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Sony revives popular XM4 headphones with updates

Sony is re-releasing its well-known WH-1000XM4 headphones as the WH-1000XM4C, adding updated sound tuning, Bluetooth 6, extra EQ options, and new colors like lavender. The design and active noise canceling hardware are unchanged, but battery life drops a bit to 27 hours with noise canceling on. The price is now $300, lower than its original launch but higher than recent clearance sales. Two other headphone lines are getting similar refreshes.

Why it mattersSony is betting that people still want an older but beloved headphone, with slight modern tweaks and a lower price. If you've been replacing your XM4s as they die—or just miss the fold-up design—this is aimed directly at you.

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The VergeSix years later, Sony revisits its legendary XM4 headphones4:00 PM →EngadgetSony revives its WH-1000XM4 headphones as a refreshed $300 option4:00 PM →TechRadarSony updates its generation-defining headphones for the replaceable-battery era: meet the WH-1000XM4C — same, but different4:00 PM →CNETSony Surprises With New 1000XM4C 2nd Gen Headphones With Updated Sound, Bluetooth 6.04:00 PM →Tom's GuideSony just refreshed three of its most popular headphones with replaceable batteries and punchier sound — say hello to the XM4C, CH730N and CH5304:00 PM →

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