Sound quality

Across reviews, sound quality is repeatedly described as among the very best available in a wireless over-ear, with an unusually open, detailed and speaker-like presentation. Wireless playback stays highly resolving, while USB-C/analog wired listening can push resolution, scale and punch even further.

Sound quality is the clear headline: most reviews describe a refined, highly detailed, dynamic presentation with an immersive stage that can rival the best premium true wireless options. A minority note the stock tuning can lean a bit consumer-friendly (especially in bass/upper-mids), but EQ and Sound Personalization make it easy to tailor.

Sound quality is the headline strength: widely described as detailed, clear, spacious, and musically engaging with low distortion; a minority note the stock tuning can be quirky or that the tonal balance changes noticeably when ANC is toggled, making EQ or preferred mode important.

Across reviews, Momentum 4 is consistently praised as one of the best-sounding mainstream ANC over-ears, with strong detail, clarity, and imaging that often beats Sony/Bose peers. The default tuning is fun and typically bass-forward with lively treble; many recommend light EQ (or Sound Check/Podcast mode) to tame bass or smooth highs for a more balanced, less fatiguing presentation, and wired-active listening can sound slightly tighter than Bluetooth.

Across reviews, the P100 SE are praised for detailed, engaging hi-fi sound that competes with more expensive models. The SE introduces optional DynamEQ and a subtly livelier tuning (more bass/treble and perceived dynamics), which some love for added excitement while others prefer the original’s more neutral balance; either way, the headphones respond exceptionally well to EQ.

Sound quality is frequently described as pristine, spacious, and among the best in true wireless—especially after running Masimo AAT personalization and/or updating firmware. A minority of testing notes that stock or older firmware tuning can sound off and may require EQ tinkering to reach its potential.

Across most reviews, sound is described as outstanding and engaging, with a fun, bass-forward tuning and clear detail; a minority finds the stock sound too V-shaped (too much bass/treble) and notes EQ limits make full correction hard.

Sound is consistently praised as rich and engaging, with a neutral-warm tilt and strong detail for both games and music; competitive players may want an EQ preset that trims bass for clearer cues, and Bluetooth can sound more compressed than the 2.4GHz dongle.

Overall sound quality is widely praised for detail, clarity, and engagement, with a Sony-leaning signature that can be bassy and occasionally bright; extensive EQ helps reshape it toward balanced or more fun.

Strong, refined sound with standout vocal clarity and a generally balanced, studio-leaning presentation; the default tuning can still be bass-forward and the soundstage isn’t the widest, but the robust EQ makes it easy to dial in your preferred signature.

Sound quality is a major strength across reviews, commonly described as detailed, dynamic, and among the best in its class. The default tuning often leans V-shaped (enhanced bass and treble), and many reviewers recommend using EQ to match personal preferences.

Sound quality is widely praised as excellent and competitive with top-tier flagships, helped by the hybrid driver design and strong tuning tools. A few reviewers note minor tuning quirks (mid dips, brightness, spatial mode side effects) that EQ can address.

Most reviews praise a balanced, meaty and refined sound with an open feel for a closed-back ANC headphone, with strong bass control, clear mids and crisp highs; it often sounds more spacious and natural than many mainstream ANC rivals, especially on Apple devices, but there is very limited user EQ and some critical listeners find the technical detail and imaging only average versus newer premium hi-fi competitors.

Overall sound quality is repeatedly described as balanced, rich, and easy to enjoy, with an improved tuning over earlier AirPods Pro and strong performance across music and video. Several reviewers note the presentation is slightly safe and ultimately limited by AAC Bluetooth compression/no hi-res codecs, with depth/detail still behind top wired or audiophile-focused options.

Across reviews, overall sound is described as very enjoyable and lively, with several outlets calling it refined for a consumer ANC tuning, but multiple reviewers also say the stock tuning can sound muffled or overly colored until you EQ it. With app EQ (and features like DSEE/LDAC on compatible devices), the XM5 can become punchy, dynamic, and detailed, though technicalities like depth and separation still trail more audiophile-leaning competitors.

Across reviews, BlackShark V3 Pro delivers standout gaming audio with strong positional detail and a cinematic, immersive presentation, and many testers call it class-leading once EQ is dialed in. Music and movies are more divisive: some hear clean, punchy playback after tweaking EQ, while others report treble distortion or a harsh top end that makes it less ideal as an all-purpose hi-fi headset.

Across reviews, the QC Ultra are described as exciting, rich and immersive with a generally bass-forward signature that many find highly enjoyable, while more critical listeners say they are not the most neutral or resolving for the price and can sound thick unless you EQ or rely on the ear-calibration tuning.

Most reviews praise a clean, hi-fi presentation with strong detail, separation and an engaging balance that competes above its price, though a minority find it a touch restrained in punch or excitement unless EQ is tweaked or listening is done wired.

Sound quality is consistently described as high-end and detailed with a big, punchy presentation, though some listeners find the tuning less neutral than AirPods Pro 2 and occasionally a bit clinical.

A lively V shaped tuning with punchy bass and bright treble sounds fun for most listeners, though recessed mids and a relatively narrow soundstage keep it from being the most spacious or accurate option.

Sound is often described as clear, detailed and immersive with excellent imaging, leaning toward a consumer V-shape with strong bass energy and a lively upper range. Many listeners love the warm, engaging presentation, but others find the tuning more taste-dependent than Sony/Bose flagships due to recessed vocals or sibilance.

Using the same driver platform as the WH 1000XM6, the H9 II delivers punchy, detailed competitive-game audio and strong positional cues, but its default tuning can sound very FPS-specific or dark for music until you apply EQ, and several reviewers feel the sound does not fully justify the $350 price.

Across reviewers, sound is strong for a $100 set thanks to dual drivers and tuning tools, but the default signature leans v-shaped and can feel bass-forward rather than studio-neutral.

Sound quality is widely considered impressive for the price, with good detail and balance that improves further with EQ/HearID. The default tuning can lean bright/snappy up top for some listeners.

Warm, bass-forward V-shaped tuning with generally clear highs and good detail for the price; LDAC or wired listening can add clarity, but resolution and spaciousness trail premium models and some listeners notice a slight veil or muddle in complex tracks.

Sound quality is generally energetic and consumer-friendly with improved balance versus older Studios, delivering good detail and clarity, but it can sound stylized and forward in wireless mode and still falls short of the refinement and musical nuance of top Sony, Bose, and Sennheiser rivals; many reviewers also note wired USB-C listening sounds cleaner and more cohesive.

Across reviews, the QuietComfort delivers a warm, bass-forward sound that many listeners find rich and enjoyable for travel, with some praising a more natural high end than the QC45. However, one measurement-focused review argues the sub-bass boost and treble irregularities can make certain tracks sound odd, and the limited EQ can’t fully correct the tuning for critical listening.

Sound impressions vary: some hear a clean, balanced and enjoyable tuning, while others find the default profile dark or veiled with limited dynamics and openness; strong EQ tools (and firmware updates) can substantially improve it.