Sony's new headphones promise to drown out all outside noise

BERLIN — Wireless, noise-cancelling headphones that are also comfy and look good aren't that easy to find. Companies including Bose, Beats, Plantronics and Sony have been trying to find a perfect formula for years, but there's always one or two components missing for that perfect package. 

At this year's IFA show in Berlin, which will officially start tomorrow, Sony is unveiling  the MDR-1000X, its top-of-the-line set of wireless, noise-cancelling headphones with a set of features few such devices can match. 

The headphones are of the closed variety, meaning they don't let a lot of sound in or out. The 98/103 dB/mW sensitivity (depending on whether the power is off or on) and a 4 - 40,000 Hz frequency response indicate good sound, but due to the listening environment of the Sony IFA booth not being the best, we'll reserve judgement for a review.  Read more...