The Sony WF-C500 ranks #225 out of 584 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Sony
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#225 Sony WF-C500 TWS Discontinued eBay
Newer model: the Sony WF-C510, ranked lower, rated 3.6/5, released Sep 2024. See every Sony WF-C generation.
Pros: A balanced budget true wireless tuning that scores 76 with a 1.96 dB spread, with bass and mids near target and extension to 20 Hz. Ten hour battery life per charge and IPX4 resistance.
Cons: Discontinued and replaced by the Sony WF-C510. No noise cancelling, presence dips about 2.2 dB with a 5 dB low point near 5.3 kHz, and a 4.5 dB peak near 7.5 kHz can sound slightly sharp.
| Released | Oct 2021 (5 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancelling | No |
| Back | Closed |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (earbuds), 20 hours with case |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Connection | True wireless |
| Deviation From Target | 1.96 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 5.8mm dynamic |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Harman Preference Score | 76 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (+2.9 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.40 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0 lbs (5.4 g) (per earbud) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -4.6 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 | -4.8 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 2,803 Hz | -5.3 dB | 2.29 |
| Peak | 5,036 Hz | +5.1 dB | 2.47 |
| Peak | 77 Hz | +3.6 dB | 0.68 |
| Peak | 1,938 Hz | -0.9 dB | 1.60 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -1.8 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 809 Hz | +2.1 dB | 2.01 |
| Peak | 1,281 Hz | -1.0 dB | 2.36 |
| Peak | 7,069 Hz | -1.6 dB | 5.97 |
| Peak | 6,011 Hz | +1.4 dB | 6.00 |
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