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The Sony WH-CH720N headphones represent the latest iteration of Sony's wireless headphone line, succeeding the WH-CH710N model. These over-ear, Bluetooth headphones are equipped with Active Noise Canceling (ANC), Passthrough, virtual surround sound, and multi-device pairing capabilities. They support both Bluetooth and auxiliary (Aux) connections. | ====== Sony WH-CH720N ====== |
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**Purpose:** | |
- General purpose headphones | |
- suitable for binaural head-tracked audio in VR/XR/MR context due to audio passthrough feature | |
- No latency in cable connection, 30-40ms latency via Bluetooth | |
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https://www.soundguys.com/sony-wh-ch720n-review-99305/ | The Sony WH-CH720N headphones are over-ear buetooth headphones with Active Noise Canceling (ANC), Passthrough, virtual surround sound, and multi-device pairing capabilities. They support both Bluetooth and auxiliary (Aux) connections. |
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**Pairing:** | ==== Purpose: ==== |
- Press Bluetooth button for 5 seconds until the indicator light blinks. | |
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| * General purpose headphones |
| * Suitable for VR/XR/MR due to audio passthrough feature |
| * No latency in cable connection, 30-40ms latency via Bluetooth |
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WH-CH720N supports full-duplex audio (simultaneous output and microphone input). A number of scenarios are possible: | ==== Quick Guide: ==== |
| * Pairing: Press Bluetooth button for 5 seconds until the indicator light blinks. |
| * Get the latest software and drivers [[https://www.sony.de/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-ch710n/downloads|here]] |
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| ==== Full-duplex audio connection ==== |
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| (simultaneous headphone and microphone use) is possible like so: |
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1. **full-duplex using minijack cable:** | 1. **full-duplex using minijack cable:** |
- Connect to a Y cable (one in, two outs) to the headphones with the provided AUX cable. | * Connect to a (TRS) Y-splitter-cable (one socket, two connectors) to the headphones with the provided AUX cable. |
- Connect Y cable exits to a Headphone and Microphone to USB adapter. | * Connect Y-cable outs to the Headphone outs and Microphone inputs of [[https://amzn.eu/d/05VuzZop|USB audio adapter]]. |
- Result: Bidirectional sound in mono. | * NB: headphone audio will be mono |
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2. **full-duplex via Bluetooth:** | 2. **full-duplex via Bluetooth:** |
- Works on iOS and MacOS. | - Functional on iOS and MacOS (Versions? Software?) |
- Not possible on an RPi (still testing possibilities). | - Not possible on an RPi (still testing possibilities). |
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3. **full-duplex combininb Bluetooth and Cable (AUX):** | 3. **full-duplex combining Bluetooth and Cable (AUX):** |
- Bluetooth connection (in or out) not possible when headphones are already connected by aux cable (out or in). | - Bluetooth connection (in or out) not possible when headphones are already connected by aux cable (out or in). |
- More details: [Link](https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/de/contents/TP1000776886.html) | - More details [[https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2966/v1/de/contents/TP1000776886.html|here]] |
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| Below are Frequency Response and Isolation curves from [[https://www.soundguys.com/sony-wh-ch720n-review-99305/|this review.]] |
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| {{:hardware:sony_freqresponse_headphones.png?direct&600|Sony WH-CH720N Headphones Frequency Response}} |
| {{:hardware:sony_freq_response_mic.png?direct&600|Sony WH-CH720N Microphone Frequency Response}} |
| {{:hardware:sony_noise_isolation.png?direct&600|Sony WH-CH720N Noise Isolation Response}} |
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Below are Frequency Response and Isolation curves from [[this review:]] | <WRAP center round tip 60%> |
| Use [[https://www.sony.de/electronics/headphones-connect-app|Sony Headphones Connect]] app for calibrating Frequency Response via EQ. |
{{:hardware:sony_freqresponse_headphones.png?400|Sony WH-CH720N Headphones Frequency Response}} | </WRAP> |
{{:hardware:sony_freq_response_mic.png?400|Sony WH-CH720N Microphone Frequency Response}} | |
{{:hardware:sony_noise_isolation.png?400|Sony WH-CH720N Noise Isolation Response}} | |
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| ==== Images: ==== |
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**Images:** | |
Headphones, case, and included cables: | Headphones, case, and included cables: |
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**Troubleshooting:** | **Troubleshooting:** |
- Issue: Microphone's low input level (only loud noises or direct contact were audible). | * Issue: Microphone's low input level (only loud noises or direct contact were audible). |
- Solution: Software update from Sony requiring a reset. | * Solution: Software update from Sony requiring a reset. |
- Reset Process: Press Bluetooth and middle button on the right side simultaneously until Bluetooth indicator blinks four times. | * Reset Process: Press Bluetooth and middle button on the right side simultaneously until Bluetooth indicator blinks four times. |
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For further information consult the manual: | ==== Further information ==== |
* {{ :hardware:sony_wh-ch720n_manual_de.pdf |}} | |
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| * [[https://www.sony.de/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-ch720n/manuals|German Manuals]] |
| * [[https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-ch720n/manuals|English Manuals]] |
| * {{ :hardware:son_wh-ch720n_manual_de.pdf |}} |
* {{ :hardware:sony_wh-ch720n_manual_english.pdf |}} | * {{ :hardware:sony_wh-ch720n_manual_english.pdf |}} |
* [[https://www.sony.de/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-ch720n/manuals]] | |