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Sony WH-XB900
Colour
Connection and design
Designoverhead, closed
full size Over-Ear
foldable
swiveling earcups
Connection typecombined
Connectionmini-Jack (3.5 mm)
Bluetooth v4.2
PlugL-shaped
Cable supplysingle-sided
Cable length1.2 m
Range10 m
Cable typeround
Detachable cable
Specs
Impedance50 Ohm
Frequency range20 – 20000 Hz
Sensitivity101 dB
Speaker size40 mm
Emitter typedynamic
Microphone specs
Microphonebuilt into the case
Microphone noise cancelingENC
Features
Volume control
Noise cancellationANC
Transparent mode
NFC
Codec supportaptX HD
AAC
LDAC
Power supply
Power sourcebattery
Charging time7 h
Operating time (music)30 h
Operating time (no noise canceling)35 h
Charging portUSB-C
General
Touch control
Weight254 g
In boxcase
additional cable
Official Websitesony.co.uk
Added to E-CatalogMay 2019
P/N
WHXB900NB.CE7

WHXB900NL.CE7

Noise reduction. Support for all popular audio codecs. NFC. Combined connection. Touch control panel.

Closed-back wireless over-ear headphones with Bluetooth connectivity, built-in microphone, advanced Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and NFC support. Positioned as a high-end product designed for users who value convenience, comfort and signature Sony Extra Bass bass sound. Thanks to the digital ANC system, they are able to qualitatively filter the loud monotonous noise that occurs in railway transport, subway, aircraft and other similar situations.

In addition, Sony WH-XB900N headphones can work with multiple devices in Multipoint mode and can be connected to an analogue signal source with a detachable round cable with a 4-pin mini-Jack 3.5mm connector. High-quality sound is provided by powerful 40 mm dome-type dynamic drivers with impedance increased up to 50 ohms. The headband and cups are designed to be comfortable and durable, providing a comfortable fit and a secure hold on the head, without creating excessive pressure. For wireless connection, an energy-efficient bluetooth 4.2 interface is used, operating within a radius of up to 8-10 metres. Audio transmission using the LDAC audio codec (96 kHz sampling at 24-bit) allows the headphones to receive the highest quality digital audio for flawless sound. Apt-X HD and Apple AAC standards are also supported.

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Model overview based on user reviews  
The Sony WH-XB900 headphones are praised for their excellent sound quality and strong bass, making them ideal for bass lovers and movie enthusiasts. They offer a long-lasting battery life and the convenience of both wireless and wired listening options. However, some users find the noise cancellation lacking compared to other models and note that the headphones can be uncomfortably tight, causing discomfort during extended use. The touch controls are seen as inconvenient by some, and while the headphones have advanced codec support, they often default to SBC mode. Despite these drawbacks, the headphones are appreciated for their stylish appearance and overall sound performance, though improvements in comfort and noise cancellation are desired.
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It would cost 7 thousand - it would be an ideal price/quality ratio
7 January 2021 
I wasn't very happy with the sound out of the box, I had to do a little magic with the phone settings and equalizer - now everything is buzzing. The fit is not very good for me; my head still gets tired. Touch control is not very convenient for me; it’s not always possible to do what you want. Noise reduction completely sucks, the TV at low volumes can be easily heard (when there is no music playing), I like watching videos on YouTube - it’s really great, the sound of fire (provided the recording is high-quality) is not on the BT TV, so I haven’t watched films, but I think it’s also a gun
Stylish appearance
Overall good sound
Not a bad battery
The availability of codecs is seemingly advanced, but with any ear setting, they switch to SBC mode
In them, it's hot
Poor noise cancellation (there are better options for less money)
Daniil Krupnowwwuse Sony WH-XB900 few months
For the home, for the bass lover, for the movie lover, for the techno lover - perfect
21 May 2020 
The headphones fit me perfectly, because I'm a bass lover. I chose this model because of these features. Sometimes the bass is even too much, but I like it. At high volume, the head begins to vibrate along with the headphones) In films, the sound is simply incredibly cool, better than in the cinema. When it comes to music, techno, rap boombox, and a bit of pop is simply out of competition. The rest is not bad. The quality of the materials is not bad, but the overlays could be better. They sit well, but the ears still sweat a little. It's convenient for that. and don't fall off. Wireless is understandable, but I will say that it holds a charge well - I have never sat down. Very good noise canceller. But if you walk down the street, then from the wind it can work with a nasty howl and rustling. Therefore, I recommend using it without movement. For that in the same subway. in a car or train - super, softly, but fully removes all unnecessary sounds. I put 4+, not 5, because for such a cost they could do better overlays. After all, I didn’t buy such ears for a year, or maybe not for two. By the way, you can listen on the wire, but there is no difference in sound at all. And, I almost forgot! So 4.2 bluetooth is still junk already, they could have put 5.0. Otherwise, the headphones are very atmospheric, and suitable for all bass lovers, which I am.
All they lose is mixing with low frequencies. And it's great, because for me it's perfect. Hold a charge well. Ideal for films. Not bad plastic. There is an opportunity to listen through the wire (purely morally suits me, because I know that if they sit down, I can listen to them).
The overlays are made of not bad leather, but in my opinion they are very thin and will not last very long. Could already do 5.0 bluetooth.
Anton Chuse Sony WH-XB900 few months
great model, love it
24 June 2021 
Sound quality, fits comfortably on the head
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use Sony WH-XB900 more than year
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Video reviews

Sony proprietary noise canceling

Sony has accumulated a wealth of experience in creating active noise canceling headphones, and its flagship models WH-1000XM2 and WH-1000XM3 are considered the industry's gold standard. It is not surprising that over time, the Japanese decided to release several intermediate models with the same cool “noise reduction”, but in general, simpler and cheaper. One of the first signs was the Sony WH-XB900N headphones.

Support for all popular codecs

At the same time, most of the legacy from older models has remained in place: here you have support for all popular Hi-Res codecs (AAC, aptX, aptX HD and LDAC), so they can be used with any smartphone, and active noise reduction (good, but not as cool as the WH-1000XM3), and NFC for quick pairing with an audio source. Well, do not forget about a well-made touch panel to control the player and a battery that lasts about 30 hours. The only disappointing thing here is the ergonomics. In terms of design, build quality and dimensions, the WH-XB900N almost completely repeats the WH-1000XM3, but the material of the ear pads has changed, which makes them hot.

Diaphragm bleeding

In terms of sound, the Sony WH-XB900N are quite good for wireless headphones. The sound here is smooth, detailed, with an emphasis on the detailing of mid frequencies, panning and naturalness of timbres. Naturally, there is an emphasis on bass — it is now difficult to sell headphones without it — and sometimes it is quite tangible, which makes you want to unscrew it to almost half of its original value. For some reason, this feature is more pronounced when listening to music via Bluetooth, regardless of the selected codec. But on the wire, the emphasis on bass was preserved, but not so dominant.