Sony 1000XM2 Vs Bang And Olufsen H9i - Is There A New Number One?

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The Sony 1000XM2 has been the gold standard when it comes to noise cancellation for the last couple of months. The Sony 1000XM2 song great, have amazing battery life, and some great other features. But the 1000XM2 a4rent the best looking headphones and they don't have the best build quality. And thats where the Bang And Olufsen H9i come in. The H9i are premium headphones that have very elegant design, quality materials, and they also have a few stand out features. The BEO H9i aren't perfect, but they preform so well they might be better than the Sony 1000XM2 in certain situations.
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[@adonaijanaslarona3245]

I had the chance to listen to both the Sony and the B&O side by side for quite an extended time and it was immediately obvious after the first song I listened to that the B&O was better. And the more songs I played to compare them, the more the Sony sounded like a joke next to the B&O. Bass was deeper, more rumbling, more resonating, the mids were more forward and more isolated, the treble was more sparkly and more extended just enough to give that impression of detail but never fatiguing, the soundstage was also way wider with B&O and the instruments were more separated. It's doesn't take an audiophile to notice the difference immediately in favor of the B&O. It's like the Sony sounds okay when you listen to it by itself, but once you compare it to the B&O and you go back to the Sony, the Sony suddenly sounds muffled and compressed. The difference was night and day that I can't believe some people would claim the Sony to sound better based purely on subjective claims. The B&O simply sounded better on all frequency ranges including soundstage and instrument separation. I do agree though that Sony was more comfortable and the ANC was a tad better, but the B&O was not far behind in those two aspects either. If you can afford it, get the B&O. The sound quality alone was enough to justify the price gap in my opinion. Not to mention the build quality in which the B&O just wipes the floor with the Sony.

[@ChrisDjoo]

I have the H9i's. Love them. Keep in mind, B&O are a designer brand as well. You pay extra for the name, AND for materials. Although, I would never trade them for anything less than the next B&O's in the series.

[@hosmanadam]

Thanks for the thorough comparison! I think it's also worth mentioning that H9i have replaceable ear pads. With both fastest-wearing components being replaceable, they could be viewed as having multiple lives. From my experience with many types of studio headphones, I know that this is very important with a larger investment. Every couple of years, I replace cables & earpads on my AKG headphones, and they're like new. That's good economies :)

[@joshuapinter]

I've replaced the earcups on my 6 year old H6's and breathed new life into them. Still the most comfortable cans I've worn. Also got a Bluetooth adapter so I could use them with my iPhone Xs as well. But, it's nearly time for an upgrade and I think the H9i's might be them. Curious to see what next year will bring and whether H10s are around the corner.

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

I agree about the carry case for the H9i, B&O are charging a fortune to purchase the case separately and I think that’s bang (and olufsen ) out of order.

[@VitruvianAlgo]

lol

[@jaegervand2112]

The B&O is superior in every regard, save noise canceling. Actually they are superior to the XM4 too, offering a much wider, more precise soundstage, mids that rivals many cabled headphones in the same price range, and better low end - we`re talking extention, texture and quality, not mid-bass bloom. Also they sound incredible when connected by cable. The only downside, as far as I`m concerned is the slightly harsh low treble, but this is partly "repairable" with the surprisingly transparent app controlled eq.

[@chiahet]

I just got the 3rd gen H9 and the XM4s, excited to try them out!

[@mikeythanos]

Kinda disappointed that the H9i's didn't completely blowout the Sony's considering how much they cost

[@stephenknight6562]

Micheal Hall I just tested the and the Sony do outperform them. The ear cups did not completely cover my ears either.

[@mikeythanos]

Stephen Knight wow that is unbelievable. With a company like that it shouldn't be hard to make a "perfect" pair of headphones to most people. It seems like a massive flop to me

[@stephenknight6562]

Micheal Hall I would not write off though. It is a good sounding headphone that rested but on my earlobe a bit.

[@GrimYak]

Micheal Hall you are paying for the luxury of the name of BandO.

[@Cozmozmoz]

Its something to remember that B&O put hardware design first, sound second and the rest following. They are not what I would consider a high fidelity audio company, but more of a mainstream boutique. Sony also has a lot more experience in their hardware with this type of technology. However, Sony's MDR 1000x have quite atrocious audio quality that is quite muddy and centered imaged. Its not cohesive like the more controlled H9i. So you're paying for the material/design which is the reason for the markup.

[@jaredwhite571]

Superb review- in-depth, thought provoking and quality content driven. Thank you and super job!

[@xama111]

usually i ignore comments, but ur video is rly good

[@WhatTheFragrance]

You derserve more subs

[@benedictvoon812]

I am going for sony

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

Benedict Voon bad move

[@kermez9]

Kingdongdingdongdang Not really, I tried both and couldn't justify extra price of B&O as they would cost me 50% more. They have true luxury quality but anc is poor compared to sony and sound quality lag behind. For that price difference I expect much more.

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

Disco Bean sound quality does not lag behind on the B&O, just no way, if you think the Sony’s sounds better than B&O you need your ears syringing. I’ve tested the frequency ranges and used my own ears and the Sony’s only have adequate sound.

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

Chokwe stop answering all my threads till you know what you’re talking about. There’s just the right amount of bass and you can adjust it with the accompanying app to get it to your liking, let’s just agree to disagree.

[@zaka2630]

Of course, I'd gladly agree to disagree, but common sense isn't something we agree on, it's something you should have.

[@openseason1450]

That IS dope AF!!! Where did you get it!!!! Thank you for the comparison brother!!!

[@holajesus9211]

I'm pretty disapointed of that the h9i's sound very different when anc is turned on, i have them myself, and it's hard to compensate that with the equlizer

[@ElindorBG]

Both headphones are super well done, a premium feels, maybe the Sonys are slick and H9s more rugged real leather look which I like very much.. On sound the SONYs are made for music with a lot of filters, when I listen to my microphone, my voice sounds muffled and unreal, and still, the bass is not that impressive on them. The B&o definitely has the better and has the upper hand in the audio department, and the bass is the best I've heard among the headphones I've ever tried, and that is why I use the brand as my main headphones.

[@tonyfarias583]

Can u do a versus video between the h9i and the px bowers and wilkins

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

Tony Farias H9i blow them out of the water. And the guy underneath is a knob.

[@alemjacobson8575]

@@Eleventhearlofmars false

[@Sonasegura]

The bowers and wilkins px are so uncomfortable. And no have bass.

[@IlikepurpleXP]

Having owned the PXs for over a year, a huge con I can tell you is that they’re extremely uncomfortable and do not “soften” up like people claim. My head felt like it was in a vice grip if I wore them for hours at a time.

[@iansummer257]

“And Google Assistant integration is different from just pressing and holding on the touch pad on either of these headphones to activate your voice assistant.” So that means? (I’m bad at English sorry)

[@ja6424]

In Europe, prices for both are roughly the same.

[@weirjwerijrweurhuewhr588]

Where in Europe are you from? Here the Sony's are way cheaper. I can now get the XM4s for 350 and the H9I is still at 500.

[@quintpieters9606]

If been using both the B&O and the Sony's, and I have to say it's a completely different pair of headphones, the B&O's are classy and have a very good ANC system just like the Sony's, sound quality on the B&O is in my opinion next level compared to the Sony, for regular usage get the Sony's if you want experience every time you listen to music and you love music there isn't even a question just buy the B&O.

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

Quint Pieters agreed, but there’s plenty of people willing to argue with me about it ffs.

[@ABSVabeautifulsunsetvlog]

On the Sony’s I don’t like the fact that you can’t change the directional settings (front, side, rear sound) without all of the other equalizer settings automatically turning off. So let’s say you customize your EQ settings and then want to hear those sounds in front of you, you can’t do that!!! That stinks in my opinion...

[@Beats-ln8ps]

Very good review,. However, ultimately the H9i have superior sound quality on better recordings and are more revealing of poor recordings. Therefore the Sony is a more practical choice and most recordings sound good.

[@manti1923]

Got the Sony's myself top pair of headphones

[@jarhead4657]

Really great review. I had this exact question.

[@geniumme2502]

Hey, can anyone explain to me what the difference is between google assistant integration and the tab and hold of the sony, plus the advantage integration (as in the bose qc35 ii) brings? is that just a software difference and will it be changed on the Wh1000mx2 then aswell to 'integration' whatever that means :D ? thanks a lot to whoever will explain this!

[@CatalinAdc]

I have the Sony and they are my daily driver ... nice review

[@mitchmitchell9903]

Excellent review! You have managed to highlight all the important things that most other reviews miss. Great presenting style and professionally produced output. Total respect.

[@garysandhu5082]

How about H9i vs the B&W PX?

[@GYMCADDY]

PX sound better but they aren't as comfortable. But PX ANC and proximity sensors aren't as good as H9i.

[@garysandhu5082]

GYMCADDY if you are able. Check out PSB M4U 8 headphones. Definitely worth listening to.

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

GYMCADDY px don’t sound better than H9i, just no way. B&W P7 wireless on the other hand, do. I sent px back because I was disappointed with the sound quality and ANC, I cannot believe they never improved the sound over the P7s, H9i sounded much better than px, especially with noise cancelling on.

[@TheZizoook]

I think you ask about the best headphones in the world

[@Sonasegura]

Marcdoubleu Which one do you think sounds louder? I only care about that, I want to leave my bose.

[@pedrovasquez4816]

that colour of the Sony is great i don´t know why in my country Sony only sells the black model

[@tonyfarias583]

What would u get gymcaddy the px or h9i

[@CianTheWutDK]

But, How can you compare 2 prices against each other? Dont get it. Still going for Sony.

[@GMT2019]

The B＆O h9i or the B＆W PX sound better?

[@ichigokurosaki318]

thank you for this review!

[@GrimYak]

Different price point. If you want to buy, just ask yourself is the difference worth $170? I bought myself a used QC 35 II for 150$. So no. I don't think the H9i is worth it.

[@legion637]

Jay G The QC35 has terrible audio quality to either of these. I tried both the QC35 and MDR-1000X. The MDR wins.

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

LegionNate and the H9i blow Sony away with the sound quality and build quality. I can’t be doing with headphones made all from plastic, they just don’t last quality wise.

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

Chokwe they look like shit and you know it lmao

[@mikeaverboukh7746]

Kingdongdingdongdang Jesus, this guy fucking hates Sony

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

Mike Averboukh he’s terrible isn’t he, wow, lmao

[@jemzhang6247]

Imo instead of using that cow hide leather that doesn't even touch your head up top, they could've invested that money into a more robust app or better drivers/battery. Plus those round ear cups... Really?!

[@Big2Planker]

Yeah, the round ear cups work really well and are quite comfortable.

[@azeemazman4940]

Hi guys, im planning on getting the Sony 1000XM2, but i have had problems with the PU leather cracking on my previous headphones. is there anybody that have used Sony 1000MX2 and willing to share the experience? Thanks a lot

[@Motymott99]

azeem azman hi , i am using them for month and didnt face this issue..

[@wooly6286]

building quality was the biggest problem on 1st generation, I've had the mx2 for almost 3 month, nothing wrong that I can see

[@azeemazman6921]

Thanks guys for sharing the information, i will proceed on purchasing the unit by this week.

[@JoeL-un5jk]

I’ve been using XM2 for months and it is still like brand new

[@azeemazman6921]

Hi joe, thanks for the feedback. i have gotten my self one and its sooo good. worth it

[@matheusfabris4496]

I found the h9i, qc35 I and Sony mx3 for the same price, which I buy?

[@Big2Planker]

@박근우 I have had both for a week and I have to agree. Although the ANC on the Sony's is "all-time" great, the H9i sound profile is incredible. It's firm, punchy and clear, whereas the Sony is the middle of the market sound profile, very "boomy" (which is fine) and lacking in detail. And the H9i's are built to last..., for me, that has a lot of value. Next month, I'll buy an extra battery and have 36 hours of playback available. Good for years of use. Contrary to what the reviewer says, there is a clear vocal presence. It's just not right in your face.

[@alexman5203]

Can the language be changed for the voice over in the m2

[@milianriedel]

Thx for video. How you turn off proximity sensor?

[@GYMCADDY]

Move the switch up and hold it for two seconds. The light should start blinking, then double tap the touch pad and that should turn it off.

[@milianriedel]

Thank you!

[@erkantopuz7129]

Sony wh 1000xm2 beoplay h9i Which one should I take please help thank you

[@stephenknight6562]

Erkan Topuz take Sony

[@l.m6038]

Beoplay obviously you won't regret it

[@l.m6038]

Chokwe but sony is made with poor materials

[@bringmeadream483]

L. M lol it's made with machined metal and synth leather that's what everything is made of

[@l.m6038]

ZipZapZoop metal lol.... it's plastic.

[@kartr9037]

In h9i , can I play music without ANC?

[@step2alex]

Yes. And they also allow USB audio which is a huge plus

[@sahilgogia]

H9i vs 1000xm2 vs qc35 which one is best ?

[@kermez9]

sahil gogia H9i is the best quality and most expensive but anc and sq lags behind, bose has best anc but sq lags behind sony, sony has really good anc but not as soog as bose but has good sq and is best all-rounder. I went for sony. Try them all and make your decision.

[@AscendedSaiyan3]

@@kermez9 No. Bose is behind on ANC. Tests prove that and reviews back that up. And, now, the Sony 1000XM3 is even better.

[@armandohernandez1879]

Which one to use wires to videogames? (i dont care about the mic)

[@AscendedSaiyan3]

In THAT edge case, it would likely be the H9i. The minute you care about sound cancellation and OVERALL performance, it would be Sony, though.

[@matteforza]

depends. Non really if u play shooter games and want a dynamic listening to where other players are etc

[@MrPrinceclinton123]

Great video!!

[@TheBoyComeHome]

The 1000XM2 does not sound anywhere close to the same when ANC is turned off. How did you come to the conclusion that it sounds similar with ANC off or on?

[@AscendedSaiyan3]

Because they are designed to keep the sound almost the exact same, between the two modes. The goal was to make the headphones sound like they would in the quiet of your own home, but while you're on the go.

[@erkantopuz7129]

sony wh 1000x m2 bose 35 ii good from the headset

[@IReapZz95]

I feel like there are better sounding headphones than the H9i so if you want quality sound I think you should buy different ones

[@ItsaDaPope-a]

Javier pereira rodriguez can you give examples of better sounding headphones? I'm doing research and would love to hear other high end cans. Thanks!

[@loroger9754]

Josh G He can’t give any because he’s full of shit. The H9i is about as good as Bluetooth headphones can get with current tech

[@Jeffreelz]

So B&O H9i already dethroned Bose QC35 as the close second to sony's?

[@aaronbueno1653]

Jeff Rebuzora the price of b&o is stupid.

[@Jeffreelz]

Aaron Bueno Oh well! That's B&O for you lol.

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

Aaron Bueno not when you consider B&O are not cheap plastic, synthetic leather. The H9i soundstage is miles better than Sony. That synthetic leather is a sweatshop waiting to happen

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

Chokwe your being silly, get your ears syringed😃

[@MrBDiddy]

I have spent hours and hours listening to every popular Bluetooth headset over the last couple of days. I’ve finally landed on the B&O H9i headphones. I found that the Sony 1000xm2s were not very versatile. I listen to a wide variety of music from classic, to jazz, to hip hop. When listening to the Sony 1000xm2 they did ok when listening to some genres but fell on their face when listening to hip hop. The 1000xm2 sounded very muddy and had a hard time separating bass, mids, and highs. As for the Bose QC35 as well as the 1000xm2 they just didn’t have the wide sound sound stage that the H9i provided. Although I must say the noise cancelling was better on the 1000xm2 the sound quality was inferior to that of the H9i. Sound quality over all genres of music. 1. B&O H9i 2. Bose QC35 3. Sony 1000xm2.

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

NyQuil Overdosage I agree that H9i have the best sound quality and build quality of all Bluetooth headphones on the market.

[@nomumashisomoshiso]

@@Eleventhearlofmars Listened to the 1000XM3 and thought the sound quality was not great!

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

Adrian Teng it’s not, I cannot see why people rave about them, plasticky cheap build, the noise cancelling is the best but I don’t buy headphones on noise cancelling alone, sound comes first then build quality and looks, overall function is what usually wins the day.

[@erkantopuz4500]

I bought up to 1000 x m2

[@royaugust930]

Music? B&O! Play games PS5!

[@T17-r6i]

You can’t compare B&o with Sony folks. It’s like BMW vs Toyota

[@GRat9717]

Sure you can. Cost means nothing in a head to head review. This time the 'Toyota' beat the 'BMW'.

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

Ffs

[@robert7622]

Yea a series 1 BMW vs a Supra...

[@PixDDD]

I think a better comparison would be a rolls royce vs some consumer car brand, B&O doesn't necessarily sound better or is superior in any technical aspect, but the materials they use are hands down the most premium in the industry. You buy B&O if you want the looks and the premium feel, you buy sony or bose if you want a better bang for your bucks.

[@erkantopuz7129]

Please tell me if anyone has tried both of which I want to get a longer life as quality and sound

[@frankyfarset]

Erkan Topuz I have tried both of them. I currently use the Sony's simply because overall quality is better. I listen to EDM music so the extra bass and vocals work much better for me. I only charge my headphones about 3 times a month if that. plus when you use the aux cord, omg the headphones sound much much richer and clearer!

[@erkantopuz7129]

Franky Farset thanks bose QC 35 ii how?

[@erkantopuz7129]

Franky Farset why B & O is more expensive then

[@magician560]

You’re paying for the branding when you get B&O . You’ve to also consider B&O are targeting even more high end users so they won’t sell as much as Sony’s , so they’ve to charge higher to compensate for the obviously lesser sales . B&O are more ex , but frankly speaking , you get what you pay for doesn’t apply here . Sony is the safer bet if you want a more rounded experience .

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

Legendary Wizard I’d disagree with that, you do get what you pay for with H9i, I want headphones to last and build quality of H9i isn’t plastic, plastic is cheap material which Sony use, they also use horrid synthetic leather, sound is much better on H9i, but I just wouldn’t go with plastic headphones, it’s like choosing a ford cortina rather than a Porsche lol

[@chloemcholoe3280]

bang and olufsen sound overpriced ;c More like a fashion thing/Beats kinda thing to me

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

Better sound and build and look than beats as well.

[@olehansen9178]

@@Eleventhearlofmars i have them and they sound amazing the anc is perfectly fine for me and i payed a little more for them because i wanted the good quality and feel

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

Ole Hansen yes I have the H9i myself and noise cancelling is great on them, much better than B&W flagship model

[@1985moonraker]

No brainer. B&o every time. The price reflects sound and build quality, which the beats are massively overpriced for. I suppose it depends on your listening experience. You pick the headphone that suits your needs and budget. I'd wait and spend the extra money on the b&o's.

[@juanete69]

But the Sony are just plastic and start to degrade very fast. The h9i is made with good leather.

[@Xennox2]

Best sound H9 Sony sounds like EOAFÖHÖAEOF and a bit of ÖOAIUEFÖOAEFJ

[@definitelynotthecia4998]

I think the Sony cans look better...

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

Dimytri tripping

[@zeljkoplavsic784]

Check your eyes

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

Željko Plavšić these people have shit in their eyes, should’ve gone to specsavers 😃

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

Respond R B&O looks made to last and classy, Sony look plasticky and not worth £300 plus.

[@KonstantinosTsagkalidis]

The Beoplay H9i is just amazing. The SONY 1000XM2 Hhave poor bass and bad connection to iPhone X

[@vince9099]

Konstantinos Τ The problem itsn't the headphone but the iPhone.

[@jasonjennings8465]

It's your shitty phone, not the headphones.

[@magician560]

Your phone is screwed up ... Mine works well and steady with iPhone 8 , and the bass is just , amazing and crisp .

[@stephenknight6562]

My Sony’s work great with iPhone X

[@orionlamothe6590]

Get the app.

[@MAGIKMICHAEL69]

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[@BoiledOctopus]

Mmmmmm...lamb skin. Phu phu phu phu phu phu...

[@yama_Mountain]

Second

[@aaronbueno1653]

sony is better looking

[@haustreviance]

14 seconds in and you are completely wrong.

[@haustreviance]

Sony looks gorgeous and unique, h9i's look like every b&o headphone ever...they still dont know how to make an oval look attractive.

[@zeljkoplavsic784]

Nothing that Sony makes looks gorgeous, from phones,TVs, mirrorless cameras,walkmans back in a day. How can plastic look gorgeous ?

[@haustreviance]

@@zeljkoplavsic784 yeah but that is not their goal. B&O's entire brand revolves around materials and looking good. B&O's headphones are (mostly) overrated and overpriced. I happen to personally really lile the look of this sony model despite the plastic and the h9i looks just like every b&o headphone ever.

[@haustreviance]

@@zeljkoplavsic784 and tbh in person the 1000xm2 look way, way better than on camera.

[@zeljkoplavsic784]

@@haustreviance I'm thinking about buying B&O H9i I already have Sony RF995RK radio wireless for house stationary use