The excellent-sounding: Sony WH-1000XM3 review

The excellent-sounding Sony WH-1000XM3

Sony's WH-1000XM3 headphones feature some of the best audio performance we've heard paired from a pair that also boasts excellent noise

sound customization

Type: Over-ear

Enclosure: Closed-Back

Noise canceling: Yes

Wireless: Yes

Sony WH-1000XM3: With version three of its over the ear wireless noise-cancelling headphones, Sony is making the biggest changes both outside and in. The WH-1000XM3 build on the established formula of its predecessors and take direct aim at Bose’s ubiquitous QuietComfort 35 II. I found Sony’s latest cans outdo the Bose in terms of noise-cancelling, but whether they sound better than Sony’s own 1000X’s is a more complicated question entirely

Sony WH-1000XM3 If you listen to a lot of varied music genres and want a headset you can customize to enhance your listening experience, then get the Sony WH-1000XM3. The XM3 are great noise canceling wireless over-ears that come with a lot of customization options. Via the app you have access to great EQ settings, room effects, ANC and even high-quality audio codec options. They’re also very comfortable, and well-built headphones with an excellent 27-hour battery life.

Sony WH-1000XM3 they reproduce most tracks well, and their default sound profile packs quite a bit of bass, which some may like. Their mid range is also decently well balanced but slightly on the warm side, so they won’t sound as neutral as the Bose QuietComfort 35 II, which they are often compared to. However, since you can EQ their sound and can’t with the Bose, this makes them a slightly more versatile option for music. The XM3s’ active noise canceling feature is also slightly better than that of the Bose since you can optimize for your environment.

Sony WH-1000XM3: On the other hand, the added benefits of customization, does make them slightly more difficult to use than the Bose QC35II which some may prefer. They’re also a bit pricey but well worth the investment if you’re looking for great sounding headphones that you can also use for commuting and travelling.

The Sony WH-1000XM3: offer stellar sound, amazing noise-cancellation, superb battery life, touch controls and are among the most comfortable over the ear headphones you can buy. And you can be sure that you can live with these headphones for at least a couple of years thanks to their sturdy build.

If you’re looking for a pair of wireless, noise cancelling headphones that play music well, the WH-1000XM3 should definitely be high on your list to check out.