Sony has prepared three new models for September: WH-1000X Mark 4C, WH-CH730N and WH-CH530, priced at 250, 120 and 60 euros respectively.
Sony has decided to overhaul an important part of its headphone catalog. In fact, the WH-1000X Mark 4C, WH-CH730N and WH-CH530 will be available in September. The first one is probably the most curious, as it’s a headphone that was launched a few years ago and is still popular today; the other two replace the WH-CH720N and WH-CH520.
There are also regulatory issues behind this update. Some older models were designed before the new European battery rules and cannot continue to be sold in the same form. Sony therefore took the opportunity to update several products in its catalog. In the case of the WH-1000X Mark 4C, the result is that the model has truly been given a second life, according to data provided by the company. Sales volume has exceeded 10 million units
The WH-1000X Mark 4C returns ten years after the series began
The 1000X series debuted in 2016, and Sony has chosen to revive one of the series’ most successful products for its tenth anniversary. So WH-1000X Mark 4C was born, They retained the design of the old Mark 4s and most of the characteristics that make it successful.
Rather than changing the noise cancellation system, Sony has made improvements to the sound performance and available features. in the news We find a 10-band equalizerwhich replaces the five-band of the previous model, as well as a profile dedicated to video games, derived from the experience gained with the INZONE series.
Then there’s Quick Access, which allows you to call up some music services directly from the headphones. This feature can be configured through the app and supports Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Spotify, etc. Internally, it retains the HD noise-cancelling QN1 processor, 40mm drivers, and personal noise-cancelling optimizer. Instead, replace the battery, which is now compatible with the new European standards. declared autonomy Battery life reduced from 30 hours on the old model to 27 hours It has active noise cancellation, and it lasts up to 34 hours when you deactivate it. Sony has also revised the sound calibration: The company is committed to a bigger scene and a clearer voicebetter frequency separation and more pronounced dynamics than the original Mark 4s.
Lavender color added to blackwhile the silver is replaced by a slightly lighter platinum silver tone. The price is 250 euros, which is significantly lower than the usual price of the flagship model of the 1000X series. However, Sony will continue to keep better products in its catalog, including the WH-1000X Mark 6.
WH-CH730N changes shape and has a battery life of 75 hours
The transition from the WH-CH720N to the new WH-CH730N is much clearer. Sony has also modified the structure of the headphones here. Finally launched a foldable designone of the most frequently received requests on previous models. The battery is one of the points where Sony interferes the most: from the 50 hours claimed by the CH720N to Up to 75 hours with noise canceling turned off. A three-minute charge will also give you about an hour of listening time back.
DSEE and 360 Reality Audio support are still present, while a 10-band equalizer has also arrived. Noise cancellation using dual noise sensors and Sony system Claimed improvements over the previous generation. A new voice processing system is used for calls, while maximum volume limits can also be set via the app. The same feature tracks hearing levels over time and warns of overexposure. LE Audio and Auracast are also supported.
The WH-CH730N is available in black, white, pink, beige, and blue. Estimated price: 120 euros.
WH-CH530 has fewer changes but improves battery and calling capabilities
Instead, the new WH-CH530 follows a more conservative route. Sony has kept the CH520’s design almost entirely, explaining that it has received a lot of positive feedback about the previous model’s shape. The main changes concern autonomy and functionality: Battery life is 50 to 55 hoursand it can play for one and a half hours after charging for three minutes. Also in this case, LE Audio, Auracast, maximum volume control and a new system for clearer speech during calls are introduced.
The colors have also changed: Sony will offer the headphones in black, cobalt, white, pink, coral and mint for a price of 60 euros, an interesting budget figure.
