Sony will resume production of WH-1000XM4C headphones in September at a price of 250 euros

In 2020, Sony introduced the full-size wireless headphones WH-1000XM4, which quickly captured the market due to effective noise cancellation and high-quality sound. After the release of newer models – WH-1000XM5 and later WH-1000XM6 – production of the original product was discontinued.

Revival of the model

According to information obtained from informed sources, the company plans to reintroduce this line under the designation WH-1000XM4C. The launch is scheduled for September 7, and the retail price will be €249.99 (approximately £219.99).

It is worth noting that the price of the new version is almost €100 lower than the price at which the WH-1000XM4 was sold at launch, but still exceeds the price of the newer successor WH-1000XM5.

Color palette and technical specifications

Customers will be offered three shades: platinum silver, classic black, and an unusual lavender. In terms of specifications, the WH-1000XM4C almost completely replicates the original, except for the battery life without noise cancellation – now it is 34 hours instead of the previous 38.

In other aspects, the model retains 40mm dynamic drivers, a frequency range of 4–40 kHz, support for SBC, AAC, and LDAC codecs, as well as Bluetooth 5.0. With noise cancellation activated, the battery provides up to 30 hours of operation, and the total weight of the device is 254 g.

Context and significance

The resumption of production indicates stable demand for proven solutions in the premium headphone segment, despite the emergence of newer models. A more accessible price may attract those looking for high-quality sound without the need to pay for the latest technological innovations.

For consumers focused on long listening times and quality noise cancellation, the WH-1000XM4C represents a compromise between price and functionality, retaining the core advantages proven five years ago.

Source: 3DNews