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Leak spills the beans on the Sony WH-1000XM4 revival

Sony is reportedly resurrecting the classic noise-canceling headphones under a new name.

Leak spills the beans on the Sony WH-1000XM4 revival

A recent leak has unveiled details about Sony's upcoming WH-1000XM4C headphones, a variant of the discontinued WH-1000XM4 model. The new headphones are expected to share most of the hardware with their predecessor but will have a reduced battery life. Sony plans to launch the WH-1000XM4C early next month in three colors: Black, Silver, and Lavender.

Sony's WH-1000XM4 headphones have been highly regarded in the audio world, establishing a benchmark for wireless headphones. Despite being succeeded by newer models, the WH-1000XM4 continues to attract audiophiles due to its exceptional sound quality. It appears that Sony might be bringing back its popular WH-1000XM4 headphones, but not in the conventional way one might expect.

Leaker Roland Quandt was the first to disclose the existence of the rumored WH-1000XM4 revival, referring to it as the WH-1000XM4C. Additional details regarding the headphones' hardware specifications, available colors, release date, and anticipated pricing have now been provided by Dealabs.

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