I'm glad that at least I got mine for 215 USD in sealed box. But again, I think I wasted my money. The headset is annoying, mostly because of the creaks and functionality. It does sound decent.. but that's where it ends. Durability and construction are on the cheap side.

NC

Creaking Noise all over the headphones after little use

I bought this product for work and was impressed by the early reviews and features advertised. Needless to say, Sony really delivered on this one. I work a blue collar job with loud diesel engines underneath me all night.

We're seeing more and more solid wireless headphones that also include decent-to-very good noise cancellation . But with Bose finally adding Bluetooth to its excellent QuietComfort lineup, good isn't enough.

Powerful audio performance with rich lows and strong clarity in the highs; Can be used passively with included audio cable; Noise cancellation is independent of wireless functionality; Ambient mics work quite well; Functional, comfortable design

Expensive; Noise cancellation is good, but not great; Included audio cable lacks inline remote

Sony is a respected brand in the mainstream headphone market, and deservedly so. But ask the average consumer about noise-cancelling headphones and they're apt to mention a different brand: Bose.

Excellent noise cancellation across a range of radically different environments; Sleek; touch-sensitive gesture control pad; Light; compact; and comfortable

Surprisingly sub-par wired performance; Ambient sound modes are practical; not perfect; Noise cancellation effectiveness varies by context

With its fabulous MDR-1000X noise-cancelling headphones, Sony is putting Bose on notice.

Excellent noise cancellation across a range of radically different environments; Sleek; touch-sensitive gesture control pad; Light; compact; and...

The MDR-1000X is Sony's answer to the Bose QuiteComfort 35 (QC 35) and Sennheiser PXC 550. In fact, all three pairs of noise-cancelling wireless over-ear headphones are designed to lure audiophiles and travelers with deep pockets. The MDR -1000X are surprisingly wellbuilt and are made for big ears.

Sony's new MDR 1000X Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones are a direct challenger for the Bose Quiet Comfort series

The headphones have an amazing quality of sound and look ace - I would definitely recommend them if you're after great noise cancellation, looks & sound quality. Unfortunately there's an ongoing trend online with known Sony issue where the joints aren't reinforced well enough and so many customers...

Very comfortable; Great sound cancellation; Wireless

Not very loud and sound not the best (but good still); Fiddly to put back in pouch; Fiddly to use touch sensor (eg skip to next track accidentally when trying to change volume)

We're seeing more and more solid wireless headphones that also include decent-to-very good noise cancellation. But with Bose finally adding Bluetooth to its excellent QuietComfort lineup, good isn't enough. At $399, the Sony MDR-1000X gets many things right, including high-quality audio performance, an excellent design and fit, ambient mics that are quite useful—and even better-than-average noise cancellation. But when the best model out there, the Bose QuietComfort 35, costs $50 less, it's tough to make a case for the MDR-1000X. DesignAvailable in matte black plastic and leather or a surprisingly good-looking beige and silver combo, the MDR-1000X exudes class and comfort, like a luxury car interior. Is it odd that there's so much plastic here, in a price range where most manufacturers opt for aluminum or stainless steel? Perhaps, but the circumaural (over-the-ears) MDR-1000X pulls it off thanks to a remarkably simple, uncluttered design. The earpads and underside of the headband...

The Sony MDR-1000X wireless headphones offer solid audio performance and noise cancellation, but the industry leader costs less.

Powerful audio performance with rich lows and strong clarity in the highs; Can be used passively with included audio cable; Noise cancellation is independent of wireless functionality; Ambient mics work quite well; Functional, comfortable design

Expensive; Noise cancellation is good, but not great; Included audio cable lacks inline remote