Sony and Amazon aren’t necessarily in sync when it comes to opinion on prices, and if they’re not, Amazon can’t officially display the discounted price to you upfront. What you’ll see instead is an enigmatic “hidden price” tag and you only get to know the bottom line after placing the product in your shopping cart. That’s exactly what is currently happening with the Sony WH-CH520 headphones.
Right now, they’re $38 rather than the normal $69, which is a respectable 46% discount. This is one of Amazon’s Labor Day deals and it’s an easy win if you’re looking for a good pair of wireless headphones without shelling out top dollar. Yes, these are not the costly Sony WH-1000XM6 (that cost you ten times this amount) but for everyday listening, they have a lot of quality to make a jump at this price cut worthwhile.
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Why these headphones are worth considering, apart from the discount, is their balance of features for the average listener: One of the first things I noticed about it is the battery life: 50 hours on one charge. That’s long enough to get through a whole week’s worth of commutes without even thinking about where to locate a charger. And if you must refuel, a quick charge option gives up to 90 minutes of playback from a 3-minute boost.
The sound itself is a bonus, too: The WH-CH520 has access to the Sony Headphones Connect App where you can play around with the EQ to your preference. More bass on dance tracks? You can tweak it with ease. Sony even throws in its DSEE technology which is meant to enhance compressed sound files from streaming services.
Comfort is just as essential as sound, and Sony has used light construction with swiveling earcups that are easy to wear and quick to remove between calls or tunes. The adjustable headband is also designed to make long listening sessions comfortable without that “ear fatigue” that cheaper headphones offer. Available in six colors including black, blue, white, pink, yellow and cappuccino (all are on sale at Amazon), these earphones also give you a bit of style choice rather than one appearance.
It’s worth circling back to the real hook here: the price. At $38, you’re getting a well-rounded Sony audio product for a bargain that felt unthinkable just a few years ago. Even with stronger competition in the headphone market, it’s rare to see this level of reliability and battery life paired with Sony’s audio heritage at such a budget-friendly cost. At this price, there’s every reason to grab a pair before Amazon’s “hidden price” disappears from view.
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