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Sony Premium Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphone Black MDR1000X B
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.1
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Sound Quality
274bose, noise, ambient, nc, cancelling
+95%
-5%
" ... Some may say sound, noise cancellation, battery life, etc are the most important features of headphones. ... "
" ... The Sony MDX1000 takes the sound quality of the Sennheiser 2.0's, the noise canceling and comfort of the QC35's, the good looks and highly functional controls of the Parrot 3.0, and thankfully nothing from the PXC550's. ... The MDX1000's even add some really cool new features that none of the others have, like the ambient noise pass through while in listening mode. ... "
" ... Sound quality and cancellation are about the same as that of Bose. ... "
" ... Great noise canceling but annoying feature of turning off after 5 minutes if no input. ... "
" ... As an owner of the Bose QC35, the Sony have a better sound quality and better noice cancelation. ... "
" ... The sound quality is amazing. ... "
" ... Very nice audio and build quality. ... "
" ... the Best head noise cancel head phone i have so far. ... "
Noise Cancellation
233cancelling, cancellation, canceling, noise cancelling CAT, sound quality
+96%
-4%
" ... Some may say sound, noise cancellation, battery life, etc are the most important features of headphones. ... "
" ... The quality of sound and noise cancelling is very good, and the touch cups are very useful. ... "
" ... These are my favorite noise cancelling headphones on the market as of November 2, 2016 BY FAR! ... The Bose QC35 have amazing noise cancelling abilities and are comfortable, but I just couldn't stand the sound quality as I'm used to headphones with a flat response. ... I honestly thought I would never find a pair of noise cancelling headphones that would be good enough across the board for me to want to keep. ... "
" ... Sound quality and cancellation are about the same as that of Bose. ... "
" ... The noise cancelling is fantastic - much better than the old noise-cancelling earbuds i had before. ... "
" ... Have been using them for 6 months + and they have incredible battery life and noise canceling. ... "
" ... As an owner of the Bose QC35, the Sony have a better sound quality and better noice cancelation. ... "
" ... Noise cancelling is phenomenal. ... "
Comfort
153wearing, uncomfortable, qc35, headband, glasses
+78%
-22%
" ... It's pretty obvious the twisting motion of the headset causes stress fractures. ... "
" ... Comfort is good but gets uncomfortable after 3+ hours of continuous wearing ... "
" ... but it's heavier than the qc35 and the qc35 is more comfortable for long time wearing ... "
" ... Then I tried this one, it perfectly covered my ears without even touching my ear rings. ... "
" ... You can listen to them for long periods without getting fatigued, and while the low end isn't quite as detailed as I would prefer, these really do sound fantastic overall. ... To my ears, they also sound better than the QC 35s. ... and they haven't shown any signs of wear in the slightest. ... Even the headband, which many complain breaks after a short time, has held up just fine. ... It's smooth and never feels like it's putting any strain on the joint when I open and close them. ... "
" ... They're also extremely comfortable and quick to pair . ... "
" ... Hands down this best pair of headphone I’ve ever used! ... "
" ... You feel enclosed, like your own environment! ... "
Build Quality
117cracked, build quality, leather, sony, cracking
+50%
-50%
" ... Always kept them in their case, very gentle use, etc. ... "
" ... After 20 months of moderate use, the headband simply snapped all the way through, without even a sound indicating it broke. ... "
" ... Even my friends have their jaws drop when I let them try it on. ... "
" ... Regarding the durability, so far (8 months) it still goes strong. ... "
" ... Good for the price and is solid with heavy use. ... "
" ... Very nice audio and build quality. ... Tossed it around a few times and still holding up. ... "
" ... Build: Like I said, I've been using these daily for the past 6 months, primarily walking to and from classes each day, which usually adds up to about 40-60 minutes total. ... Even the headband, which many complain breaks after a short time, has held up just fine. ... "
" ... Comfy and foldable with case good to go where ever. ... "
For Travel
82plane, trip, flights, noise cancelling, airplane
+95%
-5%
" ... Life saver while the baby crying on the air plane ... Get it if you travel!! ... "
" ... They do a tremendous job at cancelling noise from the outside environment from mowing the lawn to long flights . ... "
" ... I use these headphones at my desk at work and travel with them to use on flights. ... "
" ... Very while riding the bus, train, or airplane. ... "
" ... As a New Yorker who rides subway everyday, definitely yes. ... "
" ... I wore it during international flight, god~ It saved my sleeping problem. ... "
" ... Still can hear some noise on the plane, Wireless is a game changer. ... "
" ... The noise canceling is great, have flown many hours with it and it feels like you are the only one on the plane. ... "
Bluetooth
82bt, pairing, sony, bluetooth connectivity, connect
+78%
-22%
" ... All of the other headphones had a bluetooth toggle. ... "
" ... For a bluetooth headphones, well,the bluetooth chip inside this headphone is excellent but your bluetooth device also needs a great bluetooth chip in order to work properly. ... "
" ... Blue tooth works very well so far. ... "
" ... Features/Bluetooth: On Android at least, touch features work great. ... "
" ... - bluetooth: the audio quality doesn't seem diminished at all over bluetooth, and how far you can walk around and still get signal with these is obscene. ... "
" ... Just connect the BT and enjoy the NC feature, as the peace and quiet, as it may be. ... "
" ... great product, easy to pair to win7(laptop with bluetooth)but after few reboots it worked correctly! ... "
" ... great product, easy to pair to win7(laptop with bluetooth)but after few reboots it worked correctly! ... "
Price
80bose, 400, bucks, spend, sony
+89%
-11%
" ... For the price you cant beat these. ... "
" ... The best headset ever , worth the price absolutely ... "
" ... It would definitely be worth at $250 ... "
" ... I got these on sale for around $230, so if you can get these at that price or better then I would say these are absolutely worth it, 100 times over. ... You can get better sounding headphones for the money, but keep in mind that you're paying for more than just sound here, and that's not to say that these don't sound amazing on their own. ... If you've been thinking about these and can get them for a fair price, buy them. ... "
" ... I had the $400 bose studio and these by far in every aspect outperform them for 1/2 the price. ... "
" ... Well worth the full price actually. ... "
" ... In conclusion, pricey, but definitely worth it if you want the best Bluetooth NC cans money can buy. ... "
" ... I love them and think they are worth every penny. ... "
Battery Life
69battery, charge, hours, lasts, 20 hours
+93%
-7%
" ... Battery is also good enough ... "
" ... -Charge lasts many hours ... "
" ... This thing has kept me sane through the constant hours of studying. ... "
" ... Have been using them for 6 months + and they have incredible battery life and noise canceling. ... "
" ... Good battery life 8-20 hrs depending what mode you use and volume too. ... "
" ... The headphones have a long battery life and excellent audio quality. ... "
" ... And it has a cable that can make you use it on computer without wasting the battery. ... "
" ... The battery also lasts very long. ... "
Controls
61controls, pause, swipe, song, ambient
+80%
-20%
" ... Sometimes can accidentally touch them, interrupting your music. ... "
" ... I love that you can change the volume and song track and make a phone call with a flick of a finger. ... "
" ... Also it allows you to control volume, you can turn the music off in one ear if someone is talking to you (just by covering the ear with your hand) and the battery life is awesome! ... "
" ... Great headphones, however the touch controls are tricky and take some getting used to. ... If you can deal with the touch controls, these are very nice. ... "
" ... The touch controls on the side are easy, intuitive and responsive. ... "
" ... I like the touch controls, very intuitive and accurate. ... "
" ... Need to raise or lower the volume or switch songs? ... "
" ... Swiping on the side of the right headphone allows for easy volume adjustment, but your hand must be placed on or very close to the side of the headphone for it to mute your content. ... Buttons are located conveniently and out of the way, as is the charging port. ... "
Product Reliability
60sony, cracking, 2017, headband, 400
+50%
-50%
" ... I am willing to change this review if you are willing to compensate me for this faulty product. ... I own many Sony products, but have experienced several bad products from you in the past couple of years. ... They were purchased On June 15, 2018, and now are almost unusable on October 5, 2018. ... "
" ... mine started cracking on the right side and my friends right side sensors stopped working . ... "
" ... buyer beware, there are issues with all of the models of these with crackling. ... "
" ... headphones totally quit working 4 days after the 30 day return period. ... "
" ... These headphones have started cracking. ... So of course, I googled my issue and learned that other customers are experiencing the same problem. ... Welp, a few months later . ... "
" ... Not a rare occurrence. ... "
" ... handle broken in 12 months by its own. ... "
" ... the headphones cracked after a few months of use. ... I searched online and determined that this is a common issue. ... "
Design
59leather, bose, premium, build quality, sony
+92%
-8%
" ... and they look pretty cool too. ... "
" ... A great piece of art! ... "
" ... Comes with a nice case as well. ... "
" ... I’m not an audiophile but the clarity and detail. ... I’ve had no issues with the cracking and mine look real strong at that point. ... "
" ... It's so elegant and natural it's hard to imagine doing it any other way. ... "
" ... -The headphone feels pretty sturdy and looks great ... "
" ... Style goes well with business attire. ... "
" ... Style goes well with business attire. ... "
Device Compatibility
50bluetooth, devices, paired, pairing, connected
+64%
-36%
" ... Can't have it paired to multiple devices. ... "
" ... Used with with my Windows PC and Android mobile. ... "
" ... That isn't an issue, as the BT does not draw a lot of power from these or from your phone. ... "
" ... I work in a cube farm and have about a half dozen coworkers speaking simultaneously around me while I try to read documents for my job. ... "
" ... Connects to bluetooth quickly and it takes no time to use and also it is user friendly. ... "
" ... A nice wireless headset with good quality of work ... "
" ... For example I can pair them with my computer and my phone and audio between the two devices switches seamlessly with the Bose and I can not do that with the Sony headphones. ... "
" ... I'm not techy but these were easy to connect to the bluetooth setting on my phone and I was using them immediately. ... "
Call quality
49voice, phone calls, ambient, calls, hear people
+88%
-12%
" ... Great sound, connectivity, I answer phone calls with them, works great. ... "
" ... I also frequently will use them when taking conference calls because the built in microphone works really well and the audio quality is clear. ... "
" ... nothing to say THE BEST headset i have for hear music , in the job in my free time, in the gym all i do if i can wear im put in my head very good product ... "
" ... I can hear myself snap my fingers. ... "
" ... Reduced the noise greatly, and the options for when the attendant comes by so you can hear and speak is just a wave of your fingers over the outer touch adjustments. ... "
" ... The noise cancelling is phenomenal, but so is the bluetooth implementation / multiple device support, gestures, and quality of phone calls. ... "
" ... The noise cancelling is phenomenal, but so is the bluetooth implementation / multiple device support, gestures, and quality of phone calls. ... "
" ... I like the ambient-sound-voice feature as I can hear my wife when she gets up. ... "
Features
39feature, ambient, work great, swipe, nc
+92%
-8%
" ... Features/Bluetooth: On Android at least, touch features work great. ... "
" ... What I love about the headphones are the features. ... "
" ... One of the best features is the ability to select a few noise canceling modes. ... "
" ... If you don’t care about the new “smart” features, I would suggest the older model for better pricing. ... "
" ... They are the new model and have basically all the same features. ... "
" ... Features: Ambient sound as well as a voice only mode cancelling out all other noise ... "
" ... The Sony's allow you to disable NC, in a couple different ways and just offer way more flexibility. ... "
" ... The Sony's allow you to disable NC, in a couple different ways and just offer way more flexibility. ... "
Fit
37head, headband, tight, cups, tightly
+46%
-54%
" ... Both Headbands snapped a couple of months in, had to tape it together. ... "
" ... After several months headband cracked on both sides. ... "
" ... My head is small enough to not extend the headphones out to maximum width. ... "
" ... there are more cracks and pieces are breaking off. ... "
" ... This product has a fatal design flaw that means your headband will crack all the way through just above the earcup rotation hinge. ... "
" ... I bought them solely for use in office and always keep them inside cover, they broke today when I was taking them off. ... "
" ... I used them only for commuting and always kept them in the case. ... "
" ... Stick with the BoseQC35. ... "
Bass
35sony, highs, sound quality, mids, sonys
+97%
-3%
" ... Better sound quality and BASS than Bose. ... "
" ... best headphone's there loud and powerful and the music comes alive when you listen to it and the bass is there and it's real and the mid's are good too. ... "
" ... I will change these only when there are new headphones with BT 5.0, USB type-c, better bass with the same ANC and quality. ... "
" ... The bass is alright, not great extension, but definitely hits 50 hertz well and its not too overbearing. ... "
" ... It may take some getting used to, but end the end you'll learn to appreciate your favorite music more without head rattling bass. ... "
" ... Audio is clear with background detail being given a little more attention, and bass being slightly lower than some might prefer. ... "
" ... A bit light on the bass compared to other headphones but it's never been an issue. ... "
" ... They sound rich and detailed and not as bass heavy as Beats would. ... "
Band
26leather, head band, underside, softer, head
+46%
-54%
" ... Noticed the inside plastic band completely split Oct 1, 2018. ... "
" ... As many other users, I am also faced with a cracked band, and no support provided, If it was not for Amazons Customer support, I would have lost my money. ... "
" ... the head band cracked for no reason at all. ... "
" ... However, similar to some other reviews, I also have had an issue with the band cracking right above the pivot points. ... "
" ... The band snapped and this is a common problem. ... "
" ... Mine broke on the band on both sides regular use . ... "
" ... See the customer pictures of the cracked band. ... "
" ... Had to have these replaced after 6 months of use because the hinge where the cups connect to the head band began to crack. ... "
Cables
25cord, audio cable, sound quality, 3 5mm, wire
+68%
-32%
" ... And it has a cable that can make you use it on computer without wasting the battery. ... "
" ... Also included in the package is a nice carrying case, 3.5mm<>3.5mm audio cable, airplane audio adaptor, and micro USB cable. ... "
" ... unlikely), and charging cable are all high quality. ... "
" ... The headphones definitely sound more anemic when powering them from your phone or headphone amp via the included 3.5mm cable. ... "
" ... Awesome sound quality, finally free from cords! ... "
" ... What's more impressive is **when you plug these in with the cable, the sound quality gets even better! ... "
" ... Having a 3.5 cord available is great if the battery was to run out I would still be able to use the head phones. ... "
" ... - They come with a carrying case and an aux chord. ... "
Volume
24loud, hear, sound quality, still hear, louder
+79%
-21%
" ... I let my wife try them and she said “wow it’s like your in a room and the musicians are right there with you. ... "
" ... Need to raise or lower the volume or switch songs? ... "
" ... Great sound quality when there is a lot of volume being piped out. ... "
" ... Great sound quality when there is a lot of volume being piped out. ... "
" ... For instance, you can hear a conversation very clearly or the shuffling of papers across a room. ... "
" ... I put them on while watching TV at a decent volume while sitting next to a fan. ... "
" ... I have some hearing loss, so with regular ear buds I have always had to have the volume set very high to overcome the ambient noise in a plane. ... "
" ... the elephant in the room. ... "
Marketplace
24see, thank, pictures, advertised, sony
+67%
-33%
" ... I recommended the Seller as well. ... Thank You very much ... "
" ... Thank god for these new Sony's! ... "
" ... See attached pictures. ... "
" ... Thanks a lot! ... "
" ... See image here. ... "
" ... They work as advertised. ... "
" ... Check with BEST BUY and compare prices as it may be cheaper now vs AMAZON. ... "
" ... Exactly as the product is described . ... "
Charging
23charging, hours, charged, fully, sony
+65%
-35%
" ... I can go days with out having to charge it. ... "
" ... unlikely), and charging cable are all high quality. ... "
" ... I was sceptical about the advertised 20 hour battery life and while I haven't used them for 20 hours yet without charging, power has never been an issue. ... "
" ... The charge lasts a long time. ... "
" ... When I first unboxed I plugged them into the computer without charging first, without the charge they don't sound all that amazing - like average headphones. ... Charge them and holy crap it is a huge difference. ... "
" ... When I first unboxed I plugged them into the computer without charging first, without the charge they don't sound all that amazing - like average headphones. ... Charge them and holy crap it is a huge difference. ... "
" ... Batteries charge quickly and last a very long time. ... Uses a micro-usb charger like most Android phones. ... "
" ... Whether it's a long flight or just forgetting to plug them in sometimes, I've always been able to use them and charge them at my convenience - not because they have run flat. ... "
Headphones
22sound quality, sony, headsets, surpass, nc
+82%
-18%
" ... Great sounding head phone ... "
" ... Also allows for auxiliary input for when I really want to push these headphones. ... "
" ... A nice wireless headset with good quality of work ... "
" ... It's a very, very good headset. ... "
" ... The nice thing is all you have to do is cover the left ear and it lets all sound in if you need to hear or talk to someone. ... "
" ... The nice thing is all you have to do is cover the left ear and it lets all sound in if you need to hear or talk to someone. ... "
" ... This headset is meant to be in Bloothtooth mode to really appreciate the sound. ... "
" ... - They come with a carrying case and an aux chord. ... "
Ease of Use
21easy to use, touch controls, bluetooth, user, trying
+76%
-24%
" ... The touch controls on the side are easy, intuitive and responsive. ... Makes them a joy to use. ... "
" ... Connects to bluetooth quickly and it takes no time to use and also it is user friendly. ... "
" ... I'm not techy but these were easy to connect to the bluetooth setting on my phone and I was using them immediately. ... "
" ... I'm not techy but these were easy to connect to the bluetooth setting on my phone and I was using them immediately. ... "
" ... I am not familiar enough with the technical terms to use them. ... It's not a lot of work, but there are headphones out there that make this easier. ... "
" ... The controls took a bit of getting use to, but work great. ... "
" ... No very convenient. ... "
" ... - The touch features are easy to use and worked all the time for me. ... "
Touch Sensitivity
19touch controls, easy to miss, swipe, pad, thoughtful
+89%
-11%
" ... The touch interface is so intuitive nowadays you probably won't even need to look up what gestures do what. ... "
" ... Great headphones, however the touch controls are tricky and take some getting used to. ... If you can deal with the touch controls, these are very nice. ... "
" ... The touch controls on the side are easy, intuitive and responsive. ... "
" ... I like the touch controls, very intuitive and accurate. ... "
" ... I love Sony's touch pad. ... "
" ... I especially like the touch controls. ... "
" ... The touch controls on the right side are a godsend. ... "
" ... The 'touch' control is great. ... "
Returns
17returned, send, return period, black ones, bose
+6%
-94%
" ... headphones totally quit working 4 days after the 30 day return period. ... "
" ... So much for Sony's triumphant return. ... "
" ... Returned it to Amazon. ... "
" ... I will admit we purchased these refurbished and when the arrived they did not work so had to send them back. ... "
" ... I will admit we purchased these refurbished and when the arrived they did not work so had to send them back. ... "
" ... hopeless, 2 sets both returned . ... "
" ... hopeless, 2 sets both returned . ... "
" ... Not only am I only presented with the option to get the exact same model back, which still has the issue, they also don't have the Gold color anymore so I would get black ones. ... No return, no swap for a different model, the only option is to take the black ones which will develop the same issue. ... "
Capacity
15crowded, theatre, peaceful, disturbed, confined
+93%
-7%
" ... I find them best for planes & the office. ... "
" ... I use the system for the home theatre when others don't want to be disturbed. ... "
" ... I use the system for the home theatre when others don't want to be disturbed. ... "
" ... For instance, you can hear a conversation very clearly or the shuffling of papers across a room. ... "
" ... the elephant in the room. ... "
" ... It's seriously peaceful to have these on in crowded and confined spaces. ... "
" ... It's seriously peaceful to have these on in crowded and confined spaces. ... "
" ... Chat away office people, chat away . ... "
Apps
15google, android, sony, equalizer, web
+73%
-27%
" ... Used with with my Windows PC and Android mobile. ... "
" ... Right now, you will most likely only find LDAC on Sony phones and music players, but the newest Android OS (Oreo) is rumored to support LDAC so you bet your boots I'm stoked. ... At that alone, the QC35s excel. ... "
" ... Sony now is coming with a newer version of this model, by adding app support and tweaks for the sound. ... "
" ... So after research (YouTube, consumer reports etc) I settled on the sonys. ... "
" ... So after research (YouTube, consumer reports etc) I settled on the sonys. ... "
" ... In order to get better audio quality, I had to download the Bluetooth Explorer app from Apple's Developer Portal and enable the AAC audio protocol over Bluetooth in MacOS. ... "
" ... I chose an app called “Equalizer FX” by devdnua and it further improved the sound of my streaming music. ... "
" ... I stream music through Spotify, almost exclusively from my phone. ... "
Setup
10instructions, sony, consumer, trying, struggled
+70%
-30%
" ... This is my opinion as a mechanical engineer. ... "
" ... So after research (YouTube, consumer reports etc) I settled on the sonys. ... "
" ... So after research (YouTube, consumer reports etc) I settled on the sonys. ... "
" ... After Three Day Came Decision Time. ... "
" ... Watched A TON of YouTube reviews on both. ... "
" ... If you have any questions please go ahead. ... "
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