Sony WH-CH520 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones On Ear with Mic, Up to 50Hrs Battery, Quick Charge, DSEE Upscale, Multipoint Connectivity, Voice Assistant, Customized EQ-Black

So if you're considering to buy this pair of headphones or have already brought it and need a little tweak to the sound to up the excitement, give this review a read. I know it's somewhat lengthy :( but if you've already bought this pair, skip to the last part, that is, bonus. Sound quality:- Pretty good. As you might know, Sony is Sony when it comes to sound. The audio is clear and has that calm, balanced profile that I prefer to the bass oriented profiles of BoAt and JBL. If you are a basshead, I don't think these headphones will be your go to. But if you've been using bass heavy headphones, you will feel and instant change in audio quality and the overall beauty of music once you switch to a Sony device. Keep in mind that I'm not a professional audiophile or something. I love listening to quality music and watching movies and these headphones are perfect. I use Apple music and the sound is bliss, idk about Spotify though but I think it will fare equally well. I like bass and these headphones do provide bass, just that they are not overkill and distort the entire sound looking for it. These feel more premium in the sound department. However some people might feel a lack of excitement in their sound out of the box. Worry not, I've added an EQ tweak to fix your problem at the end of this review. Specs:- 30mm drivers. So not as loud as the 40mm ones BoAt and JBL offer in this price range. But I've felt (personally) the audio quality to be better. Bluetooth 5.2 which is solid. Multipoint connection makes sure that this will not be outdated soon. They've been released in 2023 and will remain in contention for atleast a couple of years. Multipoint has to be turned on in headphones app and I use it to connect the headphones to my Macbook to watch movies and to my android phone, which might be on charging or in another room, to attend calls. The switching is seamless and works well. They don't have touch controls though, so it will take a couple of tries to learn to get the buttons right, especially in a dark room. They have DSEE which is basically a feature to enhance low quality/ compressed audios downloaded from internet. It has to be turned on in the app and is not needed for Spotify or Apple music as they are already best quality music and DSEE takes up additional battery charge. Battery is solid. They were 70% out of the box and after 20 hr playback still had 50% left. So I guess they'll last for atleast 50 hrs like they claim on the box. I don't like charging my devices all the time and I use them for max 5 hrs a day for which they will last close to 2 weeks which is good. No ANC though, it's not a problem for me but if it is for you, don't buy. Mic is good, I've attended calls in the midst of traffic and they were pretty fine. Comfort:- I've tried many midrange headphones and these are some of the best in terms of comfort too. Soft earcups that sit compact on my ear. However if they are not positioned properly, they might exert pressure. But on proper positioning, they will give 2 to 2.5 hours playback without any discomfort. After that you will have to take a break. I don't have big ears btw. They are lightweight and have an adjustable headband with cushion. So as far as on ear headphones are concerned, these are comfortable. Build:- Plastic but feels durable. Not creaking. The earcups are the types which forms wrinkles, they look durable but I don't know if they will pinch unless I use it for atleast 6 months. Anyway these have replacement earcups available online and in Sony service centers. I have one near my house. I don't think they are sweat resistant so don't use it for workouts. For jogging they will stay in place once positioned compactly, but for running they will slip off ear. Drawbacks:- Lack of aux cable. Once you are out of charge, that's that. It says they support fast charging on box, but I haven't tried that so idk. Normally takes 2 hours atleast to charge from 20 to 100. Another drawback is portability. They are not foldable and even though the plastic feels durable, I'd suggest you don't bump them much. While travelling either buy a case or carry them around in the box they come with (don't worry about looking cheap, the box doesn't have anything like specs or other bs written on it. Only thing written is Sony. It's inside the white cover that mentions specs). Conclusion:- They offer value for money if you ask me. The sound is premium for a budget segment and not too bass oriented. The headphone app means it will get firmware updates and has some listening modes that actually work, it is not a gimmick. They look and feel premium too. And unlike Anker or ATH, they have service centers all over so if any issue pops up, that's an added boost too. The don't have an in box warranty card but worry not, the moment you connect your device to the headphones app they are registered. Keep the Amazon invoice with you, in the box or download it in pdf form from your orders section. Bonus:- If the headphones lack excitement to you out of the box, the headphones app offer some preset EQ. But I will share this tweak I found from reddit. They worked for me so if you don't know how to configure the EQ on your own, try this; Select manual on EQ in Sony headphones app. Put 400 to 2. Put 1k to 4. Put 2.5k to 7. Put 6.3k to 7. Put 16k to 5. Put clear bass to 2. Try out this tweak and see if it works for you. This works on some higher end Sony models too. Enjoy your headphones!!!

I have been using Sony WH-CH520 headphones for the last three months, mainly for long office calls. Even after wearing them continuously for 4–5 hours, they don't hurt my ears, which makes them very comfortable. The sound quality is excellent, and I'm very happy with my purchase. If you're considering buying them, I would definitely recommend them you won't regret it.

The headphone is very small for years that is not more comfortable for a men otherwise the sound quality is very good

I just got them and they are very comfortable as they are very lightweight and comfy. I connected it to the app to tweak the clear bass up and to lift the treble and I got the sound I desired . I have the major 4 too as I prefer on ears but the Sonys won me for the bass although the timbre is not as high res as Major 4s but In this price category I give them a five ✨ hands down . This makes me nostalgic with the warm sony like sound signature and simplicity from the past .

Excellent product. No regrets. Lightweight, easy to use and has great sound quality especially at low volume. Great battery life. I normally get 2 weeks straight after full charge and I use my headphones for 6+ hours a day.

Nice Noise Cancellation, it's not active but the passive ones even block the loudest of noises for example background noise of crowd. The battery is huge; I am not an all-time listener, and it takes me a week to drop the battery from 100 to 90. Even now after being with me for 20 days, it is still running on its first charge (still 96%). Charging speed is okay and justified due to battery backup. Mic quality is good, could have been better. The vocals are beautifully audible and crisp; I could clearly differentiate between voice quality of these with my previous earbuds. Sweet color and it don't go dirty or pale. App does wonderful changes through equalizer, UI feels old-ish nonetheless acceptable. The only downside is its bass; it is not up to the competition and doesn't feel immersive. TL; DR: every functionality good, bass okay.

best headphones in the segment, I've been using JBL and boat for years and which are of high bass, whereas this headphone is a balance of everything, giving the best sound quality in the segment without loud bass which is perfect. the mic on this captures great quality sound. wouldn't recommend it for gaming as the audio isn't fast. after using it for hours I do get pain near my ears which is very irritating, comfort for long hours isn't there. Easy to use, doesn't have a lot of controls like other brands. design is okay overall, the puff near the ear doesn't tear like the ones JBL's does.

Though pricier it fulfilled the promises of being light, having less pain around ear and comfortable for long use

Acquisto soddisfacente, in termini di ascolto e modalità di utilizzo. Unico neo, la pressione sulle orecchie, arrecando lieve fastidio. Prodotto di qualità.

Los cascos salieron muy buenos mi hij@ los usa mucho están muy bien. De precio muy bueno para ser de sony. Llegó rapidísimo.

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I’ve had these headphones for a long time, and they still work perfectly. The sound quality is clear, the battery lasts a long time, and they’re very comfortable to wear. Bluetooth connects quickly, and they’ve been reliable for everyday use. Great quality from Sony, and I would definitely buy them again. Highly recommended!

Amazing sound quality, long lasting battery and extremely comfortable as someone who wears glasses 10/10!! Though I wish there was more bass