Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones | Black

Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones | Black Description

Manufacturer's description:

Sony just can't stop making excellent noise-cancelling headphones. The Japanese tech titan could have rested on its laurels after releasing the amazing WH1000XM3 headphones in 2018. Instead, they spent several years tweaking their technology for the release of the successor, ensuring the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones sound even better.

These Sony wireless headphones are a true boon for anyone living in a city thanks to their industry-leading noise cancellation tech. Dual sensors, each using two microphones on the earcups, record ambient audio in realtime and send it to Sony's revolutionary QN1 noise-cancelling processor. 

This means that your noise-cancelling profile gets fine-tuned 700 times per second, effectively blotting out a wide range of annoying sonic distractions from roadwork and cars to the clash and rattle of underground subway trains. If you want your music to come through clean and clear on a busy urban street, these Sony noise-cancelling headphones are your best friends.

And what music they make! Powerful, responsive 40mm drivers reproduce the sounds of your favourite musical artists with jaw-dropping clarity and a dynamic soundstage that makes you feel like you're right there in the recording booth. Couple this with a lightweight design with super-soft ear cup cushions and it's a joy to listen to these Sony noise-cancelling headphones all day long.

These Sony wireless headphones also have a trick up their sleeve to stop their great sound being ruined by Bluetooth compression. The Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones are equipped with the proprietary LDAC wireless transmission codec. With a higher bitrate enabling better audio resolution than Bluetooth can ever give you, the WH1000XM4s aren't just the best Sony wireless headphones you can buy, they may well be the best wireless headphones full stop!

Features:

• Industry-leading noise cancellation technology means you hear every word, note, and tune with incredible clarity, no matter your environment. These noise canceling headphones feature additional microphones that assist in isolating sound for a reduction of even more high and mid frequency sounds.
• Dual noise sensor technology, featuring two microphones on each earcup, captures ambient noise and passes the data to the HD Noise-Canceling Processor QN1. Using a new algorithm, the HD Noise-Canceling Processor QN1 then applies noise-canceling processing in real time to a range of acoustic environments. Working together with a new Bluetooth Audio SoC (System on Chip), it senses and adjusts to music and noise signals, as well as acoustic characteristics between the driver unit and ears, at over 700 times per second.
• LDAC transmits approximately three times more data (at the maximum transfer rate of 990 kbps) than conventional Bluetooth audio, allowing you to enjoy High-Resolution Audio content in exceptional quality, as close as possible to that of a dedicated wired connection.
• The WH-1000XM4 headphones use an array of smart technologies to create a seamless, hands-free listening experience. For example, simply start speaking to automatically pause your music in Speak-to-Chat, or enjoy adaptive playback thanks to the proximity sensor and two acceleration sensors that detect whether your headphones are being worn or not.
• As soon as you speak to someone, Speak-to-Chat automatically stops the music and lets in ambient sound so you can conduct a conversation - handy if you want to keep your headphones on, or your hands are full. Based on Precise Voice Pickup Technology, this smart feature uses five microphones built into your headphones and advanced audio signal processing to recognize and react to your voice. And once your chat is over, your music starts playing again automatically.
• WH-1000XM4 headphones blend sophisticated style with exceptional comfort. Super-soft, pressure-relieving ear pads in foamed urethane evenly distribute pressure and increase ear/pad contact for a stable fit. And with a lighter-weight design, you'll barely notice you're wearing them.
• Immerse yourself in sound all around you. As real as if you are there at a live concert or with the artist recording in a studio. With 360 Reality Audio, music has never been so immersive and so real. 

Specification:

• Product model: Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-Ear Headphones
• Headphone type: Closed, dynamic
• Driver unit: 400mm, dome type (CCAW Voice coil)
• Magnet: Neodymium
• Diaphragm: Aluminum coated LCP
• Frequency response: 4 Hz-40,000Hz
• Frequency response (active operation): 4 Hz-40,000Hz
• Frequency response (Bluetooth communication): 20Hz-20,000Hz (44.1 kHz Sampling)/20 Hz - 40,000 Hz (LDAC 96 kHz Sampling, 990 kbps)
• Cord type: Single-sided (detachable)
• Cord length: Headphone cable (approx. 3.94 ft, OFC strands, gold-plated stereo mini plug)
• Plug: Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug
• NFC: Yes
• DSEE extreme: Yes
• Passive operation: Yes
• Battery charge time: Approx. 3 hours (full charge)
• Battery charge method: USB
• Battery life (continuous music playback time with internal memory): Max. 30 hours (NC ON), Max. 38 hours (NC OFF)
• Battery life (waiting time): Max. 30 hours (NC ON), Max. 200 hours (NC OFF)
• Bluetooth version: Version 5.0
• Effective range: Line of sight approx. 30 ft (10 m)
• Frequency range: 2.4 GHz band (2.4000-2.4835 GHz)
• Profile: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
• Supported audio format(s): SBC, AAC, LDAC
• Supported content protection: SCMS-T
• Charging cable length: 19.99cm
• Weight: 254g