The Sony WF-C710N ranks #542 out of 1476 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Sony
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#542 Sony WF-C710N: $78.99 Wireless Amazon $78.99 eBay
Pros: Budget ANC earbuds at about $79 with multipoint, app EQ, IPX4 and up to 40 hours with the case, and a preference score of 73. Bass is on target down to 20 Hz with a mild warm lift.
Cons: Upper treble is well short of target, 7.6 dB low from 8 to 12 kHz with a 14.5 dB dip near 10.6 kHz, so it sounds dark and closed in. Codecs are limited to SBC and AAC, and the score rests on a single measurement.
Is the Sony WF-C710N right for you?
Buy it if
- your taste runs warm: it scores 82 for that sound.
- you are sensitive to bright or sharp treble (treble sits 2.3 dB below target).
- you want sub-bass rumble that reaches down to 20 Hz.
- you want noise cancelling for commutes or flights.
Skip it if
- you want the best value: the higher-rated QCY HT05 MeloBuds ANC costs about $45 less.
| Released | Apr 2025 (1 year ago) |
|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes |
| Back | Closed |
| Battery Life | 8.5 hours (ANC on), 12 hours (ANC off); 30 hours (ANC on), 40 hours (ANC off) with case |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Connection | Wireless |
| Deviation From Target | 2.12 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 5mm dynamic |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Harman Preference Score | 73 (1 squig.link measurement, calibrated to AutoEQ) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-1.0 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.58 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
EQ Presets
Harman target
Set a preamp of -2.3 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from a single measurement from squig.link, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Harman match with this EQ: 83 out of 100, up from 73.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -1.1 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 23 Hz | +1.8 dB | 3.24 |
| Peak | 54 Hz | -0.6 dB | 1.95 |
| Peak | 225 Hz | -1.5 dB | 0.42 |
| Peak | 2,090 Hz | +1.3 dB | 3.42 |
| Peak | 5,345 Hz | +2.1 dB | 0.47 |
| Peak | 7,461 Hz | -1.6 dB | 6.00 |
Neutral target
Set a preamp of -2.3 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from a single measurement from squig.link, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Neutral match with this EQ: 82 out of 100, up from 37.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -8.6 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -1.1 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 23 Hz | +1.5 dB | 3.23 |
| Peak | 132 Hz | -1.6 dB | 0.40 |
| Peak | 2,107 Hz | +1.3 dB | 4.22 |
| Peak | 5,345 Hz | +2.1 dB | 0.47 |
| Peak | 7,460 Hz | -1.6 dB | 6.00 |
Studio flat target
Set a preamp of -4.4 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from a single measurement from squig.link, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Studio flat match with this EQ: 79 out of 100, up from 16.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -11.2 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +2.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 194 Hz | -3.2 dB | 0.47 |
| Peak | 2,654 Hz | +4.4 dB | 1.51 |
Bass target
Set a preamp of -5.8 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from a single measurement from squig.link, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Bass match with this EQ: 83 out of 100, up from 72.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +3.7 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -1.1 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 23 Hz | +2.1 dB | 2.71 |
| Peak | 236 Hz | -1.6 dB | 0.50 |
| Peak | 2,096 Hz | +1.3 dB | 3.67 |
| Peak | 5,345 Hz | +2.1 dB | 0.47 |
| Peak | 7,461 Hz | -1.6 dB | 6.00 |
Bright target
Set a preamp of -4.5 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from a single measurement from squig.link, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Bright match with this EQ: 78 out of 100, up from 25.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -8.6 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +1.3 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 23 Hz | +1.5 dB | 3.37 |
| Peak | 132 Hz | -1.7 dB | 0.40 |
| Peak | 2,121 Hz | +1.3 dB | 3.54 |
| Peak | 5,345 Hz | +4.5 dB | 0.74 |
| Peak | 7,020 Hz | -2.3 dB | 6.00 |
V-shaped target
Set a preamp of -6.2 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from a single measurement from squig.link, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted V-shaped match with this EQ: 75 out of 100, up from 62.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +4.3 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +1.8 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 23 Hz | +1.9 dB | 3.04 |
| Peak | 59 Hz | -0.6 dB | 1.79 |
| Peak | 906 Hz | -1.0 dB | 1.27 |
| Peak | 2,156 Hz | +1.6 dB | 4.03 |
| Peak | 5,016 Hz | +5.0 dB | 0.79 |
| Peak | 6,978 Hz | -2.5 dB | 6.00 |
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Frequency Response
How the Sony WF-C710N measures across the audible range, against the Harman in-ear target that most listeners prefer in blind tests. Where the line sits above the target that range sounds louder (more bass, brighter treble), below it quieter. The curve is a single measurement, and both lines are shifted so their 500 Hz to 2 kHz average sits at 0 dB.
Measurement data: a single measurement from the squig.link database of dhrme. Thanks to them for publishing their work.