SONY WH-1000XM5 BNT -Blue Note Tokyo Edition- Midnight Blue Noise Cancelling

[Product details]

Good sound requires silence. Refined, high-quality sound.
Industry-leading high-performance noise canceling

■Specially designed (30mm) driver unit
The dome section is made of a carbon fiber composite material, which combines a lightweight, highly rigid dome section with soft edges.
The lightweight, high-rigidity dome section improves sensitivity especially in the high range, resulting in more natural and extended high-frequency reproduction, while the soft edge section increases sensitivity in the low range, resulting in highly reproducible low-frequency reproduction and improved noise-canceling performance.

■New body design and comfortable fit that does not cause fatigue even when worn for long periods of time
The fifth generation model has a completely new body design.
Furthermore, the ear pads are made of soft-fit leather, which is softer and more stable when worn than regular synthetic leather. It flexibly conforms to the shape of the head, providing high sound insulation and a comfortable fit without feeling too tight.

■The biggest evolution in the history of the 1000X series, with industry-leading noise canceling performance (*)
The potential of the high-quality noise cancelling processor QN1 is maximized by combining it with the integrated processor V1.
It is now possible to skillfully control the signals from eight microphones, achieving an unprecedented level of noise cancellation performance.
In addition, the Auto NC Optimizer automatically optimizes the noise canceling function to suit the user's wearing condition and environment, always providing ideal noise canceling effect.
* In the headband-type wireless noise-canceling headphones market.
As of January 1, 2022, according to Sony research and in accordance with Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) standards.

■ "Multi-noise sensor technology" that achieves overwhelming silence
By using four sensors (microphones) placed on the outside and inside of the headphones, sound pickup accuracy has been dramatically improved.
In addition, with improvements in noise cancellation performance in everyday life at relatively high frequencies, you can now feel greater silence even in the city.
Multi-noise sensor technology allows you to fully enjoy high-quality sound without worrying about noise.

■Enjoy high-resolution (*1) sound quality wirelessly
With the WH-1000XM5, you can enjoy high-resolution audio quality wirelessly, whether you have high-resolution content or not.
Furthermore, with LDAC support, you can enjoy high-resolution content wirelessly with high-resolution sound quality (＊2).
*1 When DSEE Extreme is ON and compressed audio sources such as CDs and MP3s are played via Bluetooth using the SBC/AAC/LDAC codec, the audio quality is expanded up to 96kHz/24bit. (Depending on the specifications of the playback device, DSEE Extreme may be disabled even when compressed audio sources are transmitted using LDAC. It is also disabled when connected via a wired connection.)
*2 LDAC is a codec technology certified by the Japan Audio Society's "Hi-Res Audio Wireless".
When transmitting high-resolution content using the LDAC codec at a maximum transfer speed of 990 kbps.
To listen to Hi-Res Streaming music in Hi-Res sound quality, you will need a playback device that supports the LDAC codec and is running Android 10.0 or later.
Please check the version of your Walkman or Android smartphone before using.
Please note that some devices are not supported.
*3 DSEE Extreme can be enjoyed by enabling the function in the Headphones Connect app.

■Comprehensive smart functionality and a wide range of basic functions that are easy to use in everyday life
It is equipped with a number of smart functions, such as the "Speak to Chat" and "Adaptive Sound Control" functions, that automatically create the optimal listening environment for each situation.
In addition, the headphones have a long battery life, allowing music playback for up to 30 hours (＊1) with noise canceling on and up to 40 hours (＊1) with noise canceling off. They also support USB PD charging (＊2), which allows for approximately 3 hours of playback with a 3-minute charge.
Comes with a foldable carrying case for easy portability.
*1 Codec is AAC. DSEE Extreme/equalizer is set to OFF for models with the equalizer, and all other functions are set to default.
*2 Operation with this device is not guaranteed.
USB Type CC cable and USB PD compatible AC adapter are not included.
To play for 3 hours with 3 minutes of charging, the output must be 9 V / 2.3 A or more (when the ambient temperature is 25℃-35℃).


【specification】

Body weight: Approx. 250g
Type: Overhead
Sensitivity: 102 dB/mW (wired connection, POWER ON) 100 dB/mW (wired connection, POWER OFF)
Frequency response: 4 Hz - 40000 Hz
Remote control/microphone: Remote control/microphone compatible
Impedance: 48 Ω (at 1 kHz) (wired connection, POWER ON) 16 Ω (at 1 kHz) (wired connection, POWER OFF)
Bluetooth: Bluetooth compatible
Bluetooth Class: Bluetooth standard Power Class 1 Bluetooth
Supported profiles: A2DP/AVRCP/HFP/HSP
BluetoothVersion: Bluetooth standard Ver.5.2
Bluetooth compatible codecs: SBC/AAC/LDAC
Bluetooth multi-pairing: 8 devices
Hi-Res Audio Source: Hi-Res compatible
Noise canceling function: Noise canceling supported
Music playback time: Up to 30 hours (NC ON), Up to 40 hours (NC OFF)
Earphone charging time: Approx. 3.5 hours
Rapid charging (mm minutes charge/mm minutes playback): Approximately 5 hours of playback when charging for 10 minutes, approximately 1 hour of playback when charging for 3 minutes
Charging terminal: USB Type-C