Sony launches WH-1000XM2 premium noise cancellation headphones

Sony has launched new over-the-ear wireless headphones with noise cancellation technology in the 1000X series.

The WH-1000XM2 are premium noise cancellation headphones, offering a deeper, longer listening experience and more options to tailor the sound to the environment. Benefitting from all the award-winning features of the MDR-1000X and bringing even more to the table, the WH-1000XM2 combines noise-cancelling technology with an Ambient Sound mode, Personal NC Optimiser and Quick Attention mode in an around-ear style.

Using the new "Sony | Headphones Connect” app¹ with the new 1000X headphone series allows for more flexibility in customising the headphones. The world’s first activity recognition Adaptive Sound Control feature offers noise cancellation (NC) and ambient sound preferences to suit different environments. This smart listening experience is realised by Sony’s integrated SENSE ENGINE² technology, designed to provide a personalised experience for all sound, including music and ambient sound, tailored to individual needs.

With the WH-1000XM2 users also get the world’s first Atmospheric Pressure Optimising³ feature that uses sensors to detect the air pressure around the user and optimise the noise cancellation accordingly⁴. Additionally, an equaliser⁵ allows further tailoring.

Source: Sony. Ideal for travellers, the WH-1000XM2 headphones feature Atmospheric Pressure Optimising³. The technology analyses the surrounding atmospheric pressure and improves noise cancellation performance.

Enhanced to last 40 hours with an audio cable, or 30 hours wirelessly, the Quick Charge function gains 70 mins of battery life with just 10 minutes of charging⁶.

The companion Sony | Headphones Connect app offers Sony smart features for adaptable listening, utilising the mobile device’s accelerometer sensor to detect activity and adjust music as well as sound settings to best suit the environment.

Interested?

The WH-1000XM2 will be available in Singapore from mid-September 2017 at S$549. Preorder the WH-1000XM2 from 2 to 14 September 2017 at Sony Stores (Wisma Atria, 313@Somerset, Bugis Junction, IMM and nex Shopping Mall), Sony Centres (Woodlands Domestic Electrical and V3 Audio Video), Connect IT and Stereo Electronics to receive a free Porter International travel pouch worth S$89.

1 Compatible with Android 4.4 or later. iOS 9.0 or later and compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

2 SENSE ENGINE is an integrated technology of Sony’s unique audio signal processing and analysing techniques. This technology provides an individualised experience for every single sound, including music and ambient sound, tailored to each user's preferences. SENSE ENGINE is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

3 Available on the WH-1000XM2 and WI-1000X only.
4 A Bluetooth connection is needed.

5 Equaliser function will be available for WF-1000X in October 2017 with update of the app.

6 The policy for usage of Bluetooth devices while in-flight may vary across airlines.