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Six years later, Sony revisits its legendary XM4 headphones
The Verge • • general
Key Points:
- Sony has reintroduced the WH-1000XM4 headphones as the WH-1000XM4C with minor updates, including a new lavender color option, Bluetooth 6 support, a 10-band EQ, and a gaming preset, but retaining the older QN1 chip and four microphones for ANC.
- The WH-1000XM4C offers slightly reduced battery life compared to the original model, with up to 27 hours of use with ANC on, and will be priced at $300, which is $50 less than the original XM4 launch price.
- Alongside the XM4C, Sony launched updated midrange and entry-level headphones, the WH-CH730N and WH-CH530, both featuring the new 10-band EQ, gaming preset, and improved battery life, with prices at $180 and $70 respectively.
- Sony introduced a new safe mode in the app to limit maximum volume output on the CH730N and CH530 models, aimed at protecting children's hearing, though the volume limit cannot be locked once set.
- A limited-edition Hello Kitty partnership will offer bundles including select Sony headphones (WH-1000XM6, WH-CH730N, or WH-CH530) with themed accessories, available exclusively on Sony’s website later this year.
