A cut above the rest review, thank you for this awesome, informative and detailed review, sold the XM3 and the XM4 on order, expecting it later this week. What a great review to watch.
The only thing what is more clearer and brighter than the sound of the m4 is your review. I love how you show the multipoint with the momentum 3. So nice to see how fast it works by just placing phones and touch them
Thank you very much! Yes it seems like a small thing to some people, but multipoint is much better on the Momentum 3, so I just wanted to show the difference!
I reallyappreciate your detailed review about these headphones I just ordered them off of Amazon they're on sale for a limited time right now for $278 I almost pulled the trigger on the sennheisers momentum 3 they are $349 right now but I prefer the better ANC of the Sony!
One thing that was missing from the review was mentioning the XM4's ability to fold the cups in a way that's comfortable to put on your neck (just like all the previous XM headphones)
That's true, and you've sort of answered why I didn't include it too! I tried not to cover features that i've covered before with the 1000X series headphones - and as you say, the folding around your neck is something older models had too. Just didn't want to repeat myself too much or make the video super super long!
@@insidetechltd that's totally reasonable. the reason I mention this, though, is that for some people watching this, it might be the first time they encounter any info about the 1000XM series but keeping the video short is really important
@@alan11194 consider me one of those people. So thanks for commenting on that. I've never owned any of the Sony 1000 series. I'm assuming you're inferring they fit great around the neck because the earcups rotate flat?
Excellent review as always! You covered up essentially everything that was needed to be said, which I’m very happy to see. Only one thing that was also maybe worth mentioning, is the fact that speak-to-chat can be enabled/disabled through the right earcup’s touch panel as well, as I believe it is a really useful yet never talked about aspect. You can do so by using two fingers (e.g. your index and middle finger, and I recommend spreading them out a bit) and holding them on your right earcup for about 2-3 seconds, until the headphones’ voice assistant announces “Speak-to-chat (de)activated”. Nevertheless, I really enjoyed the review, and as an XM4 user myself I really think you definitely did the product justice.
Thank you very much! That's an interesting point about speak-to-chat that I didn't realise! I figured most people would just use the app to turn it on or off, but it's cool if you can do it straight from the headphones - well spotted! It'll be interesting to see if any headphones can top these now!
Concise and to the point! So glad you mentioned the multi pairing differences between the Sony and the Sennheiser! I think the Sony, Bose and Sennheiser all bring a lot to the table! Have you considered doing a comprehensive application review and comparison for all three top line products? Keep up the great work! Cheers mate… Keith
Thank you very much! I figured it might be an important feature for people deciding between the two (especially since multipoint is the biggest few feature the M4s bring). As for that full comparison...well you maybe noticed I haven't been mentioning Bose much recently. And that's because I was quite disappointed by the 700 headphones. For me, they actually downgraded in a few ways compared to the QC 35 II, like having a tricky to use control scheme, less bass and especially with not being as comfortable (the QC 35 II's best selling point vs the competition was comfort). But obviously on the other side, the QC 35 II are a bit old now to fairly compare against the new Sony headphones or Sennheiser, with dated features like micro-USB charging and poorer ANC. The lineups are just a but all over the place in terms of the latest releases, and I just feel like there may be a new Bose competitor coming soon (and also a new Sennheiser one), and if so, then it would be a good time to compare all three!
Great review! Got a couple questions. Can you still use noise canceling if you use the 3.5mm jack instead of bluetooth? And how does the sound compare when using the 3.5mm jack vs bluetooth?
Thank you! Yes, you can use noise cancelling with the 3.5 mm cable. The sound is actually better with the 3.5 mm cable - as long as the headphones are turned on! With the headphones off, they don't sound as good as bluetooth, noticeably so. But connected over a 3.5 mm cable and turned on is the best listening experience you can get - especially if you plug into a DAC or high-end system. A lot of people can't notice the difference between this and bluetooth though, it's subtle but something that audiophiles can appreciate!
@@insidetechltd damn im shocked that this is a $300+ device and it's that slow doing simple task? my first gen nakamitchi tws from 2017 (only $200) perform much faster doing those switching just like momentum does! Felt like this thing rushed based on a lot of inconsistent reports of their anc also
@@adrianmorrish8494 heh yeah! sometime sony are quite slow to improve but what boggle my mind is how sony able to perfect Anc in short time while at same time terrible at making user experience improvement
@@MaseraSteve2 Sony have set their Wireless headphone/TWE brand on knocking Bose off the top spot for ANC, they are also fixated on AI, user experience and for instance voice calls is very much taking a back seat. I’ve just been looking at my XM4’s and the physical Mic array actually to me, looks well placed, not sure why some are criticising it? They have plenty of mikes for calls, more mikes are mainly to reduce wind noise, I.e. more and smaller. They also seem to be fixated with the multi function button, Why you have to give up ambient switching when you already have the ability to press and hold right ear cup to summon native voice assistant , which could easily be a user choice of what to map it to makes no sense for instance. Why no mute button, how hard can that be? I will never understand consumer electronics divisions of companies like Bose, Sony etc, they make such idiotic decisions, but hey we keep buying them so, 🥵😳🤯
Do you have a problem when turning your volume up on the can hear a static/crackling sound? This only happens when I’m turning the volume up and down. Please help! Is this normal?
Great review! Can you comment on how deep the ear cups are on the XM4 vs the Momentum 3? For context, I have what can be referred to as "dumbo ears." I currently own the Sennheiser HD1 over ears (aka Momentum 2), and after a little while of use, the tips (outer edges) of my ears start to hurt because they are pushing up against the cloth on the driver housing. I actually ordered the Sony XM4 yesterday (with the Prime Deal Amazon had with the gift card) because I saw a review that said the ear cups are slightly bigger and more comfortable than the XM3. But I am a fan of the Sennheiser sound signature as well, so I'm debating ordering the Momentum 3 to compare the sound and fit on my head. I do appreciate good bass, but not to the point where everything else is sacrificed (like with say Beats). I do also own the Sony WF-1000XM3 earbuds, and like their sound as well. Any input is greatly appreciated!
Sorry this took me so long to get back to you! I guess you probably already know the answer for yourself now, but I think Sony’s earcups are a little bit more spacious. I find them lighter too, and more airy - so comfort in general is better. I don’t think you’ll be able to tune the Sony’s to get the sound of Sennheiser - so you might miss that sound signature if you like it. Sony tends to be a bit warmer and more bassy. Overall, Sony are still my top pick, but it really depends on what features you prioritise! Any questions just let me know!
@@insidetechltd no worries. I appreciate you getting back to me! I ended up buying the Sonys to check them out. They are great! Sound is slightly different than the Momentums, but I enjoy them a lot. If I had to describe the Sony sound profile, I would probably go with "fun." Having these to compare to the Momentum 2, I can see why the M2 are more uncomfortable to my ears. The insides of the cups where the tips of my ears touch (towards the back of the cups) on the Sonys can be depressed easily, as there seems to be a gap of some sort in the driver design. On the Momentums, it is hard plastic evenly flat along the whole insides of the cups. So on the Sonys, the tips of my ears can rest easily on the cloth of the ear cup, whereas on the Sennheisers, they are pushed hard up against the hard plastic inside the cups. Do you know if the Momentum 3 has the same design as the Momentum 2, with the hard plastic covering the whole ear cup?
Nice! I'm not sure exactly about the difference with the M3 and M2, sorry. However, there is a hard bit of plastic sticking out inside the Momentum 3 headphones. Personally, this didn't affect me - my ears didn't touch it at all (I have medium-sized ears). But someone else specifically complained to me that their ears were touching this bit of plastic and that it hurt - so this might be something to watch out for. With Sony, the earcups are more spacious so there's little/no chance of touching the plastic parts. Best way to find out is if you can try them with an option for free returns (e.g. Amazon), but I hope this helps a bit!
@@insidetechltd good stuff. Sounds like that confirms the similar inner ear cup design on the Momentum 3. I'll happily stick with my Sony XM4s. Thanks again!
This might be silly, but would you consider doing a terminology video? When you say it leans warm or the word rich I don’t understand what that means but I’d love to
I probably won't just because this is all standard industry terminology so it's quite widely documented already. I'm happy to answer any specific questions you have though! "Warm" for instance refers to a sound signature that mostly emphasises the lower-end sound frequencies (e.g. the bass and lower mid-range sounds). Usually the high end frequencies are quite mellow or not sharp or harsh sounding. If you compare the sound signature to something that is completely 'flat' (all frequencies are equally amplified) then a pair of headphones leaning towards the "warmer" side would sound more bass-heavy and not have any sharp high frequencies. So the sound is comfortable and relaxing
It’s a downgrade because it’s an option that the older model had that the M4 doesn’t, first and foremost. Removing features is always a downgrade. But also, not everyone can get a stable connection with LDAC. If LDAC is using its most stable transfer rate, then the quality is actually lower than aptX HD, for example. People who had such issues may have wanted to use aptX instead for greater stability (and aptX is often better than AAC on Android) but won’t have an option with the M4 headphones. Some people may not have a phone that supports LDAC, so that’s another reason. If you can use LDAC at its highest setting without problems, then you shouldn’t notice not having aptX and therefore it won’t be a downgrade for you. But in literal terms it is, and it will negatively affect some people
I'm back again for a damn decent review. I like your comments about improving. I agree there is no reason why Sony should have not included BT5 on the X3. It only makes sense to because they want you to upgrade if you didn't wait. But seriously since I'm in the market for new "cans" I definitely would consider the X3 because of the $100 less. I'll have to out weight the gain of the features you point out. I may just spend the extra. I'll recheck again later on other multipoint headsets. That definitely is a big plus (without lag). Thanks. I may struggle with your reviews at times but in general you certainly do a good job. Without bias sometimes. Thanks again!
Thank you very much! Yes it's tough when you see the big list of new features with the M4 - they are mostly small changes, but quite a lot of little things. But for $100 difference it's an expensive route to take! Thanks again for watching and your comments though, I appreciate it!
Thank you for this in-depth review 😄 Do you think Sony will manage to (or even try to) catch up to Sennheiser's better multi-device connectivity implementation with software updates?
Thank you! Great question. I definitely think they'll improve this, yes. They've shown that they can dramatically improve performance with software before (e.g. Ambient Sound Control) so I expect they're working on this. As for catching up to Sennheiser's level...no. I don't think Sony could be this far off now, and still manage to catch up. I think Sony may make the switching faster, but I don't we'll ever see it be as good as Sennheiser!
I have the WH-1000XM4 and I've noticed that when I am playing my music, through my iphone, others can hear whats palying through my headphones and it's only at mid volume, is there some setting I need on so not to bother others around me?
It’s perfectly possible for this to happen, yes. But I wouldn’t necessarily “expect” this, since I don’t think there are any specific issues to address at the moment. Call quality is pretty good so I don’t expect any changes.
@@insidetechltd I just got the XM4 and are fully satisfied with everything.. Except that people can't hear me with just a little noice i the background.. Thats such a shame they are failing this! 🤦🏼♂️
@@insidetechltd Yea, unfortunately.. :/ With just minimal noise in the background, people are saying the background is very loud even if it's just a paper bag or some plastic I am fiddling with.. Such a shame! But regarding Sound quality, build quality, sensors, the app etc. these are killing it! 👍🏼
@@jonasrouthbregendahl9339 Would you say the call quality problem is severe enough to make the headphones completely unusable for calls in noisy environments such in the street?
I have to say that the M4s do have clearer and better distinguishable mids than the M3s. Which brings them much closer to Sennheiser characteristic sounds. I really like the M4 sound but still prefer Sennheiser sound. The noise cancelling got me. I'm buying the M4s.
I had to adjust settings in developer mode on my Android smartphone, because LDAC codec wasnt used automatically, but everytime I connect my headphones have to change LDAC audio playback settings to 660kbps..any option how to fix that to not do it over and over again?
@@insidetechltd I also realized to not use it anymore. Changed settings in app to priority on connection so its using automatically AAC codec and I dont hear any difference so its ok
Hi I've watched a lot of your headphone reviews, I've noticed you never talk about, headphone noise leakage. I bought my headphones after a long research of things I need from a headphone and Sony xm4 won. But I found the noise leakage is terrible, to a point my partner is annoyed when I have them on in bed. Recently I went on a trip to Mexico, and to my dismay, the passenger next to me, asked if I could turn my headphones down, I was so surprised by how much it disturbed them, as my phone was at half volume. Have you noticed this with the Sony's??And what from your experience are the best non-noise leakage headphones. Thank you
Nice video I listen to it with the flagship headphone killer the soundcore life Q35 I had the XM3 and looked at these but they don't have Grand EQ settings on there app and the life Q35 offer beast sound for $129 great video tho
Wow is this New Wireless Headphone has Same Extra Bass Power just like XB900N or Just Balance Sound without Extra Bass?? I Have One of this XB900N Series 😍😍😍
Not exactly. The XB900N are much more bass-heavy - they have a more distinctive sound style that suits bass heads . They don't have the detail and balance of the 1000X series headphones
@@insidetechltd Woaw Thank U Sir because I have Different Taste & Ears!!! I Love Big Heavy Bass Sensation from XB Series. I Bought XB950BT , then XB950N1, & the Last Time I'm using XB900N! I'm Afraid if I Buy this 1000XM4 with Double Price than XB Series then I Feel Unsatisfying. I think I will wait for the Next XB Generation Next Year!!! 😍😍😍
I'll be honest, I had a very bad experience with Bowers and Wilkins as a customer and have not recommended them since. However, from what I understand, the PX7 sound quality is much flatter and natural than most competitors (including Sony). I've heard the sound isn't as exciting as headphones from Sony or Sennheiser and is lacking in deep bass that people often enjoy. I haven't had full hands-on testing experience though so i'm not really the best person to ask, i'm sorry!
InsideTech InsideTech Sorry to hear about your experience with Bowers & Wilkins. I appreciate your honest thoughts on this and great review btw. I’ll check both of them out in the store to see which I like better. Thank you
i live in a city where there is literally no place to try on a pair before making a purchase decision of my saved 350$(expensive in india) CAN YOU PLEASE TELL THE INNER EARCUP DIMENSIONS OF SONY WH1000XM4 (MARK 4) so that i can test fit them before buying (also do they touch your ear when you wear XM4) I HAVE BOSE QC35ii with me so are the XM4 earcups the same depth and wide as that of QC35ii THE MAIN REASON OF SPENDING 350$ IS COMFORT COMFORT COMFORT though thanks....
I bought the 1000XM4 for Zoom Conference calls and find that they are not designed for conference calls for the following reasons: 1. You cannot hear yourself talking, so not sure how you are coming across to your audience 2. Although the noise cancelling works for me in shutting off ambient sounds, the audience hears the ambient sounds loud and clear and find that to be very disturbing. Conclusion: Although very good for listening for myself, they are terrible for conference calls when you have to talk to an audience for the above 2 reasons. Thinking of returning this headphone..... :-(
I have an xm3 , is it worth the upgrade? I mean the sound is already amazing but it can’t get more amazing than super amazing right? (I said amazing so many times lol)
I use these on one of the smaller adjustment settings, and I have an average sized head. So possibly these won’t be good for a really small head. But to be honest, they feel comfortable even when not on the “perfect” setting - so I still think they’ll be good!
they are totally different things. Airpods are super portable because the case fits easily in your pocket but the sonys will have far better sound quality and better battery life
I got the Sony xm4 for $278 dollars right now. And if they consider expensive the Sony at regular price for 350 I want to hear what they say about the new Apple headphones for $549 😬
I don’t find these headphones very comfortable. The crown of my head gets sore after a couple of hours, and the area of my head touched by the ear pads get really hot after 20 minutes. I’m constantly feeling a need to adjust the headphones, which invariably causes me to accidentally touch the touch controls. I think the headband is too narrow. It’s about a quarter of an inch narrower than my last Sony headphones. It’s a frustrating experience. While the noise canceling is great, I’m finding it really hard to love these.
Tnx, pal. I bought these over the Jabra Elite Active 75t. I am glad my brother bought them so it made me really sure to not buy them. They went too much in the ear which was quite annoying. I am glad I went for headphones instead of earbuds. ;) They are one of the best ANC headphones out there. I got to give it to them. But if you are bald or have little hair on the crown of your head the clamping force can be too much. Also, although the earcups make the headphones spacious, on hot days they can be very sweaty to have on. It doesn't take more than 10 min. on a sunny day to make your ears sweaty.
Hard to say, since we don't know if the issue lies with your phone or the headphones! What I can say though is that the connectivity has been improved (such as Bluetooth 5) so there's a good chance the connection to your phone will improve too
I would but I don't think there's much interest in that from my audience. I reviewed a new MacBook a while back and not many watched it. Always happy to review new things if people want it though!
@@insidetechltd im thinking if apple launch the dolby atmos music, will it be compatible with this? Well i have my XM4 already. But it will be cool if i can maximize it with dolby audio. Hehe
You know whats the problem? Sony makes a good headphones, even phones etc. But nobody knows it. The only thing i know xm4 released is ur video. Sony has 0 marketing unlike apple, samsung, huawei etc. And this is the biggest problem why sony loses against them.
Oh no! I mean...i'm glad you saw my video! But it is interesting that Sony isn't really heavily marketing these headphones. Maybe it's because there isn't a massive update from the previous model. But you're right, the same thing happens with their phones too...time to step up the marketing!
A cut above the rest review, thank you for this awesome, informative and detailed review, sold the XM3 and the XM4 on order, expecting it later this week. What a great review to watch.
That's awesome to hear, thank you so much! 🙌🏼
The only thing what is more clearer and brighter than the sound of the m4 is your review. I love how you show the multipoint with the momentum 3. So nice to see how fast it works by just placing phones and touch them
Thank you very much! Yes it seems like a small thing to some people, but multipoint is much better on the Momentum 3, so I just wanted to show the difference!
I reallyappreciate your detailed review about these headphones I just ordered them off of Amazon they're on sale for a limited time right now for $278 I almost pulled the trigger on the sennheisers momentum 3 they are $349 right now but I prefer the better ANC of the Sony!
Thank you! Awesome price too!
One thing that was missing from the review was mentioning the XM4's ability to fold the cups in a way that's comfortable to put on your neck (just like all the previous XM headphones)
That's true, and you've sort of answered why I didn't include it too! I tried not to cover features that i've covered before with the 1000X series headphones - and as you say, the folding around your neck is something older models had too. Just didn't want to repeat myself too much or make the video super super long!
@@insidetechltd that's totally reasonable. the reason I mention this, though, is that for some people watching this, it might be the first time they encounter any info about the 1000XM series
but keeping the video short is really important
Yeah that’s very true. That’s why it’s great when helpful people like you comment and add extra info! Thank you!
@@alan11194 consider me one of those people. So thanks for commenting on that. I've never owned any of the Sony 1000 series. I'm assuming you're inferring they fit great around the neck because the earcups rotate flat?
@@danielchavez5807 yup exactly
Waw you deserve way more subscribers this was a professionel video for sure
Thank you very much! 🙌🏼
Your reviews sound so elegant :)
Thank you!
Great Review, I have the XM4’s and love them, the updates make these the best al around ANC headphones
Thank you very much!
Excellent review as always! You covered up essentially everything that was needed to be said, which I’m very happy to see. Only one thing that was also maybe worth mentioning, is the fact that speak-to-chat can be enabled/disabled through the right earcup’s touch panel as well, as I believe it is a really useful yet never talked about aspect.
You can do so by using two fingers (e.g. your index and middle finger, and I recommend spreading them out a bit) and holding them on your right earcup for about 2-3 seconds, until the headphones’ voice assistant announces “Speak-to-chat (de)activated”.
Nevertheless, I really enjoyed the review, and as an XM4 user myself I really think you definitely did the product justice.
Thank you very much!
That's an interesting point about speak-to-chat that I didn't realise! I figured most people would just use the app to turn it on or off, but it's cool if you can do it straight from the headphones - well spotted!
It'll be interesting to see if any headphones can top these now!
Concise and to the point! So glad you mentioned the multi pairing differences between the Sony and the Sennheiser! I think the Sony, Bose and Sennheiser all bring a lot to the table! Have you considered doing a comprehensive application review and comparison for all three top line products? Keep up the great work! Cheers mate… Keith
Thank you very much! I figured it might be an important feature for people deciding between the two (especially since multipoint is the biggest few feature the M4s bring).
As for that full comparison...well you maybe noticed I haven't been mentioning Bose much recently. And that's because I was quite disappointed by the 700 headphones. For me, they actually downgraded in a few ways compared to the QC 35 II, like having a tricky to use control scheme, less bass and especially with not being as comfortable (the QC 35 II's best selling point vs the competition was comfort). But obviously on the other side, the QC 35 II are a bit old now to fairly compare against the new Sony headphones or Sennheiser, with dated features like micro-USB charging and poorer ANC.
The lineups are just a but all over the place in terms of the latest releases, and I just feel like there may be a new Bose competitor coming soon (and also a new Sennheiser one), and if so, then it would be a good time to compare all three!
Agree
Excellent review! Nice to see you stood out those little things like the slightly matte color and all those minor changes.
Thanks a lot, I hope it helped!
So hyped. I bought these instead of ps5 for my android phone.
Nice!
Really?
Yeah ps5 is sold out everywhere. There's only like 10 in the world.
@@justinw7323 yup. It is harder to climb a mountain to buy one lol
Great review mate. Would you say the mx4 has better base and vocals than the momentum 3?
Thank you! Bass: yes. Vocals: no. Momentum 3 handles the mids and treble a bit better, so vocals are better there
Great review! Got a couple questions. Can you still use noise canceling if you use the 3.5mm jack instead of bluetooth? And how does the sound compare when using the 3.5mm jack vs bluetooth?
Thank you!
Yes, you can use noise cancelling with the 3.5 mm cable. The sound is actually better with the 3.5 mm cable - as long as the headphones are turned on! With the headphones off, they don't sound as good as bluetooth, noticeably so. But connected over a 3.5 mm cable and turned on is the best listening experience you can get - especially if you plug into a DAC or high-end system.
A lot of people can't notice the difference between this and bluetooth though, it's subtle but something that audiophiles can appreciate!
@@insidetechltd are you sure? When i hook these up to my xbox one controller with the 3.5mm cable i get noise isolation and not true anc
Liked for the great video, subscribed for Paramore and Hayley Williams!
Haha awesome!
Such an awesome review, you totally deserve more subscribers!
Thank you so much!
when switching between devices, there is a 7 seconds of waiting time. Do you experience that?
Yes. Sometimes it’s a bit quicker, sometimes up to about 10 seconds! Bit annoying really. Hope this improves with software updates!
@@insidetechltd damn im shocked that this is a $300+ device and it's that slow doing simple task? my first gen nakamitchi tws from 2017 (only $200) perform much faster doing those switching just like momentum does! Felt like this thing rushed based on a lot of inconsistent reports of their anc also
@@MaseraSteve2 momentum have the best multi connect to I have come across, it’s excellent, Sony’s just starting to even offer it.
@@adrianmorrish8494 heh yeah! sometime sony are quite slow to improve but what boggle my mind is how sony able to perfect Anc in short time while at same time terrible at making user experience improvement
@@MaseraSteve2 Sony have set their Wireless headphone/TWE brand on knocking Bose off the top spot for ANC, they are also fixated on AI, user experience and for instance voice calls is very much taking a back seat. I’ve just been looking at my XM4’s and the physical Mic array actually to me, looks well placed, not sure why some are criticising it? They have plenty of mikes for calls, more mikes are mainly to reduce wind noise, I.e. more and smaller. They also seem to be fixated with the multi function button, Why you have to give up ambient switching when you already have the ability to press and hold right ear cup to summon native voice assistant , which could easily be a user choice of what to map it to makes no sense for instance. Why no mute button, how hard can that be? I will never understand consumer electronics divisions of companies like Bose, Sony etc, they make such idiotic decisions, but hey we keep buying them so, 🥵😳🤯
Do you have a problem when turning your volume up on the can hear a static/crackling sound? This only happens when I’m turning the volume up and down. Please help! Is this normal?
I don't i'm afraid! Make sure you're running the latest software, and then perhaps reach out to Sony for help
Oh thanks. Hopefully I can get them fixed.
No mention of the static or crackling sound after prolonged use of ANC?
Nope, not something I've experienced!
Great review! Can you comment on how deep the ear cups are on the XM4 vs the Momentum 3? For context, I have what can be referred to as "dumbo ears." I currently own the Sennheiser HD1 over ears (aka Momentum 2), and after a little while of use, the tips (outer edges) of my ears start to hurt because they are pushing up against the cloth on the driver housing. I actually ordered the Sony XM4 yesterday (with the Prime Deal Amazon had with the gift card) because I saw a review that said the ear cups are slightly bigger and more comfortable than the XM3. But I am a fan of the Sennheiser sound signature as well, so I'm debating ordering the Momentum 3 to compare the sound and fit on my head. I do appreciate good bass, but not to the point where everything else is sacrificed (like with say Beats). I do also own the Sony WF-1000XM3 earbuds, and like their sound as well. Any input is greatly appreciated!
Sorry this took me so long to get back to you! I guess you probably already know the answer for yourself now, but I think Sony’s earcups are a little bit more spacious. I find them lighter too, and more airy - so comfort in general is better. I don’t think you’ll be able to tune the Sony’s to get the sound of Sennheiser - so you might miss that sound signature if you like it. Sony tends to be a bit warmer and more bassy. Overall, Sony are still my top pick, but it really depends on what features you prioritise! Any questions just let me know!
@@insidetechltd no worries. I appreciate you getting back to me! I ended up buying the Sonys to check them out. They are great! Sound is slightly different than the Momentums, but I enjoy them a lot. If I had to describe the Sony sound profile, I would probably go with "fun." Having these to compare to the Momentum 2, I can see why the M2 are more uncomfortable to my ears. The insides of the cups where the tips of my ears touch (towards the back of the cups) on the Sonys can be depressed easily, as there seems to be a gap of some sort in the driver design. On the Momentums, it is hard plastic evenly flat along the whole insides of the cups. So on the Sonys, the tips of my ears can rest easily on the cloth of the ear cup, whereas on the Sennheisers, they are pushed hard up against the hard plastic inside the cups. Do you know if the Momentum 3 has the same design as the Momentum 2, with the hard plastic covering the whole ear cup?
Nice! I'm not sure exactly about the difference with the M3 and M2, sorry. However, there is a hard bit of plastic sticking out inside the Momentum 3 headphones. Personally, this didn't affect me - my ears didn't touch it at all (I have medium-sized ears). But someone else specifically complained to me that their ears were touching this bit of plastic and that it hurt - so this might be something to watch out for. With Sony, the earcups are more spacious so there's little/no chance of touching the plastic parts. Best way to find out is if you can try them with an option for free returns (e.g. Amazon), but I hope this helps a bit!
@@insidetechltd good stuff. Sounds like that confirms the similar inner ear cup design on the Momentum 3. I'll happily stick with my Sony XM4s. Thanks again!
No problem. Enjoy!
Nicely done 👏🏻
Thank you!
Hi !
Nice review
Does the ears touchs the drivers ?
For me, no. But it depends on the person!
@@insidetechltd ok thanks
This might be silly, but would you consider doing a terminology video? When you say it leans warm or the word rich I don’t understand what that means but I’d love to
I probably won't just because this is all standard industry terminology so it's quite widely documented already. I'm happy to answer any specific questions you have though! "Warm" for instance refers to a sound signature that mostly emphasises the lower-end sound frequencies (e.g. the bass and lower mid-range sounds). Usually the high end frequencies are quite mellow or not sharp or harsh sounding. If you compare the sound signature to something that is completely 'flat' (all frequencies are equally amplified) then a pair of headphones leaning towards the "warmer" side would sound more bass-heavy and not have any sharp high frequencies. So the sound is comfortable and relaxing
Hi, I'am looking for headphones, Please can you help me to choose between Sony WH-1000XM4 , BOSE QuietComfort or Technics EAH-A800E-K: Thank you
11:00 how is removing aptx downgrade? Isn't LDAC better in sound quality than aptx? If yes then aptx seems pointless imo.
It’s a downgrade because it’s an option that the older model had that the M4 doesn’t, first and foremost. Removing features is always a downgrade. But also, not everyone can get a stable connection with LDAC. If LDAC is using its most stable transfer rate, then the quality is actually lower than aptX HD, for example. People who had such issues may have wanted to use aptX instead for greater stability (and aptX is often better than AAC on Android) but won’t have an option with the M4 headphones. Some people may not have a phone that supports LDAC, so that’s another reason.
If you can use LDAC at its highest setting without problems, then you shouldn’t notice not having aptX and therefore it won’t be a downgrade for you. But in literal terms it is, and it will negatively affect some people
How can i obtain ldac instead of aac while still using connect to 2 devices.( sony wh-1000xm4)
If you want to listen with LDAC you may need to switch to single-device pairing if this isn't supported with 2
I'm back again for a damn decent review. I like your comments about improving. I agree there is no reason why Sony should have not included BT5 on the X3. It only makes sense to because they want you to upgrade if you didn't wait. But seriously since I'm in the market for new "cans" I definitely would consider the X3 because of the $100 less. I'll have to out weight the gain of the features you point out. I may just spend the extra. I'll recheck again later on other multipoint headsets. That definitely is a big plus (without lag). Thanks. I may struggle with your reviews at times but in general you certainly do a good job. Without bias sometimes. Thanks again!
Thank you very much! Yes it's tough when you see the big list of new features with the M4 - they are mostly small changes, but quite a lot of little things. But for $100 difference it's an expensive route to take!
Thanks again for watching and your comments though, I appreciate it!
Best review. Subbed and liked
Thank you!
When activating the Quick Attention mode I hear a notification tone. Does everyone hear it???
Thank you for this in-depth review 😄
Do you think Sony will manage to (or even try to) catch up to Sennheiser's better multi-device connectivity implementation with software updates?
Thank you!
Great question. I definitely think they'll improve this, yes. They've shown that they can dramatically improve performance with software before (e.g. Ambient Sound Control) so I expect they're working on this. As for catching up to Sennheiser's level...no. I don't think Sony could be this far off now, and still manage to catch up. I think Sony may make the switching faster, but I don't we'll ever see it be as good as Sennheiser!
Awesome review
Thank you! 🙌🏼
I have the WH-1000XM4 and I've noticed that when I am playing my music, through my iphone, others can hear whats palying through my headphones and it's only at mid volume, is there some setting I need on so not to bother others around me?
I don't think there's any way to avoid this. All headphones will leak some sound, sadly!
Great review 👍🏼 Are the call quality expected to get upgraded via updates or is this not possible?
It’s perfectly possible for this to happen, yes. But I wouldn’t necessarily “expect” this, since I don’t think there are any specific issues to address at the moment. Call quality is pretty good so I don’t expect any changes.
@@insidetechltd I just got the XM4 and are fully satisfied with everything.. Except that people can't hear me with just a little noice i the background..
Thats such a shame they are failing this! 🤦🏼♂️
Oh really? My experience with phone calls was pretty good, even in a noisy environment. Hopefully Sony can improve this with software updates!
@@insidetechltd Yea, unfortunately.. :/
With just minimal noise in the background, people are saying the background is very loud even if it's just a paper bag or some plastic I am fiddling with..
Such a shame!
But regarding Sound quality, build quality, sensors, the app etc. these are killing it! 👍🏼
@@jonasrouthbregendahl9339 Would you say the call quality problem is severe enough to make the headphones completely unusable for calls in noisy environments such in the street?
Interesting. Nothing here to pull me away from Sennheisers. Their audio quality is just so brilliant.
Yeah that's fair enough!
I have to say that the M4s do have clearer and better distinguishable mids than the M3s. Which brings them much closer to Sennheiser characteristic sounds. I really like the M4 sound but still prefer Sennheiser sound. The noise cancelling got me. I'm buying the M4s.
What were you expecting?
I had to adjust settings in developer mode on my Android smartphone, because LDAC codec wasnt used automatically, but everytime I connect my headphones have to change LDAC audio playback settings to 660kbps..any option how to fix that to not do it over and over again?
I normally have to enable LDAC manually each time myself (although I personally don't use it much)
@@insidetechltd I also realized to not use it anymore. Changed settings in app to priority on connection so its using automatically AAC codec and I dont hear any difference so its ok
Hi I've watched a lot of your headphone reviews, I've noticed you never talk about, headphone noise leakage. I bought my headphones after a long research of things I need from a headphone and Sony xm4 won. But I found the noise leakage is terrible, to a point my partner is annoyed when I have them on in bed. Recently I went on a trip to Mexico, and to my dismay, the passenger next to me, asked if I could turn my headphones down, I was so surprised by how much it disturbed them, as my phone was at half volume. Have you noticed this with the Sony's??And what from your experience are the best non-noise leakage headphones.
Thank you
Nice video I listen to it with the flagship headphone killer the soundcore life Q35 I had the XM3 and looked at these but they don't have Grand EQ settings on there app and the life Q35 offer beast sound for $129 great video tho
Thank you 🙌🏼
Wow is this New Wireless Headphone has Same Extra Bass Power just like XB900N or Just Balance Sound without Extra Bass?? I Have One of this XB900N Series 😍😍😍
Not exactly. The XB900N are much more bass-heavy - they have a more distinctive sound style that suits bass heads . They don't have the detail and balance of the 1000X series headphones
@@insidetechltd Woaw Thank U Sir because I have Different Taste & Ears!!! I Love Big Heavy Bass Sensation from XB Series. I Bought XB950BT , then XB950N1, & the Last Time I'm using XB900N! I'm Afraid if I Buy this 1000XM4 with Double Price than XB Series then I Feel Unsatisfying. I think I will wait for the Next XB Generation Next Year!!! 😍😍😍
How does this compare to the PX7 in terms of Sound Quality?
I'll be honest, I had a very bad experience with Bowers and Wilkins as a customer and have not recommended them since. However, from what I understand, the PX7 sound quality is much flatter and natural than most competitors (including Sony). I've heard the sound isn't as exciting as headphones from Sony or Sennheiser and is lacking in deep bass that people often enjoy.
I haven't had full hands-on testing experience though so i'm not really the best person to ask, i'm sorry!
InsideTech InsideTech Sorry to hear about your experience with Bowers & Wilkins. I appreciate your honest thoughts on this and great review btw. I’ll check both of them out in the store to see which I like better. Thank you
The sound of which of these two models do you prefer?
i live in a city where there is literally no place to try on a pair before making a purchase decision of my saved 350$(expensive in india)
CAN YOU PLEASE TELL THE INNER EARCUP DIMENSIONS OF SONY WH1000XM4 (MARK 4) so that i can test fit them before buying (also do they touch your ear when you wear XM4)
I HAVE BOSE QC35ii with me so are the XM4 earcups the same depth and wide as that of QC35ii
THE MAIN REASON OF SPENDING 350$ IS COMFORT COMFORT COMFORT though
thanks....
2022 February: I set my EQ to clear bass to Zero, 400 -1, 1k +6, 2.5k +3, 6.3k +10 and 16k +6 and now they sound way better.
Nice 👌🏼
@@insidetechltd Have you tried it?
I bought the 1000XM4 for Zoom Conference calls and find that they are not designed for conference calls for the following reasons: 1. You cannot hear yourself talking, so not sure how you are coming across to your audience 2. Although the noise cancelling works for me in shutting off ambient sounds, the audience hears the ambient sounds loud and clear and find that to be very disturbing.
Conclusion: Although very good for listening for myself, they are terrible for conference calls when you have to talk to an audience for the above 2 reasons. Thinking of returning this headphone..... :-(
I have an xm3 , is it worth the upgrade? I mean the sound is already amazing but it can’t get more amazing than super amazing right? (I said amazing so many times lol)
Don't upgrade if you have a pair of M3s. No big change in sound quality, it's just a couple of those extra smart features really
@@insidetechltd fair enough I guess
If you really want an upgrade, why not try Sony's wired lineup such as MDR-1AM2 or Z7M2. These will blow the Xm4s away.
Are the XM4 water proof??? Am I encouraged to use them for workouts???
No - so I wouldn't recommend you use these for workouts!
Are these a good fit for someone with a smaller head?
I use these on one of the smaller adjustment settings, and I have an average sized head. So possibly these won’t be good for a really small head. But to be honest, they feel comfortable even when not on the “perfect” setting - so I still think they’ll be good!
I'm satisfied with the headphone except the auto stop feature when I take off the headphone as it will cut off the video call.
That's a good point! Which app was this happening with? It would be good to let others know in case they face this issue
@@insidetechltd I'm using Line Apps for video call.
OK, thanks for letting us know!
I just bought these ‼️ even made a review of them too ‼️
Nice!
What should I get these or air pods pros??
Hard to say. They offer a very different experience, so you can't really compare earbuds to headphones
they are totally different things. Airpods are super portable because the case fits easily in your pocket but the sonys will have far better sound quality and better battery life
Great video.
Thanks a lot!
I got the Sony xm4 for $278 dollars right now. And if they consider expensive the Sony at regular price for 350 I want to hear what they say about the new Apple headphones for $549 😬
I'll be reviewing AirPods Max very soon!
I don’t find these headphones very comfortable. The crown of my head gets sore after a couple of hours, and the area of my head touched by the ear pads get really hot after 20 minutes. I’m constantly feeling a need to adjust the headphones, which invariably causes me to accidentally touch the touch controls.
I think the headband is too narrow. It’s about a quarter of an inch narrower than my last Sony headphones. It’s a frustrating experience.
While the noise canceling is great, I’m finding it really hard to love these.
Ah i'm sorry to hear that!
Tnx, pal. I bought these over the Jabra Elite Active 75t. I am glad my brother bought them so it made me really sure to not buy them. They went too much in the ear which was quite annoying. I am glad I went for headphones instead of earbuds. ;)
They are one of the best ANC headphones out there. I got to give it to them. But if you are bald or have little hair on the crown of your head the clamping force can be too much. Also, although the earcups make the headphones spacious, on hot days they can be very sweaty to have on. It doesn't take more than 10 min. on a sunny day to make your ears sweaty.
Glad you like them!
Listening on WH-1000XM4.
Nice!
@@insidetechltd Excelent headphones by far! Are you enjoying them,too?
I certainly am!
Me too but they don’t sound as loud as my beats studio??
@@austinfelts8686 Probably not. They are not meant to draw high spl.
stupid light sensor means when you rest them around your neck the sound starts playing again....
Oh really? I’ve been able to do this without issue 🤷♂️
WILL THESE ACTUALLY STAY PAIRED TO MY ANDROID DEVICE? The M3 did not...
Hard to say, since we don't know if the issue lies with your phone or the headphones! What I can say though is that the connectivity has been improved (such as Bluetooth 5) so there's a good chance the connection to your phone will improve too
I have bought these mark 4 I am very pleased with the quality and the sound, noise cancelling is so good.
awesome 👌🏼
Do some laptop review
I would but I don't think there's much interest in that from my audience. I reviewed a new MacBook a while back and not many watched it. Always happy to review new things if people want it though!
With the compatible music streaming app, it’s basically useless for me.
You don't have to use the app though!
@@insidetechltd im thinking if apple launch the dolby atmos music, will it be compatible with this? Well i have my XM4 already. But it will be cool if i can maximize it with dolby audio. Hehe
If you're referring to Apple's new lossless audio, then yes, you can use your own headphones over a wired connection to make use of it!
I bought these headphones. (Sony 1000XM4) and I must say I am disappointed with the sound quality. There is no justification for the price.
Ah, sorry to hear that!
You know whats the problem? Sony makes a good headphones, even phones etc. But nobody knows it. The only thing i know xm4 released is ur video. Sony has 0 marketing unlike apple, samsung, huawei etc. And this is the biggest problem why sony loses against them.
Oh no! I mean...i'm glad you saw my video! But it is interesting that Sony isn't really heavily marketing these headphones. Maybe it's because there isn't a massive update from the previous model. But you're right, the same thing happens with their phones too...time to step up the marketing!
Xm5 review
I’m doing a top ANC headphones of 2022 next month. They’ll feature then!
@@insidetechltd wanted detailed review like this one we would love it
Known problem with noise cancellation causing sound issues. See this video:
ruclips.net/video/aCD9grHot20/видео.html
I have the same issue with mine.
kept things simple ?' are you sure about that ?
And also tv
All the review, mentioned the mic is bad especially in noisy environment.
Hi, bro, you do great review, we are a hifi product seller, do you have interesting to cooperative?? Looking forward your good news, thanks!!
Thank you. For any business enquiries, please contact me using the email address on the 'About' section of the channel.
The Sony WH1000XM4 is absolutely garbage in call quality. I recommend not to buy!
Great video
Thank you 🙏🏼