{
  "id": 2137741,
  "title": "Sony leak suggests it's rebooting some of its best ever headphones to compete with Bose and Sennheiser — but I'm not sure the predicted price is going to be cheap enough",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/sony-leak-suggests-its-rebooting-some-of-its-best-ever-headphones-to",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-20T12:32:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/sony-leak-suggests-its-rebooting-some-of-its-best-ever-headphones-to-compete-with-bose-and-sennheiser-but-im-not-sure-the-predicted-price-is-going-to-be-cheap-enough"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sony is reportedly preparing to launch a new, more affordable version of its highly-regarded WH-1000XM4 headphones in response to competition from Bose, Sennheiser, and other Chinese audio firms. The new model, tentatively named the WH-1000XM4C, is expected to have a similar design to the current WH-1000XM4, Bluetooth 6.0, and a battery life of 27 hours with active noise cancellation (ANC) and 34 hours without. The device is also anticipated to weigh 253 grams (8.9 ounces) and feature 40mm drivers with a frequency range of 4 to 40,000Hz. However, the cost of the new WH-1000XM4C is expected to be around $290 / £215 / AU$410, which is significantly lower than the original price of $349 / £349 / AU$549. This competitive pricing could make the new Sony headphones a more accessible option for audiophiles looking for reliable noise cancellation technology.",
  "summary": "A Sony leak suggests it's preparing to launch a new, more affordable version of its legendary WH-1000XM4 headphones to better compete in the ANC headphone sector.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}