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3.0 out of 5 starsAcceptable Basic Headphones
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2024
These were purchased specifically for watching TV quietly late at night. There is no need for Alexa, Siri or other device interface, so no need for more expensive features. These seemed like a good choice for basic headphones.
Out of the box, they are much more lightweight material than any other headphones. The headband is flexible, but does not have the tension strength of other headphones, hence they slip off the head with activity other than sitting still. The over-ear portion is smaller than other headphones, but this does not affect the sound quality.
The sound quality is what you would expect from Sony. Crisp, clear, and clean. Both dialog and music come through without distortion under most TV watching volumes. Distortion does happen at really high volumes, however. Not sure if this is the TV or the headphones though. I would not pair these with a PC or phone for music listening for that reason.
Battery life is outstanding. So far, I've been able to listen/watch TV for over 24 hours without recharging.
In short, these are fine for simple listening in limited circumstances. These would NOT be good for listening while active around the house. They tend to slip off when bending over as the headband tension is simply not strong enough to hold them on your head w/o being upright.
These do what was intended at the time of purchase. I'm pleased with the price, audio performance and battery life for basic TV watching. Nothing fancy needed, nothing fancy received.