Sony Bows Flagship Wireless Headphones With Hi-Res Audio Support

Sony introduced its next flagship wireless, noise-canceling headphones Thursday, promising more processing power and a more comfortable fit. The WH-1000XM5s have two processors controlling eight mics that are said to reduce mid- to high frequency noise and automatically optimize noise cancelation based on the environment. Users can hear Hi-Res Audio via sources that support Sony’s LDAC codec and by setting sound quality as the priority in the Sony Connect app, the company said. All music will be restored to high range sound with Sony’s DSEE Extreme technology, it said. The $399 over-ear headphones are due in stores May 20.