Awesome quality, fair price. #sweepstakes

Sony's WI-1000x headphones are the constant travelers perfect headphones. It's a statement that lacks humility but I speak from the perspective of the constant traveler. I live in NYC and you don't have to be a native to know that its fast moving, crowded and noisy…noisy as hell.

I've never been convinced by Bluetooth for quality audio, but I've always found the cable attaching me to my phone a nuisance. For the last few years I've had a Sony Xperia Z2 phone, which came with a pair of very good noise-cancelling in-ear headphones, and these sounded great.

Sony's WI-1000X Bluetooth Noise Cancelling earbuds deserve 5 out of 5 – even if you prefer over-the-ear style headphones. Ray Shaw [email protected] has a passion for IT ever since building his first computer in 1980.

Probably the best ANC buds on the market

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Aside from offerings from Bose, the Sony WI-1000X earphones deliver some of the best in-ear noise cancellation we've heard. Their audio performance is also a bit more compelling than the typical Bose sound signature, and Sony has an advantage in that you can drastically alter the sound signature to...

High-quality audio performance with sculpted, but balanced sound signature; EQ allows for sculpting audio to your taste; Excellent noise cancellation; Comfortable fit; Easy-to-operate design; Generous array of accessories

Sound signature not for purists seeking accurate; flat response

Wireless noise cancellation has become much more common over the last year, but that doesn't mean the category has improved dramatically. Other than the best-in-class Bose QuietControl 30, there aren't too many good choices—most are either too expensive (relative to the Bose model) or offer subpar noise cancellation, or sometimes both. Enter the Sony WI-1000X. In terms of audio performance, the $299.99 WI-1000X earphones deliver arguably better sound than the QC30. As for noise cancellation, they surprisingly offer an experience that's nearly as effective as Bose. It's been a while since Bose released the QuietControl 30, and while its noise cancellation still sets the standard for the category, some competitors are clearly starting to catch up. Design Available in gold or black, the WI-1000X is one of the bulkier neckband designs we've seen, yet it's also one of the classier-looking models. The inside of the neckband has a padded portion covered in a leather-like material, and a ...

The wireless Sony WI-1000X earphones deliver solid noise cancellation and some of the best audio quality we've heard in this category, with a sound signature that can be tuned to your liking.

High-quality audio performance with sculpted, but balanced sound signature; EQ allows for sculpting audio to your taste; Excellent noise cancellation; Comfortable fit; Easy-to-operate design; Generous array of accessories

Sound signature not for purists seeking accurate; flat response

I would have liked to get the new over the ear 1000xm3 but I wanted to use these in in an office environment as well, so I bought theae as neck band earphones don't look as conspicuous as over the ear headphones.

Didn't think I would like the headphones and the set up, but actually fits comfortably around my neck. Once you know where all the buttons are it is easy to adjust. Love the feature that optimises the noise cancelling, use it a lot.

By far the best wireless earphones I've ever bought. The noise cancelling is good and the sound quality is superb. I would highly recommend these great value earphones.

I have been more than impressed with the sound quality and noise cancelling of my new Sony's. The rub, however, is that I needed something for both business and pleasure. the ability if the microphones to pick up my voice when in a call is poor, and people really battle to hear me.