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

With some fancy new technology, the Sony MDR-100X are pretty fantastic at noise-cancelling, but the overall sound quality is disappointing.

Excellent noise cancellation; Clever environmental awareness modes; Sony's LDAC streams hi-res audio over Bluetooth with compatible source

Sound lacks sparkle in the highs and presence in low mids; Muddy sound in passive mode; Heavy build can get fatiguing over long periods