Noise cancellation is a step-up in effectiveness compared with the MDR-100ABN (which was pretty good already). Significantly less noise getting through on aircraft take-off and landing.

most important thing this is wireless so no issue to go any where , or wire here and there...i like the way..voice clarity awesome...but you were late for a day to deliver the product..

The Sony MDR-1000X sets a new high bar for Bluetooth ANC headphones. They might not quite match the Bose QC 35 when it comes to high-end noise cancellation, nor for staying on your head – but when it comes to sound quality they're unbeatable.

Sony's over-ear headphone range stretches from the £16 MDR-ZX310 right up to the ludicrously expensive Sony MDR-Z1R – yours for just £1,700. Sony's MDR-1000X headphones, which feature Bluetooth and active noise cancellation (ANC), aren't quite that expensive, but at £300 they're still pricey.

Excellent sound quality; Impressive ANC; Comfortable

Expensive; Not ideal for workouts

Times are changing for headphone reviewers. For years, a review of any headphone with active noise canceling had to include two things: a discussion about how much worse the headphones sound with ANC activated, and the mandatory "while not as good as Bose…" caveat.…

Have had Bose in the past and this product both works and looks better! Don't fall for name brand.

Light and comfortable; Excellent noise-cancelation; Superb sound quality; Adjustable ANC level; Excellent mic for calls; Long battery life;

There's a knack to the touch controls;

Impressive noise-cancelling; Superb wireless sound quality; Balanced sound and long battery life;

Touch controls are hit and miss;

The world around us is a pretty noisy place, the sounds of cars horning, engines revving, people shouting. These are just a few things we now come to call noise pollution, it can affect our work believe it or not.

Sound quality; Portability; Gestures

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The Sony MDR-1000X is an absolutely terrific looking and comfortable wireless, noise canceling headphone. The feature set includes controls to achieve various levels of isolation from the outside world.