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@@ThisIsTechTodayyou know I am! Keep up the great work! BTW, I am a HUGE fan of the Bose Soundwear (been using mine daily for 6 years!) Has there been anything interesting in this segment of “wearable speakers”; would be really interested in knowing what’s out now and if it is any good. Thanks!
@@Doug-mu2ev I'd certainly like to expand to more audio products. I'm trying to keep up with headphones and earbuds right now, amongst other content, so I'm trying different workflows and formats to see how I can streamline videos and make more of them so I can expand. Believe it or not, this video is a different format than in the past, and if it seems to do well, I think I'll be able to increase output a little bit more. We'll see :)
@@ThisIsTechTodayI noticed the new format and it is fantastic (bringing the viewer into the evaluation using binaural is genius). For sure, focus on the products that most people are interested in, that comparison of transparency modes was mind-blowing, would love that for spatialization/virtual surround modes as well!
Should I get the ult wear if I already have the xm5 and want the best noise canceling? Thank you @Ooklathemok3 @thisistechtoday I can't believe the ult wear can beat the xm5 for anc, which is better?? Thanks!
I recently purchased the Sony ULT Wear and I love it! No I am not someone who wants a ton of bass but I discovered with these headphones I can get the right amount of bass for me! I don't use the ULT button. Sony's sound signature is one of my favorites. At the time of posting this in Canada the Sony ULT is on sale for $200 and the XM5 is on sale for $400. I feel the sound on the ULT is close enough that I don't want to pay an extra $200 for it! Some of the headphones I tested were either not loud enough or some what muddy in sound and the bass was barely there! I do recommend trying them for yourself in a store and any other headphones you are interested in. It's important to find the sound quality and comfort on your head that's right for you!
@@jamesbarlett246 Hy I just got it too as an birthday present and I love it I really want it and I got it as an present your comment made me wanna get it so thanks for you review it helped me so much
The ANC test sounded like ULT is performing better in this area. Is that your subjective experience of using them? I really only care about noise cancelling performance and was about to buy the xm4s, but now I’m wondering if these are actually superior for noise cancelling. How would you rank xm5, xm4 and ULT purely in terms of noise cancelling?
@@smdjuhurr9474 Yeah, I ended up buying XM4, I ended up having to swap them for the ULTs because one of my ears sticks out too much and I was getting pain, but I definitely felt like the XM4s noise cancelling was superior. I was really bummed out to have to return them. ULTs aren’t bad though.
Just found your channel. The way you review the product, I truly believe everything you say because it's backed up with data and based on objective testing. I get to make the decision based on it. I love it!
I was about to get the WH-1000XM5s after watching several of your review/comparisons when I saw that Bose had a new over ear headphone out. I'm going to wait for your review of them before I decide which to purchase. Your reviews are the most comprehensive and generally closer to my ear than others. Looking forward to your Bose QuietComfort Ultra review and comparison.
I'm a Bose user, I can say Bose sound tuning is leaning towards relaxing neutral sound, detailed. meanwhile Sony's tuning is more bassy, like EDM song feels better on Sony. both are well-built imo, my Bose QC35ii is 5 years old and still kicking, my friend's XM3 is also the same and still alright.
I got the quiet comfort the best sound cancellation and fit you can actually work out with it but it just too small for my ears. Surprisingly my favorite so far is the Beats Studio pro
Music producer here, got a pair. Just lift everything north of the 2K slider between 2 and 3 db and it's decently balanced. The bass is honestly pretty fun, sometimes I just wanna press a button and destroy the song I'm listening to. Of course I'd never mix out of them, I've got studio headphones and speakers for that. But like, I got 'em for $150 on sale, AnC is great, sound quality is great, just EQ to taste, set, and forget. I like 'em.
@@ThisIsTechToday They do, better than most. It will still be helpful if you compare and rate them out of 10, but please keep it like this most of the way.
Funny enough, you've confirmed the the Ults are for me and I would have hated the higher end XM5. I listen to Riddim, Dubstep, Industrial, and Electronic music... SICK! Not to mention I'll be able to make music on these things. Probably the best review I've seen for these headphones. Helped a lot.
@@keithpalacios9417Yes! I did, and they are the best headphones I’ve ever had. And I’ve had a lot. The bass is soooo amazing, and my brain is thoroughly blown with how clean the bass was. I did end up making my own eq in the app that basically handled sound through a multigenre playlist. Mic is definitely the least beastly thing about it. I have autism too, so it’s been a peace of mind with how good the anc works. It’s almost bizarre. Also love the pass through. Highly recommend.
I just bought a set, something tell I'm gonna love the ult my music is the older Gospel and 1950s Doo Wopp some head phones I can't hear the B3 kicking in or the bass singers in other headphones I know these are for me.
I own the xm5’s.. I find them muddy and bland. Noise canceling is top notch. It’s really disappointing since I’ve owned xm3 earbuds for years and they’ve been perfect save some connectivity problems with my iPhone. Great video. I hope to find the ULTs on demo somewhere.
Got an ad for these headphones while using the xm5 Sony app so was curious to learn more. This was great thanks. I like you found them to be not for me
The better question is whether Sony is addressing the XM5's issues with comfort and sound. The sound felt unbalanced for me. It didn't satisfy me. Also, it hurts me to wear them very quickly on my head. This is why I switched to the Momentum 4 but the Momentum 4 is relatively heavy and I need to use an adapter to get aptX Adaptive on all devices. LDAC has a wider spread. And wait a second, Sony released the XM5 last year. The XM4 launched 2020, the XM3 was released in 2018. Why do you assume a release of the XM6 this year?
@ThisIsTechToday I'm still acknowledging the XM4's, bought them and felt like a week later the XM5's where announced and two weeks later people are asking for the XM6!! 😂
I had the ULT for like 5 months and they broke out of nowhere. I never used them for running or some outside activity, kept them in their case all the time and the broke really easily when I was trying to get them off me. Later I saw many guys that are complaining about them and this is quite an issue with the ULT model. But anyway really nice review and comparison!
Great review. TO me the ULT are better in every way except this horrible ultra grave option! Ult does deliver good enough grave from start and does not need any extra bass. To me a better value than XM5 and cheaper.
I try to make videos for the masses, so I'm not one to measure frequency ranges. I'm also a mixing audio engineer, not an audiophile. My interest in frequency graphs are low compared to simply using my ears. There will be plenty of other great creators that will focus on that.
I went to the shop to test the ULT wear vs the XM4 because I'm hesitating between the 2 and if someone can share their experience that would be welcome but the conclusion I came to was: ULT WEAR: More confortable, more bassy even with ULT off which can really make you "merge in your own buble" specially when turning the Noise Cancelling on XM4: Feels more premium in quality overall, the sound is more "open"/"light" which makes you feel maybe less "overwhelmed" by the music and more "calm". I've always liked bassy, even in videogames (ik it's different but overall I've liked bassy headphones) yet here I'm still doubting which one to go for...
That transparency mode on the ULT is sounding really good for a pair of $200 headphones (Not Apple or Bose level, but still good). It actually sounded a bit better than the one on the XM5 to me. That being said, I think you should check out the Crusher ANC 2 to see how they compare to it.
First of all I want to say that I just found your channel now. Secondly I want to say THANK YOU so much for this review. It was Outstanding. Been looking for this review comparison between the ULT Wear and the WH-1000XM5. So currently I'm using the Plantronics BackBeat Pro headphones for quite sometime now. Been looking at upgrading to the ULT Wear. Here's the thing though. As much as I love Deep BASS, I must say from my reaction to the sound test performed, ULT Off sounds far better than ULT 1 and even 2. ULT 2 is literally in your face BASS while everything else of the track you're listening to falls away, including the vocals of the artist singing/rapping. As for the ANC, Tranparency and Mic Test, both headphones are crazy close in offering the same levels of each. In fact, it seems the ULT Wear came out better over the XM5 in some of the tests which is rather a surprise considering the price difference between the two. Thanks again for this great video. Cheers from South Africa.
I have both of them now (the XM4s and the ULTs). I'm returning the ULTs, as I didn't see much difference in the bass. The XM4s look way sleeker and sound really good (in my opinion).
@@aronvargas4864 To be honest, I haven't used them yet. They sounded loud when I tested them in my house (but then again, the house was quiet at the time). I will let you know if they are loud once I test them at the gym.
I was gifted the ULTs for my birthday as I had hinted I wanted a new pair of headphones as my Beyerdynamic's were getting sad being 40 years old. As an audiophile and AES member I expected a nice pair with a flat response like my Spendor BC1's. Imagine my surprise getting these ULT's. The bass is ridiculous in ULT1 and ULT2. With ULT off it still has a lot of bass boost which can be adjusted from the app. It came with 10dB bass boost out the box! Even with a flat response set in the app the bass is all wrong. Perhaps these would suit Head Bangers?
The ULT Wear reminds me of my MDR-XB950N1's with the Bass-Effect button, I loved those headphones but I soon after went ahead n got the WH-1000XM4's and haven't looked back since, was introduced to LDAC and haven't been the same since. Now recently picked up the WH-1000XM5's and I can confidently say they're a step up from the XM4's and really enjoy using them. Btw ULT1 is alright, still like that kinda rumble bass but ULT2 is ridiculous 😂 Sony shouldn't have added that!
thank you for your review. I was looking for something that shows some cafe simulated environment! I have the XM4 and the audio for mic is bad so this gives me a frame of reference
Thanks for the review!! Those mics are perfect for this kinda stuff! I do wish you gave a bit more time for listening to the modes… but super awesome thank you!!
I'm a long time enjoyer of the now quite old Sony h.ear MDR-100ABN which I have loved wearing a LOT working from home for about 6-7 years (I love the cocoon feeling), but they're wearing out now, sadly. I REALLY liked these for the money. So I'm in the market for replacements - going to stick with Sony specifically for their ANC and the comfort vs sound vs money value. This is the first I have seen of the new ULT range. Apart from the ULT2 setting (your Honda bass bin analogy is so on point, lol), I think since there's a €150ish difference between the XM5 and the ULT, I'd be happy enough with the latter for sure. From your review, I think the ANC sounds a tad better on the ULT, as does the call quality and also the bass/sound quality with no ULT, and ULT1. ULT2 is ridiculous. I hope they still have an app to setup the equaliser which looked great on the various other headphones for the past few years!
One of the most important things that most ULT reviews (including this one) fails to mention is that the bass levels on the two ULT button options are ADJUSTABLE in the app. I’ve seen so many reviewers talk about how “ULT2 is too much” and the like. Well, you have ULT2 set to +10, then. In the app, you can set it to +1 if you want. It’s all USER DEFINED. The button essentially makes it so you have 2 bass level presets (the way you want them set in the app), available to toggle through via the button. That’s the selling point of this. I have the XM4’s and also just picked these up. Honestly, I like these better, for a fraction of the price.
They're decent with them off. I'm not sure if I'll spend time on the EQ for these. If there's enough demand, I might, but it takes me about a week or so to tweak and tune, and I'd rather make more reviews of all the other products coming out right now/that I have. We'll see!
@@ThisIsTechToday thats perfectly fine! I think the way you review these devices is unique and amazing. And if you have more of those coming, I’ll be back in the comments for those
I purchased the XM4s last week and then saw this review, so decided to order the ULTs for the bass comparison. To be fair, I didn't hear hardly any difference. The ULTs fit my head better, but they looked much chunkier on my ears as the phones stuck out way more. I've decided to keep the XM4s and return the ULTs.
I have the WH-1000xm5 and the WH-1000xm4 headphones but me thinks I'll also be needing the ULT Wears bc I do need more bass in my life. No matter what I try, I feel like my headphones are never loud enough. Great review.
Great review my guy. I’m a total bass head and a sony fanboy. Recently upgraded from the MDR-XB950B1 to the ULT wear. And honestly, I was disappointed from the LACK of bass. The 950B1 had wayyy more of a thump and that’s what I loved about it
Everything, I really do mean everything about the ULT Wear's is amazing. Sound, fit, battery, Active Noise Canceling is stellar, better than Beats Pro by a landslide. Levels of bass are awesome, they give a good uphff. One, single, issue. Build quality. My left hinge after 3 months cracked and broke 😦 I glued and taped them back together for now. Still working, but keep the hollow plastic build in mind. Side Note: I use them mainly wired into my Xbox controller. Noise canceling still works plugged in. You gotta hit the power button again to activate ANC.
Can I use these headphones while working out in the gym and do the earcups get damaged due to sweat? Or is it normal to get sweaty in the ear area while watching a movie or at home? Do you get sweaty after wearing it for a long time?
I just have one question: Why did they make the logo so shiny? It just looks poor and cheap. Especially in the sun. The XM4 has a copper logo that looks neat and aesthetically pleasing.
This is exactly what i need i love almost all genres of music starting from heavy metal to hip hop. Most of the time I prefer bass bost and sometimes i prefer a flat eq. The ability to change eq without using a app is exactly what i need
So if your priority is listening to music in the highest quality and taking calls through your headphones, xm5 is the best. For anything else and an affordable price, ult looks like a great deal
There was a Black Friday sale and I went in to try both. I was very surprised about the ULT’s audio quality, and it even seemed more open than the XM4. It wasn’t quite the XM5s, but for the sale at $150 it was a giant bargain.
I got my XM5, and feels about right. They have something to offer for almost everyone Trust me, if you have a wide range of musical preferences, this headphone will fit nicely, unless you prefer to buy one specific headphone for each type of music.
Great review. Quick question, when testing wind noise, do you use the slider in the sony connect app to put the noise cancelling into "wind noise reduction"? Because on default its on normal "noise cancelling"
I have the ULT, arriving in a few hours, I was a bit unsure as I was thinking maybe I should have still been saving for the m5, but as ANC, is my main reason, and audio a close second..I thought the ULT ANC was better, surprise to me ULT button at 1st position was great..#2 sucks. So I will do a comparison with my Space One's tonight. And let people know right back here.
Both have some really great ANC, so if you're trying to find something with good ANC but at a cheaper price than the XM5 and that's what you care about the most, I'd say these are a good choice!
I went back to Bestbuy yesterday to sample the Sony XM4, XM5 , ALT, Momentum 4 and Accentum. All of them have a wider soundstage, but lacks the details that I used to hear when I had my few Grado headphones (SR225,325,PS500, Alessandro Grado, GS series) . I discover Marshall Monitor 3 ANC for a mixture of Grado sound signature combined with larger soundstage.
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What Codec were you using to test?
I just got mine from my mom, and I can't turn the volume all the way up because the bass lowers, but they do a good job!
My lord, your reviews of headphones are the absolute gold standard, nobody comes anywhere close! Thank you!
Much appreciated! Please share with others. 😊
@@ThisIsTechTodayyou know I am! Keep up the great work! BTW, I am a HUGE fan of the Bose Soundwear (been using mine daily for 6 years!) Has there been anything interesting in this segment of “wearable speakers”; would be really interested in knowing what’s out now and if it is any good. Thanks!
@@Doug-mu2ev I'd certainly like to expand to more audio products. I'm trying to keep up with headphones and earbuds right now, amongst other content, so I'm trying different workflows and formats to see how I can streamline videos and make more of them so I can expand.
Believe it or not, this video is a different format than in the past, and if it seems to do well, I think I'll be able to increase output a little bit more. We'll see :)
@@ThisIsTechTodayI noticed the new format and it is fantastic (bringing the viewer into the evaluation using binaural is genius). For sure, focus on the products that most people are interested in, that comparison of transparency modes was mind-blowing, would love that for spatialization/virtual surround modes as well!
You forgot about RTINGS
This is how headphones/earbuds reviews should be. Backed by real tests, not subjective feelings. Top quality video. Subscribed.
Thank you!
This has to be the best headphone review I’ve ever watched. I felt like I was actually wearing the headphones.
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The ANC and transparency modes are super similar imo. great review
Thanks!
Should I get the ult wear if I already have the xm5 and want the best noise canceling? Thank you @Ooklathemok3 @thisistechtoday I can't believe the ult wear can beat the xm5 for anc, which is better?? Thanks!
@@CJ-gj7qc You have the xm5? Anything else?
@@CJ-gj7qc xm5 are generally considered better at ANC
I recently purchased the Sony ULT Wear and I love it! No I am not someone who wants a ton of bass but I discovered with these headphones I can get the right amount of bass for me! I don't use the ULT button. Sony's sound signature is one of my favorites. At the time of posting this in Canada the Sony ULT is on sale for $200 and the XM5 is on sale for $400. I feel the sound on the ULT is close enough that I don't want to pay an extra $200 for it! Some of the headphones I tested were either not loud enough or some what muddy in sound and the bass was barely there! I do recommend trying them for yourself in a store and any other headphones you are interested in. It's important to find the sound quality and comfort on your head that's right for you!
your headphone is loud enough can you feel the sound is very loud with ult
Hi! What about the noise canceling ? Is it good as WH-1000XM4 and XM5 ? Thanks!
Would you be able to share your experience with ULT’s noice cancelling? That’s my main priority.
Hi! I just got the ULT today. Would you be willing to share your EQ settings? I also am not a fan of a ton of bass. THANKS!
@@jamesbarlett246 Hy I just got it too as an birthday present and I love it I really want it and I got it as an present your comment made me wanna get it so thanks for you review it helped me so much
Just discovered your channel, love how you review headphones! Subscribed!
Awesome, thank you!
100% agree. Loved it
"It feels like a subwoofer is in... my nose."
That comment alone was worth the sub. But your review was awesome too.
Haha! Thanks and welcome!
Great review! But damn that ult 2 sound. I was watching with my external speakers, I can feel that bass from the subwoofer
If you call the Sony ULT Wear "WH-ULT900N," you're a monster and should be shot off the earth on a rocket.
when is the ult-1000 coming?
The ANC test sounded like ULT is performing better in this area. Is that your subjective experience of using them? I really only care about noise cancelling performance and was about to buy the xm4s, but now I’m wondering if these are actually superior for noise cancelling. How would you rank xm5, xm4 and ULT purely in terms of noise cancelling?
Same here !
XM5 > XM4 > ULT in that order. XM5/XM4 come in close though
@@smdjuhurr9474 Yeah, I ended up buying XM4, I ended up having to swap them for the ULTs because one of my ears sticks out too much and I was getting pain, but I definitely felt like the XM4s noise cancelling was superior. I was really bummed out to have to return them. ULTs aren’t bad though.
@@smdjuhurr9474i'm not so sure about that.
ULT uses the same tech as XM4 as the XM5 has newer tech. So you saying the XM5 and 4 sound the same is basically saying all 3 sound the same lmao
Just found your channel.
The way you review the product, I truly believe everything you say because it's backed up with data and based on objective testing.
I get to make the decision based on it.
I love it!
Thank you! That’s absolutely my goal!
I was about to get the WH-1000XM5s after watching several of your review/comparisons when I saw that Bose had a new over ear headphone out. I'm going to wait for your review of them before I decide which to purchase. Your reviews are the most comprehensive and generally closer to my ear than others. Looking forward to your Bose QuietComfort Ultra review and comparison.
I got the Quiet Comfort Ultra earbuds last month, best earbuds I've worn ever.
I'm a Bose user, I can say Bose sound tuning is leaning towards relaxing neutral sound, detailed. meanwhile Sony's tuning is more bassy, like EDM song feels better on Sony. both are well-built imo, my Bose QC35ii is 5 years old and still kicking, my friend's XM3 is also the same and still alright.
Ultra been out for a while, right
I got the quiet comfort the best sound cancellation and fit you can actually work out with it but it just too small for my ears. Surprisingly my favorite so far is the Beats Studio pro
which one did you go for?
Music producer here, got a pair. Just lift everything north of the 2K slider between 2 and 3 db and it's decently balanced. The bass is honestly pretty fun, sometimes I just wanna press a button and destroy the song I'm listening to. Of course I'd never mix out of them, I've got studio headphones and speakers for that. But like, I got 'em for $150 on sale, AnC is great, sound quality is great, just EQ to taste, set, and forget. I like 'em.
Thanks for the fantastic video! Is it me or does the anc sound a tad better in the ult?
Except the transparency i prefer the ult
Yeah, there are definitely some trade offs between the two, so it's not clear cut outside of the sound.
Covering reviews about soundstage and imaging would be a very big plus point on your already awesome review.
I think the sound samples cover the comparative differences, do they not?
@@ThisIsTechToday They do, better than most. It will still be helpful if you compare and rate them out of 10, but please keep it like this most of the way.
Funny enough, you've confirmed the the Ults are for me and I would have hated the higher end XM5. I listen to Riddim, Dubstep, Industrial, and Electronic music... SICK! Not to mention I'll be able to make music on these things. Probably the best review I've seen for these headphones. Helped a lot.
Did you end up buying the Ult's?
@@keithpalacios9417Yes! I did, and they are the best headphones I’ve ever had. And I’ve had a lot. The bass is soooo amazing, and my brain is thoroughly blown with how clean the bass was. I did end up making my own eq in the app that basically handled sound through a multigenre playlist. Mic is definitely the least beastly thing about it. I have autism too, so it’s been a peace of mind with how good the anc works. It’s almost bizarre. Also love the pass through. Highly recommend.
I just bought a set, something tell I'm gonna love the ult my music is the older Gospel and 1950s Doo Wopp some head phones I can't hear the B3 kicking in or the bass singers in other headphones I know these are for me.
I own the xm5’s.. I find them muddy and bland. Noise canceling is top notch.
It’s really disappointing since I’ve owned xm3 earbuds for years and they’ve been perfect save some connectivity problems with my iPhone.
Great video. I hope to find the ULTs on demo somewhere.
best buy
Got an ad for these headphones while using the xm5 Sony app so was curious to learn more. This was great thanks. I like you found them to be not for me
This is a great review. I love the live comparisons! Keep it up, dude
Thank you!
All I need to know is when are they going to announce the new 1000xm6? It’s looking like we won’t see them til late summer unfortunately.
I feel like the XM5 just came out. Time flies!
The better question is whether Sony is addressing the XM5's issues with comfort and sound. The sound felt unbalanced for me. It didn't satisfy me. Also, it hurts me to wear them very quickly on my head. This is why I switched to the Momentum 4 but the Momentum 4 is relatively heavy and I need to use an adapter to get aptX Adaptive on all devices. LDAC has a wider spread.
And wait a second, Sony released the XM5 last year. The XM4 launched 2020, the XM3 was released in 2018. Why do you assume a release of the XM6 this year?
@ThisIsTechToday I'm still acknowledging the XM4's, bought them and felt like a week later the XM5's where announced and two weeks later people are asking for the XM6!! 😂
Very detailed review and great work. On top, you are a joyful person to watch.
Thank you kindly!
I had the ULT for like 5 months and they broke out of nowhere. I never used them for running or some outside activity, kept them in their case all the time and the broke really easily when I was trying to get them off me. Later I saw many guys that are complaining about them and this is quite an issue with the ULT model. But anyway really nice review and comparison!
Great review. TO me the ULT are better in every way except this horrible ultra grave option! Ult does deliver good enough grave from start and does not need any extra bass. To me a better value than XM5 and cheaper.
That sound test was amazing, it is something iI have never seen before, congrats on the test!
it'd be great to mention things like frequency range and driver impedance, awesome video!
I try to make videos for the masses, so I'm not one to measure frequency ranges. I'm also a mixing audio engineer, not an audiophile. My interest in frequency graphs are low compared to simply using my ears. There will be plenty of other great creators that will focus on that.
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Thank you!
I went to the shop to test the ULT wear vs the XM4 because I'm hesitating between the 2 and if someone can share their experience that would be welcome but the conclusion I came to was:
ULT WEAR: More confortable, more bassy even with ULT off which can really make you "merge in your own buble" specially when turning the Noise Cancelling on
XM4: Feels more premium in quality overall, the sound is more "open"/"light" which makes you feel maybe less "overwhelmed" by the music and more "calm".
I've always liked bassy, even in videogames (ik it's different but overall I've liked bassy headphones) yet here I'm still doubting which one to go for...
Felt like this was all I've been looking for on what every review should have. Got u a subscribe bro, appreciate you.
That transparency mode on the ULT is sounding really good for a pair of $200 headphones (Not Apple or Bose level, but still good). It actually sounded a bit better than the one on the XM5 to me.
That being said, I think you should check out the Crusher ANC 2 to see how they compare to it.
My younger sister just got me a pair of these for Xmas and I'm absolutely loving them☺️
Wel well when are the XM6's coming out?
I have no idea
I bought Sony ULT wear headphones a month ago, I would highly recommend this pair of headphones over Sony XM5.
Genius to do testing during a promotional ad. Subbed.
The best headphones review I have ever seen. Keep up the great work!
Thank you! There are a bunch more that are even crazier lol. Check out the audio playlist or skim through the channel!
First of all I want to say that I just found your channel now. Secondly I want to say THANK YOU so much for this review. It was Outstanding. Been looking for this review comparison between the ULT Wear and the WH-1000XM5. So currently I'm using the Plantronics BackBeat Pro headphones for quite sometime now. Been looking at upgrading to the ULT Wear. Here's the thing though. As much as I love Deep BASS, I must say from my reaction to the sound test performed, ULT Off sounds far better than ULT 1 and even 2. ULT 2 is literally in your face BASS while everything else of the track you're listening to falls away, including the vocals of the artist singing/rapping. As for the ANC, Tranparency and Mic Test, both headphones are crazy close in offering the same levels of each. In fact, it seems the ULT Wear came out better over the XM5 in some of the tests which is rather a surprise considering the price difference between the two. Thanks again for this great video. Cheers from South Africa.
Sony wh1000xm4.5
lol, kinda!
I need the XM6
@@markgutierez9922i'll take an X6 M
Sony wh1000xm4.5 lite lol
How do the compare with the Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2?
Yea was wondering about that too
Thank you very much brother, this video is gold, it was all i needed to buy the ULT headphones, great review 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Do you have any videos on the Bowers and Wilkins Px7 S2e?
Px7 is trash
@@Ramirez0024 I wasn't asking you bruv
What a brilliant review, I am someone who loves bass, your review made it super simple, amazing job. Just subscribed to you.
How do they compare against the XM4s?
@@mrgrumpy888 I would like to know that as well, I have the xm4 and I love them but these ones came out as soon as I ordered my xm4s
I have both of them now (the XM4s and the ULTs). I'm returning the ULTs, as I didn't see much difference in the bass. The XM4s look way sleeker and sound really good (in my opinion).
@@1977ver are the Xm4s loud?
@@aronvargas4864 To be honest, I haven't used them yet. They sounded loud when I tested them in my house (but then again, the house was quiet at the time).
I will let you know if they are loud once I test them at the gym.
@@aronvargas4864 Loudness level depends from where you buy them. In the EU they are quieter than USA/Asia
8:15 My phone is vibrating along with Ult 2 setting.
PHENOMENAL review! 🙏🏼
I was gifted the ULTs for my birthday as I had hinted I wanted a new pair of headphones as my Beyerdynamic's were getting sad being 40 years old. As an audiophile and AES member I expected a nice pair with a flat response like my Spendor BC1's. Imagine my surprise getting these ULT's. The bass is ridiculous in ULT1 and ULT2. With ULT off it still has a lot of bass boost which can be adjusted from the app. It came with 10dB bass boost out the box! Even with a flat response set in the app the bass is all wrong. Perhaps these would suit Head Bangers?
Yeah, they’re insane. lol. Too bassy even for head bangers!! I find these to be outrageous.
@@ThisIsTechToday cant take back for refund or swap as ‘used’.
That ULT anti-wind is pretty impressive 👍
Best review i have ever seen subscribed ❤
The best comparison and a PERFECT analysis. Thank you.
The ULT Wear reminds me of my MDR-XB950N1's with the Bass-Effect button, I loved those headphones but I soon after went ahead n got the WH-1000XM4's and haven't looked back since, was introduced to LDAC and haven't been the same since. Now recently picked up the WH-1000XM5's and I can confidently say they're a step up from the XM4's and really enjoy using them.
Btw ULT1 is alright, still like that kinda rumble bass but ULT2 is ridiculous 😂 Sony shouldn't have added that!
I've really enjoyed your review. This how reviews should be. Nice work
thank you for your review. I was looking for something that shows some cafe simulated environment! I have the XM4 and the audio for mic is bad so this gives me a frame of reference
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching.
The XM5 handles canceling ambient noise on phone calls so much better. Great review. Thanks.
Love the in-depth review. Super helpful!
Thanks for the review!! Those mics are perfect for this kinda stuff! I do wish you gave a bit more time for listening to the modes… but super awesome thank you!!
I'm a long time enjoyer of the now quite old Sony h.ear MDR-100ABN which I have loved wearing a LOT working from home for about 6-7 years (I love the cocoon feeling), but they're wearing out now, sadly. I REALLY liked these for the money. So I'm in the market for replacements - going to stick with Sony specifically for their ANC and the comfort vs sound vs money value.
This is the first I have seen of the new ULT range. Apart from the ULT2 setting (your Honda bass bin analogy is so on point, lol), I think since there's a €150ish difference between the XM5 and the ULT, I'd be happy enough with the latter for sure. From your review, I think the ANC sounds a tad better on the ULT, as does the call quality and also the bass/sound quality with no ULT, and ULT1.
ULT2 is ridiculous.
I hope they still have an app to setup the equaliser which looked great on the various other headphones for the past few years!
The best review I've seen till now. Hands up bro.
I appreciate that!
This might be the best review style of any headphones out there. You just gained another subscriber 💖
How durable are the hinges compared to the wh-1000xm4?
My xm4s broke and I got the ult wear, they should be here next week
The quality of these review is on top
Thank you!
Love your review of the headphones. The ult sounds better without the extra bass. Keep up the great work. I subscribed.
Thanks!
Thank you for your support!
THANK YOU SO SO MUCH I WAS TRYING TO BUY THE XM5 FOR LESS THAN 200€ BUT I COULDNT FIND IT ANYWHERE. THIS IS HEAVEN
One of the most important things that most ULT reviews (including this one) fails to mention is that the bass levels on the two ULT button options are ADJUSTABLE in the app. I’ve seen so many reviewers talk about how “ULT2 is too much” and the like. Well, you have ULT2 set to +10, then. In the app, you can set it to +1 if you want. It’s all USER DEFINED. The button essentially makes it so you have 2 bass level presets (the way you want them set in the app), available to toggle through via the button. That’s the selling point of this.
I have the XM4’s and also just picked these up. Honestly, I like these better, for a fraction of the price.
+1 is too much already. Got em!
Great comprehensive review! 🙂
With ULT off, these sound decent. What I am waiting on are your EQ settings for these. Or is it too much bass even at ULT 1?
They're decent with them off. I'm not sure if I'll spend time on the EQ for these. If there's enough demand, I might, but it takes me about a week or so to tweak and tune, and I'd rather make more reviews of all the other products coming out right now/that I have.
We'll see!
@@ThisIsTechToday thats perfectly fine! I think the way you review these devices is unique and amazing. And if you have more of those coming, I’ll be back in the comments for those
Definitely more coming. 😊
even on ULT off the bass is PLENTY, im still comparing this to some jbl or other headphones just for battery life
I purchased the XM4s last week and then saw this review, so decided to order the ULTs for the bass comparison. To be fair, I didn't hear hardly any difference. The ULTs fit my head better, but they looked much chunkier on my ears as the phones stuck out way more. I've decided to keep the XM4s and return the ULTs.
Idk if you still have these but some UA-cam shorts with different test songs on ult 2 would be dope
I just got mine from my mom, and I can't turn the volume all the way up because the bass lowers, but they do a good job!
Great review, & sound samples . Thank you!!
Good review, but how do you connect the thing to a TV?
Which headphones would you recommend under $200, I prefer instrument seperation and accurate sound more than bass.
And is HD 450 BT still a good pair?
So how will the ULT stack up to the 1000XM4 since they use the same chip. Also ULT compared to the Bose headphones
Wondering how they are sound vise, compared to v-moda crossfade 3 wireless. 😊
Incredible review. How would you say is the side tone on the ultwear when speaking? Can you hear yourself comfortably?
I have the WH-1000xm5 and the WH-1000xm4 headphones but me thinks I'll also be needing the ULT Wears bc I do need more bass in my life. No matter what I try, I feel like my headphones are never loud enough. Great review.
Try the Crushers EVO or the Crushers ANC 2
I'll try them out! Thank you! @@raps55
Get the Skullcandy crusher Evo. They are loud snd the bass is very very loud snd rattling
@@petermurage8685evo not love bass is haevy volume and sound is not loud and mids and highs is very very very bad and is back
you just get sony ult crusher is not god have fake bass
Great review my guy. I’m a total bass head and a sony fanboy. Recently upgraded from the MDR-XB950B1 to the ULT wear. And honestly, I was disappointed from the LACK of bass. The 950B1 had wayyy more of a thump and that’s what I loved about it
you every where warten this comment 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 take it easy ult is God of bass
You should make an asmr channel your voice is so calming
Haha, I hear that a lot. Like this? Maybe I should bring it back lol. youtube.com/@thisistechtodayasmr?si=nB6NRfrW6Sms3mPy
Everything, I really do mean everything about the ULT Wear's is amazing. Sound, fit, battery, Active Noise Canceling is stellar, better than Beats Pro by a landslide. Levels of bass are awesome, they give a good uphff.
One, single, issue. Build quality. My left hinge after 3 months cracked and broke 😦 I glued and taped them back together for now. Still working, but keep the hollow plastic build in mind.
Side Note: I use them mainly wired into my Xbox controller. Noise canceling still works plugged in. You gotta hit the power button again to activate ANC.
How would you EQ it. Would appreciate your graph settings for the ult wear
Can I use these headphones while working out in the gym and do the earcups get damaged due to sweat? Or is it normal to get sweaty in the ear area while watching a movie or at home? Do you get sweaty after wearing it for a long time?
Headphone reviews should be like yours! Incredible!
I just have one question: Why did they make the logo so shiny? It just looks poor and cheap. Especially in the sun.
The XM4 has a copper logo that looks neat and aesthetically pleasing.
This is exactly what i need i love almost all genres of music starting from heavy metal to hip hop. Most of the time I prefer bass bost and sometimes i prefer a flat eq. The ability to change eq without using a app is exactly what i need
So if your priority is listening to music in the highest quality and taking calls through your headphones, xm5 is the best. For anything else and an affordable price, ult looks like a great deal
There was a Black Friday sale and I went in to try both. I was very surprised about the ULT’s audio quality, and it even seemed more open than the XM4. It wasn’t quite the XM5s, but for the sale at $150 it was a giant bargain.
Best kind of review, thank you, i've decided this is my my next headphone
Glad I could help. Thanks for watching and the kind words!
I got my XM5, and feels about right. They have something to offer for almost everyone
Trust me, if you have a wide range of musical preferences, this headphone will fit nicely, unless you prefer to buy one specific headphone for each type of music.
Great review. Quick question, when testing wind noise, do you use the slider in the sony connect app to put the noise cancelling into "wind noise reduction"? Because on default its on normal "noise cancelling"
Woah you're wearing the new Blessing Dusk!!!
Yes I am!
I have the ULT, arriving in a few hours, I was a bit unsure as I was thinking maybe I should have still been saving for the m5, but as ANC, is my main reason, and audio a close second..I thought the ULT ANC was better, surprise to me ULT button at 1st position was great..#2 sucks. So I will do a comparison with my Space One's tonight. And let people know right back here.
Update😊
can you suggest the best ANC headphone between ULT Wear, WH-1000XM4 and WH-1000XM5
Can you do a review on the Dyson’s ontrac! That would be great to compare the sound quality and the ANC.
Awesome review using the mic
Great review 🎉 I do want to purchase XM5 but a bit anxious about it since there is a speculation of XM6 release. Does anyone have any news on that ?
Thanks! I have no idea. I don’t keep track of leaks on them.
Thanks for this great review. What happens with the audio quality if we wear permanent glasses?
These seem like a good replacemnet for the XM4's, if you still have XM3's, want to upgrade and cant afford the XM5, these are the ones for you
I agree!
Thank you for the review! Was wondering would these be a good choice for studying with the noice cancellation over the x5s?
Both have some really great ANC, so if you're trying to find something with good ANC but at a cheaper price than the XM5 and that's what you care about the most, I'd say these are a good choice!
Could you help me decide between ULT and XM4s, are XM4s outdated in terms of software or hardware in any way for a 2024 purchase?
I'd say it isn't bec it's sound is still comparable to the new ones. I just heard the xm4 n iloveee the sound I'm more of n audio engineer guy.
I went back to Bestbuy yesterday to sample the Sony XM4, XM5 , ALT, Momentum 4 and Accentum.
All of them have a wider soundstage, but lacks the details that I used to hear when I had my few Grado headphones (SR225,325,PS500, Alessandro Grado, GS series) . I discover Marshall Monitor 3 ANC for a mixture of Grado sound signature combined with larger soundstage.