{
  "id": 6178987,
  "title": "Sony WH-1000XM4C launch for $299 alongside two more affordable headphones",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/sony-wh-1000xm4c-launch-for-299-alongside-two-more-affordable",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-07T21:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Google",
    "slug": "9to5google",
    "url": "https://9to5google.com/2026/09/07/sony-wh-1000xm4c-launch-for-299-alongside-two-more-affordable-headphones/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sony has unveiled the WH-1000XM4C, a new, more affordable version of its flagship WH-1000XM4 headphones, with a launch price of $299. The WH-1000XM4C is a reboot of the 2020 model, retaining the same sound and ANC performance but with updated technology and fresh color options like Lavender, Black, and Platinum Silver. This entry-level headphone comes with USB-C connectivity and is expected to compete with other budget-friendly options such as Nothing Headphone. Additionally, Sony announced two more affordable headphones: the WH-CH730N and WH-CH530N, priced at $179 and $69 respectively. These models, while not delivering the same audio quality and ANC as their higher-priced counterparts, offer value for the price. Both the WH-1000XM4C and the other two models support Fast Pair on Android devices. The WH-1000XM4C is set to launch later this month with pre-orders slated to arrive around September 30, while the other two models will join the market this month.",
  "summary": "As rumored, Sony is reviving its WH-1000XM4 headphones with a new WH-1000XM4C reboot, bringing some new colors to a much more affordable entry to the market compared to the company’s flagship. more…",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/9-of-the-best-earbuds-and-headphones-in-amazons-labor-day-sale",
        "published": "2026-09-05T18:05:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Verge",
        "title": "Six years later, Sony revisits its legendary XM4 headphones",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/six-years-later-sony-revisits-its-legendary-xm4-headphones",
        "published": "2026-09-07T16:00:00.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
}