Sony WH 1000xm4 | 3-month review | Mark Ellis Reviews

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  • It's time for my 3-month Sony WH-1000XM4 review. What are the XM4s like for durability? Do they really have as good sound and noise cancelling as people say? More importantly, are they a good buy, considering the fascinating, cheaper alternatives (not to mention the XM3s) that currently on the market?
    This is an update to my original review which is linked below.
    CHAPTERS
    00:00 - Intro
    01:54 - Comfort and durability
    03:24 - Battery life
    04:38 - Sound
    06:10 - Noise cancelling
    06:57 - Call quality
    08:16 - Dual bluetooth connection/switching
    09:00 - XM4s vs XM3s
    10:09 - XM4s vs Hear On 3
    12:03 - Conclusion
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Komentáře • 962

  • @bodekbodek
    @bodekbodek Před 3 lety +287

    his choice of microphones.... his audio quality.. he is the sound guy for real

  • @hilaloo
    @hilaloo Před 3 lety +794

    Finally a tech reviewer with a soothing and buttery smooth voice that isn't rushed and high pitched.. Subscribed 😍

    • @MarkEllisReviews
      @MarkEllisReviews  Před 3 lety +88

      Haha - not sure why so many people like my voice, but that's genuinely humbling - thanks!

    • @hilaloo
      @hilaloo Před 3 lety +19

      @@MarkEllisReviews glad I am not the only one enjoying that voice of yours

    • @darianvelazquez6996
      @darianvelazquez6996 Před 3 lety +18

      Or those robotic Siri like voices on channels named “Top5Reviews” haha

    • @hilaloo
      @hilaloo Před 3 lety +2

      @@darianvelazquez6996 exactly !!!

    • @darianvelazquez6996
      @darianvelazquez6996 Před 3 lety +2

      @@hilaloo they just take the wikipedia of whatever product and put it in the video 😂😂

  • @marcbaladi
    @marcbaladi Před 3 lety +149

    "press the button and a very kind lady will come on and tell you how much battery life you have available."
    Loved that bit. Especially the 'kind' lady.
    Great review man.

    • @MarkEllisReviews
      @MarkEllisReviews  Před 3 lety +11

      She's very kind. Thanks!

    • @marcbaladi
      @marcbaladi Před 3 lety +4

      @@MarkEllisReviews I bought these after watching your review and they are superb. Love them. Thank you. You are not wrong, the lady does have a kind voice 😂

    • @MarkEllisReviews
      @MarkEllisReviews  Před 3 lety +4

      @@marcbaladi Haha! Glad you're enjoying them!

    • @marcbaladi
      @marcbaladi Před 3 lety +2

      @@MarkEllisReviews 🙏

    • @Martinbeef
      @Martinbeef Před 3 lety

      Don’t be envious of audiophiles. It must be hard to enjoy sound if you can’t stand anything except very high quality speakers and headphones.

  • @jeffewing6660
    @jeffewing6660 Před 2 lety +29

    By far the best headphones I've ever owned. Sound quality is great and the noise canceling is second to none. Worth the money

    • @lx221
      @lx221 Před 2 lety +1

      how about bass ?

    • @monopoly5496
      @monopoly5496 Před rokem

      @@lx221too much bass to be honest. Watch Dankpods

  • @thepamphleteer9989
    @thepamphleteer9989 Před 3 lety +26

    My best mate is a sound engineer. He is the one who turned me on to the Sony XM4. I am in total agreement with you on all of the above. These are without a doubt the best phones I've ever owned. I had a 5 year old pair of Sonys that broke when the support for the earcup literally just broke, making it impossible to make the phones sit flush with my ears. These are far superior in construction and durability in my opinion. Bottom line I thank my mate all the time for telling me how great these are. Great review

  • @moltenbullet
    @moltenbullet Před 3 lety +152

    The most important difference between the XM3 and the XM4 for me was that the XM4 has bigger ear cups, which made all the difference for me in not buying the XM3 when those were out. Comfort is way better on the XM4 now.

    • @asbost01
      @asbost01 Před 3 lety +11

      This is excellent to hear thank you. I sent my XM3's back due to the ear cups being a tad too small and would love to have them a bit bigger. I'm going to purchase these now knowing that the ear cups are a bit bigger....THANK YOU!

    • @moltenbullet
      @moltenbullet Před 3 lety +9

      @NMB No issues so far. As long as you wipe it down after long use and store it properly. I wouldn't leave it hanging from a rod or similar type of headphone hanger for too long though, as it does deform the material at the pressure point slightly over time.

    • @kb2007xox
      @kb2007xox Před 3 lety +3

      I love my XM3s. I tried the XM4 but I found them a bit heavier to wear for long periods. The XM3 can be comfortably worn by me for ages, but maybe I have small ears

    • @3ericw
      @3ericw Před 3 lety

      Ok calm down Horton

    • @buttoxbrown
      @buttoxbrown Před 3 lety +1

      My xm3's struggled with deep base. I took them back and got a replacement with another new pair of xm3's. I got the same problem, a thump instead of deep base. I put it down to the size of the earcups

  • @antoniobifulco623
    @antoniobifulco623 Před 3 lety +12

    That was EXACTLY the kind of review I was looking for. Thank you!

  • @romeolopez757
    @romeolopez757 Před 2 lety +6

    Mark knows what he is doing in every reviews!….please do all the best tech in the market to do reviews with…the real and honesty plus this soothing voice makes you feel into it from start to finish!….a score of 10/10…A++…keep it up Mark!….

  • @lukefuller9726
    @lukefuller9726 Před 3 lety +9

    Omg . How havnt I found you sooner . U skip the rubbish and tell me the information I need . Very professional video. Keep up the hard work

  • @tuckertech
    @tuckertech Před 3 lety +22

    I remember not getting the XM3’s because they felt too tight and weren’t as comfortable as my QCII’s. I got the XM4’s and they feel much lighter (I think it’s the bigger ear ups) and I love them.

  • @BonanzaPilot
    @BonanzaPilot Před 2 lety +2

    I just got these and they are freaking awesome. The multi-device thing I didn't think I would use but I started using it almost right away

  • @iBearXST
    @iBearXST Před 3 lety +6

    Excellent review - really relaxing and informative. Well worth a subscription! I recently sold my XM3's due to the lack of multi-device pairing, but I've got the XM4's on the way. Keep up the awesome content!

  • @MrABStheMan
    @MrABStheMan Před 3 lety +22

    Upgraded from my XM2 to the XM4 and having the ability to pair to multiple devices are a game changer. Pound for pound the best headphones I own! If XM4 are too pricy, XM2 or even XM3’s are still flagship headphones

    • @rizakayan
      @rizakayan Před rokem +1

      I am on the same boat, should i do it? I tried in store, and sound quality was amazing on xm4, and anc seems better.

    • @MrABStheMan
      @MrABStheMan Před rokem +1

      @@rizakayan Worth the upgrade. Yes it’s expensive, but after you’ve got them, you won’t look back. If you’re a frequent flyer or commute to work etc. no brainier

  • @natia5948
    @natia5948 Před 3 lety +4

    Thank you so much for the review! I've been looking at these for awhile wondering if they were worth it, and your video just confirmed that I will definitely be getting these! Thank you again and keep up the good work!

    • @MarkEllisReviews
      @MarkEllisReviews  Před 3 lety

      Thanks, Robyn - that really means a lot. Glad I was able to help with your purchasing decision. You'll love them!

  • @timmycakes001
    @timmycakes001 Před 3 lety +5

    Others have mentioned your voice being pleasant. I would also add, your accent is very soothing

  • @mayrawinan8166
    @mayrawinan8166 Před 3 lety +6

    Your voice sounds so soothing. Making it easy to listen to your informative review. 👍👍👍

  • @_notdutra
    @_notdutra Před 3 lety +8

    ive been after the xm3 since it launched basically, started working this year and saved up for the xm4 :D im in love with these headphones

  • @modigosmidig
    @modigosmidig Před 3 lety +3

    Love the way you do reviews, really pleasent to listen to

  • @Housefrequence
    @Housefrequence Před 3 lety +3

    Your DJ impersonation cracked me up. Thanks for the great review, I just ordered mine and can't wait to get them. 🥰

  • @jeryani9481
    @jeryani9481 Před 2 lety +2

    Nice accent and calming voice. I could hear you whole day without stopping

  • @nonoyz4048
    @nonoyz4048 Před 3 lety +13

    I've looked at dozens of reviews on this headset and this is by far the second best I've seen! (the first one being the one from my favorite French youtuber PP World!) Bravo, and thank you

    • @MarkEllisReviews
      @MarkEllisReviews  Před 3 lety

      Wow, thank you!

    • @problemslayer3538
      @problemslayer3538 Před 2 měsíci

      I find this quite sad to attempt people to go check the other channel you recommended. Quite pathetic actually

  • @migi9358
    @migi9358 Před 2 lety +6

    First time watching you. I love the fact that you answer to basically every comment, or at least read them and interact in some way. And your voice? My dude I could hear you talk all day!
    Great content! I'm waiting for my pair since I got a pretty good deal at around ~150usd :)
    Thanks for sharing!

    • @MarkEllisReviews
      @MarkEllisReviews  Před 2 lety +2

      Haha, thanks! It's hard to keep up with comments these days, but I think it's so important to interact with the people who give you their time.

  • @kordugumn.8745
    @kordugumn.8745 Před 2 lety +1

    2022 February: I set my EQ to clear bass to Zero, 400 -1, 1k +6, 2.5k +3, 6.3k +10 and 16k +6 and now they sound way better.

  • @sidew8ys
    @sidew8ys Před 3 lety +21

    I’ve had them for two months and only got a “low battery” notification once lol. I love these headphones. I wasn’t impressed with sound initially but once I got my settings...amazing

    • @MarkEllisReviews
      @MarkEllisReviews  Před 3 lety +1

      The battery is insane, right? Most impressive I've experienced.

    • @syafiqm3086
      @syafiqm3086 Před 3 lety +1

      Can you share the settings??

    • @MarkEllisReviews
      @MarkEllisReviews  Před 3 lety +1

      @@syafiqm3086 Out of the box, stock, not touched at all.

    • @binkaboi5865
      @binkaboi5865 Před 3 lety +7

      Download Wavelet if you're on android and use the AutoEQ to map the EQ to the harman curve. Then try the bass tuner at around 3 dB from about 75hz. This kills the boomy lower mids that make the default sound a bit muddy, and cleans up the highs to make them crystal clear without being sibilant. The bass tuner (this will cost a little for access) really brings up the fun part of the bass (or technically recovers it as the AutoEQ squashes it).
      You end up with a ridiculously crisp sound signature. Natural, smooth, but not too hot any more. Bass tuner keeps them fun, and actually improves the bass (as by default, there is too much bass in the 100-300hz range. Killing that a bit really sharpens up the 30-100 range when you recover it with the bass tuner)
      I wasn't thrilled with their sound quality before, as i found it a bit muffled and hot (although everything else rocks). After doing this, they are simply breathtaking. They have great resolution and really just needed that EQ.

  • @CesarMartinez-wx3mi
    @CesarMartinez-wx3mi Před 3 lety +66

    The XM4 are right now (black friday) for $278 and the XM3 are $240, I think for $38 extra, the XM4 definitely worth the upgrade

  • @nicanonymus2491
    @nicanonymus2491 Před 3 lety +4

    I love them. It was my christmas present. Thank for the review.

    • @MarkEllisReviews
      @MarkEllisReviews  Před 3 lety +1

      And thank you for commenting - glad you’re happy with them.

  • @maniac.chopper
    @maniac.chopper Před 3 lety +33

    YT accidentally recommended your video and I'm glad!
    Dude, you have an astonishing voice!
    Wish you to get many subscribers, keep going!

    • @MarkEllisReviews
      @MarkEllisReviews  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you so much, Yevhenii! I love being accidentally recommended by CZcams 😆

    • @joshdeveaux6936
      @joshdeveaux6936 Před 3 lety +1

      Accidentally? That's not how recommendations work

  • @kelb89
    @kelb89 Před 2 lety +1

    I bought these and it reinvigorated my love for music. I was listening to music 4 hours straight when I bought them. Highly recommend!

  • @Lordnexuz
    @Lordnexuz Před 2 lety +3

    Dude literally has the best tone of voice for this kind of stuff I lowkey fell asleep to his voice lol subscribed great review

  • @thebeast9869
    @thebeast9869 Před 3 lety +5

    Couldn't live without my xm4 no diffrence between the xm3s that i sold as long as they keep slightly improving im going keep buying

  • @robnelsonbayvillage
    @robnelsonbayvillage Před 29 dny

    Listened and subscribed. Bought 2 of them for our trip to Australia. Mark, excellent job.

  • @4rch13
    @4rch13 Před 3 lety +2

    Awesome video man, exactly what I was looking for. Subscribed

    • @MarkEllisReviews
      @MarkEllisReviews  Před 3 lety

      Thank you Archie - comments like this make my day, genuinely.

  • @ryrycd8811
    @ryrycd8811 Před 3 lety +13

    Thank you for this review! This is exactly what I needed!

  • @bonkis5895
    @bonkis5895 Před 3 lety +4

    Just bought these and they are great!, I noticed the most improvement in the sound of drums and vocals :)

  • @andreleiva5165
    @andreleiva5165 Před 3 lety +1

    I hope you make it big! Thanks for the review

  • @ninjaahjumma
    @ninjaahjumma Před 3 lety +38

    Listening to your voice with my XM4s is just so satisfying and relaxing. Seriously dude, your voice sounds like what warm sticky toffee pudding tastes like. Subscribing and looking forward to more of your content.

    • @MarkEllisReviews
      @MarkEllisReviews  Před 3 lety +3

      Wow - first time I've been compared to a dessert - but I'll take it 😉 Thanks!

  • @keniacaxito7694
    @keniacaxito7694 Před 3 lety +3

    I’m from Brazil and, dude, you are the best! Loved your review. It’s real, not an AD. And your voice! acabei de comprar o fone por causa de sua voz hahaha

    • @MarkEllisReviews
      @MarkEllisReviews  Před 3 lety

      Ah thank you, Kenia! And I’m glad I helped you buy that phone - enjoy!

  • @feeateruwu3216
    @feeateruwu3216 Před 3 lety +8

    man thnx to you i can finally make up my mind to get this headphones

  • @jaredz9507
    @jaredz9507 Před 3 lety

    I started with the Sony wh-1000 and they were great, but these are on a different level! ANC is unmatched, charge time and sound is absolutely fantastic.

  • @bilal.b
    @bilal.b Před 3 lety +2

    Came here for the xm4 subscribed for your soothing voice thorough review btw
    Looking forward for more reviews and all the best for you channel👍🏻✌🏻

    • @MarkEllisReviews
      @MarkEllisReviews  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks so much. Genuinely humbled by that. Not sure what it is about my voice, but glad something's working! Appreciate the support 🙏

  • @WiZardDrift
    @WiZardDrift Před 3 lety +16

    This was a dope review! I just picked these up!

  • @thesmartalec4365
    @thesmartalec4365 Před 3 lety +11

    I think you will be the next Marques, keep up the great work

    • @MarkEllisReviews
      @MarkEllisReviews  Před 3 lety +8

      Wow, not sure what to say to that, apart from thank you! Marques is the gold standard on here for tech reviews; smart, engaging and massive production values. If I achieve a tenth of what he offers his audience, I'll be very happy indeed 😀

    • @MrGW2fanboy
      @MrGW2fanboy Před 3 lety

      Marques is just top notch video editing, but he's not as in depth as alot of other reviewers.

    • @SM_zzz
      @SM_zzz Před 2 lety

      @@MarkEllisReviews 👌🏻

  • @jits8215
    @jits8215 Před 2 lety +2

    Very informative review thank you. You come across very genuine and concise.

  • @coolbeauty786
    @coolbeauty786 Před 3 lety +1

    Your voice is calming and soothing ,Great Review
    subscribed

  • @vincenthernandez3009
    @vincenthernandez3009 Před 2 lety +4

    I was on the fence on buying another pair of expensive headphones. Your reviews convinced me to invest in the Sony's XM4's. Thank you for the push. Keep up the Good work.

  • @nelhed3587
    @nelhed3587 Před 2 lety +3

    This guy's voice is perfection. I'm subscribing just to keep hearing it.

  • @Srinivassss1999
    @Srinivassss1999 Před 3 lety +1

    I don't know why I'm watching this after my XM4 purchase. But man, what a soothing voice. I watched the entire video (mostly) for your voice and ofc, the review xD
    Great content !

  • @arjunthomas
    @arjunthomas Před 3 lety +1

    Nice review.. very polished and professional.. cheers

  • @chrome1994
    @chrome1994 Před 2 lety +3

    The most honest review of the year!

  • @VinoDeRio
    @VinoDeRio Před 3 lety +5

    I love my XM3s honestly. I've had mine for about 2 yrs now got it around christmas time in 2019. I waited so long watching reviews and stuff online and finally bit the bullet and bought em. My gosh the sound quality and all the features it's wonderful after having like basic Skullcandy headphones that were like around $80-100 CAD. I'm still happy with my purchase and I take really good care of my XM3s in the hardcase. I found it hilarious Mark said the lady says 90% battery cause I feel like I also rarely charge it xD I don't think I missed out not getting the XM4s but I also recommend teh XM3s as a value buy or a XM4s if you got money to blow haha great review video!

    • @MarkEllisReviews
      @MarkEllisReviews  Před 3 lety

      Thank you!

    • @ViciousPikachu
      @ViciousPikachu Před rokem

      How's it going so far? I heard there's a static noise problem in all the Sony xm-4 or xm 3 headphones... There's a video about it
      Just ordered it and idk if i should cancel my order itczcams.com/video/RUy2C38UNUQ/video.html

  • @alan4cars
    @alan4cars Před 3 lety +1

    Wonderful review bro. Keep them coming.

  • @jacobhughes164
    @jacobhughes164 Před 2 lety

    Ordered these a few days ago. Can not WAIT for them to come in. Never been more excited for a piece of tech

  • @eracli0
    @eracli0 Před 3 lety +6

    I’m wearing these while watching your review and your voice sounds so nice dude.. 😂 subscribed.

    • @MarkEllisReviews
      @MarkEllisReviews  Před 3 lety +1

      Haha! Glad they're making me sound half decent. Enjoy the headphones and thanks for watching!

    • @maryk7062
      @maryk7062 Před 3 lety +1

      same here LOL

  • @aznpanda510x
    @aznpanda510x Před 3 lety +4

    I’m in love with these headphone, it really been 2 weeks and it still at 50%

  • @DynamicWilliam
    @DynamicWilliam Před 2 lety +1

    Very nice Review. Thank you!

  • @IM_RishavSingh
    @IM_RishavSingh Před 3 lety +1

    Excellent review bruh.. completely satisfied going for xm4...u talk so calm and you got some real thing about being an Audiophile.. subscribed👍

  • @beaniemac83
    @beaniemac83 Před 3 lety +8

    Great review thanks watching this on my XM4’s I ordered from Amazon last week. I agree with you on your points and they’re really comfy. I have a cheaper pair of overheads and I didn’t realise how bad they were for confort and sound until I started using the XM4’s. One thing I do find is that they get sweaty quite quickly and that’s with just wearing them around the house, but perhaps that’s just me and my skin type. Also just a point on the phone call quality, I find if I turn the ambient noise to the max and tick the box to focus on my voice, I can hear my voice really well when talking. Perhaps not as good as the apple EarPods but it’s not too bad 👍

    • @MarkEllisReviews
      @MarkEllisReviews  Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks for the kind words.

    • @arkonarcaxe1808
      @arkonarcaxe1808 Před 3 lety

      same i live in Singapore where it gets really hot...i find myself sweating with my xm4s...but i just wipe them with tissues afterwards so that's fine.

  • @MrTriple20
    @MrTriple20 Před 3 lety +39

    In the Sony app you can change settings so your own voice comes through while making a phone call! This should solve your problem.

    • @MarkEllisReviews
      @MarkEllisReviews  Před 3 lety +11

      Aha, I did not know that - thanks! I'll check it out.

    • @pablofernandez-portillo2400
      @pablofernandez-portillo2400 Před 3 lety

      Hi Gijs. I'm having a big problem in terms of call experience with these headphones. Anytime I'm making a call, the other person hears very loudly any noise happening around me. It doesn't have to be very loud. It's so annoying. If I change to the phone, the person hears me way better. Do you know how could I solve this? Thanks so much!

    • @grzegorznaskret4453
      @grzegorznaskret4453 Před 3 lety +2

      @@pablofernandez-portillo2400 phone itself got much easer job because it got one mike next to your mouth and second in another end of the phone so sound cancellation warks way better.

  • @TheKarenohara
    @TheKarenohara Před 2 měsíci

    Just bought these on sale on Amazon. Can’t wait to get them

  • @hugoyavar6023
    @hugoyavar6023 Před 3 lety +1

    Excellent review.Thanks a lot.Best regards from Lima, Peru.

  • @pilotsora
    @pilotsora Před 3 lety +128

    You're like a good version of Jason Statham

  • @chillflow
    @chillflow Před 3 lety +4

    Found you on Medium and love your take on everything Mac. Just about to buy my first one and it will be an M1.

    • @MarkEllisReviews
      @MarkEllisReviews  Před 3 lety +1

      Ah, I love it when that happens - thanks for coming over here and I'm humbled by that comment. You'll love your M1 Mac. New video on the M1 MacBook Air hitting the channel tomorrow - stay tuned!

  • @paulakokic2355
    @paulakokic2355 Před 3 lety +1

    Really nice review! And your voice is just so nice to listen to, I love it :D

  • @Tom.Bombadil
    @Tom.Bombadil Před 3 lety +2

    Great review!

  • @raredoodah6649
    @raredoodah6649 Před 3 lety +20

    This is the best headphones review I've watched
    It's cohesive and not overly long like other reviews I've watched
    And more importantly thank you for not being obnoxiously energetic haha I'm definitely buying these. Cheers!

  • @smnemosyne3149
    @smnemosyne3149 Před 3 lety +10

    I dont know, I was watching different reviews of Best wireless headphones lately..
    this review is the only one who sounded unbiased, real and no advertising going on.
    Pure review from experience. Excellent!
    I'll definitely Subscribe to this channel 👍 a thousand thanks for this Mark☺️

    • @MarkEllisReviews
      @MarkEllisReviews  Před 3 lety +1

      No - thank you! Glad I was able to help and thanks for subscribing. Lots on the way!

  • @BAMBI22able
    @BAMBI22able Před 3 lety +1

    Great review! Very clear.

  • @pulkit856
    @pulkit856 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for the review , it helped a lot

  • @cereknurettin
    @cereknurettin Před 3 lety +3

    You deserve much much more followers!

  • @sudiptakiran
    @sudiptakiran Před 3 lety +51

    Listening to this on my XM4!!

  • @austinngu8955
    @austinngu8955 Před 3 lety

    thanks for the good review. just got mine yesterday

  • @roverdad
    @roverdad Před 3 lety +2

    I just got these for prime day. I’ve had the xm3’s for two years. I agree with everything you say except for the sound quality. Ignoring the noise cancellation, the audio quality is decent(xm3) to pretty good(xm4). I have an ancient pair of Grado SR-80’s that are way better in every sound quality way. That said, the xm4’s are noticeably better than the xm3’s and the noise cancelling seems slightly better as well. I need the noise cancelling to be able to function when i am in my office and these hit the spot! Wish I had seen the cheaper ones before i bought these lol.

  • @vsx819
    @vsx819 Před 3 lety +7

    I bought these based on your review...... Damn these are amazing. I especially love the sensor in the ear. My girlfriend is constantly talking and it's nice I can just take them off and pause the music. I'm a shower singer so I turned off the talk setting. But this is the first time I've spent £220 on some headphones, but they are worth every penny. Thanks for the advice

  • @windowfries
    @windowfries Před 3 lety +5

    These are good. I went around 3 weeks before I needed to charge em too.

    • @MarkEllisReviews
      @MarkEllisReviews  Před 3 lety +1

      It’s one of the best features. You just never feel like you have to charge them.

  • @ScissorVixens
    @ScissorVixens Před 3 lety +1

    I actually now own THREE pairs of Sony NC headphones. Bought the XM3's about a year ago and recently purchased the XM4's as well as the cheaper entry level WH_CH710N.
    So why in the world would someone own 3 different pairs of NC headphones you ask.
    I'm single and live alone (no need to listen for roommates trying to get my attention) BUT I live in a very noisy top floor apartment.
    And anyone who has lived in a large apartment building knows...all it takes is a few inconsiderate neighbors to make apartment living very difficult.
    So, I have my cheaper Sony entry level WH_CH710N in the kitchen for when I'm cooking and cleaning up the mess I create after cooking while listening to news, etc. on my iPad.
    Then, I have my XM4's sitting next to me in the livingroom which are connected to my Apple TV. This is where these headphones really shine. Incredible deep full bass sounds without any distortion.
    Finally, I have my XM3's in my office where I put them on while I'm trying to focus on writing, programming, editing video, etc.
    Aside from noisy neighbors...there are many other unwanted noises such as a very loud A/C unit that will soon by running 24/7/week since I live in Las Vegas.
    And then there is the dumpster truck that comes around twice per week. As is my luck...the dumpsters are a few feet away from my office window and when this truck shows...it sounds like like a battle scene out of a Star Wars movie.
    Oh, in addition to all of this...I live in a 'no dogs banned' apartment complex and although tenants are not supposed to leave their dogs on their balconies, many do and you often hear one or two dogs barking like crazy because they want in.
    Many of these things are issues most of us deal with whether living in an apartment or house but in an apartment environment...it's on a much larger scale.
    Bottom line...if you live in a noisy apartment setting (unless it's a 55 plus or senior living space, what apartment building isn't noisy?)...these NC headphones are a necessity, especially if you work from home like I do.

  • @SeanMidlandstransporthub
    @SeanMidlandstransporthub Před 3 lety +1

    Great review! Subscribed

  • @edwingarza22
    @edwingarza22 Před 3 lety +5

    This review may have been uploaded prior to the speak-to-chat feature was added. The microphone picks up your voice and channels it into the speakers so you can speak to someone and hear yourself fairly clearly. Or the dual device feature was improved? I can connect seamlessly between two devices with no issues.

    • @MarkEllisReviews
      @MarkEllisReviews  Před 3 lety +4

      I think it probably was. Interesting - I'll check it out, thanks!

  • @ragedlore2735
    @ragedlore2735 Před 3 lety +5

    I had a pair of beats studio 3s, still do but i just got these, i prefer these heavily as i like the over hear comfort but honestly theres a difference between loud headphones and ones that sound great, these are both

    • @treasurem2491
      @treasurem2491 Před 2 lety

      Im returning my studio 3s and have these on order, the studios are just trash honestly.

  • @Meagain921
    @Meagain921 Před 3 lety +1

    Top, no nonsense review. Many thanks.

  • @johnng2528
    @johnng2528 Před 3 lety +1

    Mark, agreed with you on most good points on WH-1000NK4. I own the MK4 for 3 months as well. There is one product design fault that, to my surprise, no one has mentioned it yet! That is the hinge connecting the ear cups to the headband which breaks easily. The ear cups can be twisted one-way only to be put away in the protective case but try to twist the ear cups the other way, the hinge inside the ear cups break easily and they don't just crack or break into 2 pieces, the plastic hinge just broken into small pieces. You can find a spare part to repair it! I was lucky with the hinge of my MK4, although couldn't find other small bits, I managed to glue the remaining 2 big broken pieces together with superglue but that doesn't last long!

    • @MarkEllisReviews
      @MarkEllisReviews  Před 3 lety

      Thanks for tuning in, John. That's odd - I've never experienced that issue... anyone else?

    • @sergt9676
      @sergt9676 Před 3 lety +1

      @@MarkEllisReviews I had the same thing happen. Sucked. Still love the headphones. Durability slightly questionable.

  • @sherazzahoor5972
    @sherazzahoor5972 Před 3 lety +4

    I’m glad I can across your videos, I’m also supporting the same hairstyle as you :) and found it hard to come across a reviewer that would talk about comfort when it came too over the head headphones (and from the UK).I have pair of B&W px headphones and the look and sound lovely but the clamping force and the top of the headband leaves me with a sore head.
    So I’m either thinking sony mx4 or Bose 700 ( leaning more towards Bose ) which would you say are more comfortable? :)

    • @MarkEllisReviews
      @MarkEllisReviews  Před 3 lety +1

      Haha, thank you! As for the comparison with Bose, I'm afraid I haven't tried the 700, so can't say for definite. But the XM4s are very comfortable.

  • @inve9579
    @inve9579 Před 2 lety +3

    This is the first day i use the XM4's and i'm watching this video with them. Everything is beautiful 🤙.
    I payed 229€.
    Cheers from Italy! 👋👋👋

    • @MarkEllisReviews
      @MarkEllisReviews  Před 2 lety

      Nice 👍

    • @ViciousPikachu
      @ViciousPikachu Před rokem

      How's it's going so far? I heard there's a static noise problem in all the Sony xm-4 or xm 3 headphones... There's a video about it
      Just ordered it and idk if i should cancel my order itczcams.com/video/RUy2C38UNUQ/video.html

  • @normalonevideos9778
    @normalonevideos9778 Před 3 lety +2

    subbed , ur voice is very calming

  • @callous01
    @callous01 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice review mate, just bought a pair!

  • @markjohnabana3761
    @markjohnabana3761 Před 2 lety +7

    I bought mine yesterday and its quality from listening to music was immensely incredible. I just had a few problems with its mic, the noise cancellation doesn't work properly when I'm recording or talking to someone over the phone, perhaps noise cancellation in microphone of XM4 are not that good compare if you're just listening to music.

    • @LordMaliscence
      @LordMaliscence Před 2 lety +1

      There are a variety of reasons for this, but primarily the mic is being used for the call and therefore can't be used to pick up ambient noise (which is then "cancelled" by playing back an inverse frequency).

    • @jjjgirl3
      @jjjgirl3 Před rokem

      i have the problem where the other person cannot hear me because i'm too soft or they can only hear my footsteps/grocery cart. this part was disappointing. I see people using air pods all the time with no problem. why can't this just work?

  • @lemar237
    @lemar237 Před 3 lety +13

    Excellent review, i'm going to pick the black version.

    • @MarkEllisReviews
      @MarkEllisReviews  Před 3 lety +3

      Thank you! You’ll love them.

    • @akshpatel3116
      @akshpatel3116 Před 3 lety +2

      @@MarkEllisReviews Hi, I was in the market for a pair of high-end pair of headphones, and stumbled upon your video, awesome review by the way, just wanted to know what colour would you recommend, as really like the lighter colour, but it looks like a dirty grey?

    • @MarkEllisReviews
      @MarkEllisReviews  Před 3 lety +2

      @@akshpatel3116 Thank you, Aksh! I actually quite like the lighter colour. It's more of a 'bone' colour than grey, really. Check out my video comparison of the XM3 and XM4 to see a few more shots of them side-by-side: czcams.com/video/EJG0NzhFbwI/video.html

    • @akshpatel3116
      @akshpatel3116 Před 3 lety +1

      @@MarkEllisReviews Thanks alot for that, really appreciate it!

    • @akshpatel3116
      @akshpatel3116 Před 3 lety

      @@MarkEllisReviews One more question, in your opinion how would you say they compare the the Bowers and Wilkins PX7s, with regards to comfort for someone with big ears?

  • @permbansal3377
    @permbansal3377 Před 3 lety +1

    Love this review man new subscriber 😊🙂

  • @mrdestroy4381
    @mrdestroy4381 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks mate, sold me on the xm4's

  • @farraelena4570
    @farraelena4570 Před 3 lety +4

    Thank you so much for helping me making up my mind. I was torn in between the XM4 and the AirPods Pro.. yeah yeah... I know they’re both in different leagues... 😄 I already have the regular AirPods (Gen 2), so I think I’m gonna go with a FULL-ON headphones for music and movies this time.

    • @MarkEllisReviews
      @MarkEllisReviews  Před 3 lety +1

      Pleasure! And I think you’ve made a great choice there 😃

    • @farraelena4570
      @farraelena4570 Před 3 lety +1

      @@MarkEllisReviews i had just placed an order for the XM4 in the middle of watching of your review 😆 thanks again. Yours is the most positive review i came across for the XM4 on youtube. I'm glad i clicked and you earned youself a new sub 👍🏻

    • @MarkEllisReviews
      @MarkEllisReviews  Před 3 lety

      @@farraelena4570 Awesome - thanks!

  • @John-lw7bz
    @John-lw7bz Před 3 lety +10

    My xm2’s are dying so these are def the next pair of bt headphones I’m going for.

  • @celticlofts
    @celticlofts Před měsícem

    I have both the XM5s and XM4s. I leave the XM5s in the home office and always take the XM4s with me while traveling. I find them much easier to pack as they fold up and the case is small while the XM5s have a much larger case because they don't fold up. Sound quality differences between them is negligible, at least to my 62 year old ears, so It's a no brainer to take the MX4s. If you travel as much as I do then buy yourself a Bluetooth transmitter for your flight so you don't get tangled up in wires, and you can take your headphones with you if you decide to go walkabout. Good review by the way.

  • @Nan0.
    @Nan0. Před 2 lety +1

    With mic disabled, bright sound setting, with LDAC or on cable sound quality is just great

  • @andrewpersaud4144
    @andrewpersaud4144 Před 3 lety +6

    i just got these. dont even need to watch the review to know he loves them.

  • @shankaran20
    @shankaran20 Před 3 lety +7

    I cant believe i haven't come across this channel before. Mark, i must tell you, If god had a voice, it would sound like yours. About the review, its superb. Once you go Sony, you wont look for anything else. Cheers

    • @MarkEllisReviews
      @MarkEllisReviews  Před 3 lety +1

      Genuinely don't know what to say to that! Thanks so much 😊

    • @markdouglas8073
      @markdouglas8073 Před 2 lety

      Time to review in the Bible Deuteronomy 5:22-27 to learn the people’s review of the actual voice of God. There was a time when He did speak in an audible voice, but the people begged Him to stop.

  • @pjsixhundred
    @pjsixhundred Před 3 lety +1

    Great review. Thanks

  • @amirshayanmoghtaderi5840
    @amirshayanmoghtaderi5840 Před 3 lety +1

    High-quality video. I really enjoyed it... I subscribed, and I agree with the comment about your voice; it's fantastic...and your room is cozy. I really like to work in a place like this

  • @aishwaryaravikumar4342
    @aishwaryaravikumar4342 Před 3 lety +4

    I don’t focus very easily and your voice was kind of just droning in my ears. I was listening though, don’t get me wrong. But when you said, “a very kind lady will tell you”, my respect for you just increased a 100 fold! I subscribed to your channel immediately. Also, amazing review!

  • @BLOODYHACKER
    @BLOODYHACKER Před 3 lety +107

    once you get a taste on sony you cant switch back

    • @Lplaterwrx
      @Lplaterwrx Před 3 lety +3

      Agreed

    • @jahsehonfroy8585
      @jahsehonfroy8585 Před 3 lety +6

      Exactly, started with bass boosting, now time for noise cancellation lol

    • @kingdongo4388
      @kingdongo4388 Před 3 lety

      yessss

    • @aznpanda510x
      @aznpanda510x Před 3 lety +2

      I’m in love with these headphone, it really been 2 weeks and it still at 50%

    • @siic
      @siic Před 3 lety

      I bought M3 a while back but ended up being replaced by qc35 because it's not as comfy on my ears. Although they do sound better.

  • @johnjames3286
    @johnjames3286 Před 2 lety +1

    I've had the xm3 for years, they're awesome

  • @normlieberman372
    @normlieberman372 Před 2 lety +2

    Wonderful review. You've got a new instant subscriber. The information that we everyday consumers require to make informed decisions.