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The headphones are in good condition (signs of use are visible, but there are no major visual issues); they have been in use for two years. In-person meeting only (rotterdam – the hague – rijswijk and
€130 is a fair price, sitting just below the €132 median for recent used Sony WH-1000XM4 listings and comfortably within the €114–€156 market range. It is not a bargain, but neither is it overpriced—assuming the headphones work properly and are in reasonably tidy condition.
The XM4 remains a strong everyday buy: excellent noise cancellation, comfortable long-haul wear, multipoint Bluetooth, LDAC support, and around 30 hours of claimed battery life. At this price, check actual battery endurance, charging reliability, hinge condition, and whether the case and cable are included. Earpads are replaceable, but a tired battery or charging fault can materially change the value.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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