Sony WH-1000XM2: The benchmark for wireless noise-cancelling headphones can be even better

As the high-end market for wireless headphones gradually opens up, we can see that the high-end wireless headset market with noise reduction performance as its main selling point is being strongly occupied by the two major headphone brands BOSE and Sony.

Now, with the launch of the successor to MDR-1000X, WH-1000XM2, Sony will undoubtedly continue to expand this product advantage.

Continuing the classic appearance and internal upgrades, the noise reduction feature has been further evolved

As the successor to the MDR-1000X headphones, which already have excellent overall strength, Sony is obviously quite satisfied with the existing design style, so apart from the different product models on the packaging box, you may not find too many differences between the WH-1000XM2 and the MDR-1000X.

Of course, Sony WH-1000XM2 is still synonymous with design and quality. The overall material of the headset is solid, the weight of the whole machine is about 275g, and the different surface treatments of various parts of the appearance look unique.

In terms of color matching, Sony WH-1000XM2 also strives to highlight its high-end and stable positioning. In addition to the low-key black, the champagne gold in our hands looks very gorgeous.

Judging from previous interviews with Sony 1000X series product engineers, the upgrades of Sony WH-1000XM2 focus more on the internals. Two key upgrades are closely related to its noise reduction function: the ability to optimize noise reduction performance based on changes in air pressure, and support for smartphone applications that can customize noise reduction modes according to user settings.

In terms of parameter configuration, the Sony WH-1000XM2 has built-in dual noise sensors and a DNC digital noise reduction software engine, which can form high-precision reverse sound waves to offset noise.

After adding the feature of optimizing the noise reduction performance according to changes in air pressure, the Sony WH-1000XM2 can also take into account the impact of changes in the air density around the product, which will cause changes in the sound propagation method from the driver unit to the eardrum, and adjust the noise reduction processing.

This upgrade, especially for business people who frequently travel by plane, makes it easier to obtain noise reduction performance close to ideal through the Sony WH-1000XM2, even in an aircraft cabin environment where there is a certain difference in air density from the ground environment.

In addition, an even more eye-catching feature is that with the support of applications, Sony WH-1000XM2 has a variety of functions including ambient sound control and adaptive sound control.

On the one hand, facing a variety of music works of different styles, Sony WH-1000XM2 can adjust the level of ambient sound input in ambient sound mode. For example, quiet tunes such as classical music will not choose to input too much ambient sound.

On the other hand, based on different usage scenarios, Sony WH-1000XM2 can also make targeted adjustments to the noise reduction performance. The mobile phone application has three preset states: stopping, walking, and taking public transportation. In addition, the VPT surround sound and equalizer functions also give users more in-depth adjustment space for the sound quality.

Noise reduction also has good sound Hi-Res sound quality can be easily achieved wirelessly

In fact, in the eyes of many people, the most impressive thing about Sony's flagship noise-cancelling headphones is that while achieving the industry's top noise-cancelling capabilities, it still provides the product with uncompromising sound quality.

Therefore, under the large and comfortable earmuffs of Sony WH-1000XM2, the left and right sides each contain a 40mm driver unit equipped with an aluminum-plated liquid crystal polymer diaphragm. When the power is turned on and the headphone cable is connected, it can provide high-bandwidth audio performance from low frequencies to 40kHz high frequencies.

What is more worth mentioning is that the Sony WH-1000XM2 also uses the S-Master HX fully digital amplifier and supports the digital sound enhancement engine DSEE HX in Bluetooth mode when the power is turned on. It not only uses a wider bandwidth to reduce noise and distortion during music playback, but also high-frequency signals and tail sounds that are often lost in audio compression processing can be more completely displayed.

Of course, as a headset that focuses on wireless connection, Sony WH-1000XM2 will naturally not lack Sony's most well-known wireless transmission black technology LDAC. With the support of the LDAC protocol, Sony WH-1000XM2 can achieve a data transmission efficiency of about 3 times that of ordinary Bluetooth connection with playback devices that also support LDAC, with a maximum transmission speed of 990kbps. Want to enjoy Hi-Res Audio music in wireless mode? Sony headphones tell you that nothing is impossible.

However, if the good sound quality cannot be played wirelessly for a long time after breaking through the constraints of the headphone wire, it is obviously unsatisfactory.

Fortunately, even if the noise reduction function is turned on, the official Sony WH-1000XM2 has a wireless playback time of about 30 hours. Not only can you listen to music all day without worrying about running out of power, but charging for about 10 minutes can recharge the battery for about 70 minutes of playback power, which can be said to be fast charging of the battery on headphones.

At the same time, the extremely high practical value of Sony WH-1000XM2 is also reflected in the rich and comprehensive random accessories. In addition to a well-made portable storage bag, the package also contains an airplane adapter and a traditional 3.5mm headphone cable.

Sony emphasized that by connecting the Sony WH-1000XM2 with a headphone cable, the playable time in noise reduction mode can be further increased to about 40 hours, and even if the battery is exhausted, users can continue to enjoy music in non-noise reduction mode.

Overall, although the Sony WH-1000XM2 did not bring about a leap-forward change compared to its predecessor MDR-1000X, its steady improvement in noise reduction effect and functional ease of use is still impressive.

From the perspective of the high-end headphone market priced at 3,000 yuan, the indicators that users consider when evaluating a product will inevitably cover many factors such as brand influence, product reputation, appearance design, user experience, and ease of operation.

So, today's Sony WH-1000XM2 has reason to be one of the ideal choices in the category of wireless noise-cancelling headphones that can meet the many demanding needs of users to the greatest extent.

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