Sony WH-CH520 Wireless Headphones Bluetooth On-Ear Headset with Microphone, Black New

These are great headphones for this price, and they can often be found at a discount. I’ve used them extensively for the past few months and they have gotten better over time.COMFORT:Initially, they were a bit stiff and uncomfortable, especially the ear pads. They would make my ears a bit sore after an hour or two of use. After a few months, the ear pads and headband have softened up and they feel so much more comfortable. I can wear them all day and not feel a thing. They somehow feel more comfortable than my Sony WH1000XM4’s which are $300 premium noise cancelling headphones. The XM4s make my ears very hot and the top headband hurts the top of my head after a while. These WH-CH520s keep my ears cooler by virtue of them being on-ear rather than over-ear, as well as staying comfortable on my head all day due to their light weight.SOUND QUALITY:The sound quality on these is great for the price and size of the drivers. Out of the box, I’d describe the overall sound as being slightly warm but very accurate. They have a slight V-shape Harmann Curve sound profile, with very clear and present mids. The bass is clear and pretty clean without being too thumpy; not the quickest bass response I’ve heard though. The trebles are a bit recessed but pleasant on the ear. If you’re really looking for an analytical headphone that can pick out tiny plucks and cymbals in an orchestral piece, these probably aren’t the headphones. These are more geared towards general consumer use with a warm sound profile perfect for pop, rap, rock, edm, indie, podcasts, etc. They really shine in vocals, voices always sound very forward and detailed. In terms of sound stage, they’re a clear step above any in-ear headphones, but they aren’t as wide as a typical over-ear headphones. Overall their sound is just a clear step above your typical earphone.BATTERY LIFE:Battery life on these is amazing. They can last me around 4-5 days with around 7-8 hours of use each day. I use them nearly all day during work. They charge really quickly too, which is great.FUNCTIONS:They have a standard pause/play/skip/answer/hand-up middle button, as well as volume up and down buttons. You can skip and rewind by holding the volume buttons. They can also be paired with Sony’s headphone app which allows you to change the EQ settings for these and have them sound how you want. There aren’t a ton of sliders for the EQ, but enough for most people to customize their sound to their liking. The microphone on these are pretty good for headphones. They sound better than average in terms of headphone mics, but they don’t sound nearly as good as the iPhone 15s built-in microphone. But if you need these for a quick phone call or video call, they work great. They can’t fold up in any way but the ear cups can swivel up. So if you take them off your head and swivel them to hang around your neck, the ear pads will face up; which isn’t good nor bad, just something to keep in mind.EXERCISE:If you’re the type to use headphones rather than earphones when exercising, these would probably suffice. They are breathable and lightweight, while also having a decent clamping force to stay on your head. If i shake my head vigorously though, they inevitably fall off. The earpads are a faux-leather so they’re very easy to wipe off and clean. Although, I’m typically the type of person to use earphones while exercising. The most extensive exercise I’ve done with these headphones is skateboard with them, but as soon as I start jumping around to do any tricks, they start to slide off my head.NOISE CANCELLATION:In terms of noise cancellation, they are decent. They obviously don’t have any active noise cancelling features, but passively, they block a bit of noise, maybe 10-12 dB or so. They aren’t going to blow your mind though in terms of noise cancellation. I will say though, if you have music playing at around 40-50% volume, they block out a considerable amount of outside noise like most headphones do. I can walk through busy downtown streets with these and not hear much at all if I have music going. They’ll definitely block out a considerable amount of noise in an office, cafe, train ride, etc. so long as you’re actually listening to something.BUILD QUALITY:These headphones are built surprisingly well. The materials are obviously cheap, but they don’t feel like it. The plastic is lightweight, but solid at the same time. The earpads and headband padding are both the same faux-leather, which is a bit stiff at first but soften up over time. The padding feels like it will last a long time simply because of its synthetic nature.DESIGN:Taste in the way these are designed is obviously subjective but I think these look great. They have a modern, but more timeless design. They don’t look super retro, if that’s what you’re going for, but they don’t look super contemporary either. Just look like clean, standard headphones that will look great for years. I love how the Sony logo is faintly placed on one side of the headband. It’s there, but not obnoxious.

i was skeptical about buying these because i own the WH-CH710N and if you have them you know how crappy they are (they’re also way more expensive). I cannot emphasize how clear sounding these headphones are. I personalized the app to my liking which is such a cool feature that the 710N doesn’t have, and based on the type of music i like (EDM) i’m able to hear every detail and bass of my music. The quality is insanely good and I cannot believe how cheap they are. To the touch, they feel like flimsy Temu headphones, but the quality is better than $150 Sonys. The ears are small and round which is the only downside of it, but if you don’t care then do yourself a favor and get these!!! <3

These things are GREAT! A coworker turned me on to them, and they are EXCELLENT. Well worth the price. Great sound quality both for music AND calls. Incredibly long battery life! I wear these probably 6-8 hours a day and I don’t need to recharge them until the END of day 4.The only thing I wish they did that my previous cheap bluetooth headset does… is auto-switch between two sync’d devices. I have a Personal Phone and a Work Phone. With my old headset I could listen to the tunes on the Personal Phone, and it would auto-switch to the Work Phone when a call came in. Other than that… fantastic headphones!

Earbuds are bad for your ears, these are a bit better. I lift, shoot hoops and try to remain active, and while these don’t always stick to my head, they are cheap enough, low on weight, and sound decent enough to keep a pair ready to go. They fly off during some activity, no big deal, they usually bounce. They are much more forgiving than their larger over the ear Sony siblings. The sound quality is can’t compete with the WH1000, but if you are reading this, your not an audiophile and I respect that. Your going to get fairly muted highs with thin bass, but what do we care, we got them for a great price!

I bought this mainly for YouTube, News etc. I had tried the Anker Soundcore Space Q45 before and was not happy as it didnt provide the value for the money at $150.The SONY CH510 was on sale and sounds great for conversation based content like YouTube, News etc. The hands free mode has more volume and it also has less bass when compared to Sound Blaster Jam V2. The batter life it great. The fit and feel may not be great. But hey I didn’t pay $399 for this phone. I bought this for a specific purpose i.e just conversation. No music, no calls. And for what I wanted this, it worked out perfect. Hence the 5 starts. I will get one more if it goes on sale again.