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)
But how good are these for soundstage? I'm a IEM user, but lately my IEMs feel more and more uncomfortable for my ear canal. I would really like to get more bass and soundstage than my current IEMs get so im moving to headphones. Im pretty much set on these, or some SkullCandy Crushers EVO. But if these have bass and good soundstage I would stick to these. Would you say they are good?
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
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 got the XB910N for 2 years, then i bought a 1000XM4 and had to return it the next day, the 1000XM4 was super clear but I was disappointed by the bass, then I got this ULT wear, best decision ever, I just need more bass in my life.
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’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.
would reccomend these over the max'es, if it wasnt for the fact that they consistently break after a month or two of use. had two of these, both broke the same.
im making the switch from the Airpod Max to these for the same reason. loved my Airpods and the aesthetic of them, but i need something with a little more kick for the gym and these sound perfect for just that! making the switch tomorrow!
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.
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
@@Crcvmbdfl What people don't mention is that the crusher evos don't actually have strong bass, they just have strong haptic feedback. Which means their drivers literally vibrate on your head (they're pretty strong) so it gives you the illusion of a subwoofer ig. I, however, tried it but honestly didn't like it. Felt like it had an "artificial/fake bass". Don't get me wrong, they're fun, but I wouldn't consider what they do as "Bassey" cause that would be very misleading. They're just not for me. I returned them and ordered the ult wear. Will update once I receive them.
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.
I bought these as someone who loves bass. And they are one of the best headphones i have ever listened with. I was trying them on at the store and immediately knew these were different. It was the best noise canceling ones i grabbed in a busy store (and i tried on like 10-12 headphones), and it just muted the madness on black friday. I bought them the next day lmao
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)
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 🙏
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.
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
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
hello, I am debating between these headset and the sony WH1000XM4 or any other sony, i usually l do listen bass related songs, but i also listen to rock and metal , which one would be better?
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.
tour m2 is more comparable to the mx4. ult wear is good but the mids are very muddled for how bassy they are, you can equalize it and fix it. id go with the sonys cuz they just naturally better sound quality. better ANC, padding, long time wearability...
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).
Is there any way to have a call via discord while listening to music on spotify or games, while still listening in stereo and not mono (pretty bad) audio? Thanks!
If you gonna expect something really much better than any $50 headphones, you'll be really disappointed. I just got mines and now i regret not getting the skullcandy anc crushers 2
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.
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
I am an audiophile and member of the Audio Engineering Society. My children thought my BeyerDynamics pro headphones were getting old and so bought me these Sony ULT's. OMG! The bass is ridiculous. I installed the app on my iphone and found that even with ULT off there was preset 10dB bass lift! I set it flat and listened to a decent range of music. These headphones do not justify the price. There are better headphones for less money (especially if corded which removes the 300ms delay when listening to video.). Unfortunately I cant take them back for a refund. They are for sale if anyone wants them.
Here’s the translation: “Oh no, I just ordered them! I listen to a lot of techno, hip-hop, and instrumental music. What type of headphones would you recommend?
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.
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
Am I the only one experiencing sound bleeding, got them today and it’s currently off my ears and I can hear the music like it’s not connected to my phone. Everyone can hear what I’m listening to
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
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...
!!highly recommend not buying these!! they work great, but ive had two of these now, and theyve both broken the same way after similar time(about less than 2 months). it is tapeable, and was still within warranty. but it seems to be a common problem with the headset. seems to be a oversight to use plastic connected to the part that flexes the most/needs to move the most for going on your head.
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
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 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.
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
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 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
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)
I listen to a lot of black metal, a genre with mostly Lo-fi production, and I still care a lot about bass
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.
BADADAN BADADAN !
Drum&bass sounds so good on these hahaha
@@mrg4388 Do they, Boss? I might get a pair of Sennheiser 4's once Black Friday rolls along, but I do want something else as well.
But how good are these for soundstage? I'm a IEM user, but lately my IEMs feel more and more uncomfortable for my ear canal.
I would really like to get more bass and soundstage than my current IEMs get so im moving to headphones. Im pretty much set on these, or some SkullCandy Crushers EVO.
But if these have bass and good soundstage I would stick to these. Would you say they are good?
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
@@dr3bdo365tested in store. Bass is way more prevalent
@@dr3bdo365басы отличаются, ult за счет диаметра динамика вытянет звук глубже! Сенсорное управление, влагостойкий…
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 love mine. I still have the 950N1s and I’m looking to upgrade. Sound wise they’re still perfect, but the ear piece is cracked and it bothers me
I got the XB910N for 2 years, then i bought a 1000XM4 and had to return it the next day, the 1000XM4 was super clear but I was disappointed by the bass, then I got this ULT wear, best decision ever, I just need more bass in my life.
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
Definitely great quality bass for the price. Very much worth the 160 euros.
Dude. This is Sony we are talking about. No one makes clearer bass than Sony
@@CalviNation33 hi mate, what't the definition of the Clear Bass? the Clear Bass is new to me, thanks.
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.
Thank you for taking the time to report your findings.
I have a pair arriving tomorrow (hopefully).
would reccomend these over the max'es, if it wasnt for the fact that they consistently break after a month or two of use. had two of these, both broke the same.
@@DOIRAC that’s interesting. Mine are still going strong and I use them quite a lot. Fingers crossed lol
@@rinas6550 would get insurance or aomething on it if you can
im making the switch from the Airpod Max to these for the same reason. loved my Airpods and the aesthetic of them, but i need something with a little more kick for the gym and these sound perfect for just that! making the switch tomorrow!
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.
Yes. Sony ditched the product code naming scheme.
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
What kind of music do you listen to ?
how is it so far, still miss the EVO? i am considerinf ULT vs EVO, still cannot decide
@@Crcvmbdfl What people don't mention is that the crusher evos don't actually have strong bass, they just have strong haptic feedback. Which means their drivers literally vibrate on your head (they're pretty strong) so it gives you the illusion of a subwoofer ig.
I, however, tried it but honestly didn't like it. Felt like it had an "artificial/fake bass". Don't get me wrong, they're fun, but I wouldn't consider what they do as "Bassey" cause that would be very misleading. They're just not for me. I returned them and ordered the ult wear. Will update once I receive them.
@@lePuruhow is it treating you
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.
I bought these as someone who loves bass. And they are one of the best headphones i have ever listened with. I was trying them on at the store and immediately knew these were different. It was the best noise canceling ones i grabbed in a busy store (and i tried on like 10-12 headphones), and it just muted the madness on black friday. I bought them the next day lmao
how about the sound of a peaceful and sweet music or song?
@cookbears4595 great! You can adjust settings to your liking, like treble, bass, etc.!
@@shane320 thanks, mate
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
Ult Wear > XM4
really ? My XM4 just broke, so I'm considering these
@@elad7m7 I just ordered the ult today. I was going to get the xm4's but i heard they break super easily
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?
hii, are they better than xb910n?
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 🙏
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.
Can you use the ANC with a wire without turning on the Bluetooth connection?
yes
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 😅
I listened to Tyla's Water on dem in BestBuy and was sold when the bass dropped!!!
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
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
Planning to buy new headphones soon. Should I got for this or XM4??
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Compare it to the Bose QC45 as there are similarly priced in general!!
Can someone tell me in detail how good these headphones are in high notes? Like guitar or some singing? How do they compare to galaxy byds 2 pro ?
Great review! Am about to buy a pair of these
These or the xm4’s?
hello, I am debating between these headset and the sony WH1000XM4 or any other sony, i usually l do listen bass related songs, but i also listen to rock and metal , which one would be better?
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.
tour m2 is more comparable to the mx4. ult wear is good but the mids are very muddled for how bassy they are, you can equalize it and fix it. id go with the sonys cuz they just naturally better sound quality. better ANC, padding, long time wearability...
Should I buy Ult rather than xm4
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 ?
@@RAVINDERSINGH-u7sI got them for 130€ on Amazon
How is the head clap and the rotator cuff point durability
Is there any way to have a call via discord while listening to music on spotify or games, while still listening in stereo and not mono (pretty bad) audio? Thanks!
If you put to ult1 do we still hear other noises like the singers voice
Would they be safe to workout in? Im looking for workout headphones
I like bass but i also care about the rest of sound quality.
Do y'all think ill be satisfied with the mids and highs?
Is there is any difference in inside components between ult and xm5 ??
Yeah
I’m definitely getting a ULT bc I really like bass
If you gonna expect something really much better than any $50 headphones, you'll be really disappointed. I just got mines and now i regret not getting the skullcandy anc crushers 2
Is there a way to make them sound normal with the app?
Is it simultaneous dual audio or only quick switch when it comes to simultaneous devices??
Can handle 2 sources at once. I have it paired with both iPhone and MacBook.
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.
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 @@troysteelroofing. 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.
What has better bass? The Sony ult or the Sennheiser momentum 4?
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?
Fake bass? @@stefano3124
Would you buy these for $130.00? Is that a steal? I do want the Sennheiser 4's but I have to wait a little longer.
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
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
Is there any headphones has the same true bass like xb950b1 or n1 @outdakc913
@outdakc913 Is there any headphones that have the same true bass like xb950b1 or n1
@@DJ1DRAGON naaaaaah
Awesome review! Just got these today, excited to try it out
Does the sound of the headphones leak?
I am an audiophile and member of the Audio Engineering Society. My children thought my BeyerDynamics pro headphones were getting old and so bought me these Sony ULT's. OMG! The bass is ridiculous. I installed the app on my iphone and found that even with ULT off there was preset 10dB bass lift! I set it flat and listened to a decent range of music. These headphones do not justify the price. There are better headphones for less money (especially if corded which removes the 300ms delay when listening to video.). Unfortunately I cant take them back for a refund. They are for sale if anyone wants them.
Here’s the translation:
“Oh no, I just ordered them! I listen to a lot of techno, hip-hop, and instrumental music. What type of headphones would you recommend?
How much?
I am intrested in buying it from u !
Hw can i reach out ?
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?
U tried the Ults in store and they sounded magnificent
A simple question: Do I get sweaty if I wear these headphones for too long?
Not very much. Depends on the weather too haha..
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
Would these be good for the gym?
Am I the only one experiencing sound bleeding, got them today and it’s currently off my ears and I can hear the music like it’s not connected to my phone. Everyone can hear what I’m listening to
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
How is waterproof? I used it in the rainfall for a while, so I am worried:(
Your cooked
Mine blew up in rain while they were on my ears. Now i have no headphones and no ears, so no more headphones ever again i guess..
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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.
What do you give on a 10 point system1/10?
Just got these. Maybe I’m late but they’re so good and discounted now. 150 now… I recommend.
How is the sound quality?
!!highly recommend not buying these!! they work great, but ive had two of these now, and theyve both broken the same way after similar time(about less than 2 months). it is tapeable, and was still within warranty. but it seems to be a common problem with the headset. seems to be a oversight to use plastic connected to the part that flexes the most/needs to move the most for going on your head.
So, which sony’s headphone that we should buy? XM5?
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
Can u compare these to the Beats Studio pro
Are the earpads removable?
Is it good for video editors?
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.
The hear through is amazing
Are they better than XM4?
Yes
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.
Gosh it totally looks neutral gray to me, I need my eyes checked >___< I wonder whether it looks more green to other's eyes..
This or accentum plus?
Frequency range???
Great review as always!
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honestly all these good headphones have 3.5mm but all the new phones dont sad
I tried them on and they’re sooo bulky, looked huge on my head
the only thing thats bothering me is the size of the headphones :[
Then get earbuds lmfao
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
Hi man.
I like balance sound. how about turning off ult 1 and 2 bass.
Does it sound good?
Tnx man.
You can probably try them yourself in stores like target
they’re on sale for 129, get the $25 off sony first purchase so you get them for 100
Where's the volume rocker?
The microphone was great in my idea
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 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
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.
I am using 720n and is looking forward to the ULT WEAR, but is worrying about the retirement of the 720n @_@
Is it good for gaming?
Yes they are
This or the crusher anc 2 boys (for the gym) i love listening to music too
Would you say these are sweatproof?
He said these are the bassiest headphones he ever seen. Must not have seen many headphones. Ck-129, alpine, betron retro have fantastic bass.
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.
"Special person" to love ult2😂😂😂
Ultimate ❤️🔥
Sony ult vs bose qc45
Does it beat skull candy 360 in bass?
Skull candy produces artificial bass not real bass
@@triple9_ does Ult Wear vibrate like Skullcandy?
Me seeing they weigh 255g thinking thats a lot till i realised i use the razer narie essential that actually weighs 433😂
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.
Surely these are not Bassier than the Crusher 2's
How to describe the second ult mode......for me, this thing literally aligned my skull and sound like I ate a 13" subwoofer burger.....whatever
for what its worth i have this exact tshirt