EAH-A800

"All the ways, I found Technics sound profile more relaxing and less tiring because of bass response, and I can't adjust in on the Sony without losing LDAC in the app."

Users found the sound profile more relaxing and less tiring with accurate bass and clear highs, though some noted vocals sounded distant compared to competitors, and one user found an intrusive reverb effect.

"But I have some fit issues, that's why I guess I'll go with Sony WH-1000XM4, which allow me to adjust EQ without losing LDAC, which has a little bit brighter sound as I remembered after one short session of listening and better fit in my case - cushions are larger than in XM3."

Multiple users reported significant fit issues, including uncomfortable clamping force, headband pressure causing headaches, and asymmetrical ear cushions, making them difficult to wear for extended periods.

"Battery life is amazing."

The battery life was consistently praised as amazing by users, with no significant negative feedback.

"Assymetrical cushions are on both 2023 manufacturing year items and identical on the 2021 year item. On the 2021 model it squishes from both sides, but is totally equal."

Concerns were raised about asymmetrical cushions and joints that seemed too easy to move, with one user noting that crackling issues persisted across multiple units, suggesting potential build inconsistencies.

"microphones are much better than in Sonys"

The microphones were noted as being significantly better than those found in competing Sony models.

"Wearing sensor works awful. Probably you should disable it off forever. It sets you music to pause and continue playing sometimes due to rotating you head or opening mouth, idk why Technics hasn't noticed this behaviour during engineering, maybe it's a quality issue."

The wearing sensor was frequently described as awful and unreliable, pausing music unexpectedly, and controls were found to be inconvenient by some users.

"In general, I find the sound to be quite hollow and muddied, almost reverberating, as if music were playing inside a box."

The sound quality is frequently criticized for being overly bass-heavy, muddy, and lacking detail, with the ANC further impacting the audio signature.

"The overall level of comfort, though, is not especially high; I can wear the EAH-A800 for a couple of hours, but I need to adjust their position frequently in order to avoid building too much pressure on a single area."

While many found the headphones comfortable, some users experienced pressure or discomfort during extended listening sessions, and the earpads could be more plush.

"Battery life is impressive, as you can get up to 50 hours of music reproduction out of a single charge – we’re looking at a full week of usage here."

The battery life is consistently praised as outstanding, with users reporting extremely long playback times on a single charge.

"Build quality is quite high and the headphones look and feel like a premium product."

The build quality is generally considered high, with premium materials and a sturdy feel, though some noted the plastic could feel a bit cheap or brittle.

"Phone calls are clear and I do not need to raise my voice to be heard."

Call quality is frequently mentioned as a strong point, with clear voice transmission and effective background noise reduction.

"The Technics app (available for Android and iOS) has lots of features and is easy to use; it's among the best we've tested."

The headphones offer a good range of features, including LDAC support and a robust app, but some users noted minor issues with controls and a lack of auto-power-off.

"The Technics just sound expensive and the texture of instruments are perfectly layered"

The sound quality is frequently lauded as fantastic, warm, and detailed, often compared favorably to competitors, though a persistent reverb issue detracts from the experience for some.

"The passive isolation of these super comfortable memory foam cushions are more than enough for me."

Multiple users found the headphones to be very comfortable, even for long listening sessions, with memory foam cushions contributing to a good fit.

"The battery life on these are insane!"

The battery life is consistently described as excellent or killer, with one user calling it 'insane'.

"These headphones are now ridiculously good value now and make them a much easier choice when they are being compared to much more expensive headphones."

Users frequently praise the build quality, describing it as robust, well-built, and premium, although a few noted issues with plastic parts cracking.

"The only fault with them is the wearing sensor that randomly switches them off, you can turn off the sensor to fix this."

While the headphones are noted as being well-featured with LDAC support, issues like an unreliable wearing sensor and a problematic reverb effect that impacts sound quality were frequently mentioned.