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Comparable used Sony WH-1000XM4 listings have a median asking price of EUR €133, with the upper quartile at EUR €156. At EUR €170, this is therefore an ambitious ask rather than a bargain, sitting clearly above the normal range unless the condition is exceptional and the full accessory set is included.
The XM4 remains a very capable everyday headphone: excellent ANC, comfortable long-session wear, multipoint Bluetooth, and strong battery life make it especially good for commuting and travel. Sony rates it for up to 30 hours with ANC enabled, with quick charging as a useful bonus. At this price, check battery health, charging reliability, hinge condition, ear-pad wear, and whether the case, cable, and original box are present. A clean, complete example would be desirable, but EUR €170 needs to come down to feel compelling.
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Sony emerged from the ruins of post-World War II Japan, founded on May 7, 1946, by Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita as Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo K.K. in Tokyo's Nihonbashi district. Starting with radio repairs and Japan's first magnetic tape recorder, the duo secured transistor licensing from Bell Labs, pioneering the TR-55 transistor radio in 1955. Renamed Sony Corporation in 1958—from the Latin "sonus" for sound—the brand symbolized Japan's ascent from cheap imitations to innovative leadership, fueled by Ibuka's engineering prowess and Morita's global marketing vision.
Sony's hi-fi legacy spans headphones, amplifiers, speakers, turntables, and DACs, alongside landmark formats like the Compact Disc in 1982 and Blu-ray. Iconic products include the Walkman for portable audio revolution and Trinitron televisions, blending consumer accessibility with cutting-edge tech. Today, offerings like the Signature Series headphones and ES amplifiers target discerning listeners seeking refined soundstaging and dynamic range.
Positioned as a mid-to-high-end powerhouse, Sony commands respect among knowledgeable buyers for blending mass-market reliability with premium performance, outpacing many pure audiophile brands in innovation and value. Far from vintage relic or niche boutique, it dominates with forward-thinking engineering, holding strong market share in headphones and streaming ecosystems.
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