Top 10 Sony Headphones

The dynamic development of Sony is due to the achievement of major goals and setting ambitious scientific and technical tasks. All this accelerates the pace of technology development and makes the company's logo a benchmark for most customers. One of the main areas of Sony is high-quality sound and a lot of work has been done here. Creating modern models of headphones, the main priorities were selected: wireless communication, compression algorithms without loss of quality, intelligent noise reduction and high autonomy. Currently, the market does not have a wide variety of options, from budget to flagship Hi-End solutions.

When choosing headphones, you should immediately determine the area of ​​their use. If the goal is to chat, then you should not overpay for the perfect sound, but rather focus on convenience and reliability. Music lovers need high quality sound and supported codecs. Wireless models will be comfortable on the street, here they are more focused on design and color. In any case, choosing the headset of this company, you can be sure of the highest quality of performance, and our review will help you navigate the choice.

Top 10 best Sony headphones

10 Sony MDR-XB550AP

In the budget price segment stand out wired Sony MDR-XB550AP headphones. Externally, they look practical and casual, attracting with their modest grace smoothly curved surfaces. The ear cups here completely cover the ear, but leave the earlobes open, allowing you to freely wear jewelry in your ears. Sliding rim easily adapts to any head size, gently pressing pads. Headphones are equipped with a 1.2 m audio cable that has a standard connector that is compatible with most phones.

Headphones vigorously and sound when playing modern music and have good sound insulation in both directions. The EXTRABASS function makes the tracks even richer and richer. Built-in remote control allows you to easily manage the track list, adjust the volume or answer a call. The combination of ergonomic lightweight design and reasonable price definitely deserve to consider these headphones as a purchase.

 

9 Sony WF-1000X

Following the fashion trends, Sony has released a line of fully wireless in-ear headphones, complemented by active noise cancellation and surround sound, in which the WF-1000X proved to be the most successful. A rich set of accessories allows you to choose the size of any ear, and thanks to the light weight and comfortable fit, the headphones are almost not felt when worn. With sound insulation there is a complete order, there are many modes, including SmartListening, which automatically muffles noise depending on the situation.

Communication with the phone via Bluetooth auto search or NFC tag. Headphones are set to a natural and clear sound with a pleasant balance, which can be varied by playing with the equalizer, after installing the Sony Headphones application on your phone. The branded box in which the headphones are supplied also serves as charging, which lasts for 2 full cycles.The battery life of the headphones, depending on use, is 3 hours and this is the only weak point of the model.

8 Sony MDR-XB950N1

The prefix EXTRABASS is not just mentioned in the model name. Sony MDR-XB950N1 full-size overhead headphones are designed for lovers of deep bass, for which the built-in equalizer is responsible for sounding, noticeably highlighting the lower frequency range with long fading. Although the bass and fascinate with its sound, but if you listen to classical or guitar, then you should disable this feature. The headphone design is typical for Sony and is made in the familiar Japanese minimalism with high quality performance. Resistant plastic headband with a metal slider is covered with soft skin, as well as ear pads that completely cover the ears, creating increased comfort during prolonged wear.

To expand the interaction of headphones with your phone, you need to download the Sony Headphones application for Android or iOS. This will allow you to adjust additional bass effects to adjust the level of noise reduction or select a sound preset. The manufacturer’s battery life of 22 hours is confirmed by numerous reviews, and if the battery is still completely discharged, it is possible to listen through the audio cable. The result was fascinating sounding headphones with outstanding bass, which will surely find their target audience.

7 Sony WH-CH500

Sony WH-C500 full-size closed headphones are perfect for everyday listening to music. Having a stylish Japanese design, they are very attractive for its price. The build quality is high, they do not creak when worn and having a weight of only 140 grams are practically not felt on the head. The design feature of the cups allows them to be rotated in two axes, creating comfort when worn. The sound is answered by 30 mm speakers with a standard (for its level) frequency range of 20 Hz to 20 kHz with pronounced bass and detailed clear sound.

Like most modern headphones Sony has NFC support, allowing you to quickly mate with your phone. Bluetooth 4.2 confidently holds the connection up to 10 meters and has support for a variety of profiles. The manufacturer’s battery life of 20 hours, according to the owners' experience, is even slightly underestimated. With daily 3-hour use for a week, it is unlikely that the battery will be planted. There is no support for fast charging, so from 0 to 100% of the headphones will be charged an impressive 4.5 hours. In general, for the money very worthy headphones and definitely deserve attention.

6 Sony WH-CH700N

In the new line of wireless full-size headphones, presented by Sony, the average model WH-CH700N has the most humane price tag and is positioned as a faithful companion on travel and business trips. For the manufacture of the headphone frame, high-quality plastic was used, comfortable oval-shaped ear cushions made of eco-leather fit snugly to the ears, and for more precise adjustment of the headband there is a metal tie. High-quality sound with the support of a wide range of reproducible frequencies provide 40 mm dome speakers, allowing you to enjoy all the colors of your favorite compositions.

Headphones have extensive functionality and support most audio codecs. DSEE compressed sound file enhancement technology is able to accurately restore detail and ensure the original sound quality. The NFC feature allows you to connect your phone with just one touch, and Noice Canceling noise filtering will filter out background sounds to ensure optimal listening on airplanes or other noisy places. To edit all the parameters, download the Headphones Connect application, the manufacturer actively develops it and new interesting settings appear with updates.

5 Sony WI-SP600N

The Sony WI-SP600N Intra-Channel Wireless Headphones have been designed for the active lifestyle of their host.Structural features of the accessory are aimed at creating comfortable conditions even with the most intense workouts, and powerful energetic sound will help set the pace and rhythm of sports activities. The Bluetooth 4.1 wireless module used in the headphones supports SBC and AAC codecs, and the built-in NFC sensor helps you quickly communicate with the phone. The model has an IPX4 protection class, which means that sweat or rain cannot damage the device. Full battery charge provides 6 hours of playback, which is a good indicator.

Headphones are equipped with active noise cancellation, which can be activated at any time, completely isolating external sounds, leaving only the music. If there is a need to hear the announcement of the next bus stop or other important information, Ambient mode is useful, in which the microphone will listen to the surroundings. In detail all the noise reduction and surround sound functions can be configured in the Headphones Connect application, which the manufacturer strongly recommends to install on the phone.

4 Sony SBH90C

Sony headphones with a bow were born as a compromise solution between the wireless and the usual option. In this modern format, they sit comfortably on the neck and will look with any clothes. These headphones will brighten up your walks, workouts or workdays, eliminating unnecessary noise, bringing the necessary rhythm and harmony with pure natural sound. Thanks to the neckband, the developers managed to fit batteries of sufficient power, which would be enough for 8 hours of listening to music at maximum volume.

The bezel itself is quite soft and flexible, and a light weight of about 25 grams will be almost invisible when worn. If the headset is temporarily not used, the magnets embedded in the headset will help to prevent entanglement by connecting to each other. The controls are spaced on both sides of the bezel and have a tactile distinction that allows you to accurately determine the desired press. For charging or wired listening in Hi-Res Audio mode on the left side is a USB Type-C connector. The result was an excellent rolling model, from which it will be easier to get used to the spread of wireless sound and forget about the good old 3.5mm jack.

3 Sony WHH900N h.ear on 2 Wireless NC

This interesting model of wireless noise-canceling headphones immediately attracts attention with a beautiful catchy design and is focused on advanced youth, who pay attention not only to the appearance, but also to the characteristics. High-quality matte plastic, from which the headphones are made, is not subject to scratches. The ear cushions and the lower part of the headband are made of eco-leather with a soft filler. Passive noise reduction of headphones at a high level, but if you activate the ANC mode, then you can drown out even the noise of the turbines of the aircraft. 40 mm speakers with neodymium magnets cover the frequency range from 5 to 40000 Hz

With the included noise cancellation system, the headphones can work for about 20 hours. On long trips to save power, you can use the wired cable that comes in the kit. The model supports fast connection to the phone via NFC tags and has, in addition to the main codecs, its own brand LDAC, which allows lossless transmission of high-resolution tracks wirelessly. Those who really want to plunge into the atmosphere of musical works with a complete disconnection of external noise, should look at this model.

2 Sony MDR-1AM2

At CES 2018, Sony presented the new overhead dynamic headphone model MDR-1AM2, which is characterized by improved sound quality and level of comfort. Headphone emitters are made by the newest technology and consist of a liquid crystal polymer film with aluminum coating.The use of this design allowed to cover reproducible frequencies from 3 to 100 kHz! Unlike earlier versions requiring a powerful DAC player or smartphone, in this model the resistance is reduced to 16 ohms, which made it possible to shake the headphones even to the budget phone itself.

Lightweight construction and soft ear pads made of synthetic leather provide a long and comfortable pastime for listening to your favorite music. The special pattern of the dynamics of the lattice corresponding to the Fibonacci sequence, according to the assurances of developers, reduces distortion when playing high-resolution sound, allowing you to hear the finest details of musical works. To eliminate noise, all connecting cables that come in the kit are made of oxygen-free copper and covered with silver coating, and the l-shaped audio connector is gold-plated.

1 Sony WH-1000XM3

With each new model, Sony improves sound reproduction, harmoniously adapting it to the external environment. The new WH-1000XM3 full-size headphones are the pinnacle of technology with premium ergonomic design, light weight and comfortable panel. The headphones used materials of the highest quality, but it does not make them so expensive. To achieve accurate noise reduction, 4 microphones are installed on each channel, and a specially designed QN1 processor is responsible for real-time audio processing. There is support for the aptX HD standard and the LDAC codec, which output sound at a completely different, high-quality level.

Using the NFC tag, the headphones quickly mate with the phone, and when you install the Sony Headphone Connect application, you can access many detailed settings. Integration with Google Assistant allows you to call a voice assistant and ask the necessary question with just one click on the earmold. The “quick attention” function turned out to be very useful, allowing you to simply hold your hand to the headset, and it will become much quieter, allowing you to hear the other person. The battery life of the accessory is 30 hours, and the USB-Type C connector reduces the charging time to several minutes. Headphones are included in the list of the best gadgets in 2018 and deservedly receive the highest rating of our rating.

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