Best Sony Headphones

Waste of money – We bought 2 pairs for long flights. They were VERY uncomfortable. And worse, the Noise canceling function did NOT work at all on both. Waste of money. Show details

Its a cheap headphone with good build quality – I bought this from target at 26 dollar as i forgot to bring my daily to the library. The build quality of this headphone is not bad, packaging is… Read more

poor with no case included. But at 26 dollar i cant complain. Now, taking about sound quality, the device i use is LG V50+, which is the best sound quality phone money can buy. Although this headphone is only 24ohm my LG has to increase gain to 70 to show any details in the songs i normally listen to. The pitch is leaking, bass is distorted well lets just say for 26dollar it is average, i would go get a pair of smiling jamaica from marley for this price. If you got it with full price at 46 then its a no no, because a pair of koss porta pro will destroy this in every category. All and all, not something I can recommend.

The 'Noise Cancelling' function does not work at all. Don't buy for noise cancellation. Show details

All sorts of trouble – I am not sure if mine are faulty. But things play randomly with out me pressing the button, tv shows or music pause with out me pressing it, it opens Spotify and plays without me having the app even open Show details

Gives Out Sound – I use these for school, can't listen to my things at a high volume because it gives out so much out-sound. People around me can hear what I'm… Read more

listening to and it's SO annoying because I like having my stuff really loud. Expected better for 11 bucks. Also expected a mic but it's what you're paying for I guess.

Thought the price was a bit high on release but... it's worked perfectly for 4 years now, I feel I'm getting my worth out of it. Great battery life… Read more

and durability, amazing comfort. Pro tip: if u ever have trouble connecting Bluetooth, turn it off, then hold the on button and don't let go until it automatically enters pairing mode. Works every time. For some reason they don't put this tip in any of the instruction manuals. Make sure u get a warranty on it because the price is high but if it breaks they do replace them. Consider buying directly from Sony.

The most durable headphones around – I bought a pair of Sony MDR V6 headphones in 2006. The MDR V6 is basically the same as the Sony MDR-7506, with perhaps only minor cosmetic… Read more

differences between the two. Needless to say, the MDR V6 pair I had are still going strong, and have been worn outdoors when walking all day, for years and years, and I still have them, and they still work fine. However, after more than 10 years, the headphone cups are falling apart, but these can be replaced.

So when I read that the Sony MDR-7506 was basically the same as the MDR V6, I decided to buy the MDR-7506. So far so good. These headphones have a reputation for being very durable, and I have to agree. As far as sound goes, they aren't really hyped in the bass, but they do give a good sound. I use them both for professional recording late at night, and for general listening, and they perform well, and sound good. If you are looking for that super hyped bass, these don't deliver. That being said, you could easily adjust EQ if you need or want more bass.

The only downside of the new MDR-7506 pair I got about a year and a half ago is that the covering on the ear cups is starting to peel away. However, it is only cosmetic. My guess is that these headphones will last a long, long time, like the MDR V6 pair did for me.

If you are looking for good quality and highly durable headphones, then I'd give these a serious look. There is a reason why they have been held in wide regard in studios around the world for many decades.

I bought this set of Sony WH1000XM5 over-ear headphones some 3½ years ago for use with my iPad. Apart from the lack of documentation in the box I… Read more

managed to get them bluetoothed to the ipad and found them comfortable and easy to use with good sound quality and really excellent active noise suppression. Now, out of warranty, is the issue: I picked them up to use and the left hand earpiece literally fell off, connected only by the internal wiring in the frame. The plastic frame has just broken leaving the earpiece dangling. If these were a cheapo set from Coles I would just chuck them but at $540 they are an expensive purchase and with my careful handling, nerver-been-sat-on and used only by myself I find it disappointing that the flimsy frame gave way so soon. Verdict: good performance, but very limited lifetime.

Had them 5 years, very happy with them – I use them daily for music, audiobooks and phone calls. PROS: good price (I bought them at Officeworks, I think they were about $50) Good sound… Read more

quality. Have a built in microphone so can be used for phone calls. You can answer phone calls easily while wearing them. Sit on the ears, not in or over, so they allow some air circulation into the ear, which I find good to prevent sweating and itching. The headband can be pulled to be more open or closed, so you can find a pressure on your ears you’re comfortable with. The ear padding is very soft and comfortable. Easy to use controls, you can feel with your fingers without removing the headphones. Lightweight The wireless range is good, seems to be about 20 or 30 feet. They last a good length of time, I’d say at least 10 hours, before they need recharging. CONS: if you like a light pressure on your ears, the compromise is that the headphones aren’t being held on by much, they’re fine for walking around, and I’ve worn them while doing things around the house and garden. They wouldn’t be suitable for running. The headband has no padding, and I have a piece of black packing foam attached to make them more comfortable. OVERALL: I’d buy them again

Extremely Disappointing – Avoid These WF-1000XM4 Earbuds Used relatively lightly over the past couple of years, these earbuds have now become… Read more

plagued with issues and are basically unusable. The right earbud barely lasts 20 minutes, and the left only slightly longer.

Sony’s response has been extremely disappointing — they want to charge $167.40 just to inspect the fault, with parts (likely the batteries) costing extra. That means a total repair could easily exceed $200, despite this being a well-documented and widespread defect. A quick search online shows countless users reporting the same problem, yet Sony refuses to acknowledge or address it properly.

It’s clear they’re aware of the issue but would rather push customers toward buying the newer WF-1000XM5s instead. These WF-1000XM4s have turned into nothing more than an expensive paperweight.

Verdict: Pathetic reliability for a so-called “premium” product. I’ll never buy Sony earbuds again — and I strongly recommend others think twice before doing so.

Using the Sony WH-1000XM6 has felt like stepping into a quieter, more comfortable world whenever I need it. From the moment I first put them on, the… Read more

softness of the ear cushions stood out and the clamping force felt just right, firm enough to stay secure but gentle enough for long sessions. I quickly noticed how light they feel compared to earlier versions, which made a big difference during long work days and flights.

The noise cancellation impressed me the most. It cuts out low rumbles and background chatter so effectively that I often forget where I am, and the adaptive system adjusts smoothly without me having to think about it. Voices still slip through a little when I am in very loud places, but the overall effect is incredibly calming. The sound quality is full and rich with a clean separation between instruments, and the bass has a satisfying depth without overwhelming the mids. Whether I was listening to music, watching movies, or taking calls, everything came through with clarity.

Using the gesture controls took a little getting used to, but once I settled into the motions they felt natural. The quick attention feature, where covering an ear cup lowers the volume instantly, became one of the things I relied on most in daily life. Battery life has been strong and consistent, lasting me several days of mixed use before I even think about charging.

Call quality is better than I expected, especially in quiet environments, though windy areas can still cause slight issues. Still, conversations generally sounded crisp and natural. Switching between devices also works smoothly, which makes it easy to move from my laptop to my phone without interruption.

Overall, my experience with the WH-1000XM6 has been one of effortless comfort and reliable performance. They create a sense of calm whether I am traveling, working, or relaxing, and each feature feels refined rather than gimmicky. It is the kind of device that fades into the background and simply makes daily life a little better.

For the price, more so when on sale, these are terrific with great sound. We have a couple of pairs for use around the house or on public transport… Read more

and they block out enough noise (for the price) and movies and music sounds on point. They were a little troublesome connecting to Apple devices and I was forced to download the Sony app to make them connect, which I was hesitant to do after once owning a Sony DSLR that required an app which was terrible. But this app was easier to use. Wireless range is good - my kid can be at one end of the house with these headphones on while his mobile device is at the other end and he has no worries.

Absolutely horrible . Had Bose ultra gen 1 that I lost so bought these ..big mistake. Hard to tell if I have put the in right way without fiddling… Read more

about. Takes quite a bit of fiddling to try an get some sought of ANC.. I will be swapping back to Bose. Noise cancelling really not great at all

Think before you buy – After 3 sets of these earbuds, I would not/could not recommend them. Sony replaced each set that lasted such a short time, no sound, no Bluetooth… Read more

connection, no charge of set. Instead of Sony replacing for 3rd time I asked for refund, which was denied, due to time lapse since first purchase, this was 7mths. really not happy that I could not receive a refund and move on.

Good specs and sound performance, while they lasted. Terrible build quality; multiple problems and failures not long after warranty has expired.… Read more

Unsurprising that they have canned this product; not at all sure I would buy the replacement after this experience. The epitome of enshittification.

No noise cancelling in noise cancelling head phones? – After hours and hours of trying we declare there is no noise cancelling in these noise cancelling head phones. Wondering about a refund?. Xmas gift some details not available. Show details

Great Headphones, amazing battery life!! – Love my Sony wireless headphones, they block out a fair bit of outside noise, and the bass is quite nice. Only thing I'd mention is the treble could… Read more

be improved, but otherwise for the price they're very good. I get a good 30 hours use before I have to recharge so it's great for long plane trips

Easily recommended – Been using these as my daily beater for 5 or 6 months now, and find them to be great overall. Vastly superior to my previous set, the AKG (Samsung)… Read more

N700NC M2, in all aspects except for active noise cancellation and charging speed.

Sound quality is fantastic when using higher level Bluetooth codecs. Bass is abundant in spades, although only if you switch to the lowest level codec, SBC. The reason is that bass levels can only be tweaked to their full potential while in SBC mode (in the companion app). Higher level codecs (AptX and above), however, still provide sufficient enough bass.

Comfort is quite good as attested by the fact that I've fallen asleep wearing these on multiple occasions. The trade-off is that they MAY slip off with rigorous use. The clamping force is geared towards comfort, not exercise.

Build quality seems up to par – no complaints as of yet. A far cry from the aforementioned AKGs, which exhibited a number of issues resulting from poor build quality.

Battery life is something like 30+ hours, which I'd wager is a major pro in anyone's book. The downside is that they charge slow, taking several hours to go from zero to full.

The real catch is active noise cancellation. I wont lie, it's not great. 'Average' would be the way I'd describe it. You'd certainly find better performing ANC elsewhere at this price point.

In terms of the microphone, I've received no complaints from people at the other end. Seems to function as it should.

Good...enough – I tend to listen to music that contains high's, mid's and low's. The sound quality was not bad, but it lacked in the mids. It seems that the… Read more

earphones use drivers that have an 'artificial' sounding bass to it. If you are looking for earphones that will do the trick for a relatively cheap price, these may do the trick.

Should last longer than 6 weeks ... Update 6 : 09/09/25 – Purchased 4 Feb 24, they have great sound, excellent battery life and are small enough to wear comfortably while sleeping, but after just 6 weeks one… Read more

ear stopped working.

Took it back to the store 6 Apr 24, they replaced them but again 5 weeks later one ear stopped working.

Very disappointed in the reliability of this product. We have enjoyed many Sony products that have lasted more than 10yrs like our 43" Sony TV bought in 2006, STILL WORKING GREAT!

Modern gear ... not impressed at all.

*** update 17/5/24 *** After calling Sony support about the problem she was talked through the "Initialize the headset" procedure that restores the factory settings ... and unbelievably both channels started working again. It will be interesting to see how long this reset works for, however I'm curious as to why a reset would restore a missing channel and whether Sony will produce a firmware upgrade with a permanent fix.

Raised the rating 1 star, we have saved the user guide which shows the Initialize procedure if it happens again.

*** update 27/5/24 *** Sound dropped out again, just 10 days later. Tried the initialization procedure TWICE but this time it hasn't fixed it. Hopefully another call to Sony will either replace them or refund.

Dropped rating to 1 star.

*** update 1/8/24 *** despite repeated contact with Sony support after providing a copy of the Big-W receipt, because the Description for the product only says "Sony Wireless InEar" and does not quote the model "WI-C100", Sony REFUSED to replace it, basically saying the receipt could be anything. So we sent through the Big-W webpage link for the product that shows the Big-W SKU in the description but that still wasn't sufficient to prove we bought "WI-C100" ear phones.

Eventually (24/7/24) I took them back to another Big-W store and they replaced it no questions asked, good support from Big-W customer service. So far the new set has been working fine but we'll see how long it lasts.

We're pretty disappointed with Sony support's attitude ...

*** update 16/12/24 *** and again, L ear stopped producing sound. Full factory reset/initialise has failed to correct, will try to get them swapped out at Big W again, just have to find a store with stock.

*** update 03/01/2025 *** swapped over again at Big W today, a month left on the warranty. We've been trying to find an alternative with similar battery life and a small enough earpiece but that's been challenging. One set she has liked for years is comfortable and has great sound, but when the battery is low a full-volume "BATTERY LOW" wakes her up from her deep sleep, something the Sonys don't do. The search continues ....

Looking at the global Sony website for this product we are not the only ones reporting back that 1 side stops working. Clearly some kind of manufacturing/design fault, but us consumers are expected to suck it up. This page suggests that the listing is monitored by Sony and of course not a peep from them.

*** update 09/09/2025 *** Following my update 3/1/25 mentioning that Sony monitors the review, lo and behold a few days later they disappeared!

So after a few weeks of having to do the initialise over and over, we finally gave up and tossed them. Had originally rated them 5* for value for money but dropped to 1* because now they've now landfill and it feels like tossing $40 down the toilet, plus the cost of a replacement.