Sony WH1000XM4 Wireless Industry Leading Noise Canceling Overhead Headphones

Sony’s intelligent industry-leading noise canceling¹ headphones with premium sound elevate your listening experience with the ability to personalize and control everything you hear. Get up to 30 hours of battery life with quick charging capabilities,² enjoy an enhanced Smart Listening feature set, and carry conversations hands-free with speak-to-chat.

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Industry-leading Digital Noise Cancellation
Industry-leading noise cancellation technology¹ means you hear every word, note, and tune with incredible clarity, no matter your environment. These noise canceling headphones feature additional microphones that assist in isolating sound while talking on the phone, resulting in improved phone call quality and the reduction of even more high and mid frequency sounds.
Engineering better noise cancellation
Dual Noise Sensor technology, featuring two microphones on each earcup, captures ambient noise and passes the data to the HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1. Using a new algorithm, the HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 then applies noise cancelling processing in real time to a range of acoustic environments. Working together with a new Bluetooth Audio SoC (System on Chip), it senses and adjusts to music and noise signals, as well as acoustic characteristics between the driver unit and ears, at over 700 times per second.
Optimizing noise cancelling
The WH-1000XM4 over ear headphones incorporate two technologies to maximize noise cancelling performance. Unique Atmospheric Pressure Optimizing delivers optimal sound at high altitude while Personal Noise Cancellation Optimizer analyses unique sonic characteristics caused by head size, glasses, and hair, then tailors sound to you.
Ambient Sound Control
Adjust ambient sound with the Sony | Headphones Connect app to cancel noise while still allowing through essential sounds, like transport announcements, when you’re listening on the move.³
Proprietary technology for premium sound
LDAC transmits approximately three times more data (at the maximum transfer rate of 990 kbps) than conventional BLUETOOTH^® audio, allowing you to enjoy High-Resolution Audio content in exceptional quality, as close as possible to that of a dedicated wired connection. Powered by DSEE Extreme technology, the 40mm drivers with Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) diaphragms are Hi-Res Audio Compatible, reproducing a full range of frequencies up to 40kHz. QN1 does 32bit audio signal processing in portions critical for sound quality. Additionally, the digital-to-analog converter and headphone amplifier integrated into QN1 realizes the best-in-class signal-to-noise ratio and low distortion for portable devices.

Footnotes

¹ 4K upscaling requires a 4K projector or 4K TV. ² Requires devices connected to the same wireless home network. ³ Broadband speed of at least 2.5 Mbps recommended (10 Mbps for HD). Content subject to change and may require fees. ⁴ iPod® and iPhone® support is limited to the following players: iPod touch®, iPod classic®, iPod nano® 1st, 2nd & 3rd generation, iPod® 4th & 5th generation & iPod mini and iPhone 3G, 3Gs and 4G models. ⁵ Requires HDMI® cable sold separately. ⁶ Requires HDTV with equivalent display and HDMI® cable sold separately. ⁷ Requires HDMI® cable and LPCM capable receiver. ⁸ Requires HDTV and HDMI® cable sold separately. ⁹ Syncs with BRAVIA® Sync or Theatre Sync™ products. ¹⁰ May require additional accessories. Check with your authorized Control4® dealer for details. ¹¹ Requires capable HDTV / video source and HDMI® cable sold separately. ¹² Requires 3D content, 3D glasses, and HDMI® cable (at least 10.2 Gbps). ¹³ Simulated 3D image will vary based on source content. ¹⁴ Requires an optional license purchase from an authorized Control4® dealer. ¹⁵ Requires home network and one device on network to be set up as a DLNA server. Streaming content, copy-protected content and certain formats are not supported. ¹⁶ Requires active internet connection and devices connected to the same WiFi® network. ¹⁷ Compared to normal viewing. Based on a 55-inch LED TV with Picture Setting Standard. ¹⁸ As of January 1, 2012. ¹⁹ Streaming content, copy-protected content and certain formats are not supported. ²⁰ Largest, highest resolution consumer television, as of August 2012. ²¹ 65 Watts total power (20+20+12.5+12.5). ²² '4K' is a resolution standard commonly used in the digital cinema industry that refers to images with a horizontal resolution of approximately 4,000 pixels. The actual panel resolution of 84" XBR-X900 is 3,840 x 2,160 pixels (in 16:9 aspect ratio). This corresponds to the so‐called "QFHD" (Quad Full High Definition) display standard. In practice, this is equivalent to the widely-accepted definition of "4K" resolution. ²³ 1.5m is recommended viewing distance for 4K (3840 x 2160) content with XBR-84X9000 to enjoy the most immersive experience. ²⁴ Ethernet connection required. Fees may apply for 4K networked video service. ²⁵ PS3 system and SimulView™ glasses sold separately. ²⁶ Actual panel resolution of XBR‐X900A 4K Ultra HD TV is 3,840 x 2,160 pixels (in 16:9 aspect ratio). HDTVs have a panel resolution of 1,920 x 1080 pixels. ²⁷ Simulated 4K image will vary based on source content. ²⁸ Ethernet connection required. Fees may apply for 4K networked video service. ²⁹ Broadband speed of at least 2.5 Mbps recommended (10 Mbps for HD). Content subject to change and may require fees. Wireless connectivity requires 802.11 home network (802.11n recommended). Skype requires CMU-BR100 or CMU-BR200 camera sold sep. Subject to Skype’s terms and conditions. ³⁰ Requires PS3 system, PlayMemories Studio™ software and HDMI® cable (at least 10.2 Gbps) sold separately. ³¹ Requires compatible Near Field Communication (NFC)-enabled Xperia™ smartphone. Certain formats are not supported. The video quality may be degraded due to environmental interference. ³² Requires smartphone with Wi-Fi® certified Miracast™ technology. Certain formats are not supported. The video quality may be degraded due to environmental interference ³³ Actual panel resolution of XBR‐X850A 4K Ultra HD TV is 3,840 x 2,160 pixels (in 16:9 aspect ratio). HDTVs have a panel resolution of 1,920 x 1080 pixels. ³⁴ Requires compatible Near Field Communication (NFC)-enabled Xperia™ smartphone. Certain formats are not supported. The video quality may be degraded due to environmental interference. ³⁵ 40 Watts total power (10+10+10+10)

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Sony WH1000XM4 Wireless Industry Leading Noise Canceling Overhead Headphones

Industry-leading Digital Noise Cancellation

Engineering better noise cancellation

Optimizing noise cancelling

Ambient Sound Control

Proprietary technology for premium sound