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2023-07-11T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Dependable and sonically accurate

Bought this 10 years ago and still good. Good travel companion in lieu of expensive headphones

CT J.

Sony WI-1000X Specifications

Headphones

Headphones

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  • Driver Unit

    Hybrid

  • Headphone Type

    Closed, Hybrid

  • Plug

    Gold-plated L-shaped Stereo Mini

  • Sensitivity

    101dB/mW (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned on)
    97dB/mW (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned off)

  • Wearing Style

    Neckband

Active Headphones

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  • Batteries

    DC3.7V: Built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery

  • Battery Charge Method

    USB

  • Battery Charge Time

    Approx. 3.5 hours (This unit can be used for 70 minutes after 15 minutes charging.)

  • Battery Indicator

    Red LED (charge indication)
    Blue LED, Red LED, Green LED, Yellow LED (working indication)

  • Battery Life

    Continuous communication time
    Max. 10 hours (NC ON)
    Max. 12 hours (NC OFF)

    Continuous music playback time:
    Max. 10 hours (NC ON)
    Max. 13 hours (NC OFF)

    Waiting Time:
    Max. 17 hours (NC ON)
    Max. 100 hours(NC OFF)

  • Frequency Response

    3 Hz- 40,000 Hz

  • Input

    Micro USB

  • Passive Operation

    Yes

  • Power Consumption

    1.5W

  • Volume Control

    Yes

Microphone

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  • Direction of Microphone

    All Direction

  • Effective Frequency of Microphone

    50 Hz- 8,000 Hz

  • Unit of Microphone

    Electret Condenser Microphone

Noise Canceling Functions

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  • AI NC

    Yes

  • Noise Canceling ON/OFF Switch

    Yes

  • Personal NC Optimizer

    No

  • Atmospheric Pressure Optimizing

    Yes

  • Ambient Sound Mode

    Yes

  • Quick Attention

    No

Bluetooth

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  • Bluetooth Technology

    Version 4.1

  • Effective Range

    Line of sight approx. 30' (9.14m)

  • Frequency Range

    2.4GHz band (2.4000GHz-2.4835GHz)
    A2DP:
    20Hz - 20,000Hz (44.1kHz Sampling)
    20Hz - 40,000Hz (LDAC 96kHz Sampling, 990kbps)

  • Interface

    A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP

  • Modulation Method

    FHSS

  • NFC

    Yes

  • Power Output

    Bluetooth Specification Power Class 2

  • Supported Audio Formats

    SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD

  • Supported Content Protection

    SCMS-T

General

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  • Cord Type

    Dedicated headphone cable

  • Cord Length

    Approx. 39.38" (100.03cm)

  • DSEE HX

    Yes

  • S-MASTER HX

    Yes

  • Weight

    Approx.71g (2.50 oz)
    Main unit: Approx. 61g (2.15 oz)

  • UPC Code

    027242907126

About Sony WI-1000X

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Dependable and sonically accurate

By CT J.

Bought this 10 years ago and still good. Good travel companion in lieu of expensive headphones

Hear nothing but your music wherever you go. These Bluetooth wireless, behind-the-neck wireless headphones have industry-leading Digital Noise Cancellation that adapts to altitude-ideal for flying. The Smart Listening feature that can detect your activity and adjust the sound appropriately and you can even optimize your audio experience different listening environments, including outdoor stages, clubs, halls and arenas.

Cut the noise, listen smart
Lose yourself in music, whenever and wherever you are, with industry-leading noise cancellation, effortlessly smart features and a neckband for comfortable all-day wearing.

Smarter noise canceling
Block out unwanted noise, with smart features adapted to your lifestyle.

Lose noise, gain freedom
Get the most from your headphones everywhere with optimized noise cancellation and wireless freedom.

Noise cancellation made to fly
Enjoy in-flight music in perfect clarity with noise-canceling adapted to high altitude.

No wires, no noise
Listen free from wires and unwanted background noise with Digital Noise Cancellation.

Smart Listening by Adaptive Sound Control automatically adjusts to whatever you do
Smart Listening by Adaptive Sound Control automatically detects your activity such as traveling, walking and waiting, then adjusts ambient sound settings to you. You can customize them to your preferences with the Sony I Headphones Connect APP.

Traveling
Take trips without interruption and lose yourself in music with no background noise.

Walking
Be aware of everything around you, from street to office, while still enjoying music.

Waiting
Hear important announcements while you wait, with reduced background noise.

Tailor the sound to you
SENSE ENGINE gives you the power to tune in and out of your music at a touch.

Sony/Headphones Connect
Download the APP to use Smart Listening by Adaptive Sound Control, control your ambient sound settings and adjust the sound levels with the Equalizer.

Be in control of your listening
Hear what's important with Ambient Sound Control and adjust sound levels with the Equalizer.

Virtual surround sound
Feel immersed in sound wherever you are. Experience audio optimized for different listening environments including outdoor stages, clubs, halls and arenas.

Equalizer
Find your perfect sound tone for every song from the presets, easily customizable to your preference with the Sony/Headphones Connect APP.

Sound Position Control
Choose the direction you want the sound to come from, just as you can with a wireless speaker.

Truly authentic sound
Hear music that stays true to the original recording with High-Resolution Audio. Optimized for High-Resolution Audio, S-Master HX reduces distortion and allows you to enjoy all the subtleties in your music. The 9mm dynamic driver maintains drive force for deep bass and clear mids without dropping off like other drivers, while the airtight Balanced Armature driver provides natural high frequency sound for longer. Both drivers work together to keep sound response steady across the frequencies.

Restore all your compressed files
Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) upscales compressed digital music files, bringing them closer to the quality of High-Resolution Audio. By restoring the high-range sound lost in compression, DSEE HX produces your digital music files in rich, clear sound.

Wireless streaming at its best
LDAC transmits approximately three times more data (at the maximum transfer rate of 990 kbps) than conventional BLUETOOTH wireless audio, which allows you to enjoy High-Resolution Audio content in exceptional sound quality close to High Resolution Audio.

1000X Series become smarter with Google Assistant
Industry-leading noise canceling headphones will be optimized for Google Assistant with an update. Ask it questions. Tell it to do things. It's your own personal Google, always ready to help.

Hands-free calling with vibration notification
Conversation flows freely with easy, hands-free calling. Leave your phone where it is, just speak with a click.

Cable management
Keep your cable neatly out of the way in the slim, zip-style holder.

Carrying pouch
Pack and keep your headphones safe to carry around all day.

Airplane plug adapter
Just plug the cable into the airplane adapter plug for in-flight listening.

Wired for High-Resolution listening
Use the supplied cable for uninterrupted truly High-Resolution Audio and noise canceling for up to 14 hours.

Wireless 10h battery
Enjoy up to 10 hours of non-stop music.

Sony WI-1000X Features

  • Digital Noise Cancelling with Atmospheric Pressure Optimizing lets you hear what you want
  • Wireless freedom with BLUETOOTH technology and NFC
  • Smart Listening by Adaptive Sound Control automatically adjusts ambient sound to your activity
  • High-quality audio with DSEE HX, S-Master HX and LDAC
  • Hands-free calling with vibration notification

What's in the box:

  • Sony WI-1000X Wireless Noise Cancelling Neckband In-Ear Headphones with Microphone
  • Carrying Pouch
  • In-Flight Plug Adapter
  • USB Cable
  • Headphone Cable
  • Operating Instructions
  • Reference Guide
  • Sony 1 Year Limited Warranty