Sony ULT Wear Headphones Review With Extra Bass

CNET Editor David Carnoy goes hands-on with the the new $200 ULT Wear, which have a simplified name and some key upgrades from their predecessor, the WH-XB910N. Find out what they're all about in CNET's full video review.
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0:00 Intro
1:02 New Name
1:28 Comparison to WH-XB910N and WH-1000XM5
2:05 Key Features and Battery Life
2:48 Audio Codecs and Multipoint Pairing
3:07 Quick Attention Mode
3:41 Sound Quality
5:15 Call Quality
5:04 Conclusion
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[@kellymarch2643]

Just purchased today and absolutely love the noise cancelling and the extra bass. It’s a winner for me.

[@D_SPAIR]

is it possible to reduce the Bass to make it sound good for music that doesnt have alot of base?

[@dsgaming9893]

​@@D_SPAIRyes, just don't use the ULT button for bass and tweak the EQ to your liking.

[@Jbiee143]

is the noise cancelling automatically active or there’s a button to have it activated??

[@D_SPAIR]

@@Jbiee143 button

[@gioelececchinii]

@@Jbiee143 p sure it's on by default but you can change it by pressing the nc button

[@csscott9803]

Extra bass is a check Plus for me.

[@vphilendra]

FINALLY..now I can afford the XM4s!

[@MrBrownie2310]

Love your reviews David!

[@davidcarnoy961]

Thanks for watching!

[@argacc20417]

I have one XB line up speaker, sometimes we love the extra bass, but built in equalizer can make neutral

[@Jay_Ceeog]

From looking at these id say sony has made a foldable xm5 which should be the xm6z and thats dope 🤣🔥

[@_lisan_al_gaib]

this is replacing the eXtra Bass line? because there are speakers coming with the Ult name too, maybe there will be Ult in-ear headphones as well

[@oliverstemp9132]

The Sony ULT WEAR are so comfortable, much more than the XM4/XM5 or anything else. For that reason they are worth a buy.

[@MrMartellSincere]

Interesting unique headphones 🎧

[@ooizhenwei3873]

Looks like they manage to bring the foldable into xm5 design

[@Jay_Ceeog]

Fax ima get the wh-1000xm6 😂

[@Bljat69]

​@@Jay_Ceeogi heard that they are going to be expencive. I mean even ult wear are expencivenfor me so idk your budget

[@ezrapardede1921]

nah, take a look at XM4, it looks much more like those pair instead

[@Jay_Ceeog]

@Bljat69 nah but tbh everyone got money now dayz so if u got a iphone or any galaxy near dat price these are sumthn they pricey tho but ima get deez jawnz 🤣🤣

[@CheesyBurritoCake]

Noise reduction on calls is a non issue if you have an iPhone voice isolation cuts out all background noise

[@prosperomiponle7645]

My xb900n just broke a few weeks ago, and I was looking for options to replace them with. I got in the soundcore space ones today and they’re pretty good, but I’m far from satisfied with their NC performance, so if these can match the 900N, these are getting picked up next

[@mothafucka465]

Bro the xb900 were amazing. The nc sucked but the sound was something else. Still cant find a replacement

[@user-ji6df6od3f]

Even im using a xb900n right now for more than 2 years , i hope this one helps in upgrading. Btw how did it break ? and did u face random connection lost issues anytime with the headphone ?

[@franksalvador5296]

Is this an upgrade from XB910N?

[@hardcoreep]

Does the App have a setting to control the ULT bass level?

[@Jay_Ceeog]

I think they do

[@liuliukiu]

yes, it's in the EQ section.

[@smdjuhurr9474]

The 910s were trash when I got them. I exchanged them within 2 days for the XM4s and haven’t regretted it. Still love them!

[@MKRoss6]

I have both the XB910N and 1000Xm5 but the XB910N are my favorite Headphones. I'm sticking with the XB910N.

[@MrLee-ps3kd]

Hey just wondering are they coming out with mx6 this year

[@Jay_Ceeog]

They said holiday or early 2025

[@WarlordMoA]

No MX6 will likely come out late this year or early next year, the XM5 is ver recent.

[@Jay_Ceeog]

​@@WarlordMoArigh 🤣

[@MrLee-ps3kd]

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[@ailalovesmajima]

if i have xb910n right now are these worth

[@mo.shaggy1392]

Listening to LDAC derived headphones on an iPhone without any equaliser is no justice!

[@Niku500-youtube]

Does it get warm on ears ? After how many minutes ?

[@Aceofthedynasty]

I'm sure they do. My XM4s get warm after about an hour of wear. It's the nature of the padding they use.

[@Niku500-youtube]

@@Aceofthedynasty why cant all the tech giants use a non heating padding material for headphones?

[@Aceofthedynasty]

@@Niku500-youtube Too expensive for them to mass produce and still receive profits they want from the product is my guess.

[@armandsant1143]

David Carnoy 👏🏼

[@JC052288]

Another solid review!! Anyone know if we are getting XM-6s this year?

[@davidcarnoy961]

In theory they should. XM5s were released in May 2022. Sony typically is on a two-year update cycle.

[@davidcarnoy961]

Could happen. Sony usually is on two-year upgrade cycle and May will mark two years from XM5 launch.

[@Jay_Ceeog]

I'd say holiday this year or early 2025 😂

[@jasonMB999]

You will nit see an xm5 this year

[@thundergato84]

I'd say until early 2025.

[@mauritja00]

Still waiting for the XM6s😢, after Bose's major upgrade with the Quiet Comfort Ultras I have HIGH EXPECTATIONS for Sony's next upgrade

[@lifestream85]

I’m waiting for new Xperia announcement ❤

[@cmac997]

they just released it with a free pair of xm5s with a pre-order!

[@Reawer]

but are they worth it for someone who owns the xm5

[@joeyyears]

Bass, clean bass heavy, that low end is soul satisfying if you're not 50 years old.

[@NoxNoctisUmbra]

They look huge... Especially on me with super short hair/blading man.

[@michael-4k4000]

We have another Gamechanger here boys. Time to get rid of my 2 pairs of XM5... As these are the Ultimate I need them...

[@jesuscervantesj82]

Well, I'd say good luck, I have the XM5 And no I will not get rid of mine, please for these. I know the Bass is perfect but I prefer the sound stage and clarity of the XM5 And I find it really weird, leaving a flagship exit for a mid. Range

[@desmondmasikhwa1700]

@@jesuscervantesj82 I agree, don't have to leave the flagship, you can actually have both. I have the xm4's and have always preferred their sound over the xm5's (I love Bass). I think I'll pick these ULT wear, not to replace my xm4's, but there are times where I just want that rattle. In fact, before I heard of the ULT wear, I was looking at the Skullcandy Crashers, but these came in just in time.

[@sicebim1]

Sony would actually do better to release an XM5 Ultra headphone. The problem with bluetooth headphones, and I suppose earbuds as well, is that you are basically forced to choose between top of the line ANC and top sound quality. If you want top ANC, you have buy Sony or Bose. If you want great sound, you must buy Senheiser, B&W, Bang & Olufsen, etc. You basically can't get both in one product. Sony knows how to make great sounding products. They have decades of experience with amps and speakers. They can easily make a headphone that rivals the brands mentioned above in terms of sound quality with their S tier ANC, comfort and charge $600. I'm pretty sure there would be many many takers for such a product.

[@gertost]

Someone mentiod they had ipx4 rating? Can they be used at the gym?

[@leonardosantaroza8716]

Yes

[@Dang3rRoom]

Might as well go Ultra

[@DariusRoland]

I think they could do better with the name, but I guess it's better than "WH-1000x m__". I have the Xm5's and enjoy them a lot for daily use although I don't usually travel with them. I'm not a huge "bass head," but if that's how these Ult headphones are marketed, then I don't have a problem with that.

[@EricPham-gr8pg]

Use noise cancelling to charge battery

[@EricPham-gr8pg]

It should had extra coil for charge battery

[@Roadbunny777]

I'm using the Sony xm4 to listen to this while waiting on the Samsung Galaxy tab S9+ . Amazing sounds and great pictures

[@ambalina]

I wish Sony would launch a successor of 720 N.

[@davidcarnoy961]

They usually update every two years, so will be a 2025 update.

[@MohamedShou]

I still have my 720N and I love it

[@ambalina]

@@davidcarnoy961 Thanks. Its a shame it takes them that long.

[@mrniceone17]

ULT like Ultimate!!

[@ggproductions7078]

I never really understood quite what the problem with the names is, I just call mine XM4s. If I google it or xm5s I just put that in. HAving said that, the long version is unnecessary!

[@CherokeeFox]

WH-1000 XM6 RELEASE DATE...???

[@gertost]

Wondering how they are compared to v-moda crossfade 3 wireless 🤔 The v-moda dont have anc. But they have lots of metal parts. Not plastic. So really durable.

[@shqiptar03]

Will they fit for people with big ears lol😂😢tried both xm5 and 4 too small unfortunately..

[@oliverstemp9132]

Yes, they are very comfortable, actually one of the most comfortable headphones around, more than the XM5.

[@shqiptar03]

@@oliverstemp9132 thank you! I actually bought them right away after sound guys review. They are as you say super comfy and the best ones ive used so far. Ive tried the beats studio pro, xm4 and bose 45 none of them fit my ears and was just uncomfy to wear.

[@darkstepwarrior88]

So weird that you find them soinding better without the ult function engaged.

[@WarlordMoA]

Yeah I did not feel the Sony XM5 has a ultimate deep extra bass, it feels like the vibration than a curated sound.

[@WarlordMoA]

I would recommend Sony to use Ultimate or Sony Ultra or Sony Marx 5, Sony doesn’t have a very good grasp on marketing there products because the design is beautiful but cheaply made to built and the technology, I wish Sony can try going universal through firmware updates to improve the quality of sound in there flagship’s as well the other models. 360 Audio should not come with a subscription app if Apple can use Sony’s Spatial Audio through a tab of a button in Settings, what is stoping Sony from doing the same in there Sony Headphone app, activate 360 Audio or improve Bass line and all of this can be done to improve the use of their app so you don’t have to wait for somebody else to do it for you.

[@phoenixmorphix]

Marx 5 likely is not a good idea, but "mach 5" or "mark 5" would work fine.

[@user-uy3ey4ug7v]

when can i see sony xm6😢

[@blaster915]

Ok, so its an upgrade of the base model stuff. Still holding out for the next XM6

[@JLummin]

same, downgrade from XM5, I already have XM4 but switched to the new Bose. Maybe XM6 will be the move as this ULT bass tech I've seen is much because from what I've heard its exaggerated bass. Hope XM6 brings back the folding

[@jamestanti5553]

5:44 phone audii w/ noice canceling , plz change noice to noise. sorry and thanks

[@jesuscervantesj82]

Interesting headset but i will keep my XM5'S cause i love them so much and bass is not an issue for me i find the balanced sound a plus for me

[@rediornaut7018]

The ULT's are basically just a budget version of the XM5, so they definitely weren't made for people that already own the top of the line.

[@liuliukiu]

it's weird that you'd even consider trading the top end XM5's for this.

[@faiyazfatin]

He almost looks like Jagër from R6 Siege with those headphones on

[@zanychelly]

Probably the 1000-XM6 will probably Be Sony XM6 or Sony Mark 6

[@benixxyy2851]

Ult vs skull candy crusher?

[@magidgaming5775]

Ult is better overall except the sensory bass and battery life. Better NC, better sound quality, better eq app. ULT is better unless you don’t care about sound quality and want just sensory bass.

[@davidcarnoy961]

@@magidgaming5775 Agree!

[@dripcheghxulium4545]

Might As Well Be XM6

[@muhammedsevkiunvanli]

Xm4 ile karşılaştırsanız hangisinin sesi daha yüksek. Sadece müzik dinlemek için satın alacağım. Diğer özellikleri önemli değil. Ses yüksekliği xm4 e göre nasıl? Müzik dinlemek için hangi kulaklık daha iyi. Xm4 vs ult wear. Hangisinin ses seviyesi daha yüksek. Hangi kulaklık müzik dinlemek için daha iyi? Lütfen cevap verir misiniz?

[@neptunexo_]

I don’t like how they look the outside cup is too big funny looking I’ll pass

[@NASCARandcheese1]

So here's my only concern. I got the ULT Wear and I love them for the most part, with one exception. They need more volume. One or two more volume steps would do it for me. I also have the crusher anc 2, and they have slightly higher max volume. So I'm gonna spam this comment around, maybe we can convince sony to give this to us via a software update. I know they want to protect our ears (avoid lawsuits), maybe they can program the headphones to give a loud volume warning like many phones already do and keep it pushing. some content is just recorded at a lower volume... LETS ALL BEG SONY FOR THIS UPDATE!!

[@BudgetGamerz]

This is no better than the wyze headphones

[@koreyg8552]

Wish they weren’t so clunky looking

[@iblackfeathers]

it looks like you can stick either anime antennas or security cameras on both ends for the design style because it looks like something is missing. looks really weird on the head.

[@TheTransformationBodySwap01]

I like my Sony headphones better

[@artemida1156]

Very weak highs, distortion and high vocals lose their beauty. At the same time, the low ones are very powerful. Nice build. But for those who are accustomed to subtle high frequencies, there will be an unpleasant surprise...

[@Markus-xm4zv]

Sony xm4.5😅😂

[@kennykhoo1689]

The Ult sound terrible, Only bass but that too is muddy

[@sasropakis]

Sony *burp*… 😬

[@wvictorvasquez]

we love deep bass man, old people just don't get that.v

[@user-ky3dg3nc4x]

ULT is a terrible name.

[@prosperomiponle7645]

It’s not that bad lol

[@jesuscervantesj82]

Better than the Xm models I'm used to saying the name but it's too long

[@tenzindodhon1711]

Agreed

[@Jay_Ceeog]

Sony is using barcode names ngl 😂😂

[@nigel-uno]

Airpods? Air? Pods?

[@joellontoc3231]

Did Sony produce those headphones for giants? They are way too huge for normal sized skulls.The style is horrible.

[@OptimusMonk01]

tried these in store and they were garbage