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Sony just brought back a fan-favorite design with the new WH-1000XM4C. In this video, we break down what’s new, what’s changed, and whether these are worth buying over the XM5, XM6, or flagship 1000X Collection.
From driver changes and Bluetooth 6.0 to replaceable battery life, real-world ANC and mic tests, and custom 10-band EQ settings, here’s everything you need to know before you buy.
00:00 - Why Sony brought the XM4 back
00:56 - Hardware upgrades vs original XM4
01:34 - Bluetooth 6.0 & codecs
02:03 - Replaceable battery: upgrade or downgrade?
02:36 - Design tweaks & build quality
03:42 - Portability, weight & passive listening vs flagships
05:22 - ANC & microphone specs
05:50 - Active noise cancelling test
06:13 - Ambient pass-through test
06:40 - Microphone & wind noise test
07:33 - Sony app features & 10-band EQ
09:04 - Custom bass-heavy EQ settings
09:24 - Custom clarity & detail EQ settings
09:55 - XM4C vs XM5: which should you buy?
11:37 - Final verdict & alternatives
#Sony #SonyHeadphones #SonyWH1000XM4 #NoiseCancelling #TechReview #WhatGear
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