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Sony WH-1000XM5 Review: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back!
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I just got the XM4s 4 months ago nooooo
Can these be used optimally with apple phones
Are these headphones comfortable to use when lying down(lying down face up of course,not on the sides)?
I feel like you're on apple payroll. I'm going to stop listening to your reviews
My Sony 950b headset headband broke and there is no customer care here.. they don't have idea if they can repair…
Sony is a dying company with diminishing after sales support.. they almost lost xperia mobile market share..
All money I put in this fkn headset is now waste…
I'm disappointed that Sony even tried to make a airpod pro max design. Shame. Shame.
I've had Mark 3 since the launch and they're still kicking ass. The only problem I've had with these is that I've lost count of the number of times I've farted in public thinking I'll rip a silent one and gotten weird looks
What would people recommend for construction work? Have saws going off all day and would like something stable and muffles out background noise while also being able too call and not picking up all the power tool noise? Is there a good headphone for that?(preferably dust proof)
I have the Sony Xm4 for I months, although they sound great many features have never worked properly. The sensor in the ear doesn’t work so they continue to play when I have them around my neck. The settings constantly reset, I had them replaced and same issues. Sony just ignored my further emails. Not worth what I spent for premium headphones.
Mx3 is still good. I used them for ages. I don't like the design of mx5 😑
Looking handsome at met gala
I still have the mark 1, tht I've modified. Actually, now I've added USB C to them as well
Have XM4’s and APM. These are a hard pass in my case at least. I don’t like the new design either. That is nit picking though since sound>style.
If sound quality is your gig and have an iphone . Don't get this headphone or the mx4, Sony's LDAC won't work with iphone.
Had to learn the hard way. Kinda funny how none of these big YouTubers won't tell you that directly.
Have tried both AirPods max and Xmas, still prefer my AirPods Max, super solid build quality, solid and clean bass than the xm4, much better transparency mode, slightly better noise cancelling, and lastly, Super Immersive Spatial Audio when watching movie, totally no competition when watching video that supports it, totally worth the extra 200 for me
I use the XM3 (bought them 2 years ago) best headphones I've ever had. Having 30~ hrs of battery life and fast charging is amazing.
"Keep your XM4s" thats all I heard.
The lack of folding cups is hardly a 'design flaw' — it's a considered design re-evaluation from Sony based on feedback + insight from testing. By that logic, the XM4 folding cups are a 'design flaw' since they have their own set of drawbacks (finicky, cheap creaking etc). I'm also yet to meet someone who doesn't hate folding them up and storing them in their case, the new XM5 solves that. It's a an intentional design decision, not a 'design flaw'…
You're correct to present the strengths + weaknesses between them, but calling out things don't personally appeal to you as 'design flaws' is lazy.
OKAY so im going into college and I have been WAITING to get me some headphones and now that the 1000xm5's came out my dilemma…
Do I get the 1000xm5, 1000xm4, airpod max OR wait if apple releases newer air pod max's
Any suggestions would help:)
i bought early this year the xm 4 for around 280 bucks, dont seem to be much difference to make the change
Do you have a brother name jidion
you can fold the cups facing down flat if you are brave enough
Just to be contrary about the perceived purpose of this range of Sony headphones, ie travel… Not in my case. I do a lot of music listening / audio work at home for radio, and the sound quality is just what I need – but the noise cancelling also blocks out traffic noise, and even plane noise even though I'm under a flight path and they go directly overhead, quite low. Maybe that makes them the opposite of a travel headphone in my case! I have the Mk4s though, and going by this and other reviews, there doesn't seem to be much reason to upgrade just yet. Thanks for an informative review.
well the design is definitely a bit too different, these look great…..when you are not wearig it. but when on, those curved hinges stand out way too much and look a bit goofy tbh. they could've just made it horter so it doesn't overextend above the cups.
Seeing this video using my xm4
my mk3s are held together with scotch tape and love and it'll be a cold day in hell when i replace them
My big question is, is there any bluetooth headphone that can handle HIFI without a use of a cable
I thought my Wifi signal is weak because of the sound quality changes 😂
the minor flaw like folding up instead folding down is really annoying tho.. thanks for reviewing thaat minor detail bro..
The thing you are complaining about traveling issues…but u still carry that piece of shit non foldable Apple headphone …
I m using Mark 4. Which is pretty awesome. Should i upgrade 🤔
What’s a good over ear for jogging or hiking that have some water resistance. I don’t feel safe using my airmaxs
I don't get it, why would the fold outwards when you're having them resting around your neck?!?!?!
Sony, WTF?!?!?!
Plz do JBL wireless buds review
These companies really should have sent a test prototype to Marques before releasing it. The design flaw is quite annoying, especially the folding on your shoulders bit. Did nobody at Sony realised it at all during testing? 😅
Marques, try Get the Harman Kardon headphones, sony is like meh, bass Not Enough at all
Gotta wait for the crinacle graph
I'm willing to sacrifice portability for better sound quality.
The case reminds me of the THX x Drop Pandas. I doubt the sound quality is anywhere near the Pandas yet though.
IMO, WF-1000XM4 for travel, Pandas for audio quality.
Very insightful video! Seems that the XM4s I purchased recently for ~$250 still made for a very worthwhile purchase. The additional value brought by this new model probably would not have justified the price bump if I was able to choose between them.