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Sony Premium Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphone Grey Beige MDR1000X C
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
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Sound Quality
337sound quality, noise, ambient, nc, hear
+96%
-4%
" ... Very nice audio and build quality. ... "
" ... the Best head noise cancel head phone i have so far. ... "
" ... You are in your own music festival with any headphones on anyways. ... "
" ... Adaptive noise cancelling works really well and is extremely easy to set-up, that combines both awesome audio quality and noise cancelling, I am over all satisfied. ... "
" ... I prefer the way these sound to the M50x, and that's saying a lot. ... To my ears, wired sounds just as good as wireless if the Bluetooth codec is set to aptX or better. ... 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. ... "
" ... Had Bose, prefer the deeper Sony sound. ... "
" ... And don’t get me started on the ambient noise function, it’s crazy effective, amplifies all noise around you I feel like is better than my normal hearing half the time! ... "
" ... I used the Beats Studio 3rd gen, and the Bose QC35's prior to these. ... Sound is really good, but honestly sony's do sound better in every aspect. ... Sony's let in JUST the right amount of ambient noise. ... As well the "cover the earcup to hear outside noise" works so well you'll wonder how the hell you lived without it. ... "
Noise Cancellation
287cancelling, cancellation, canceling, noise cancelling CAT, sound quality
+95%
-5%
" ... Noise cancellation works well. ... "
" ... Noise cancelling is phenomenal. ... "
" ... Awesome for sound and noise canceling. ... "
" ... the Best head noise cancel head phone i have so far. ... "
" ... The ability to temporarily disable the noise cancelling with you hand is fantastic for either a work or school environment. ... "
" ... nice noise cancelling headphone. ... "
" ... For a noise-cancelling device, it excels. ... "
" ... Adaptive noise cancelling works really well and is extremely easy to set-up, that combines both awesome audio quality and noise cancelling, I am over all satisfied. ... "
Comfort
176uncomfortable, headband, qc35, head, bose
+76%
-24%
" ... 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! ... "
" ... Comfy and foldable with case good to go where ever. ... "
Build Quality
127build quality, hinge, hinges, joint, head
+55%
-45%
" ... No issues for me, but I’m very careful when folding them for placement in the storage case. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... I don't particularly like how they all just "lay" in the carrying case vs a dedicated and secure means of storing them, but hey - haven't lost them yet, so maybe Sony is on to something. ... "
" ... I’ve had no issues with the cracking and mine look real strong at that point. ... "
" ... -The headphone feels pretty sturdy and looks great ... "
" ... -The headphone feels pretty sturdy and looks great ... "
Bluetooth
107bt, pairing, connect, bluetooth connectivity, paired
+80%
-20%
" ... 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! ... "
" ... Pair it to all the things! ... "
" ... Pair it to all the things! ... "
Price
104400, price range, sale, worth every penny, price point
+89%
-11%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... I love them and think they are worth every penny. ... "
" ... It took me a while to convince myself to spend this much money on headphones, but it is truly one of the best purchases I've made in a long time. ... "
For Travel
99plane, flights, nc, noise cancelling, planes
+95%
-5%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... I am glad I finally broke down and purchased these, as they make a world of difference when I'm traveling for work on a crowded airplane and need to get away for a bit. ... "
" ... Noise canceling was a godsend on a couple 3 hour flights a few weeks ago. ... "
" ... Great for the gym and traveling with! ... "
Battery Life
96battery, charge, hours, lasts, hour
+90%
-10%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... I have been a huge fan of the audio quality and battery life of these headphones. ... "
" ... I can go days with out having to charge it. ... "
" ... The sound is excellent and the battery lasts a long time. ... "
" ... Great headphone for about 20 hours. ... "
Controls
81pause, controls, swipe, skip, ambient
+83%
-17%
" ... 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? ... "
" ... Need to raise or lower the volume or switch songs? ... "
Device Compatibility
67bluetooth, devices, pairing, paired, one device
+69%
-31%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Connects to bluetooth quickly and it takes no time to use and also it is user friendly. ... "
" ... That's a win in my book. ... "
" ... A nice wireless headset with good quality of work ... "
" ... A nice wireless headset with good quality of work ... "
Product Reliability
65sony, 6 months, 2017, sonys, 400
+51%
-49%
" ... I have also been using these almost daily for the past 6 months and feel that I now have a very good idea of the build quality and the features (including things like LDAC and aptX) that these headphones offer. ... "
" ... Have been using it for ~8 months now at work, and it makes a world of diffrence. ... "
" ... Five stars all the way! ... "
" ... I’ve been eyeing this (and the Bose) for a few months. ... "
" ... Perfect headphone, I love it, even I wait for it for two weeks. ... "
" ... I’ve had these for 4 months now and they were a great choice. ... "
" ... I’ve had these for 4 months now and they were a great choice. ... "
" ... These should last any sane human an entire day or more with absolutely no problem. ... "
Design
64premium, materials, fold, faux, elegant
+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. ... "
" ... It's so elegant and natural it's hard to imagine doing it any other way. ... "
" ... -The headphone feels pretty sturdy and looks great ... "
" ... -The headphone feels pretty sturdy and looks great ... "
Bass
50sony, sound quality, bose, qc35, mdr
+100%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Audio is clear with background detail being given a little more attention, and bass being slightly lower than some might prefer. ... "
Call quality
49voice, phone calls, calls, voices, ambient sound
+82%
-18%
" ... Allows me to hear the tv while my wife has her two-hour conversations with her mother. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... I like the ambient-sound-voice feature as I can hear my wife when she gets up. ... "
Features
48ambient sound, swipe, quick attention feature, noise canceling, noice
+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. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... 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 ... "
Fit
45headband, uncomfortable, tightly, qc35, cups
+53%
-47%
" ... No issues for me, but I’m very careful when folding them for placement in the storage case. ... "
" ... I don't particularly like how they all just "lay" in the carrying case vs a dedicated and secure means of storing them, but hey - haven't lost them yet, so maybe Sony is on to something. ... "
" ... While the earphones are relatively large , they come with a very nice travel case and the earphones swivel to fit neatly in a pretty small area so they should be easy to travel with. ... "
" ... I placed a small 1/8 inch square plastic wedge with a piece of double sticky foam tape on the exact point of the pin, to add some pressure to the joint and then used a zip tie to wrap up the connection very tightly. ... "
" ... I placed a small 1/8 inch square plastic wedge with a piece of double sticky foam tape on the exact point of the pin, to add some pressure to the joint and then used a zip tie to wrap up the connection very tightly. ... "
" ... Fit - They seem to fit me ok and are comfortable. ... "
" ... Fit - They seem to fit me ok and are comfortable. ... "
" ... They fit well covering my whole ear . ... "
Marketplace
37see, mr, department, days later, returned
+65%
-35%
" ... If your headphone serial number starts with 53 or higher (mine did, and all new units shipping from Amazon should), your headphones should be less prone to cracking. ... "
" ... See attached pictures. ... "
" ... See attached pictures. ... "
" ... Thanks a lot! ... "
" ... Thanks a lot! ... "
" ... See image here. ... "
" ... See image here. ... "
" ... They work as advertised. ... "
Charging
34charging, sony, micro usb, hours, hour
+56%
-44%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Batteries charge quickly and last a very long time. ... Uses a micro-usb charger like most Android phones. ... "
Cables
333 5mm, sound quality, jack, chord, charging
+67%
-33%
" ... 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! ... "
" ... Awesome sound quality, finally free from cords! ... "
" ... Wireless: No cord, great range, and no significant loss in sound quality versus with a wire. ... "
" ... What's more impressive is **when you plug these in with the cable, the sound quality gets even better! ... "
Volume
32loud, hear, talking, ambient, still hear
+81%
-19%
" ... 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? ... "
" ... Need to raise or lower the volume or switch songs? ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... 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 put them on while watching TV at a decent volume while sitting next to a fan. ... "
Ease of Use
25easy to use, instructions, bluetooth, user friendly, touch
+88%
-12%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... 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 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. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... The controls took a bit of getting use to, but work great. ... "
Band
25head band, head, crack, 6 months, leather
+40%
-60%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Had to have these replaced after 6 months of use because the hinge where the cups connect to the head band began to crack. ... "
" ... The metal band on the outside provides extra support, but causes pressure on the softer underside. ... "
Headphones
24sony, qc35, jack, wireless headset, widely
+79%
-21%
" ... 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 ... "
" ... A nice wireless headset with good quality of work ... "
" ... It's a very, very good headset. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... This headset is meant to be in Bloothtooth mode to really appreciate the sound. ... "
Touch Sensitivity
24touch controls, control, pad, miss, swipe
+96%
-4%
" ... Love the touch control. ... "
" ... 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 love Sony's touch pad. ... "
" ... I especially like the touch controls. ... "
Returns
21returned, return period, bose, shipping label, label to return
+10%
-90%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Im going to return them but need help to try to understand what to do. ... this headphone are not as expected and tried to make them work, what can I do to return them and get money back? ... "
" ... Im going to return them but need help to try to understand what to do. ... this headphone are not as expected and tried to make them work, what can I do to return them and get money back? ... "
" ... very disappointed and will try to send it back ... "
Capacity
16environment, across, crowded, workspace, walked
+100%
" ... I find them best for planes & the office. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... For instance, you can hear a conversation very clearly or the shuffling of papers across a room. ... "
" ... the elephant in the room. ... "
" ... the elephant in the room. ... "
" ... It's seriously peaceful to have these on in crowded and confined spaces. ... "
" ... Chat away office people, chat away . ... "
Apps
13rumored, qc35s, oreo, mdr1000x, mdr
+54%
-46%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
For Kids
12twos, toddler, target, school, permanently
+100%
" ... My wife loves these. ... "
" ... Wife love these! ... "
" ... Wife love these! ... "
" ... I believe I have permanently lost my son's attention to these. ... "
" ... I believe I have permanently lost my son's attention to these. ... "
" ... Bought for my daughter for school. ... "
" ... Bought for my daughter for school. ... "
" ... Would definitely recommend to anyone with kids and/or a wife. ... "
Product As Described
12see, time, stated, obvious, image
+100%
" ... See attached pictures. ... "
" ... See attached pictures. ... "
" ... See image here. ... "
" ... See image here. ... "
" ... They work as advertised. ... "
" ... They work as advertised. ... "
" ... Exactly as the product is described . ... "
" ... Exactly as the product is described . ... "
Setup
11youtube, watched, unwelcome, sparse, set
+82%
-18%
" ... I'll update this review if my headphones end up shattering like a small group of reviewers here had happen to theirs, but I'd say go ahead and bite the bullet if you've been eyeing noise cancelling headphones for a while and these happen to be on sale. ... "
" ... This is my opinion as a mechanical engineer. ... "
" ... This is my opinion as a mechanical engineer. ... "
" ... So after research (YouTube, consumer reports etc) I settled on the sonys. ... "
" ... After Three Day Came Decision Time. ... "
" ... After Three Day Came Decision Time. ... "
" ... Watched A TON of YouTube reviews on both. ... "
" ... Watched A TON of YouTube reviews on both. ... "
Delivery
11shipment, defective, days, damaged, condition
+82%
-18%
" ... Fast shipping and good quality and price. ... "
" ... Came on time, nothing was damaged, the box was in good condition. ... "
" ... Came on time, nothing was damaged, the box was in good condition. ... "
" ... delivered as expected . ... "
" ... delivered as expected . ... "
" ... When they arrived two days later (thanks to prime) the instant I got home, I opened the box, and put these on. ... "
" ... When they arrived two days later (thanks to prime) the instant I got home, I opened the box, and put these on. ... "
For Running
10walking, tethered, headsets, gym, except
+100%
" ... When running around my apartment while construction is going on outside, its a pleasant experience to just put these on and work. ... "
" ... I can say that I do a lot of walking during the day and have used these a lot since I got them, and I've never had the battery indicator tell me that I was below medium charge. ... "
" ... I love these headsets for performance, HOWEVER . ... "
" ... I love these headsets for performance, HOWEVER . ... "
" ... They stay on my head even when running. ... "
" ... They stay on my head even when running. ... "
" ... Amazing use it all the time except gym ... "
" ... Amazing use it all the time except gym ... "
Frequencies
10highs, mids, volume, sony, qc35
+80%
-20%
" ... The sound is a bit "rounded", not sure how to describe it, I guess the highs are very slightly less pronounced than I would expect? ... "
" ... The sound is a bit "rounded", not sure how to describe it, I guess the highs are very slightly less pronounced than I would expect? ... "
" ... The detail is crisp but not tinny or sharp, and the bass is punchy with just a hint of boom and atmosphere. ... "
" ... The detail is crisp but not tinny or sharp, and the bass is punchy with just a hint of boom and atmosphere. ... "
" ... Yes, Bose QC35 apply some EQ, but I like how they sound, they sound more surrounding, super clear bass and treble. ... "
" ... Yes, Bose QC35 apply some EQ, but I like how they sound, they sound more surrounding, super clear bass and treble. ... "
" ... The higher frequency clarity is far better on the MDR1000X as well, L to R audio output is well matched so center instruments/vocals are coming from the center. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
Bluetooth: Yes
USB: Yes
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