ULT Wear

"If you have the EQ on Custom with ULT 1 on and ClearBass on around 3-5, songs will sound really nice, of any genre (except classical music ofc)."

Users generally praise the sound quality, especially for bass lovers, noting that with EQ adjustments (like ULT 1 and ClearBass), the headphones offer a well-balanced soundstage that doesn't drown out other instruments, though ULT 2 is considered excessive.

"The earpiece of the headset is bulkier but sits sturdier on the head"

Comfort is mixed; some find them comfortable for larger heads and long wear, while others mention a bulkier earpiece and potential discomfort, especially when compared to lighter models.

"up to 30-50 hours battery"

Battery life is generally considered good, with users reporting up to 30-50 hours, which is seen as a positive attribute.

"I'm seeing Reddit reviews about the hinges breaking easily."

Build quality is a significant concern, with multiple users reporting or questioning the common issue of easily breaking hinges, leading to a perception of poor durability.

"I have noticed and read that Sony has a lot of issues with that."

Call quality and microphone performance are noted as potential issues, with one user specifically mentioning problems with Teams calls and general Bluetooth issues with work applications.

"Includes a hardshell case and supports true passive wired mode (no battery needed)."

The headphones offer useful features like passive wired mode and a hardshell case, and connectivity is generally easy, though some users have experienced Bluetooth issues with specific applications like Teams.

"The ULT Wear’s approach is unabashedly unsubtle, with a sonic personality that opts for a palette of a few bright colours at the expense of any of those bothersome shades or hues."

The sound quality is heavily criticized for its excessive, unbalanced, and often boomy bass, with reviewers suggesting it sacrifices subtlety and nuance for sheer low-end power.

"Despite their relatively large size, Sony’s substantial new cans certainly aren’t uncomfortable. To touch and hold they're a pleasure, with an easily adjustable headband that benefits from plenty of pleasing padding and a flexible, pliable construction."

Users consistently praise the comfort and fit of the ULT Wear, noting they are suitable for long listening sessions despite their size.

"The ULT Wear offer around 50 hours of playback if you’re willing to refrain from using noise cancelling, and while those figures will drop to around 30 hours with active noise cancelling turned on, that's hardly dropping into disgraceful numbers."

The battery life is highlighted as a significant strength, offering ample playback time both with and without ANC enabled.

"The ULT Wear is made of cheap-feeling plastic and the tolerances between parts are loose, so shaking the headphones produces creaking and rattling."

While some reviews note a decent build and resemblance to higher-end models, others point out the use of cheaper-feeling plastic and looser tolerances.

"I tried making calls with these headphones and found that to be a good experience too, and although I didn’t receive any complaints when using them, they don’t cancel background noise on calls that effectively."

Call quality is described as generally good in quiet conditions but struggles significantly in noisy environments, with microphones not effectively filtering background noise.

"There’s no shortage of tech crammed into the ULT Wear either. On turning these headphones on they were immediately detected by my Pixel 8 Pro, thanks to Google Fast Pair, so connected with a tap, while it was reassuring to spot that LDAC connection too, ready for Hi-Res audio."

The headphones are packed with features, including multipoint connectivity and app customization, though some find the ULT button to be a gimmick and the app's design uninspired.

"The bass is honestly pretty fun, sometimes I just wanna press a button and destroy the song I'm listening to."

The sound quality is highly praised for its bass, especially by bassheads, but many note it can be muddy or overwhelming without EQ adjustments, though the app offers good customization.

"The Sony ULT WEAR are so comfortable, much more than the XM4/XM5 or anything else."

Comfort is generally rated well, with many users finding them comfortable for extended periods, though some mention they can feel a bit warm or bulky.

"These surpass them in several ways, most of all BATTERY LIFE. I’ve been using them for 8 hours with noise canceling, and the battery has gone down 15%."

Battery life is consistently lauded as excellent, with users reporting long usage times even with ANC enabled.

"Be careful with how you pick them up, just picked from one cup, and the plastic broke near the hinge...had to glue them with superglue as the warranty doesn't cover it, and i barely touched it and it broke."

Multiple users express significant concerns about the build quality, specifically mentioning fragile hinges that can break easily, leading to repairs with super glue.

"I also did a few phone calls while studying and I asked my friends about the sound quality, they all reported it sounded as good as normal."

Call quality is generally reported as satisfactory, with friends and colleagues confirming the sound is good, though not universally praised as exceptional.

"The ULT button is awesome. I’m someone who doesn’t always want a high level of base, so I have the standard eq set to a more bright sound, which still sounds very full and resonant."

Features like the ULT button, app EQ, and LDAC support are appreciated, but some users dislike the touch controls and note occasional connectivity issues.