I specifically purchase noise cancelling headphones / earbuds now since it makes it easy to listen at MUCH quieter levels. I have done some tests with the noise cancelling disabled and setting the volume and with it on… It really makes a huge difference as I am not cranking it up to drowned out noise on transit or walking down the street.
Which Sony XM4s are you talking about? Sony is terrible at naming their products, the WH-1000XM4 are noise cancelling overear headphones, while the WF-1000XM4 are in ear ones. If you’re talking about the earbuds, try different tips.
I specifically purchase noise cancelling headphones / earbuds now since it makes it easy to listen at MUCH quieter levels. I have done some tests with the noise cancelling disabled and setting the volume and with it on… It really makes a huge difference as I am not cranking it up to drowned out noise on transit or walking down the street.
Came here say this. Absolutely agree. Being able to reduce background noise is huge.
As a side point - having a car that’s quiet has really allowed me to enjoy music at a much more reasonable level when driving as well.
I bought some Sony XM4s because I’d heard this theory before but I found noise cancelling barely makes a difference.
Which Sony XM4s are you talking about? Sony is terrible at naming their products, the WH-1000XM4 are noise cancelling overear headphones, while the WF-1000XM4 are in ear ones. If you’re talking about the earbuds, try different tips.
The overear headphones. The ANC just made no difference.
Strange. Have you tried to RMA it?
No I just sold them. They weren’t worth the price.