Sony WH1000XM3: The Final Verdict

It's been well over a year since I bought my Sony WH1000XM3 headphones. It's time to give you my final verdict.

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[MarkSpurrell]

This'll be the last video I do on these headphones (at least until the XM4's come out and I do a comparison), so if you have any further questions, drop em' in a comment below and I'll do my best to answer them! Happy holidays!

[jellybean]

Turn on ANC and play music 50% vol. It will block 99% sound

[arinnandy]

Legend says that this man is still hearting comments

[raafat.gilani]

When he said that he has 19K subs, I couldn't believe it. The video and review quality is amazing!

[Lawlzinator]

I'll wait for the 20 year final verdict

[Arek_R.]

I had some lady with her possessed kid sit next to me on the air plane, ANC ON and volume 80% and I only had people look around my direction I only realised kid was screaming when I took the 'phones off.

[shaw]

I have the headphones and never had the issue of the cold weather, even in -10°C. It even keeps your ears warm

[BrianCheng]

This is honestly one of the best Sony m3 reviews. You talk about things noone talks about like how the ANC technology is best suited for blocking loud engine noises as oppose to human voices, or how you still need to turn the power on if you want ANC when the headphones are connected through the 3.5 jack. 👍

[f.r.vanderhaven]

I bought them last year. And used them on an 11 hour flight to capetown was very happy with the noise cancellng.Noise cancelling in general on long flights is a must have in my opinion. It filters the constant noise. I use them now when playing single play on the ps4.

[greasy_beefcake]

I've had these since Feb 2019. They are amazing, they nailed everything...except microphone quality during calls, I constantly have people say that I sound far away during phone calls while using the XM3's. Its so bad that I have stopped using them for phone calls altogether. I understand the mics were improved in the XM4's, however, I can't justify the upgrade. Can't have it all I guess

[Rcm]

I've had the same headphones since last christmas and I agree with every sentiment you talked about, very on point. Don't regret these headphones at all! The cold issue affects me a lot being in Canada, but this switch is a welcome addition.

[hobobudzy]

Absolutely one of the best review channels on YT.
Precise, factual, non-patronizing and extremely well presented.
My new go-to channel for reviews!!


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[mathewluby]

Had these over a year now. Still love them and the ANC is fantastic. Even in an office environment I would say 90% of the noise is cancelled out. Movies and music sound awesome

[Alexans]

I freakin love these headphones. ANC is so good you have to take care of your surrounding if you walk down the street, the battery lasts way too long, the sound is amazing and they are comfy

[tekdragon]

so im new to ANC technology and had never tried it before. went in to a local store and tried these out. i was blown away. then i tried some others which were also decent but not as nice as this Sony. now I see why. I guess i chose wisely since reducing urban-living noise was my #1 priority. this is the most informative video i've seen about this model and you clearly know your stuff. thank you!

[adel]

Well, you gained my respect and have a new subscriber. I loved the fact that this review is after using it for the whole year and I really appreciate the honesty

[sdushdiu]

Just a heads up from a Longtime Sony headphone user. I anticipate the 'pleather' ear cups will disintegrate over time - as with ALL Sony headphones - including their pro studio line. I would plan on replacing them with velour style ear cup covers. They are pretty cheap and I would suggest investing in a pair when you buy them rather than being surprised at some point down the road.
Thank you for the review!

[Armin]

Thanks for the honest and very detailed review! You have mentioned a lot of stuff that most reviewers don’t even think about, and the fact that you’ve used them over a year, also assures their long term reliance, so thanks for that!

Btw, the XM4 has been spotted on the FCC listings a while ago, so chances are they will be announced in January at CES!

[rose_d_mary]

Just got these headphones, huge improvement from my Sony Bass Headphones (Miles’ headphones), the high frequencies are fairly crisp, bass is punchy and enjoyable, mids are decently accurate, the ANC is impressive and in settings with mid to low hums like on planes, these thing are GREAT, doesn’t work well with high frequencies ofc. First pair of headphones that made me dance because they sound so good

[feraudyh]

This review was really spot on and answered questions that I did not get from elsewhere. For one, I thought they would make it possible to listen to music while someone else is watching TV in the same room. Now I know that they are not designed for that. The guy in the shop told me otherwise.