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Sony WI-1000X

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4.1 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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4.3 out of 5
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Pros

  • technologies let you listen wirelessly and establish a connection quite easily
  • headphone offered a nice warm delivery to the piece
  • it makes the initial setup process quite easy

Cons

  • The cables might get caught on items of clothing
  • Bose have a slight edge in terms of noise cancellation
  • avoiding rain

Key specs

  • 22 Ω
  • , 101 dB
  • 3, 40000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • In-Ear
  • Wired & Wireless

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Sony WI-1000X - Pros & Cons

Sony WI-1000X

Pros

  • technologies let you listen wirelessly and establish a connection quite easily
  • headphone offered a nice warm delivery to the piece
  • it makes the initial setup process quite easy
  • a decent audio reproduction and come with an excellent EQ
  • smooth
  • excellent sound quality thanks
  • handsome and useful
  • low frequency response is impressive
  • a thorough
  • feature-driven inclusion
  • strings easily and smoothly

Cons

  • The cables might get caught on items of clothing
  • Bose have a slight edge in terms of noise cancellation
  • avoiding rain
  • high winds and snow
  • does it have a cable connecting directly to in flight system on planes
  • upscale them to real high-definition audio files
  • lead vocal and melancholy synths
  • Pop some tunes on and it disappears
  • an over-ear design is not ideal
  • higher frequencies can feel a bit sharp on S and T sounds
  • your voice will still lack detail

Sony WI-1000X - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
9 mm
Best:
Hauppauge XFones
Driver size: 400 mm
IconImpedance
22 Ω
Best:
Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
70 g
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Sony WI-1000X - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleIn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired & Wireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
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Dimensions
Weight2.47 oz
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Microphone
Microphone typeBuilt-in microphone
Microphone frequency50 - 8000
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Features
Noise-cancelingyes
Buttons
  • Keyguard
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume
NFCyes
Carrying caseyes
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Design
Colour of productGold
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeNeckband
Connector contacts platingGold
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Sound
Impedance22.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 101
Frequency range3 - 40000
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size0.35 in
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Connectivity
Cable length1
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedno
Audio streaming via bluetooth
  • A2DP aptX HD
  • A2DP aptX
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
  • LDAC
Bluetooth version4.1
Bluetooth profile
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • HFP
  • A2DP
Bluetooth codec
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • aptX HD
  • LDAC
  • SBC
Wireless connectionBluetooth
Wireless range10
Type of connector3.5mm
USByes
Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
Detachable cableyes
Multi Point connectionno
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Power
Battery operatedyes
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery recharge time3.5 h
Battery life13.0 h
Standby time100.0 h
Talk time10.0 h
Charging via USByes
Charging caseyes

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Sony WI-1000X Sony - Editorial Reviews (9)

4.3
Based on 9 reviews
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Sony WI-1000X Sony WI-1000X Review
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PCMAG
Published: 02.07.2018
Sony WI-1000X Review
4.0

The wireless Sony WI-1000X earphones deliver solid noise cancellation and some of the best audio quality we've heard in this category, with a sound signature that can be tuned to your liking.

Sony WI-1000X Sony WI-1000X review
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TechRadar
Published: 30.11.2017
Sony WI-1000X review
4.0

Audiophile wireless earbuds for commuters

Sony WI-1000X Home review
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whathifi
Published: 01.11.2017
Home review
5.0

Decent sound and noise-cancelling makes these neckbuds a smart choice.

Sony WI-1000X Sony WI-1000X Wireless Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 15.11.2018
Sony WI-1000X Wireless Review
3.9

The Sony WI-1000X are versatile around-the-neck headphones for everyday casual use. They offer a good ANC feature that blocks a lot of noise which makes them a g...

Sony WI-1000X Sony WI-1000X Review: An Around-The-Neck In-Ear With Great Noise Cancellation
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Forbes
Published: 26.12.2018
Sony WI-1000X Review: An Around-The-Neck In-Ear With Great Noise Cancellation

The Sony WI-1000X are versatile around-the-neck headphones that are suitable for everyday casual use. They have a great active noise canceling feature that isolates a lot of ambient noise, making them a great choice for commuting and office use if you want to focus on your favorite tracks.

Sony WI-1000X ​Sony WI-1000X neckband headphones review | Stuff
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​Sony WI-1000X neckband headphones review | Stuff

A noble noise-cancelling neckband with sublime sound

Sony WI-1000X Sony's new wireless neckband-style headphone is a rare breed
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CNET
Published: 31.08.2017
Sony's new wireless neckband-style headphone is a rare breed

The pricey around-the-neck WI-1000X wireless noise-cancelling headphone is set to take on Bose's QuietComfort 30.

Sony WI-1000X Sony WI-1000X wireless noise-canceling headphones review: Radical new form, same great sound
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hardwarezone.com.sg
Published: 25.10.2017
Sony WI-1000X wireless noise-canceling headphones review: Radical new form, same great sound
4.5

The WI-1000X is Sony's attempt to bring noise-canceling to neckband-style headphones. We tell you if it's any good.

Sony WI-1000X Sony WI-H700 and WI-1000X Hi-Res Wireless In-Ear Headphones Review
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nerdtechy.com
Published: 27.09.2017
Sony WI-H700 and WI-1000X Hi-Res Wireless In-Ear Headphones Review

No matter what kind of music you’re a fan of, it’s safe to say that we can likely all agree on one thing. Having a pair of headphones that are capable of producing high-end sound with superb comfort is a necessity for most listeners. But like most technology, there are so many differences in styles, brands and manufacturers that the process of selecting the right one can be quite time consuming and frustrating. Nowadays, it seems that every brand has their own set of headphones, but with many differences among the various models. If you haven’t heard, Sony is set

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