If You’ve Been Waiting on Sony ULT Wear Headphones, Prime Day Is Your Cue

Save $105: Sony’s ULT Wear headphones sit in that sweet spot where you get a lot of the premium Sony experience without paying flagship prices. Right now, they’re down to $145 at Amazon (see in cart), which takes a nice $105 chunk off the usual price and undercuts Walmart’s $150 listing. 

You’re getting a pair of bass-heavy headphones that lean into Sony’s active noise canceling, with enough battery life to comfortably get through long days without thinking about charging. Easy to wear for long stretches, whether you’re working, commuting or zoning out at home.

David Carnoy’s take on the Sony ULT Wear was largely positive, especially considering the price. The headphones deliver “dynamic sound pressure and deep bass” without sacrificing comfort, while upgrades to noise cancellation, call quality and overall sound make them feel much closer to Sony’s premium models. For listeners who like an energetic sound, he thought they delivered exactly what Sony promised without requiring flagship-level money.

But he wasn’t completely sold on the tuning. Carnoy noted that while the bass can be fun and immersive, it occasionally crosses into “a little too much” territory, especially when the ULT bass boost mode is turned on.

The overall verdict? If you like your music with plenty of thump, these should be right up your alley. But those chasing a more balanced, accurate sound may find themselves wishing Sony had shown a bit more restraint with the bass.

Sony’s ULT Wear dropping to $145 makes them a much easier buy if you’ve been waiting on a solid everyday pair without going flagship. You’re getting Sony’s bass-forward sound, reliable noise canceling and long battery life at a price that feels approachable. 

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Carnoy also reviewed the Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd gen headphones and found them to be comfortable with superb noise canceling and excellent voice-calling performance. Normally $449, they’re down to just $379 right now at Amazon, which may be worth the splurge if you’re looking for a more premium model.