It uses a proximity sensor located prominently inside the left earcup, which improves the detection and prevent false positives situations. Playing catch-up, Sony WH-1000XM4 finally supports wearing detection, so music will be paused when the headphones are removed from the ears. I think “Speak-to-Chat” is one innovative feature to watch in the market, introduced will propel Sony into the next evolution like what they did with Quick Attention which is imitated in some form by other manufacturers. The moment I speak, the headphones intuitively switches to ambient sound without me lifting my hand. These 2 features position WH-1000XM4 as the most technologically-superior ANC headphones, and thoroughly elevates the joy of wearing the WH-1000XM4 in public. Quick Attention is an existing feature, and though I cannot recall if it’s faster than the previous version, the activation speed from the moment I put my hands on the right earcup is very fast. ![]() You can resume music earlier by double-tap the right earcup. I am very impressed at how intuitive it is. When the wearer starts talking, the headphones automatically pauses music and switches on ambient sound for 30 seconds or any length configurable from the smartphone app. New to the WH-1000XM4 and the headphone industry is “ Speak-to-Chat“. New “Speak-To-Chat” Elevates Headphones Experience Sony WH-1000XM4 no longer support aptX audio codec, only LDAC, SBC and AAC. The DSEE Extreme does not otherwise alter the sound balancing, so I would enable it as default. ![]() It is very subtle, but for listeners with keen ears, it makes a difference. Based on my audition, it extends the upper frequencies to bring more airiness, making violin solos more life-like. This is done through Edge-AI, which analyses music in real time and recognises instruments, music genres and individual elements of each song to restore the high range sounds lost in compression. I mean, it has to be better, right?Īnother new feature is the DSEE Extreme, which more accurately rebuilds audio lost during digital compression. I did not have the M3 with me, so I have to take their word for it. Naturally, it reduces mid and high frequency noise better than the WH-1000XM3. Using a new algorithm, the HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 applies noise cancelling processing in real time. On top of that, a new Bluetooth Audio SoC senses and adjusts to music and noise at over 700 times per second. On the left earcup, you can see a prominent black sensor used for wear detection.įeature-wise, Sony reveals that the new WH-1000XM4 uses the existing HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1. ![]() What’s New on the WH-1000XM4ĭesign-wise, the WH-1000XM4 looks identical to the WH-1000XM3, with just minor tweaks, like the labeling of the button from “ANC/AMBIENT” to “CUSTOM”, and the debossed “NFC” logo instead of printing. The Sony WH-1000XM3 has already achieved that effectively since 2018, so the WH-1000XM4 offers just a few tweaks to keep it up to date with technology. Be it working from home, commuting around, or chilling around cafes, the WH-1000XM4 will keep you immersed in the audio, while at the same time, intelligently keeping you aware of the surrounding. Sony continues to position the new WH-1000XM4 as the headphones to elevate your everyday experiences, delivering the best ever noise cancelling performance to get you covered for every occasion. Thanks to Sony Singapore, I received the headphones prior to official announcement for an early review. ![]() Sony officially announced the WH-1000XM4 which will be available from at selected retail shops and online stores at a retail price of S$549.
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