Sony Premium Noise Cancelling Wireless Behind-Neck in Ear Headphones - Black (WI1000X/B)
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Brand | Sony |
Model Name | WI1000X/B |
Color | Black |
Form Factor | In Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth |
About this item
- Digital Noise Cancelling with Atmospheric Pressure Optimizing – perfect for flying
- Sony-Headphones Connect, APP for Android /iOS to use Smart Listening technology to control your ambient sound settings.
- Smart listening by smart auto-settings automatically adjusts ambient sound to your activity. Ambient Sound mode to hear essential sound without taking your headphones off.
- Optimized for the Google Assistant with an update. Ask it questions. Tell it do things. It’s your own personal Google, always ready to help. Frequency Response (Bluetooth Communication)- 20 Hz–20,000 Hz (44.1 kHz Sampling)/20 Hz–40,000 Hz (LDAC 96 kHz Sampling, 990 kbps). Sensitivities (dB/mW)- 101 dB/mW (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned on), 97 dB/mW (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned off)
- High-quality audio with DSEE HX, S-Master HX, LDAC and aptX HD. Frequency response : 3–40000 Hz
- Battery life up to 10 hours (with wireless noise cancelling). Frequency Range:2.4 GHz band.Supported Audio Format(s):SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD
- Hands free calling with vibration notification
- In the box: Carrying Pouch, Plug Adaptor for In-flight Use, Connection Cable, USB Cable
- Connectivity technology : Bluetooth
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Sound quality | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 4.3 | — | 4.7 |
Battery life | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 4.6 | — | 4.8 |
Noise cancellation | 4.0 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 4.2 | — | 4.5 |
Comfort | — | 4.7 | 4.7 | — | — | 5.0 |
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connectivity tech | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless |
headphones form factor | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear |
connector type | wireless | wireless | wireless | wireless | — | wireless |
noise control | active noise cancellation | — | sound isolation | active noise cancellation | passive noise cancellation | sound isolation |
headphones jack | 3.5 mm Jack | USB C Type | — | USB | — | — |
cable feature | Without Cable | Retractable | Tangle Free | Without Cable, Retractable | Without Cable | Tangle Free |
control type | control | Call Control | Volume Control | Media Control | Button control | Volume Control |
From the manufacturer
Sony Premium Noise Cancelling Wireless Behind-Neck in Ear Headphones
Lose yourself in music, whenever and wherever you are, with noise cancellation, effortlessly smart features and a neckband for comfortable all-day wearing. Get the most from your headphones everywhere with optimised noise cancellation and wireless freedom. Enjoy in-flight music in perfect clarity with noise-cancelling adapted to high altitude. Listen free from wires and unwanted background noise with Digital Noise Cancellation.
Smart Listening by Adaptive Sound Control automatically detects your activity such as travelling, walking, and waiting then adjusts ambient sound settings to you. You can customise them to your preferences with the Sony I Headphones Connect APP.
Hear music that stays true to the original recording with High-Resolution Audio. Optimised for High-Resolution Audio, S-Master HX reduces distortion and allows you to enjoy all the subtleties in your music. The 9mm dynamic driver maintains drive force for deep bass and clear mids without dropping off like other drivers, while the airtight Balanced Armature driver provides natural high frequency sound for longer. Both drivers work together to keep sound response steady across the frequencies.
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Product Dimensions | 7.64 x 2.36 x 9.69 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.5 ounces |
ASIN | B074KBHW66 |
Item model number | WI1000X/B |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #268,684 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #13,070 in Earbud & In-Ear Headphones |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | August 31, 2017 |
Manufacturer | Sony |
Item Weight | 2.5 Ounces |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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Compatible iPhone/iPod models : You can use the unit with only the following models. Update your iPhone or iPod to the latest software before use. iPhone 7 Plus , iPhone 7, iPhone SE , iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6s , iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPod touch (6th generation) Maximum communication range:Line of sight approx. 10 meter (30 feet) . Communication system: BLUETOOTH version 4.1
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Customers like the sound quality, battery life, comfort, and bluetooth calling of the headphones. For example, they mention that it reduces background engine noise considerably, it works perfectly in wired mode, and that it's worth the buy.
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Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. They mention that the sound from the earphones are really good, the noise cancelling on these headphones is pretty solid, and the virtual sound stage allows them to experience music like never before. The ANC function reduces the background engine noise considerably.
"...I listen mostly to metal and hard rock, and the sound quality is excellent, especially once you configure it to your liking using the companion app...." Read more
"...scratched, the cords are still in great condition, and the earbuds still look/sound great as long as I stay on top of cleaning them...." Read more
"...to tune the experience to your taste, and the by-product of solid hearing protection for those rare occasions when you hit an ear-splitting rock..." Read more
"...The WI1000X/B are well designed, easy to use, and do have excellent sound if you have the equipment that can produce it; LDAC with my mobile phone,..." Read more
Customers like the value of the headphones. They say it's a fantastic product, with great sound quality and fitting options. They also say the battery life is decent and the ear phones are decent. Some say that the price is steep but worth it.
"...The WI1000X/B are well designed, easy to use, and do have excellent sound if you have the equipment that can produce it; LDAC with my mobile phone,..." Read more
"...When they were working, they were really good. The sound was very impressive even if a little low...." Read more
"...It's simply not acceptable at a $300 price point. Otherwise, they are great, comfortable, and the noise cancelling feature a godsend on long trips." Read more
"...noise cancelling is very close to quality of the Bose but the earbud design fails...." Read more
Customers like the battery life of the headphones. They say it has yet to falter or be unreliable. However, some customers have reported that the battery has a short lifecycle.
"...This is constant music playing the whole nine hours. The battery has yet to falter or be unreliable...." Read more
"...Battery life is strong, but not up to over-the-ear standards. 9 hours is about right.3) Durability will be an issue...." Read more
"...I find them very comfortable, and the battery life seems to be as advertised (10+ hours), which is great for those long flights...." Read more
"...I wish the battery life was longer, but this is a minor niggle; I rarely exhaust the battery even over 2 days...." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the headphones. They say it sits comfortably on their neck, has a great fit in the ear, and stays in their ears even while running or biking. The ergonomic design and quality materials are perfect for this product. However, some customers have reported issues with the microphone.
"...I find them very comfortable, and the battery life seems to be as advertised (10+ hours), which is great for those long flights...." Read more
"...Light weight, easy to pack in any luggage or brief cases; sit comfortably on your neck; unlike Bose QC35, which I also own, you can turn your head..." Read more
"...the Sony WH-1000XM3s are better sonically and with NC but not as comfortable on the head (IMHO), but none of them are what I would call “discrete.”..." Read more
"...This unit with its ergonomic design and quality materials is perfect for traveling, leisure/lounge listening, and suitable for certain workouts...." Read more
Customers like the bluetooth calling of the headphones. For example, they say it works well enough to dampen the sound of other devices, works perfectly in wired mode, and has decent battery life. The ANC on these works wonders and significantly mutes louder noises even without Bluetooth. The Bluetooth performance is excellent and battery life is good for their use pattern. The form and function are very good, and they're useable but not ideal.
"...They are solidly built compared to most neckbands. They work perfectly in wired mode, have decent battery life, and charge quickly...." Read more
"...The ANC on these works wonders and significantly mutes louder noises even without music. The range is okay but not exceptional...." Read more
"...They’re useable, but not ideal...." Read more
"...Sound is excellent. Bluetooth range is amazing (I estimate the unobstructed range to be well over 50 ft)...." Read more
Customers find the headphones easy to use. They mention that the sound quality is great, convenient, and well-fitting. They also appreciate the easy-to-understand and office-friendly features, such as the ability to easily plug into a plan entertainment system. Overall, customers find the product to be a joy to use and a great value.
"...The WI1000X/B are well designed, easy to use, and do have excellent sound if you have the equipment that can produce it; LDAC with my mobile phone,..." Read more
"...A single, integrated headset is far easier to manage. More importantly, the ANC on these is superior...." Read more
"...of the controls, power, volume, noise cancelling, play/pause are easily available and easy to find on the base just by running your fingers along..." Read more
"...Executing functions is simple with five tactile buttons that are easily accessible on either side...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the headphones. Some mention they have great build quality, great sound, and great battery life, while others say that they started falling apart and did not last long at all.
"...After living with them for around a month, I can say that they are quite well built; they took some splashes one time I was caught in the rain..." Read more
"...quality, it's usually very clear, but every once in a while gets a little crackly, so I can't give that 5 stars...." Read more
"...They aren't scratched, the cords are still in great condition, and the earbuds still look/sound great as long as I stay on top of cleaning them...." Read more
"Edit: Changed review to one star. Headphones are completely busted after 4 months. Will only turn on after 50 tries...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the headphones. They mention that the noise-canceling feature does not work as expected, the headphones stopped working after 4 months, and the mic does not really work well. Some say that the headphones are an absolute waste of money.
"...LG Tone Pros with the retracting buds, the Sony “tuck-the-cable” feature is kludgy and results in the buds dangling sideways against your lapels..." Read more
"...But the second ones are exactly the same: NC does nothing. Having the headphones on, or off, makes no difference...." Read more
"...with any questions on why these headphones are the absolute biggest waste of money you will ever spend: ckyfan2040@yahoo.com..." Read more
"...first time I tried them they worked fine but the second time one side did not work and I found that they were intermittent...." Read more
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I was upgrading from the WI-C400, the lowest model in this line, and I expected to have to compromise on one or two of my requirements, but these headphones tick every single one of the boxes. They are solidly built compared to most neckbands. They work perfectly in wired mode, have decent battery life, and charge quickly. I listen mostly to metal and hard rock, and the sound quality is excellent, especially once you configure it to your liking using the companion app. I take public transport to work, and these block out almost all the engine noise inside the bus. I got them when they were discounted for Cyber Monday, but after using them for a week, I would pay even the full price.
After living with them for around a month, I can say that they are quite well built; they took some splashes one time I was caught in the rain without an umbrella, and they suffered no functional or cosmetic damage. I wish the battery life was longer, but this is a minor niggle; I rarely exhaust the battery even over 2 days. The only annoyance is that there are no dedicated forward and backward buttons, and the volume buttons do not perform these functions when long pressed. You have to tap the play button twice to forward and thrice to go back. I sometimes find this difficult to do when my hands are frozen and/or wrapped in gloves.
I won't comment too much on sound since I'm not an expert (and other reviews cover it in depth) but these headphones sound very good. Easily one of the better sounding headphones I've purchased even among Klipsch and Bose.
The ANC on these works wonders and significantly mutes louder noises even without music. The range is okay but not exceptional. You're probably looking at around twenty feet or so before the sounds starts cutting out - less if you have walls in the way. This isn't generally a problem.
The battery is great on these. They last me a full nine hours at work and an additional couple hours after and it has yet to falter. This is constant music playing the whole nine hours. The battery has yet to falter or be unreliable. I don't know what I would do if they couldn't last a whole shift!
These headphones are surprisingly durable. I try to take good care of these headphones but due to the nature of my work they see some action every now and then. They are exposed to dust, small particles of flying debris, chemicals and occasionally get thumped by heavy objects i might be carrying. Despite all that they have yet to falter. They aren't scratched, the cords are still in great condition, and the earbuds still look/sound great as long as I stay on top of cleaning them. My only real complaint is that the dust cover is so tight I had to use needles, pins, or nails to pry it open (I'm too clumsy to do it with my fingers) and due to my abuse its a little loose now. Keep in mind I charge them every day and that dust cover is still working, just a bit loose.
Great build quality, great sound, and great battery life.
So I set about hunting for a pair of more discrete, in-ear NC headphones that would get me as close as possible to the right balance of NC performance, audio quality, and extended-wear comfort. As you can imagine, it’s not a particularly crowded field. I fact, I only found 3 or 4 that even attempted to add NC to the in-ear form factor. Bose, of course, had the QC 20 and 30 series, but the funky shaping of the buds and the silicone “wedge” never quite fit my odd-shaped ears.
Then I stumbled upon a, “What have I got to lose?” purchase. I found a pair of “Like New” condition Sony WI1000x in-ear NC headphones on Amazon for a shocking $124.00. These are usually sold on sale at $249, so with Amazon Prime it was a no-brained risk. As advertised, they arrived in a plain box but with the carry bag and accessories intact. They were indeed “Like New” with no visible signs of wear or damage.
Before I put them on, however, I did one thing that made my entire experience that much better. I use Misodiko foam tips on all my in-ear headphones. Some people swear by Comply, but I find the Comply foam to be too stiff for my ears.
On first use, I updated the firmware, downloaded the Android App, and explored. Now I can tell your that “most” of the Android App “tweaks” are just silly. Who is going to wear NC headphones and care in the least whether the sound feels like it’s coming from behind you? Silly. Air pressure adjustments might help those who travel by jet, but I found it more annoying than useful. And at first I found the “Ambient” NC adjustment more gimmicky than truly useful. (I’ll get back to this in a moment.). As for audio quality, they are “not horrible,” but about what you’d expect from a headphone that’s about NC first and audio second. The audio quality in it’s raw, un-tweaked form is reasonably full, mildly warm, and strong in the highs, but lacking somewhat in low-end punch. It’s not annoying, but it’s also not memorable. And the Android App tweaks can only do so much to adjust the performance curve. The changes are incremental, not ground-breaking. Oh yes, they can be worn with a USB cable tether if the power runs out. It works, but it also doesn’t charge while it works, so it’s strictly for emergency use only.
Nevertheless, with the Misodiko foam tips the isolation improved dramatically. The performance of these headphones with the stock silicone tips vs the Misodiko is night and day. With the silicone tips they are only marginally better than wearing a pair of noise isolating Bluetooth earbuds. In fact, I would go so far as to say if you plan to just use them included silicone buds, don’t bother buying the WI1000x for the NC feature. In stock form the noise isolation is so poor as to be little more than a pair of glorified LG Tone Pros.
Add the foam tips, though, and you are within striking distance of Bose QC15s. Not the higher line models like the QC25 or 35s, but the first gen QC15s. The foam tips provide a significant bump in isolation and permit the Sony NC to block the usual assortment of fan noise, engine noise, and other irritants that you typically buy NC Headphones to block.
But last night... Last night I ran these through the *ultimate* test of NC prowess. I wore them to a 117db rock concert at the Giant Center in Hershey PA. Christian artist Toby Mac was the featured performer after *4* opening acts. (Yes, it was a LONG night!). If you’ve never heard Toby Mac, think Justin Timberlake with more moral grounding. ;) And the concert was as loud as you would expect. From the concourse I registered 115db A band peaks on my calibrated SPL app. If you don’t know what that means, trust me, it’s LOUD.
At first, I didn’t use the 1000x. Instead, I used my go-to “concert” hearing protection, a pair of generic, silicone tip noise isolating ear plugs that drop overall levels about 12db but do so while injecting a non-stop buzziness in the lows and minds. They’re useable, but not ideal.
I decided before leaving the house, however, to bring my 1000x headphones. Just before Toby Mac came on, I knew the sound levels would jump so I fired up the 1000xs, put the earplugs back into their case, and inserted the 1000x in-ears with the Misodiko foam tips. As the concert progressed I played with a variety of settings until I found the sweet spot. I tried the “Ambient” mode, tweaking settings to focus on vocals and adjusting the slider from 1 to 15 to see just how much clipping I would experience as the NC engine tried to make sense out of the 120db C-band bass frequencies vs the vocals. in the end, I just set the NC to full and experienced the BEST hearing protection experience I have EVER had at a rock concert. I heard every vocal with crystal clarity. I experienced a subjective 20db-ish overall drop in the audio level to the point where I felt the pounding bass in every pore but it never overwhelmed the overall balance I heard in my ears. As an audio engineer who has protected his hearing for the past 38 years, it was the most enjoyable concert experience I’ve had in the past decade. I actually *enjoyed* the concert and didn’t worry about my hearing being damaged by the overpowering pressure levels in the room.
Was it perfect? No. It was *not* like listening to a “loud stereo” in my head. Some frequencies were completely lost. The music felt more dead than alive in my ears. Losing so much base meant that I was saturated with mids and highs most of the night.
But if you want a “decent” set of NC in-ear headphones, (with the caveat of lower noise isolation than true, over-the-ear cans), good day-to-day audio reproduction, flexibility of a variety of settings to tune the experience to your taste, and the by-product of solid hearing protection for those rare occasions when you hit an ear-splitting rock concert, the WI-1000x makes a solid choice.
Final recommendations/observations:
1) Get foam tips. It doesn’t matter whether you swear by Comply or Misodiko, either is better than the stock silicone tips.
2) Battery life is strong, but not up to over-the-ear standards. 9 hours is about right.
3) Durability will be an issue. Unlike the LG Tone Pros with the retracting buds, the Sony “tuck-the-cable” feature is kludgy and results in the buds dangling sideways against your lapels when the cables are stuffed into the headset frame. Weird.
4) Comfort is so-so. if you don’t wear a collar, you’ll feel that stiff, unforgiving frame hanging against your neck. Again, the LG Tone Pros that I used to use were more comfortable to wear for extended periods, but they lack NC so I am resigned to the trade-off.
5) Aftermarket tips can fall off easily, so stock up if you go with foam tips.