Top 10 Sony Headphones

In the budget price segment, Sony MDR-XB550AP on-ear wired headphones stand out brightly. Outwardly, they look practical and everyday, attracting with their modest elegance of smoothly curved surfaces. The ear cushions here completely cover the ear, but leave the lobes open, allowing you to freely wear jewelry in your ears. The expandable headband easily adapts to any head size by gently pressing the pads. The headphones are equipped with a 1.2 m audio cable with a standard plug compatible with most phones.

The headphones are energetic and tight when playing modern music and have good sound isolation in both directions. The EXTRABASS function makes tracks even richer and fuller. The built-in remote control allows you to easily manage the track list, adjust the volume or answer the call. The combination of light weight ergonomic design and reasonable price definitely deserves to be considered as a purchase.

Wired headphones, which have become especially popular in Russia. The main reason for this is the widest range of reproducible frequencies - from 5 to 28,000 Hz. Thanks to this, you will be able to catch the intonations of your favorite music previously hidden from you. Impedance - 16 ohms, this is the optimal value for listening to tracks from your phone.

The membrane diameter is 12 mm, which means high-quality and detailed low frequencies. Each earpiece has neodymium magnets that allow you to fasten the "droplets" together for a more secure fit of the device around your neck. In the reviews, users agree that these are Sony's best wired headphones in terms of price and quality. For a budget price, you get an unreal pleasure from listening to music in high quality, good sound insulation (enough for the subway) and a comfortable fit. The main disadvantages are the thin cable (but strong) and its tendency to tangle.

Wireless Bluetooth headphones from Sony, perfect for working with your phone. They hold 15 hours of battery life, which is a lot for an in-ear model. They weigh only 19 grams, so they are almost not felt on the neck. The fit in the ears is comfortable, they do not fall out when moving the head. The model is great for listening to audiobooks, podcasts, movies and YouTube videos.

For music, this "Sony" is only suitable for those users who do not have strict requirements for sound quality. The model is budget, so the Japanese brand did not please users with impeccable sound.There is bass, but the frequencies are unbalanced. After adjusting the equalizer, it is possible to achieve a cleaner and better sound - as they say in the reviews. This is one of the best wireless options for affordable vacuum headphones.

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

Like most modern Sony headphones, they have NFC support, allowing you to quickly pair with your phone. Bluetooth 4.2 confidently holds a connection up to 10 meters and has support for many profiles. The battery life of 20 hours declared by the manufacturer, according to the experience of the owners, is even slightly underestimated. With daily 3 hours of use in a week, it is unlikely that the battery will be drained. There is no support for fast charging, so from 0 to 100%, the headphones will charge an impressive 4.5 hours. In general, for their money, very worthy headphones and definitely deserve attention.

In Sony's new line of wireless over-ear headphones, the mid-range 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 eco-leather ear cushions fit snugly on the ears, and there is a metal tie for more precise adjustment of the headband. High-quality sound with support for a wide range of reproducible frequencies is provided by 40 mm dome speakers, allowing you to enjoy all the colors of your favorite songs.

Headphones have extensive functionality and support most audio codecs. DSEE compressed audio file enhancement technology is capable of accurately restoring details and maintaining the original sound quality. NFC lets you connect your phone with just one touch, while Noice Canceling filters out background sounds for optimal listening in airplanes or other noisy environments. To edit all the parameters, you should download the Headphones Connect application, the manufacturer is actively developing it and new interesting settings appear with updates.

The Sony WI-SP600N in-ear wireless headphones have been designed for the active lifestyle of their owner. The design features of the accessory are aimed at creating comfortable conditions even during the most intense workouts, and a powerful energetic sound will help set the pace and rhythm for sports activities.The Bluetooth 4.1 wireless module used in the headphones supports SBC and AAC codecs, and the built-in NFC sensor will help you quickly establish a connection with your phone. The model has an IPX4 rating, which means that sweat or rain cannot damage the device. A full charge of the battery provides 6 hours of playback, which is a good indicator.

The headphones are equipped with an active noise cancellation system that can be activated at any time, completely isolating external sounds, leaving only the music. If you need to hear an announcement about the next stop in transport or other important information, the Ambient mode will come in handy, in which the microphone will listen to the surroundings. All noise cancellation and surround sound functions can be configured in detail in the Headphones Connect application, which the manufacturer strongly recommends installing on your phone.

Sony earphones with a headband were born as a compromise solution between wireless and conventional. In such a modern format, they sit comfortably on the neck and will look with any clothes. These headphones will brighten up your walks, workouts or workdays, getting rid of unnecessary noise, bringing the necessary rhythm and harmony with clear natural sound. Thanks to the neckband, the developers managed to fit batteries with sufficient power, which is enough for 8 hours of listening to music at maximum volume.

The headband itself is quite soft and flexible, and the light weight of about 25 grams will be almost invisible when worn.If the headset is temporarily not in use, the built-in magnets in the earphones will help to avoid tangling by connecting with each other. The controls are spaced on both sides of the bezel and have a tactile difference that allows you to accurately determine the desired pressing. For charging or wired listening in Hi-Res Audio mode, a USB Type-C connector is located on the left side. The result is a great transitional model, which will make it easier to get used to the spread of wireless sound and forget about the good old 3.5mm jack.

Full-size bluetooth headphones from Sony that work 30 hours on a single charge. The model pleases with high sensitivity (101 dB / mW), active noise reduction, convenient folding design and support for all important codecs (AptX, AptX HD, AAC). The headset function works properly, it is convenient to talk. The sound is what users praise in the reviews first of all. It is energetic, rich, dense and with a powerful booming bass. At the same time, highs and mids are not lost behind the bass, they are also felt. Thanks to this balance of frequencies, you will discover a new sound for your favorite songs.

Passive noise cancellation is excellent, and active noise cancellation saves for subway trips. It perfectly isolates your ears from external sounds, so you don’t even have to turn the volume up to the maximum and thereby increase the load on the eardrums. This is one of the best Sony headphones in a full-size form factor with active noise cancellation and high-quality sound.

At CES 2018, Sony unveiled the new MDR-1AM2 dynamic on-ear headphone model, which features improved sound quality and comfort level. Headphone emitters are made using the latest technology and consist of a liquid crystal polymer film with aluminum sputtering. The use of this design made it possible to cover reproducible frequencies from 3 to 100 kHz! Unlike earlier versions that require a powerful DAC of a player or a smartphone, in this model the resistance is reduced to 16 ohms, which made it possible to shake the headphones even on the most budget phone.

Lightweight design and soft synthetic leather ear pads ensure long and comfortable pastime while listening to your favorite music. The special pattern of the speaker grille, corresponding to the Fibonacci sequence, according to the assurances of the developers, reduces distortion when playing high-resolution sound, allowing you to hear the finest details of musical works. To eliminate noise, all connecting cables included in the kit are made of oxygen-free copper and covered with silver sputtering, and the L-shaped audio connector is gold-plated.

With each subsequent model, Sony improves sound reproduction, adapting it harmoniously to the external environment. The new WH-1000XM3 full-size headphones are the pinnacle of technology with a premium ergonomic design, light weight and comfortable panel. The headphones used materials of the highest quality, but that's not what makes them so expensive. Four microphones are installed per channel for precise noise reduction, and a custom-designed QN1 processor is responsible for real-time audio processing. There is support for the aptX HD standard and the LDAC codec, which bring sound to a completely different, high-quality level.

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