Sony PlayStation PULSE Explore (CFI-ZWE1) FCC Teardown

The FCC internal documents for the PlayStation PULSE earbuds are finally available. Time to dive in and see what they reveal.

AZLA SednaEarfit foamax Earbud Tips

This is not a sponsored post. I have been looking for a proper pair of earbud tips to buy in case my XBA tips become damaged. I saw this post on Reddit which mentioned some new tips which I have not heard of before. Naturally I went to read up on them, and they seem like a close match to my XBA tips.

Sony WH-ULT900N (ULT Wear) FCC Teardown

The internal documents for the WH-ULT900N are now available but a full teardown from 52Audio will provide more details, so I will have a future post once they post that up. The quality of the photos will be less than optimal, so prepare for potato quality.

Sony WH-ULT900N Announced, Introduces new ULT Power Sound Branding

Sony has revealed their new WH-ULT900N noise cancelling headphones, part of their new ULT Power Sound Brand. I will not be covering the new wireless speakers, but you can find the press release here. I do not have a review unit unlike most major tech sites, so this will not be a review, but more of a comparison and analysis. Time to dive in.

Firmware Update to Version 2.02.00 for NW-ZX700/NW-A300 series

Sony has released another firmware update for the NW-A300 and ZX-700 walkmans. Here is the change log:

Sony WH-ULT900N Announcement on April 11 (Update)

Sony has finally teased their upcoming WH-ULT900N wireless noise cancellation headset. The main clue is the ULTIMATE wording in the teaser. Likewise the video hashtags also indicate we are looking at an audio product, such as audio, music, sound, and bass. The video also has uses the ultimate hashtag further connecting the announcement to the new headset.

Sony INZONE Buds Firmware Update Version 02.000.002

The Sony INZONE Buds (WF-G700N) have received a firmware update today and for users who dislike the INZONE hub, well there is some good news, the Sony Headphones Connect app is now supported, but it is only with LE Audio.

Sony LinkBuds S Firmware Update, version 4.1.0

The Sony LinkBuds S have received a new firmware update, version 4.1.0. The change is similar to the WF-1000XM5 update which came out today.

Sony WF-1000XM5 Firmware Update, version 3.2.1

Sony has released a new firmware update, version 3.2.1, for the WF-1000XM5 earbuds. Here is what is updated:

Where is the Sony WH-1000XM6?

If you are waiting for the WH-1000XM6, well you are not alone. Apart from the posts on reddit asking about the new model, I have received plenty of messages and emails asking me when we can expect the new model.

Sony Headphones Connect App Connectivity Issues

Are you have problems logging into the Sony Headphones Connect app? Well you are not alone. Users on reddit and Sony's own support forums are reporting they are not able to connect to the app network.

Sony WH-ULT900N Leaked (Update 3)

The Sony WH-ULT900N has leaked thanks to an Italian retail listing. We have all 3 colours, black, white and Forest Gray. So how to people like the design? Btw, these will be foldable like the WH-1000XM4 and WH-XB910N.

Sony YY2982 - New Budget Sony Earbuds? (Update)

A new Sony wireless headset has appeared on the FCC (thanks E_D___B_A_N_G_E_R). We are looking at a new pair of Sony wireless earbuds. Could this be an successor to the WF-700N? Possible, but there is no noise cancellation in the product description, just "Wireless Stereo Headset". So will this slot under the WF-C700N?

How to Spot Fake Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones

We know fake Sony WH-1000XM5 headsets exist, but there was no evidence any fake WH-1000XM4 headsets existing, until now. A reddit user posted a thread with some photos of the fakes from a foreign marketplace.

Sony YY2981 model name will be WH-ULT900N (Update)

A while back I was told that the YY2981 would not use the XB model name. I was skeptical since the source did not provide any new model name. Well it turns out this is the correct. The new model will be called the WH-ULT900N.

Sony LinkBuds Successor (YY2964) Certified? (Update 4)

A new set of Sony earbuds has leaked thanks to the Korean RRA. Thanks to user @rubik_ganse on Twitter for sending this in.

Guide: Pairing a Replacement WF-1000XM5 earbud with your Case

There have a few posts on Reddit asking how to pair a replacement WF-1000XM5 earbud the case. So here is a guide on how to do it.

Sony YY2981 passes through Bluetooth Certification

I wrote about the YY2981 back in October 2023 when it appeared on the FCC. Now the headset has finally appeared on Bluetooth SIG, where it is described as "Wireless Stereo headset". We do know it will come with Noise Cancellation as this is how it was described in the FCC filing. so this is probably an error.

Sony CES 2024 Preview

We are at the start of a new year and that means CES. In previous years Sony has unveiled some portable Audio, like the ZX1, ZX2, and WS Walkmans. We also had the MDR-XB950 and MDR-1AM2 launch at CES in previous years. We did see the A300 and ZX700 launch after CES 2023, and recently, both received the Android 13 update, so I would not expect any new Walkmans at the show.