Sony makes some of the best headphones at the high end, but they also have a wide selection at other price points. Our pick for the best wireless headphones is the company’s WH-1000XM5, which normally costs $400. If that’s not possible, the mid-range ULT Wear headphones are a good option, especially since they’re on sale. The price has been reduced to $148, which is $52 off the regular price of $200. This marks the lowest price ever for this model.
These are the first headphones to use ULT Power Sound, a new version of Sony’s Extra Bass lineup. So it’s safe to say that you can expect plenty of low-end oomph with ULT Wear.
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Sony’s bass-heavy ULT Wear over-ear headphones have dropped to their lowest price yet.
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In fact, we think Sony has implemented the bass boost technology better than previous models. We gave the ULT Wear headphones a 78 in our review, highlighting their comfortable design, generally strong audio quality, and improved active noise cancellation.
However, the ULT boost feature can be a bit overkill. The ULT 2 setting, which delivers deeper bass and more powerful all-around audio, didn’t sound quite as good, and I felt the low end was a bit oppressive. In some cases, such as when playing metal or synth-heavy electronica, the sound may become muddy.
As you might expect, the ULT Wear doesn’t have all the same features as Sony’s high-end headphones. But it has some nifty features. Place your open hand on the right earcup to activate Quick Attention mode and reduce the volume. Sony’s Adaptive Sound Control tool can automatically adjust settings based on your activity and location. Other features include 360 Reality Audio with head tracking and 30 hours of battery life.
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