The WH 1000XM4C: A Reboot Worth Noting, But Don't Expect a Revolution Sony's latest move with the WH 1000XM4C is part of a broader trend in the audio industry where manufacturers are revisiting past successes rather than pushing the boundaries of innovation.
While it may be tempting to dismiss these headphones as simply a rehashing of old ideas, the truth is that there are some genuinely notable improvements here.
One of the most significant changes is in the sound profile. Sony has tweaked the audio processing to emphasize mids and highs over low end frequencies, resulting in a more nuanced and crisp soundstage.