****** - Verified Buyer
4.5
I bought these headphones at the recommendation of an (older) article by Wirecutter, and I am completely satisfied after over a month and a half of regular use. First, the product itself: I will say upfront that the active noise-cancellation isn't as strong as Sony's WH1000XM3 model (or the comparable versions from Bose). For me, this is actually a benefit. I have discovered that I'm one of the rare music lovers who suffers from the "eardrum suck" effect caused by overzealous active noise-cancellation technology. After trying that model for a half hour, I started to feel headaches and dizziness. For what it's worth, I also felt it with the Jabra Elite 85h headphones and Apple's new AirPods Pro wireless earbuds. But these H900N headphones have NOT had that effect on me.While the active noise-cancellation on these H900Ns isn't as aggressive as some other popular (and often more expensive) models, I have found it to be more than enough for my needs. I recently flew on an international trip, and I found that the headphones substantially reduced the sound from the airplane's engines and also the passengers nearby. I listened to mostly classical music and watched a few movies, and I hardly noticed any noise around me.The sound quality on these headphones is top notch. The bass is firm without muddying the rest of the musical waters. The mids and trebles are clear without sounding unpleasantly harsh. I also own Sony's popular MDR-7506 model, and I found the sound from this H900N to be quite similar (which is to pay it the highest of compliments). You can also adjust the equalization to your liking with Sony's free "Connect" app.The battery life for these headphones is nothing short of astounding. I am told it will go over 24 hours before needing to be recharged. I've never had to push them that far. (And if it helps at all, it charges via the included microUSB cable. The USB wall charger isn't included, but I have so many on hand from my other devices so that's not an issue for me.)The headphones are made mostly of plastic, but they feel solid and durable. I've also found them to be very comfortable, and I've had no problem wearing them for hours at a time. (The plastic build also makes them lighter, which is a huge plus.) There's no hard case included. That's kind of a bummer, but I've made do with the included soft drawstring pouch. It has been more than adequate for my needs (not be mention quite portable).Bottom line: if you care about sound quality and battery life, and you don't need (or can't handle) the most aggressive noise-cancellation technology, then you can't go wrong with this model. And at this price for a "renewed" version, it's a no-brainer. This has turned out to be one of my best buys from 2019, and I'm planning on using these headphones for a long time.Finally, a word about Chubbiestech, the seller of these "renewed" headphones: I can only give them the highest marks. The headphones were delivered on schedule. The outer box showed considerable wear. But when I opened it up, the headphones and packaging looked brand new. I couldn't be happier. I also contacted them twice because I noticed that they had lowered their price a couple of times while I was still within my return period. Not only did they respond quickly, they accommodated my modest price adjustment request both times. I couldn't be more pleased!I've had only positive experiences so far when buying Amazon "Renewed" products, and the same goes for my experience with Chubbiestech.
