The Sony WF-1000X ranks #403 out of 749 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Sony
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#403 Sony WF-1000X TWS Discontinued eBay
Newer model: the Sony WF-1000XM6, ranked higher, rated 4.5/5, released Feb 2026. See every Sony WF-1000X generation.
Pros: Measured response gives it a solid Harman preference score of 72 with a 2.00 dB spread. It uses 1 x 6mm dynamic.
Cons: Discontinued, so it is mainly found used. Presence sits about 4.3 dB low with a 7.5 dB dip near 6.7 kHz, so vocals and instruments lose some bite. Sub-bass is 2.5 dB short at 30 Hz, so deep bass lacks rumble.
| Released | 2017 (9 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Connection | True wireless |
| Deviation From Target | 2.00 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 6mm dynamic |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz - 20kHz |
| Harman Preference Score | 72 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-2.5 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.50 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0 lbs (6.8g) (per earbud) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -4.3 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +0.3 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 140 Hz | -2.8 dB | 1.39 |
| Peak | 7,031 Hz | +3.7 dB | 1.90 |
| Peak | 442 Hz | -1.6 dB | 1.34 |
| Peak | 1,977 Hz | +1.8 dB | 1.42 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +3.9 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 3,825 Hz | +1.7 dB | 3.70 |
| Peak | 5,104 Hz | -2.2 dB | 5.47 |
| Peak | 53 Hz | +0.3 dB | 1.78 |
| Peak | 2,665 Hz | -0.8 dB | 4.73 |
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