy crushers. The Cons: The sound quality was pretty good but the headphones could not handle a lot of bass heavy music without getting crackly. Also feel like I had to turn them all the way up to get to a decent volume. No top headband cushion so could only wear for so long. Touch features were cool but we're also sensitive to being touched. Was kind of an inconvenience when working out as I would constantly brush up against them and it would mess with my music. The Pros: Touch and sensor features are nice, battery life is great. Overall was disappointed that $200 Sony headphones could not live up to what was advertised and was returned shortly after using.
If you're looking for bass forward headphones with great sound quality. Get Skullcandy Crushers ANC 2.
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starRating: 2
title: Bought these with the impression they could be...
detailedReviews 88: content: With experience with higher-end Sony headphones, I know you really can't go wrong with them when it comes to sound, so this time around I wanted a particular feature (Multi-Point Connection) to connect seamlessly between my phone and the Bluetooth turntable. Unfortunately, it does connect two devices at the same time once you enable it in options, but in my case, you still have to connect each device you want to connect manually if you are connected to the turntable.
As far as sound, it is incredible on both streaming apps on the phone and vinyl. I was blown away instantly. I found the audio quality energized and tonally balanced during my first listen, and it only got better as I switched between the Ult Power Sound modes.
The new Sony - ULT WEAR Wireless are Comfy for long listening sessions and have a plush design that feels typically on well-made wireless headphones. Outstanding potential battery life with sound that is bold for a confident sound presentation
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starRating: 4
title: With experience with higher-end Sony headphones, I know...
detailedReviews 89: content: You know, I have weighted back and forth on another brand of headphones that would offer better bass response, but never pulled the trigger. I stumbled upon these a few weeks ago, did a lot of research and decided to give the a go.
A wise decision on my point.
Sony has always been hit or miss for me; I like clarity and punch in my music; not just overwhelming bass (like the other model of headphones I was looking at). These, even wih the ULT button (which amps up the bass by 2 levels) simply worked well, allowing me to listen to everything from hip-hop to classical music. It is a great combo of affordability, including a lot of the more expensive Sony headphones tricks (like cupping. the right earcup to lower the volume so you can converse w/o removing the headphones, for example)for about $200 less.
Highly recommended.
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starRating: 4
title: You know, I have weighted back and forth...
detailedReviews 90: content: I bought these to use on my flight to London in April and I definitely wouldn't purchase them again. If I were still within the return window I would 100% return these. The headphones look nice and are fairly comfortable. These headphones do not stay connected via Bluetooth, I had to constantly wake up and reconnect them because they would just shut off. I thought the issue was because I was on a flight, but that's not the case; they keep disconnecting when I'm at home. Unfortunately I wasted money on this product, pls don't do the same.
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starRating: 1
title: I bought these to use on my flight...
detailedReviews 91: content: When connecting on Bluetooth to my computer, audio is great until entering a call where the quality of both the program I am using & whom I am contacting is dramatically reduced.
Due to the above issue, I tried using the headphones wired to find that the cable provided does not support microphone.
I wasted buying a new cable that supports a microphone as no input is being received by my computer.
I understand that the main appeal of this product is its output (which I am heavily enjoying) & that it works on phones (which is very convenient) I however would rather not juggle multiple different headphones for different functions & hoped at least the audio port supported the microphone that comes already with it.
I would like to say that my overall rating stems from the frustration of time wasted finding out & failing to find solutions to the variety of issues I have faced with this product.
Despite my frustration, it cannot be denied that this product is high quality in other aspects & why I have given high ratings on the other metrics.
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starRating: 2
title: When connecting on Bluetooth to my computer, audio...
detailedReviews 92: content: Best Feature:The Bass
Product Quality:Top Notch
Performance:Almost as good as the XM5
This is currently the best headphone purchase i’ve had, since i couldn’t find any stores selling the Skullcandy Crusher Evo on the Philippines, this is an amazing alternative for it, this has amazing bass especially the ULT 2 with excellent ANC and Transparency mode. I have tuned the headphones to my desired EQ and its performance is amazing! The comfortability is great as well, good for long hours and traveling. I recommend this headphones for Bass Lovers as this headphones literally feels like you have subwoofers on your ears, the audio quality is almost comparable to the XM5s, considering the price difference, this is amazing for its price! The package also provides a good hard case as well. Recommend purchasing this headphones!
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starRating: 5
title: Best Feature:The Bass Product Quality:Top Notch Performance:Almost as...
detailedReviews 93: content: These headphones are exactly what I was looking for for airplane travel mostly. I wanted noise cancelling and they are much better than my last pair. They are comfortable, over-the-ear headphones.
I do wish the charging cable was as long as the plug-in cord for airplane monitor, so if I ever need to charge more (for long flights), I can still wear them while charging. Not as expensive as some headphones, but not cheap either. I might buy another set for my husband. Oh! They come with a hard-shell case…perfect!
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starRating: 5
title: These headphones are exactly what I was looking...
detailedReviews 94: content: I love bass and these have plenty of it. I purchased a refurbished pair of Beats Studio Pro before the ULT WEAR for a lot more and I prefer the Sony. The bass sounds a quality car sound system with a subwoofer or a live concert. Quality bass sound and the overall sound is crisp as well. The ANC and general sound mitigation are a lot better compared to the Beats. I just used these headphones for my workout today and I didn't hear anything outside of the headphones. It was great because I can vibe to my music and focus on my workout.
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starRating: 5
title: I love bass and these have plenty of...
detailedReviews 95: content: Got these on sale for 180 and couldn't be happier. Every Sony product I buy has always lasted and has had superb quality. The reason I went for these was because of the bass button and I'm glad I did. Some might wonder which to get Skullcandy evos/nc or these. What I will say is if you want better sound quality get the ULT WEAR but if you want skull rattling bass get the Candys. I listen to a vast genres of music from hip-hop to metal and classical to country. These headphones make all genres sound good. You will need to download the app to get everything out of these. I made a custom eq which makes them sound better than from out of box. I've had them for a week charged them fully using noise cancelling daily and they're only at 50% battery. The only complaints I have is that I wish they could go maybe two volume clicks higher and they have disconnected on me once for like 2 seconds then reconnected.
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starRating: 4
title: Got these on sale for 180 and couldn't...
detailedReviews 96: content: The Sony ULT Wear WH-ULT900N headphones deliver powerful bass with an "ULT" boost mode for deep punchy sound. Their active noise cancellation effectively reduces ambient noise making them great for immersive listening. With up to 50 hours of battery life they are ideal for long usage without frequent recharging. The headphones support LDAC for high-resolution audio and Bluetooth Multipoint for seamless connectivity. While the bass-heavy sound may not suit all listeners they offer great value for bass lovers.
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starRating: 5
title: The Sony ULT Wear WH-ULT900N headphones deliver powerful...
detailedReviews 97: content: First of all the supplied case was a welcome surprise and a modern touch. The google assistant I found was easy to use and helped me with the setup. Adjusting the headphones for use was really easy and long periods of use were extremely comfortable. This I think was due to the build quality of the item.
An outstanding feature is the long battery life. The sound is perfect and consistent at any level, and the noise cancelling feature was one of the best I have used. I have a few sets of headphones none that come up to the high standard of the WH-ULT900N. Being of pensionable age I haven't got any technical knowledge of the product. However I will be using these all of the time now and would certainly recommend them to my friends. They will be added to my large collection of Sony products.
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starRating: 5
title: First of all the supplied case was a...
detailedReviews 98: content: These are the best set of headphones I have ever owned! Usually, my main issue is the headphones cause headaches, but they are very cushioned so wearing them is comfortable. I also love the noise cancellation function which blocks ALL sound. I had earphones with the same function, but I could still hear everything around me. They also come in a sleek case that fits nicely in my purse and backpack. I can use them for hours without having to charge them which is convenient! Best purchase ever!
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starRating: 5
title: These are the best set of headphones I...
detailedReviews 99: content: I have been an "audiophile" since I can remember. I never have one daily driving headphone lol. I have always been a fan of Sony. Now can you buy better headphones? I would be lying if I said no. The Extra Bass Models have been one of my favorites of all time. But I needed more then just XBASS in my life. Introduce WH-ULT900. They are well bulit and very comfortable, in the pics you can see how thick the padding is. The 3 buttons are spaced. The come featured PACKED and load up the Sony Headphone Connect App Adds more. This is a lot, could be more, but I'll leave with this. I have owned well over 250 pair of headphones. These are one of my all time favorvites. Great quality bulid, great build design, the Anti-Noise Cancellation is amazing, app software is easy to use and easy to find the sound that best suit you. Lastly the ULT Button. At first I thought it was just going to be a boost in bass, I was wrong. If you actually listen, it boosts the bass, which I do love, but if you listen you can hear that it actually adjusts everything on the EQ. This certainly one of the best things to come from Sony at this price point. Hop on to this new and great sounding device from Sony. Peace
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starRating: 5
title: I have been an "audiophile" since I can...
detailedReviews 100: content: Quality:As advertized
Performance:As advertized
I'd always incline to speakers that can project sound with better lower and mid frequencies coverage, rather than most of the speakers covering only high-mid and high. This headphone is able to project out the lower and mid frequencies, where you will realise that there are so many details within the song that you'd never heard of, while using other devices. Sony is giving 3 months extended warranty, which make the purchase more worthwhile. Seller packed carefully and delivered swiftly. A great buy indeed.
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starRating: 5
title: Quality:As advertized Performance:As advertized I'd always incline to...