Most brands in consumer audio space have focused on the true wireless factor (TWS), but some like Sony continue to offer headphones on the ear that is worth it. Fortunately, Sony’s approach is not limited to only premium and badge products; The company maintains a decent range of headphones on the ear in all price segments and with decent features. The latest are the upper Sony Wh-Ch720N headphones, which is a new generation product in a fairly expert and well positioned alignment.
With a price of RS. 9,990 in India, the Sony Wh-Ch720N is the successor of the WH-CH710N, which was launched in 2020, at the same price. Follow a large extent similar to its predecessor, with cancellation of active noise, optional wiring connectivity and a promise of excellent battery life. The ear form factor also comes with its own set of advantages and disadvantages on the most popular TWS form factor, which I will talk about in detail in this review.
The Sony Wh-Ch720N has a USB type C port to load and connectivity with optional cable
Sony Wh-CH720N Design and characteristics
The Sony Wh-Ch720n looks quite different from its predecessor thanks to the most clear and most defined edges everywhere. You can say visibly that the WH-CH720N is a medium-ranking headset; It is not so polished and refined to see as even the Sony Wh-XB910n a little more expensive.
That said, it is not a bad -looking headphones in any way, and has an adjustment on the right ear that your ears completely covers. Headphones also offer an adequate seal to isolate noise to help cancels active noise. Another key change is the very different microphone grid near the top of each cup for the ear, suggesting that the WH-CH720 has better and more appropriately positioned microphones for ANC and voice functionality.
Although the filling in the Sony Wh-Ch720N is not as lush and premium as in the headphones of the most expensive ear, it is comfortable enough, especially when it also considers that the headphones are quite light to 192 g, thanks to its plastic. build. The lands turn completely flat in a storage direction, and also a little on the other side, to adapt to the shape of the head and ears. The headband has a telescopic adjustment mechanism, but unfortunately it does not allow headphones to be folded completely for easier storage.
The ignition button is on the left side, while the controls for reproduction, volume and anc/ environmental sound mode are on the right side. Also on the left side is the USB type C port for load and 3.5 mm load for cable connectivity. The sales package includes a load cable (USB type A to type C) and a stereo cable for cable connectivity.
SONY WH-CH720N APPLICATION AND SPECIFICATIONS
As is the case with Sony headphones, the WH-CH720N uses the Sony headphones connection application to handle the basic customization and functionality configuration, as well as firmware updates. The application is available for iOS and Android, and offers the same family experience you get about any other Sony atrial.
Sony Wh-Ch720n headphones are light and comfortable to use
Of course, the application is established for specific headphones in use, so you will only see the relevant controls and configurations for WH-CH720N in this case. As expected, the controls are fixed and cannot be customized, as is the case with many true wireless headphones, but this is fine since there are dedicated buttons for most functions in the headphones.
You can use the application to control the voice assistant configuration, allowing you to choose between invoking the default assistant of your smartphone or native support for Alexa. In addition, the application also allows you to see the exact level of the headphones battery when connected, alternate multipunto connectivity for up to two devices, change the equalizer configuration and more. ANC and transparency modes, adaptive sound control, 360 reality audio and Sony Dsee improvements are also present in the application.
When it comes to specifications, the Sony Wh-CH720N comes with a fairly standard configuration. The headset has 30 mm dynamic controllers, a frequency response range of 20-20,000Hz (when Bluetooth connectivity is used) and a 108DB sensitivity classification. For connectivity, there are Bluetooth 5.2, with support for Bluetooth SBC and AACC codec.
Sony Wh-CH720N Battery performance and duration
The headphones on the ear have some advantages over equivalent true wireless headphones, mainly when it comes to comfort and certain aspects of sound. It is possible that larger drivers do not necessarily guarantee a better sound quality, but will definitely hear a little more detail and amplitude thanks to the capacity of the largest drivers to flex a little more.
As for the headphones in this price segment, the Sony Wh-CH720N has advantages and disadvantages, particularly when considering that these headphones compete more closely with true wireless headphones at similar price. Interestingly, I tended to notice the strengths more prominently, with the WH720N offering a comfortable and quietly elegant sound for a headset at a price of less than RS. 10,000.
Although anywhere as aggressive and low as the Sony Wh-XB910n headphones, the WH-CH720N offers a blunt and anxious sound that gives the entire range a lot of space to shine. Upon listening to John Travolta from me and my toothbrush, the headphones took out the impulse and attack on this track of the fast pace house, while giving the weak elements enough attention and detail.
The sound was spacious thanks to the great drivers in the Sony Wh-Ch720N, giving a definitive sense of direction and position to the parts of the track. Impressively, the Sony Wh-Ch720N is equally at ease with softer and more detail oriented clues; The minimums in the attic of the orchestra hidden definitely had an advantage, but the many small details that make this track so beautifully disturbing was remarkably present and clean.
Physical controls on the reproduction device, volume and ANC are present at the Sony Wh-CH720N
The best way to take advantage of the largest drivers and the additional amplitude that this brings is to increase the volume. While the 108DB sensitivity classification is largely along with what many smaller true wireless headphones can offer, the Sony Wh-Ch720N sounds much better to high volumes than smaller headphones. With the volume mark of 80 percent while listening to High and Low by Christabelle and Lindstrom, the sound was immersive, surprising in the right, melodic and immensely detailed points.
The headset could rise to the 90 percent mark without audible distortion and equivalent sound quality levels, and in fact the only thing that prevented me from maintaining the volume at this level for longer periods was worrying for my own audition. You can still press it for smooth and low and low clues, but change to heavy slopes as Sunondown by me and my toothbrush also required to reduce the volume. It is a pair of well -adjusted headphones that can handle the musical rhythm and the attack on high volumes, far beyond human tolerance typical for it.
Sony, without a doubt, is one of the main manufacturers when it comes to cancellation of active noise of consumer degree in headphones, and part of the reason for this is an impressive level of consistency in its product range. While the Sony Wh-Ch720n can obviously not be compared to the flagship Wh-000xm5 when it comes to ANC, it retains the general characteristics and qualities, although at a level of competence attenuated and appropriate by the price.
While real noise reduction is not significant, it is quite effective to do what you are listening a little clearer and without the deceptive vacuum effect. Instead, you get a soft, subtle and completely direct reduction of central frequencies, with the Sony Wh-Ch720n reasonably effective both outdoors and indoors.
The quality of the call is also decent in the headphones, particularly with anc on. The ambient sound mode is useful for basic conversations and, fortunately, the background sound did not exaggerate too much, so it was usable even for long periods. The battery life is expected in the Sony Wh-Ch720N to be very good, with the headphones operating for around 31 hours with an AF lit and the volume of around 60 percent.
Verdict
The higher bluetooth headphones may have been the default option for buyers a few years ago, but now it is a relatively niche segment. While buyers will find many options to choose in the true wireless factor, some could prefer the adjustment on the ear and the benefits for the sound quality that comes with it. The Sony Wh-CH720N is an option that is worth considering in this case, offering a comfortable adjustment, an active noise of an average effective rank and a sound that uses the largest controllers optimally.
There is no support for advanced Bluetooth codecs, but the adjustment guarantees a decent sound scenario and an exciting sound, particularly if the volume rises. A convenient design and adequate controls on the device also help, which makes this my choice in less than RS. 10,000 If you prefer full -size headphones on true wireless headphones.
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