The "WH-1000XM3" released by Sony on October 6th is the third generation of the Sony 1000X series, which has a reputation for high-quality wireless transmission and powerful NC functions, and has further enhanced functions. model. The point of attention is the improvement of "sound quality & NC function" and "wearability". Due to the basic performance evolution of headphones, the overall satisfaction is greatly improved compared to the conventional model. The price is an open price, and the actual sales price is around 40,000 yen. There are two colors, platinum silver and black.
It weighs 255g, which is lighter than the previous model's 275g. When I hold it in my hand, it is lighter than I imagined from the difference in numbers. You can see that the housing part is compact and has changed to a condensed design.
Bose's QuietComfort 35 wireless headphones II (QC35 II), which can be said to be a rival machine, weighs 234g, so it's a little heavier than this, but the 1000XM3 is not just about weight.
The WH-1000XM3 is 255g lighterThe first generation 1000X and the 2nd generation model "WH-1000XM2" released in 2017 have a headband that is almost circular in shape. It's similar to an egg shape with a slightly sharp edge when you touch it. The fact that the 1000XM3 has a thicker head pad also seems to be a factor in creating this shape. When worn, the gap between the band and the side of the head is small, and it is good to have a neat silhouette where the band does not spread too much. The matte finish on the surface is also calming and gives a good impression.
The left is the 2nd generation 1000XM2, and the right is the new 1000XM3In addition, it is said that the space inside the housing where the ears fit has been maintained from before, so even if you wear it, it will be cramped so that your ears are strongly pressed. no.
The newly equipped low-resilience ear pads are also comfortable, and do not hold your ears tightly when worn, but gently envelop them. Rather than pinching the left and right ears from both sides, it feels like the headband and ear pads gently cover the entire head, so you can wear it for a long time without feeling oppressive.
