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Apple AirPods (2nd generation): Main Discussion

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    Please remove Sony XM4 from the list and replace it with Sony WH-H900N. I donโ€™t really understand how can you mention XM4 when you clearly mention in your comparison that the H900N is better.

    https://www.rtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/sony-wh-1000xm4-wireless-vs-sony-wh-h900n-h-ear-on-2-wireless/16490/617?usage=19&threshold=0.10

    XM4 (by RTINGS) The Sony WH-1000XM4 have okay bass accuracy. The response is boosted, resulting in an intense thump, punch, and boom thatโ€™s suitable for genres like EDM and hip-hop. In songs like โ€˜King Kuntaโ€™ by Kendrick Lamar, the boosted low-bass makes the mix overly rumbly and boomy, which muddies the vocals in the chorus.

    H900N (by RTINGS) The Sony H900N have an excellent bass. LFE (low-frequency extension) is at 10Hz, which is great. Low-bass, responsible for the thump and rumble common to bass-heavy music, mid-bass responsible for punch, and high-bass responsible for warmth are all within 1.5dB of our neutral target. Overall, the bass of the Sony is deep, well-balanced, and punchy, without sounding boomy or muddy.

    I had both. Had it because Iโ€™m returning the XM4 because itโ€™s unenjoyable after the H900N. Mainly the bass, but overall.

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