Sony ULT Wear and WH-1000XM5 Reviewed & Compared by an AUDIO ENGINEER

The Sony ULT Wear is a new pair of wireless Bluetooth headphones by Sony. It doesn't replace the Sony WH-1000XM5 but is a more affordable option with great ANC, Transparency, mics, and tons of bass. In this review, I compare the Sony WH-ULT900N and WH-1000XM5, provide objective audio tests, and compare the ANC, Transparency, Mics, and Sound from the perspective and experience of an Audio Engineer.

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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:42 Hardware & Battery
2:34 ANC, Transparency, and Mic Tests
2:54 ANC/Transparency Tests - Quiet Room
3:27 ANC/Transparency Tests - Loud Cafe Simulation
3:57 ANC/Transparency Tests - Fan/Wind Test
4:57 Mic, Zoom, and Phone Call Tests
6:08 Sound and that ULT Button
7:19 Objective Sound Samples
8:14 Thoughts on the Sound
8:35 Is the Sony ULT Wear For You?

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🚨 *What are your thoughts about the Sony ULT Wear? Do you think they're a good fit for you or is another pair of headphones a better fit for your tastes?*
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[Doug-muev]

My lord, your reviews of headphones are the absolute gold standard, nobody comes anywhere close! Thank you!

[seansteel]

This is how headphones/earbuds reviews should be. Backed by real tests, not subjective feelings. Top quality video. Subscribed.

[mattk]

This has to be the best headphone review I’ve ever watched. I felt like I was actually wearing the headphones.

[jamesbarlett]

I recently purchased the Sony ULT Wear and I love it! No I am not someone who wants a ton of bass but I discovered with these headphones I can get the right amount of bass for me! I don't use the ULT button. Sony's sound signature is one of my favorites. At the time of posting this in Canada the Sony ULT is on sale for $200 and the XM5 is on sale for $400. I feel the sound on the ULT is close enough that I don't want to pay an extra $200 for it! Some of the headphones I tested were either not loud enough or some what muddy in sound and the bass was barely there! I do recommend trying them for yourself in a store and any other headphones you are interested in. It's important to find the sound quality and comfort on your head that's right for you!

[Ooklathemok]

The ANC and transparency modes are super similar imo. great review

[mewbsss]

Just discovered your channel, love how you review headphones! Subscribed!

[Bork_Cruk]

The ANC test sounded like ULT is performing better in this area. Is that your subjective experience of using them? I really only care about noise cancelling performance and was about to buy the xm4s, but now I’m wondering if these are actually superior for noise cancelling. How would you rank xm5, xm4 and ULT purely in terms of noise cancelling?

[joetraina]

"It feels like a subwoofer is in... my nose."

That comment alone was worth the sub. But your review was awesome too.

[ThisIsTechToday]

If you call the Sony ULT Wear "WH-ULT900N, " you're a monster and should be shot off the earth on a rocket.

[faizjaafar]

Great review! But damn that ult 2 sound. I was watching with my external speakers, I can feel that bass from the subwoofer

[schizo]

Just found your channel.
The way you review the product, I truly believe everything you say because it's backed up with data and based on objective testing.
I get to make the decision based on it.

I love it!

[jag-justaguy]

I was about to get the WH-1000XM5s after watching several of your review/comparisons when I saw that Bose had a new over ear headphone out. I'm going to wait for your review of them before I decide which to purchase. Your reviews are the most comprehensive and generally closer to my ear than others. Looking forward to your Bose QuietComfort Ultra review and comparison.

[Pika]

Music producer here, got a pair. Just lift everything north of the 2K slider between 2 and 3 db and it's decently balanced. The bass is honestly pretty fun, sometimes I just wanna press a button and destroy the song I'm listening to. Of course I'd never mix out of them, I've got studio headphones and speakers for that. But like, I got 'em for $150 on sale, AnC is great, sound quality is great, just EQ to taste, set, and forget. I like 'em.

[mokisan]

Thanks for the fantastic video! Is it me or does the anc sound a tad better in the ult?

Except the transparency i prefer the ult

[SwamiOrigami]

I own the xm5’s.. I find them muddy and bland. Noise canceling is top notch.
It’s really disappointing since I’ve owned xm3 earbuds for years and they’ve been perfect save some connectivity problems with my iPhone.
Great video. I hope to find the ULTs on demo somewhere.

[tkimedia]

Funny enough, you've confirmed the the Ults are for me and I would have hated the higher end XM5. I listen to Riddim, Dubstep, Industrial, and Electronic music... SICK! Not to mention I'll be able to make music on these things. Probably the best review I've seen for these headphones. Helped a lot.

[steveod]

Got an ad for these headphones while using the xm5 Sony app so was curious to learn more. This was great thanks. I like you found them to be not for me

[Tony_]

Covering reviews about soundstage and imaging would be a very big plus point on your already awesome review.

[sambw]

All I need to know is when are they going to announce the new 1000xm6? It’s looking like we won’t see them til late summer unfortunately.