It's incredibly important to mention that the ULT button settings are ALL USER DEFINED. Nobody should make the mistake of assuming that "ULT2 is really overwhelming bass!" It's actually... whatever you set ULT2 to be. By default, yes, out of the box, it is Clear Bass +10. But if you want it to be +6, it can be. If you want it to be +4, it can be. If you want it to be +1, it can be. The button is essentially a physical way of toggling between the Off/ULT1/ULT2 three customizable presets, without needing to always go into the app to change it. You're not stuck with ULT1 and ULT2 as two fixed bass boost options, with ULT2 being overly excessive. That's not accurate (but it's how virtually every review I've seen on TH-cam tends to describe it). You can customize each of them, and it's probably the most important feature of this Sony model. Anyone thinking of getting these, understand how customizable the bass presets for the ULT button are. You'd have to always be going into the app on XM4 or XM5 to adjust the bass.
@@HowardKat If I customize it first, then I plug it in another device without the app, does it retain all the customization and I can use it as set up? Meaning, does it have a memory module in there or it only works fine where the app is installed?
@@ramouz yes absolutely, what you set it at in the app, those settings carry over to whatever device you decide to listen on, all settings are retained within the headphones memory!
@@HowardKat That's great to hear! I was worried about that. I wonder if Bose QC and Beats Studio Pro also have that. I think the ULT Wear is the best overall package though, just looks bulky.
I've always wanted to know what GENRE of music these reviewers listen to. If it's Rock, classical, acoustic etc, they won't appreciate lots of Bass. If it's Pop, R&B, Hip Hop or anything electronic, bass you can feel is what many buyers are after.
I always ask this same thing, it'd help to better inform viewers for sure. But I think for reviewers, they review enough headphones to know if the bass is bloated or not even if they listen to more bassy music. If you like bassier genres of music there's a big difference between bloated bass and clean bass
Yeah, but from what I've heard, the ULT1/2 buttons (if you press it once or twice) are extra bassy and then intense mode from out of the box, but you can customise them (so your ULT1 button could be suited for classical music and then ULT2 for jazz or something)
Sounds like a great successor for my Sony XB950B1 that I have had to keep together with super glue due to the plastic construction disintegrating over time but still sound great
if u need to upgrade these are the next best. (god i miss my xb950s) i have bought 3 pairs of 300+ sony "flagship" headphones including these ult ones and none even come close to 950s.
I ordered these recently. I wanted quality and definitely got it with these. I had Beats Solo for years and they were great, but nothing in comparison to these. I wasn’t interested in the ULT tech, more the simple classic design from Sony. Great for weightlifting over a hoodie.
Hi, i think it would be interesting to compare this ULT wear with Skullcandy crusher 2 anc, i've got both and they are very pleasant for watch movies and listen sort of music...thanks for your test 🙏
I’m a basshead and got these instead of the CH720N, with a bit of fine tuning it’s absolutely insane and worth the money. When I want to listen to less bass heavy music I just change the presets to my liking
@@dr3bdo365 defo go for the Ult, I tried the CH720N in store and wasn’t happy with it at all, it lacked depth even at the basic settings. The bass on the Ult can be a bit extreme at times (when using the second preset) but for me I use the first one with high treble and it sounds so good. Also you get a case for travel and that came handy for me. If you have the extra money it’s very worth it
I have the ULT WEAR paird with my Sony Xperia 5 iii and eq set as close to the WH-1000XM5 as possible with ULT 1 Clear Bass 6 and they sound amazing. The phone does come with 360 audio free and ive been able to watch movies that sound like your at the cinema i can say the 360 audio i find is most of the time better on id say using them with a Sony device is is much better sounding than other brands.
Did you use other applications to EQ the sound (Wavelet, equalizerAPO, etc...) or the default sony EQ? Because I tried with the sony EQ and I can't get anywhere near my xm5.
@@uvuvwevwevweonyentenyevweu9405 I use the sony EQ i got my settings from this video Make Sony ULT WEAR sound like WH-1000XM4 and WH-1000XM5! ☝🏻 (Best EQ Settings)
I'm used to the skull candy crusher EVO's insane bass, so when I bought these the bass is obviously weak compared to the evos, still overall I'm enjoying the sound quality I guess I've gotta adjust to the lower bass
I’m really really REALLY impressed by these headphones. I had AirPods Max before, and while I loved the comfort, I found the idea of selling them and getting 500 Canadian buckeroos back much too alluring to make them worth keeping. 😂 These surpass them in several ways, most of all BATTERY LIFE. I’ve been using them for 8 hours with noise canceling, and the battery has gone down 15%. The EQ is really customizable. They are super comfy. Yes they can get a little warm (tho far from the warmest I’ve tried!) but with my AC on at home, there has been no issue with extended use. The ULT button is awesome. I’m someone who doesn’t always want a high level of base, so I have the standard eq set to a more bright sound, which still sounds very full and resonant. When I’m listening to Megan thee stallion tho, I can hit that ULT button and get super into the beat. I can’t believe how good these are for $300 Canadian. I originally bought them to just study with and then return them in a week, but I think I’ll keep them 😅 I also did a few phone calls while studying and I asked my friends about the sound quality, they all reported it sounded as good as normal.
So I know the Beats Studio Pro are $350 MSRP, but they are almost always on sale for sub $200. Can you throw that into the mix? Also, the one thing I care about above all else is long term comfort. I bought some Anker headphones a while back that I had to donate to a friend because they felt like they were squeezing my head to a pulp.
My favorite song is Axol x Alex Skrindo - You [Extreme Decaf + Slowed], which has a lot of bass, so I will have to try the headphones out with this song and switch between the ULT modes.
I understand all of the reviews saying that these headphones have a lot of bass, but what no one is mentioning is: Is it good QUALITY bass? Does it sound like cheap sub woofers or decent sub woofers?
I own senheiser momentun 4 and in my case they sound better when wireless where you can use the equalizer. When used with cable they sound too flat and a bit harsh in general
Sony ult wear vs jbl tour m2 which ones do u think is better choice and why. I am really confused between the 2 plz clarify. + Should i save money and get jbl live 770 ? What r ur thoughts.
Hi, Thank you for the review, I use xb900n headphones which are still good for me, but I'm looking at these new bass headphones from Sony. Please tell me if the equalizer works in the Sony app in this model of headphones when using the "LDAC" codec, since the xb900n equalizer only works when the AAC and SBS codec are enabled. This information is very important for me, because if the equalizer is still unavailable in the new headphones in the "ldaс" codec, then I don't see any point in changing my XB900n headphones to this new model
a little out of topic, but check out the new Marshall minor IV, for some reason it's just recently launched but went under the radar especially with the Nothing ear being introduced on the same week
How does the ANC stack up to the Beats Studio Pro? I’ve heard people say that the Studio Pro’s are on par with the AirPods Max, but I thought I’d ask because I am considering the ULT’s, but my local Best Buy doesn’t have a pair to try out
I have tried both and senheiser is on a different league. Sony ult has insane bass almost to level which you don't actually need but at the cost of some sound quality. Even the songs with bass falls flat when it comes to the feel. Senheiser has insane audio quality. For transparency and anc Sony edges by a little.
You should’ve seen the old sony XB950B1 & XB950N1, they had way more bass than the ULT. I just recently upgraded from the 950B1 to the ULT, and the bass is nowhere near as strong
100% yes. I have both. Earbuds can never sound as good as big headphones. The sound quality, instrument separation, bass, vocals, clarity, will always be much better on big headphones. I got the ULT for £129 on sale ($166).
I have both and the XM5s sound wayyyyyy better because of the better soundstage and instrument separation. Also, you need to EQ the Ult wear to sound good else its not a match for the XM5
@@namikazeminato7782 With noise cancellation they’re almost the same but XM5 has the slight edge. I had to try them multiple times to notice that difference. In terms of transparency the XM5s are noticeably better. I hear myself a lot better with the XM5s. You can make the Ult Wear sound better than it already does but I personally have not been able to tweak the EQ to sound as good or on par with the XM5s. The XM5s sound wider and crisper, and the vocals are able to cut through the instruments a lot better. It makes the Ult wear sound compressed. Also the Ult wear has more bass but I prefer the bass on the XM5 more. This is the EQ I’m currently using. 400- +2, 1k- +3, 2.5k- +4, 6.3k- +10, 16k- 0 (ULT 1- 0). I usually find myself changing the Eq every time I pickup the headphones.
Anc is very close, xm5 have clearer sound for mid and high, but ult wears have super fun boomy bass. I bought ult wears even though i could get xm5s for slightly more. Tried both in store.
I just bought them and returned them.. all these reviews make it seem like they have big deep bass.. but.. it’s more like middleweight bass rather than heavyweight.. sad to say but my crusher evos had better bass.. and went louder
Let me ask yall this. I have crusher evos but I want bass on a similar level without shakers and a bit more audio clarity. I can’t decide if I should try these or the crusher anc 2. Or if there’s a better option for bass and LOUD. I hate how quiet all of these BT headphones are.
@@MotoFreak37 There are no headphones with similar bass to the anc crushers while also maintaining audio clarity. That's because the crushers use trickery like haptic feedback to increase the sense of bass. Other headphones do not do this. Personally I bought the ULTs a month ago and while not as bass heavy as the anc crushers (because they have fake bass) they are definitely a step up from the flagship XM3 headphones from Sony that I own and also carry a lot more detail in the sound compared to the anc crushers. With some EQ tuning you can make it sound somewhat close to the audio profile of the flagship XM3/4. And I'm not even mentioning the fact that the ANC on Sony headphones is a lot better than that of the anc crushers. Sony has always been the best when it comes to ANC.
I actually bought both lol. Evos and Ults. This is accurate. But I love both. And use both. And i will say the Evos respond better to a dac amp. Makes them seem high end.
I have these. My Soundcore Life Q10 by Anker, yes, ANKER the battery bank brand, have more bass than these headphones when you press the "Bass Up" button (like the ULT button here). They even look and feel better. And I got them for $30 on Amazon about 5 years ago when they were on sale. For reference, I own Sony MX5s, Bose QCs, Sennheisers, the notorious Skullcandy crushers, Beats by Dre, Harmon Kardon, etc. Other great brands I love include Audio Technica and Bang and Olufsen. So I've hear a lot of different headphones with EQ settings and those meant for bass. The $30 Soundcore's have more bass than these $200 headphones.
Don't lie. I had the q10 and now i have the ults. I hated the q10 because of very low volume. They have bass, yes, but even the xb910 had more bass, so claiming that the q10 have more bass that the sony ults is laughable. Besides, the sony have a more refined sound, ldac and noise cancellation. Q10 only have aac and sbc
@@petermurage8685 nope not lying at all. Q10s have absolutely more bass than these pieces of junk. Is the sound quality as good? Of course not ..maybe you had a defective pair.
Well your certainly entitled to your opinion & I don't think you're lying but I absolutely do not agree with you on this, I would venture to say you're in the minority on this one..... the bass is very clean & well done, and the sound, comfort & look are much closer to the XM4s than the price difference. Soundcore is fine & all but they are not Sony by any stretch...
@@JConner1864 yup I’m only going off of my experience. Maybe I got a defective Ult Wear even. I prefer my skullcrushers the most with the sensory bass, followed by Sennheisers followed by Ankers followed by the Ult Wear. Sound quality is a whole ‘nother story but just going off bass alone thats my opinion
i think so. i tried it in person in a shop and compared diff headphones. safe to say, ult wear had no noise in the songs i was hearing, plenty of volume, and good bass once you press ult once but head rattling bass once you press it one more time. better than xm4 definitely in terms of sound and better than the entirety of skull candy in terms of bass and overall enjoyablity.
Should I buy these headphones if I hate bass? I love the design of these headphones, they are fordable and have much better ANC than wh-ch720 but will I be able to turn all the bass off? I can't affort xm4 or xm5 and don't like 720 that much either...
I've been using my Crusher Evo for the past 3.5 years. It still works fine. All good with a new ear pad. The battery is magnificent. The simulated bass of Crusher is too much. Hence I'm using my own EQ curve in Poweramp EQ, further with keeping the Crusher bass slider at 15%. And I hate the sound staging of Crusher Evo. I don't feel the staging is decent in Crusher. But recently I started noticing this ULT, XM4 and XM5. Now I'm curious to know the bass difference between both. I actually don't know if I'm missing out any overall better sounding headphones with decent bass as I haven't looked for an alternative all these 3.5 years with my Crusher Evo.
I'd be curious how they compare with the wh-1000xm4. I had compared the mx4 and mx5 and didn't notice a significant difference so I never upgraded. I do love bass though but feel like the 1000xm models already have great bass.
Great BASS in XM4/5 really ??? Wait until you experience BASS from ULT WEAR and thanks to XM series microprocessor it can also be tuned to sound exactly like XM4/5
They remind me of my WHXB900N.. which died just after 3 years... and they become $160 wasted dollars... 3 years of light use I should clarify... so no, no more sony headphones
That’s why i only use wired headphones lol. Any pair of wired headphones, whether it be an ATH-M50x or a DT770 Pro or a Sennheiser HD569 pair of headphones is a MUCH better purchase decision than any pair of muddy boomy and bassy Sony headphones, ESPECIALLY when talking about sound quality. Those 3 headphones I mentioned are MUCH more reliable and natural.
are they trying to be the Next Skullcandy? I hope everyone tries the monstrosity, the Skull candy Crushers were - they literally had separate powered drivers to only and only produce bass, and they would vibrate on your head. They took extra bass and turned it up to an 11. Now my audio preference is dead flat with my Hifiman headphones but the skullcandys were something else
Great video! I would like to see them compared with the Soundcore Q45s and the Earfun Wave Pros. Edit: Did that book say "How To Teach Yourself Banjo"? 😂
Yep. I sat down to film a b-roll shot there and that was the book that happened to be next to me. Fun fact though - I did actually learn banjo last year.
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What should I compare these to?
How about the XB910N? I think this will be interesting since there are a lot of similarities, like the extra bass. Cheers!
Skullcandy anc 2 just because of the bass
Sony xm3 or 4
Sony XM4's cause they both at a similar price range.
Ult vs bose qc 45
It's incredibly important to mention that the ULT button settings are ALL USER DEFINED. Nobody should make the mistake of assuming that "ULT2 is really overwhelming bass!" It's actually... whatever you set ULT2 to be. By default, yes, out of the box, it is Clear Bass +10. But if you want it to be +6, it can be. If you want it to be +4, it can be. If you want it to be +1, it can be. The button is essentially a physical way of toggling between the Off/ULT1/ULT2 three customizable presets, without needing to always go into the app to change it. You're not stuck with ULT1 and ULT2 as two fixed bass boost options, with ULT2 being overly excessive. That's not accurate (but it's how virtually every review I've seen on TH-cam tends to describe it). You can customize each of them, and it's probably the most important feature of this Sony model. Anyone thinking of getting these, understand how customizable the bass presets for the ULT button are. You'd have to always be going into the app on XM4 or XM5 to adjust the bass.
can the ULT button be customised for other modes as well, or just the bass alone?
Thank you for clarifying that, most people don't know you can customize what ClearBass level you want it to be at!
@@HowardKat If I customize it first, then I plug it in another device without the app, does it retain all the customization and I can use it as set up? Meaning, does it have a memory module in there or it only works fine where the app is installed?
@@ramouz yes absolutely, what you set it at in the app, those settings carry over to whatever device you decide to listen on, all settings are retained within the headphones memory!
@@HowardKat That's great to hear! I was worried about that. I wonder if Bose QC and Beats Studio Pro also have that. I think the ULT Wear is the best overall package though, just looks bulky.
I've always wanted to know what GENRE of music these reviewers listen to. If it's Rock, classical, acoustic etc, they won't appreciate lots of Bass. If it's Pop, R&B, Hip Hop or anything electronic, bass you can feel is what many buyers are after.
I always ask this same thing, it'd help to better inform viewers for sure. But I think for reviewers, they review enough headphones to know if the bass is bloated or not even if they listen to more bassy music. If you like bassier genres of music there's a big difference between bloated bass and clean bass
Basically, the company does not force anyone. It is dedicated to BASS heads. It will oblige those who do not like them to buy the XM4 or XM5.
Amen!
Yeah, but from what I've heard, the ULT1/2 buttons (if you press it once or twice) are extra bassy and then intense mode from out of the box, but you can customise them (so your ULT1 button could be suited for classical music and then ULT2 for jazz or something)
Sounds like a great successor for my Sony XB950B1 that I have had to keep together with super glue due to the plastic construction disintegrating over time but still sound great
if u need to upgrade these are the next best. (god i miss my xb950s) i have bought 3 pairs of 300+ sony "flagship" headphones including these ult ones and none even come close to 950s.
thanks for the feedback on this...much appreciated
Yeah, I have the same issue with plastic construction on XB950B1 as well, that design flaw ruins great headphones, so sad.
I’m definitely getting a ULT bc I really like bass
I ordered these recently. I wanted quality and definitely got it with these. I had Beats Solo for years and they were great, but nothing in comparison to these. I wasn’t interested in the ULT tech, more the simple classic design from Sony. Great for weightlifting over a hoodie.
Looking forward to the $200 review - can you add JBL 770NC to that list Mike?
Just ignored them and bought these yesterday. Arriving tomorrow.. I'll let you know then 😅
This is the top tier of bass headsets for bassheads, xm5s are for people who care about soundstage. I freaking love the BOOMING bass.
Me too... I bought one recently and I just love them!😂
@@clementkyei6076How are they holding up? No regrets, I hope.
Wow This is it!!! I will Order it to Replace My Previous XB910N. I Love Wireless Headphone with Heavy Bass Yay!!!
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how you like them ?
@@DianeFoxxx Yes I Love it!!! Very Comfortable with High Bass System. Very Recommended Yay!!! 🤟🏻😃🤟🏻
@@evelinecarolinelienhuaming1184 alright thank you! ☺
@@evelinecarolinelienhuaming1184do they make the ears warm and sweaty when using?
So this is basically the evolution of the XB950, finally!
@@fronf i would say theyre equal to xb900n but no where near close to the coveted perfection that is the xb950b1s
@@fronfno close to 950
Hi, i think it would be interesting to compare this ULT wear with Skullcandy crusher 2 anc, i've got both and they are very pleasant for watch movies and listen sort of music...thanks for your test 🙏
I’m a basshead and got these instead of the CH720N, with a bit of fine tuning it’s absolutely insane and worth the money. When I want to listen to less bass heavy music I just change the presets to my liking
I have CH720N
Is it worth to change to ULT wear because i like the bass ?
Is the bass significantly different between them ?
And many thanks for you
@@dr3bdo365 defo go for the Ult, I tried the CH720N in store and wasn’t happy with it at all, it lacked depth even at the basic settings. The bass on the Ult can be a bit extreme at times (when using the second preset) but for me I use the first one with high treble and it sounds so good. Also you get a case for travel and that came handy for me. If you have the extra money it’s very worth it
I have the ULT WEAR paird with my Sony Xperia 5 iii and eq set as close to the WH-1000XM5 as possible with ULT 1 Clear Bass 6 and they sound amazing. The phone does come with 360 audio free and ive been able to watch movies that sound like your at the cinema i can say the 360 audio i find is most of the time better on id say using them with a Sony device is is much better sounding than other brands.
Did you use other applications to EQ the sound (Wavelet, equalizerAPO, etc...) or the default sony EQ? Because I tried with the sony EQ and I can't get anywhere near my xm5.
@@uvuvwevwevweonyentenyevweu9405 I use the sony EQ i got my settings from this video Make Sony ULT WEAR sound like WH-1000XM4 and WH-1000XM5! ☝🏻 (Best EQ Settings)
@@uvuvwevwevweonyentenyevweu9405 I use the Sony EQ
Compare it to the Bose QC45 as there are similarly priced in general!!
I'm used to the skull candy crusher EVO's insane bass, so when I bought these the bass is obviously weak compared to the evos, still overall I'm enjoying the sound quality I guess I've gotta adjust to the lower bass
I’m really really REALLY impressed by these headphones.
I had AirPods Max before, and while I loved the comfort, I found the idea of selling them and getting 500 Canadian buckeroos back much too alluring to make them worth keeping. 😂
These surpass them in several ways, most of all BATTERY LIFE. I’ve been using them for 8 hours with noise canceling, and the battery has gone down 15%. The EQ is really customizable. They are super comfy. Yes they can get a little warm (tho far from the warmest I’ve tried!) but with my AC on at home, there has been no issue with extended use.
The ULT button is awesome. I’m someone who doesn’t always want a high level of base, so I have the standard eq set to a more bright sound, which still sounds very full and resonant. When I’m listening to Megan thee stallion tho, I can hit that ULT button and get super into the beat.
I can’t believe how good these are for $300 Canadian. I originally bought them to just study with and then return them in a week, but I think I’ll keep them 😅
I also did a few phone calls while studying and I asked my friends about the sound quality, they all reported it sounded as good as normal.
Awesome review! Just got these today, excited to try it out
Does the sound of the headphones leak?
So I know the Beats Studio Pro are $350 MSRP, but they are almost always on sale for sub $200. Can you throw that into the mix? Also, the one thing I care about above all else is long term comfort. I bought some Anker headphones a while back that I had to donate to a friend because they felt like they were squeezing my head to a pulp.
A simple question: Do I get sweaty if I wear these headphones for too long?
My favorite song is Axol x Alex Skrindo - You [Extreme Decaf + Slowed], which has a lot of bass, so I will have to try the headphones out with this song and switch between the ULT modes.
I understand all of the reviews saying that these headphones have a lot of bass, but what no one is mentioning is: Is it good QUALITY bass? Does it sound like cheap sub woofers or decent sub woofers?
Decent subwoofer. Not like my svs 3000 pro which is 1200 dollars. But decent for casual stuff. Good experience with noise cancelling
U tried the Ults in store and they sounded magnificent
Yes. Sony ditched the product code naming scheme.
Can you use the ANC with a wire without turning on the Bluetooth connection?
yes
Solid review mike. Could you also review wired headphones? I think more people are coming back to those
I own senheiser momentun 4 and in my case they sound better when wireless where you can use the equalizer. When used with cable they sound too flat and a bit harsh in general
Great review as always!
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Sony ult wear vs jbl tour m2 which ones do u think is better choice and why. I am really confused between the 2 plz clarify.
+ Should i save money and get jbl live 770 ? What r ur thoughts.
Ult Wear > XM4
Hi, Thank you for the review, I use xb900n headphones which are still good for me, but I'm looking at these new bass headphones from Sony. Please tell me if the equalizer works in the Sony app in this model of headphones when using the "LDAC" codec, since the xb900n equalizer only works when the AAC and SBS codec are enabled. This information is very important for me, because if the equalizer is still unavailable in the new headphones in the "ldaс" codec, then I don't see any point in changing my XB900n headphones to this new model
"Special person" to love ult2😂😂😂
a little out of topic, but check out the new Marshall minor IV, for some reason it's just recently launched but went under the radar especially with the Nothing ear being introduced on the same week
Planning to buy new headphones soon. Should I got for this or XM4??
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The microphone was great in my idea
I got this one for 139. It was on sale. Did I get a good deal? Because the price was so low, I added in a theft insurance.
Had these for 2 months. The plastic on this ,starts making cracking noises when u move your head. 😂 ,still love it
How does the ANC stack up to the Beats Studio Pro? I’ve heard people say that the Studio Pro’s are on par with the AirPods Max, but I thought I’d ask because I am considering the ULT’s, but my local Best Buy doesn’t have a pair to try out
I don't know how they pair up to beats studio pros, but they're VERY similar to the Sony XM5s ANC
Great video. Yess, i would like to see it compared to the Sennheiser Momentum 4. Which one has a better bass, transparancy and ANC?
diffrent price tag
I have tried both and senheiser is on a different league. Sony ult has insane bass almost to level which you don't actually need but at the cost of some sound quality. Even the songs with bass falls flat when it comes to the feel. Senheiser has insane audio quality. For transparency and anc Sony edges by a little.
honestly all these good headphones have 3.5mm but all the new phones dont sad
Would they be safe to workout in? Im looking for workout headphones
He said these are the bassiest headphones he ever seen. Must not have seen many headphones. Ck-129, alpine, betron retro have fantastic bass.
Is there is any difference in inside components between ult and xm5 ??
Yeah
You should’ve seen the old sony XB950B1 & XB950N1, they had way more bass than the ULT. I just recently upgraded from the 950B1 to the ULT, and the bass is nowhere near as strong
no ult have more bass than 950
How is waterproof? I used it in the rainfall for a while, so I am worried:(
What has better bass? The Sony ult or the Sennheiser momentum 4?
Are the earpads removable?
Can anyone tell me if these would be a good upgrade from the first gen AirPod Pros?
100% yes. I have both. Earbuds can never sound as good as big headphones. The sound quality, instrument separation, bass, vocals, clarity, will always be much better on big headphones. I got the ULT for £129 on sale ($166).
@@UmairLadwhere you get this deal ?
Do these have more bass than the skull candy anc 2?
No but the sony's give real bass. The anc 2's give you fake bass.
@@stefano3124 What's the difference between both?
I tried them on and they’re sooo bulky, looked huge on my head
Wich sound better, these or the XM5?
i dont have the xm5 but i do have the ULT wears and they sound amazing! pretty sure there are other comparison vids out there that you can watch.
I have both and the XM5s sound wayyyyyy better because of the better soundstage and instrument separation. Also, you need to EQ the Ult wear to sound good else its not a match for the XM5
Hi @@nanaasante2175. Could you give a comparison on the ANC? And can we EQ the Ult to be as good as the XM5?
@@namikazeminato7782 With noise cancellation they’re almost the same but XM5 has the slight edge. I had to try them multiple times to notice that difference. In terms of transparency the XM5s are noticeably better. I hear myself a lot better with the XM5s.
You can make the Ult Wear sound better than it already does but I personally have not been able to tweak the EQ to sound as good or on par with the XM5s. The XM5s sound wider and crisper, and the vocals are able to cut through the instruments a lot better. It makes the Ult wear sound compressed. Also the Ult wear has more bass but I prefer the bass on the XM5 more.
This is the EQ I’m currently using. 400- +2, 1k- +3, 2.5k- +4, 6.3k- +10, 16k- 0 (ULT 1- 0). I usually find myself changing the Eq every time I pickup the headphones.
Anc is very close, xm5 have clearer sound for mid and high, but ult wears have super fun boomy bass.
I bought ult wears even though i could get xm5s for slightly more. Tried both in store.
This or the crusher anc 2 boys (for the gym) i love listening to music too
Would you say these are sweatproof?
I just bought them and returned them.. all these reviews make it seem like they have big deep bass.. but.. it’s more like middleweight bass rather than heavyweight.. sad to say but my crusher evos had better bass.. and went louder
Crushers have fake bass. These do not. But yeah crushers have more bass for sure.
Let me ask yall this. I have crusher evos but I want bass on a similar level without shakers and a bit more audio clarity. I can’t decide if I should try these or the crusher anc 2.
Or if there’s a better option for bass and LOUD. I hate how quiet all of these BT headphones are.
@@MotoFreak37 There are no headphones with similar bass to the anc crushers while also maintaining audio clarity. That's because the crushers use trickery like haptic feedback to increase the sense of bass. Other headphones do not do this.
Personally I bought the ULTs a month ago and while not as bass heavy as the anc crushers (because they have fake bass) they are definitely a step up from the flagship XM3 headphones from Sony that I own and also carry a lot more detail in the sound compared to the anc crushers. With some EQ tuning you can make it sound somewhat close to the audio profile of the flagship XM3/4.
And I'm not even mentioning the fact that the ANC on Sony headphones is a lot better than that of the anc crushers. Sony has always been the best when it comes to ANC.
Crusher Evos are good but downside is not comfortable at all and certainly heavy…
And certainly not clear with microphones specially public places.
I actually bought both lol. Evos and Ults. This is accurate. But I love both. And use both. And i will say the Evos respond better to a dac amp. Makes them seem high end.
Is it good for video editors?
I have these. My Soundcore Life Q10 by Anker, yes, ANKER the battery bank brand, have more bass than these headphones when you press the "Bass Up" button (like the ULT button here). They even look and feel better. And I got them for $30 on Amazon about 5 years ago when they were on sale. For reference, I own Sony MX5s, Bose QCs, Sennheisers, the notorious Skullcandy crushers, Beats by Dre, Harmon Kardon, etc. Other great brands I love include Audio Technica and Bang and Olufsen. So I've hear a lot of different headphones with EQ settings and those meant for bass. The $30 Soundcore's have more bass than these $200 headphones.
Don't lie. I had the q10 and now i have the ults. I hated the q10 because of very low volume. They have bass, yes, but even the xb910 had more bass, so claiming that the q10 have more bass that the sony ults is laughable. Besides, the sony have a more refined sound, ldac and noise cancellation. Q10 only have aac and sbc
@@petermurage8685 nope not lying at all. Q10s have absolutely more bass than these pieces of junk. Is the sound quality as good? Of course not ..maybe you had a defective pair.
@@RGrant2504 i had the q10i
Well your certainly entitled to your opinion & I don't think you're lying but I absolutely do not agree with you on this, I would venture to say you're in the minority on this one..... the bass is very clean & well done, and the sound, comfort & look are much closer to the XM4s than the price difference. Soundcore is fine & all but they are not Sony by any stretch...
@@JConner1864 yup I’m only going off of my experience. Maybe I got a defective Ult Wear even. I prefer my skullcrushers the most with the sensory bass, followed by Sennheisers followed by Ankers followed by the Ult Wear. Sound quality is a whole ‘nother story but just going off bass alone thats my opinion
Are these ult wear worth the extra money compared to the soundcore Q45 headphones?
i think so. i tried it in person in a shop and compared diff headphones. safe to say, ult wear had no noise in the songs i was hearing, plenty of volume, and good bass once you press ult once but head rattling bass once you press it one more time. better than xm4 definitely in terms of sound and better than the entirety of skull candy in terms of bass and overall enjoyablity.
@@ashique8282I had an xm4, but I'm giving it to a friend. Would these be a solid choice? The 5s are just too expensive for now.
@@ashique8282 These are better than xm4s, hands down?
What do you give on a 10 point system1/10?
Me seeing they weigh 255g thinking thats a lot till i realised i use the razer narie essential that actually weighs 433😂
Should I buy these headphones if I hate bass? I love the design of these headphones, they are fordable and have much better ANC than wh-ch720 but will I be able to turn all the bass off? I can't affort xm4 or xm5 and don't like 720 that much either...
I'd suggest the Sennheiser Accentum if you hate bass. 🫡
You need some JBL or Bose
You can lower the bass to your liking but if you're not a fan of bass at all even a bit then don't get these they have pretty hefty bass even low
Maybe buy soundcore q45s instead.
Its clearly updated WH-XB910n
These headphones are made for EDM xD The entire extra bass line is unparalleled for techno and DnB. Its like a private club.
My favourite audio in 3 2 1
Are they better than XM4?
I've been using my Crusher Evo for the past 3.5 years. It still works fine. All good with a new ear pad. The battery is magnificent.
The simulated bass of Crusher is too much. Hence I'm using my own EQ curve in Poweramp EQ, further with keeping the Crusher bass slider at 15%.
And I hate the sound staging of Crusher Evo. I don't feel the staging is decent in Crusher.
But recently I started noticing this ULT, XM4 and XM5. Now I'm curious to know the bass difference between both.
I actually don't know if I'm missing out any overall better sounding headphones with decent bass as I haven't looked for an alternative all these 3.5 years with my Crusher Evo.
Where's the volume rocker?
I loved the design and comfort of these, but they just didn’t sound good to me, which was a shame. Back to the Bose QC 2023.
Sony ult vs bose qc45
I'd be curious how they compare with the wh-1000xm4. I had compared the mx4 and mx5 and didn't notice a significant difference so I never upgraded. I do love bass though but feel like the 1000xm models already have great bass.
Great BASS in XM4/5 really ??? Wait until you experience BASS from ULT WEAR and thanks to XM series microprocessor it can also be tuned to sound exactly like XM4/5
Let's gooo
cool video dear
No cyborg name? Sony comeone!
for what its worth i have this exact tshirt
Great but they get massively hot on your ears within 30 minutes
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ULT Wear = xm5 Lite
4 minutes ago?
Does it beat skull candy 360 in bass?
Skull candy produces artificial bass not real bass
They remind me of my WHXB900N.. which died just after 3 years... and they become $160 wasted dollars... 3 years of light use I should clarify... so no, no more sony headphones
That’s why i only use wired headphones lol. Any pair of wired headphones, whether it be an ATH-M50x or a DT770 Pro or a Sennheiser HD569 pair of headphones is a MUCH better purchase decision than any pair of muddy boomy and bassy Sony headphones, ESPECIALLY when talking about sound quality. Those 3 headphones I mentioned are MUCH more reliable and natural.
Your complaining about three years that fuck*** impressive grow tf up
Is it good for the office calls?
Honestly there not that great the bass isn’t as punchy in my opinion and there not loud enough
are they trying to be the Next Skullcandy? I hope everyone tries the monstrosity, the Skull candy Crushers were - they literally had separate powered drivers to only and only produce bass, and they would vibrate on your head. They took extra bass and turned it up to an 11. Now my audio preference is dead flat with my Hifiman headphones but the skullcandys were something else
not everyone wanna have a vibrator on their head
Great video! I would like to see them compared with the Soundcore Q45s and the Earfun Wave Pros.
Edit: Did that book say "How To Teach Yourself Banjo"? 😂
Yep. I sat down to film a b-roll shot there and that was the book that happened to be next to me. Fun fact though - I did actually learn banjo last year.
Great video Mike! Love the Ult.... the color "Forest Grey" a deep luxurious grey/green with more than a breath of mystery (Google)
First time? How the fuck you've never heard of Skullcandy Crusher line up?
oooooookay daddy