The new headphones from Sony look promising, but how does it fare
in the overall scheme of things? Let's find out.
Sony
recently launched its wireless Bluetooth headphones, the WH-CH710N, in India.
With active noise cancellation its key feature, the headphones seem to be an
affordable alternative to company’s premium WH-1000XM3s
headphones. The new headphones from Sony look promising, but how does it
fare in the overall scheme of things? Let's find out.
Design and build
The headphones
weigh around 200 g, which is considered light weight in its segment. It is a
treat for those who desist bulky headphones. Moreover, the headphones’ band has
a comfortable fabric wrap with good amount of cushion that does not feel heavy
when resting on head. The earcups have soft cushion, too. However, they are not
the best and you might find them inconvenient in hot weather conditions. The
headphones have matte finish, which looks impressive. However, the plastic
built might not appeal to all.
The headphones
feature control buttons on its earcups for ease of use. On the right earcup,
there are buttons for volume, play/pause, noise cancellation and ambient sound.
The play/pause button here doubles up to wake voice assistants, when used with
smartphones. On the left, there is a power button, a USB Type-C port, and a
3.5mm auxiliary port for wired connectivity.
Performance
While the
headphones design is in-line with Sony’s premium offerings, performance seems
to be the area where the company had cut corners to bring down its price. The
headphones’ bass is good but lacks the punch. It boasts a massive 30mm drivers,
yet it misses out on the sound quality.
The overall output
is underwhelming, and the headphones’ do not do justice with the mids and
highs. The treble seems a bit dull at times.
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