WH-XB900N

"The sound as-is from the box is awful. You should download nothing app, grab the bass firmware, then head for eq settings."

While some users appreciate the heavy bass, the overall sound is frequently described as muddy, unbalanced, and requiring significant EQ adjustments to be acceptable.

"these headphones feel so good, they are surprisingly light,the pads are nice and deep and support well."

Most users find the headphones comfortable for extended wear, noting the light weight and decent ear pads, though some experience minor ear pressure.

"Battery Life: is outstanding. From my testing I got very easily 25 hours of battery life and I believe the claimed battery life was close to 30?"

The battery life is consistently praised as outstanding, with users easily exceeding the advertised hours.

"Yesterday I took them off in a hurry and the left hinge broke ...."

While some users praise the build quality and robust hinges, others have experienced hinge breakage, raising concerns about long-term durability.

"I wish the connection was setup to be able to switch devices easier, it always connects to the last used device."

Connectivity is generally stable, but users note the inconvenience of having to manually switch devices and the lack of advanced features compared to newer models.

"I’d describe it as more boomy than tight, like an 18-inch down-firing subwoofer as opposed to a forward-firing 15-inch speaker."

The sound is generally liked, especially with app adjustments, but the default bass is often too boomy and can overshadow other frequencies.

"The plush memory foam padding feels light, though, like most other over-ears, they get somewhat warm after extended usage."

The headphones are generally comfortable with good padding, but the earcups can become warm during prolonged listening sessions.

"Sony claims a battery life of 30 hours of constant playback with active noise canceling turned on, and under our standard testing conditions, the headset lasts 37 hours and 22 minutes..."

Battery life is consistently praised as excellent, exceeding Sony's own claims in some tests.

"The minimal design is reminiscent of the WH-1000XM3 headphones, with a touch-sensitive ear pad for controlling music playback."

The build quality is considered good, with a lightweight yet flexible plastic construction that feels durable.

"As you can hear in the sample below, my voice is pretty much unaffected by the microphone, as most of the important frequencies have relatively equal emphasis."

The microphone quality is deemed adequate, with voices coming through clearly without significant distortion.

"This has Bluetooth 4.2, which is a bit dated, but on the bright side, it’s packed with Bluetooth codecs."

Features like touch controls and app customization are appreciated, but the older Bluetooth 4.2 version is a notable drawback.

"The XP 900 N has a little dip resulting in thinner vocals and lead instruments."

The sound quality is generally well-regarded, especially for its emphasized bass, though some find the bass can overpower mids and highs, and audiophiles may prefer more detailed sound.

"the over a cushion shape and reasonably lightweight design means that you can literally wear these headphones for hours without major discomfort"

Users consistently find the headphones comfortable for long listening sessions due to lightweight design and soft cushioning, with no significant reports of discomfort.

"I've managed to achieve whopping forty two hours before having to top-up certainly seems to have undersold the battery lifespan"

The battery life significantly exceeds the advertised 30 hours, with users reporting up to 42 hours of playback, making it a standout feature.

"the plastic build is surprisingly lightweight and when you combine that with these soft cushioning in the headband and ear cups the result is comfort that really is exceptional"

The build is described as mostly plastic and less premium than higher-end models, though it is generally considered sturdy and lightweight for the price.

"the microphone can be muffled reasonably easily if you want to take in place calls"

Call quality is frequently described as mediocre, with the microphone being easily muffled or picking up too much ambient noise.

"Unfortunately these headphones only have bluetooth 4.2 which is a bummer because most new headphones on the market in 2019 have bluetooth 5.0"

Features like Google Assistant integration, touch controls, and app customization are praised, but the lack of Bluetooth 5.0 and the basic carrying pouch are noted drawbacks.