Review on 🎧 Renewed Sony WH-CH700N Wireless Noise Canceling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black: Enhanced Listening Experience by Manur Bartov

Sony's flagship headphones have long been one of the most interesting in terms of the effectiveness of active noise cancellation systems - literally a couple of models from other no less famous manufacturers can compete with them. However, along with noise reduction, top-end devices offer original design, nice finish, extensive equipment and other bonuses for which the user has to pay.



And so we'll see!)





The kit, is minimal - no carrying cases and other frills. The headphones themselves, documentation and two cables: mini-jack to mini-jack (120 cm long) for wired connection to the source, plus USB - USB Type C (20 cm long) for charging and that's all)





it would seem a trifle, but the carrying case is an indispensable thing, given that noise-canceling headphones involve the use of flights and sports, I think it was worth thinking about)

The appearance of the headphones is far from “premium”, while they look quite stylish and modern. Most of the case is made of black matte plastic, the decorative elements are perhaps only the logos on the outside of the cups and that's it. At the same time, the headphones are quite light for full-size ones - they weigh just over 220 g.





The fastening parts of the rotary mechanism are made of plastic, but they do not cause any special concerns about their reliability. There are no backlashes or squeaks. The inner part of the headband near the cups is finished with a “carbon look” coating, but this is only a drawing on the same black plastic.





In the lower outer surface of the right cup there are volume buttons for controlling playback or a call, a little further from them there is a key for switching active noise reduction modes. Above it you can see the opening of the microphone for voice communication.



On the left cup we see two connectors: a 3.5 mm jack for a wired connection to a sound source, plus USB Type C for charging. Next is the power button and pairing activation, and next to it is the LED indicator of operating modes. The outside of the cup also houses an NFC tag and a microphone hole for voice communication.







The speaker, by the way, is relatively small - only 30 mm in diameter, while the "tacit standard" for compact full-size headphones is 40 mm. This made it possible to slightly reduce the dimensions of the device and probably played a role in making it cheaper. But, of course, it also affected the sound - we'll talk about it in more detail.



The headset sounds pretty good, although it has a number of features that not everyone will like. For example, bassheads such as I are not satisfied - 30 mm speakers with a low-frequency range cope with a stretch, the bass is “mumbling”, which is especially noticeable in compositions with a “fast” kick, which eventually merges into an indistinct buzz. In pop music, this is rare, there will be no problems with it.



The lower middle is thoroughly emphasized, which can even create a false impression of the “bassiness” of the headphones - the music sounds emphasized energetically, although I repeat there is not much real “deep bass” here. The second point that determines the nature of the sound of the headphones is a small dip in the upper part of the mid-frequency register, depriving the part of solo instruments and vocals of some detail. In general, the sound has nuances, and they are quite controversial. But they are expressed to the extent that it is still quite possible to call them features, and not obvious disadvantages.





Summing up, I want to say that Bowers & Wilkins PX7, taking into account the fact that it costs only $ 220 more, unlike the Sony WH-CH710N, it sounds brighter, more bass and has a reliable case in the kit. At the same time, the Sony WH-CH710N is a worthy option under $170 with active noise cancellation and wireless!



Read my more detailed review on Bowers & Wilkins PX7 here



I took all the photos in this review using the iPhone 12 Pro Max, read my review of it here