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Sony WH-1000XM4

For a great many users and reviewers of wireless noise-cancelling headphones, Sony got everything right with the WH-1000XM3. Quite frankly, it was hard to imagine what could be improved upon when reviewing those, but Sony has added enough polish to the new WH-1000XM4 to keep the XM3 gleam intact and add some new precious gems in the process. While Sony certainly hasn’t strayed far from its regal headphone lineage, the WH-1000XM4 is better for it.

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