Six years later, Sony revisits its legendary XM4 headphones
Sony has re-released its popular WH-1000XM4 noise-canceling headphones as the XM4C model. While the design remains largely unchanged, the new version features updated sound profiles, a 10-band EQ, and Bluetooth 6 support.
Why it matters
This release highlights a trend of manufacturers reviving legacy hardware designs that consumers preferred over newer, more expensive iterations.
Six years ago Sony and Bose were in the middle of a noise-canceling battle, with each new model of headphones better than the last. In the fall of 2020, Sony released the WH-1000XM4 headphones to wide acclaim. They sat atop best headphones lists for years, thanks to their great sound, competitive ANC, and compact size, until they went out of stock. Now Sony has brought them back, with minor improvements, as the WH-1000XM4C.
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