Comfortably and conveniently isolate yourself with your favorite audio with these Sony WI-1000XM2 Noise-Canceling Wireless Headphones Blackfrom Sony. Dual microphones are aimed behind and in front of you to capture as much ambient sound as possible. The built-in QN1 chip actively filters out this distracting noise and provides 32-bit signal processing and a built-in DAC so you're only left with clear audio. Angled eartips and a fully adjustable silicone neckband make listening longer more enjoyable, and the neckband design always keeps your earbuds handy.

The quality of the audio the WI-1000XM2 Bluetooth headphones produce is engineered to be exceptional. An HD hybrid driver system utilizes 8.9mm dynamic drivers and a matched balanced armature to reproduce everything from natural highs to powerful bass. The headphones support Hi-Res Audio to play-back music that's true to the original recording, and DSEE HX technology upscales any of your compressed library files to help make them sound their best.

8.9mm Drivers + Balanced Armatures    Up to 10 Hours of Playback    Active Noise-Canceling    32-Bit Signal Processing & Built-In DAC    Hi-Res Audio & DSEE HX Support    Supports Playback on Flights    Adaptive Sound Control    Built-In Mic for Hands-Free Calls    Support for Google Assistant & Alexa    NFC Bluetooth Pairing

You get up to 10 hours of battery life on a full charge, but if you're in a rush, a quick 10-minute charge will give you up to 80 minutes of playback time.

You can wear the WI-1000XM2 almost anywhere—even on airplanes—thanks to Sony's Atmospheric Pressure Optimizing technology, which makes the headphones compatible with high altitudes.

With the Sony Headphones Connect app, you can use Sony's Adaptive Sound Control and Sense Engine to automatically adjust ambient sound settings based on your situation. You can also customize the settings manually. Adaptive Sound Control can detect whether you're traveling, walking, or waiting. While traveling, background noise is eliminated. While walking, enjoy your music but still hear some sounds around you so you're safe and aware. While waiting, background noise is minimized but you'll still be able to hear important announcements.

This app lets you adjust the volume of background sounds and also provides an equalizer to adjust audio levels for your music.

With Amazon Alexa built-in and support for Google Assistant, the WI-1000XM2 headphones give you the ability to speak voice commands to them on your mobile devices. Get information, turn-by-turn navigation, notifications, manage audio playback, and more. The built-in microphone that allows this also provides the ability for you to make hands-free calls when paired with your smartphone.

Manual controls are built into one of the cables connecting an earbud to the neckband. These controls let you adjust audio volume and switch between music and phone calls. There's an additional customizable button you can program if there's a favorite feature you can't live without.

The backs of each earbuds are magnetic and snap together to keep them untangled when not in use.

You can manually pair these headphones with a Bluetooth-compatible device for wireless listening, or you can use NFC pairing if supported. With NFC pairing all you have to do is tap your device to the headphones to quickly pair them.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does the ANC work with a wired connection like in-flight movies or with an older MP3 player?

A: Yes, the Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise-Canceling Wireless Over-Ear Headphones (Black) BH #SOWH1000XM5B works with ANC when using wired mode.

Q: 2. Could you wear these at night to block out snoring?

A: You could certainly try, but they might not be comfortable for all night sleeping.

Q: 3. Are the earcups larger than the XM2 model?

A: The Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-Ear Headphones being the same size for the earcup as the XM2 model.

Q: 4. Can you turn the noise-canceling feature off completely?

A: Yes, the Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-Ear Headphones (Black) BH #SOWH1000XM4B allow you to turn off noise cancelling completely.

Q: 5. Are the ear pads replaceable? How easy or difficult?

A: Sony pads are not yet available in retail locations, only from Sony directly. Our customers like these: http://bit.ly/Deko1000XM3. They are slightly tricky to install, but not difficult.

Q: 6. Ive read that the famous Bose noise canceling headphones are good for canceling airplane noise and rumble,but not good for canceling human voices. They said this was so you could hear announcements, safety messages etc. Peoples’ conversations on planes are something that bother me. Do these sony’s work better for eliminating human voices?

A: A little bit better, but you can still hear if someone is talking near you. If I’m playing something, then very difficult to hear people. If not playing anything, you will hear (maybe not enough to understand what is being said though).

Q: 7. Can these headphones be used in a live music concert setting because the music is too loud. This is for an autistic person.

A: The are not designed for this purpose and may not be very effective. Better to consider somethng like this: Remote Audio HN-7506 High-Noise Isolating Headphones with Sony MDR-7506 Drivers & Custom Baffling BH #REHN7506: https://bhpho.to/2XFpxlx Bushnell Vanquish Pro Elite Electronic Hearing Protection Noise-Canceling Bluetooth Headphones (Burnt Bronze) B&H # BUVPEBTBB: https://bhpho.to/2KKAcGu Spypoint EEM4-24 Electronic Ear Muffs (Camouflage) BH #SPEEM424C: https://bhpho.to/2rcLtZ5 VIC FIRTH SIH2 Stereo Isolation Headphones for Drummers BH #VISIH2: https://bhpho.to/35t9ryh

Q: 8. Is the in headset voice over dubbed in English?

A: Yes, the voice prompts of the Sony WI-1000XM2 Noise-Canceling Wireless In-Ear Headphones is in English.

Q: 9. Can this headphone be used on the planes with the headphone jacks?

A: Yes, the airplane adapter is included in the package.

Q: 10. During calls through the headphones, can you hear your own voice when you’re talking?

A: Yes, you will be able to hear your own voice when you're using the Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise-Canceling Wireless Over-Ear Headphones (Black) for a phone call.