Sony WH-1000XM5 review

23 October 2022
Sony's flagship wireless headphones get put through the wringer.

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  • 11 Sep 2023

Nicknogger, 30 May 2023Funny how differently the audio quality of headphones is ra... moreEvery person has different hearing, likes, and dislikes. Some people prefer more bass, some people prefer less bass. The most accurate way to find out how good it is, is to try it for yourself.

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    • 11 Sep 2023

    Nicknogger, 30 May 2023Funny how differently the audio quality of headphones is ra... moreYeah, these are people who reviews phones. Not audiophiles. They're just randoms who writes for a living.

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      • TwY
      • 30 May 2023

      Funny how differently the audio quality of headphones is rated. You say the Sony xm5 doesn't sound good, other magazines say it sounds particularly good. The xm5 is declared the test winner here and criticized there. All of you people who test headphones cannot be trusted.

        tasoss, 04 Dec 2022This is exactly my situation! So what should i do ? Return... moreMillion dollar idea here!!
        Invent
        Headphone glass-frames..

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          • 0Tt
          • 04 Dec 2022

          Domestoboto, 24 Oct 2022I read on Reddit that this XM5 is TERRIBLE for people weari... moreThis is exactly my situation! So what should i do ?
          Return them and buy xm4? Have a laser surgery in order to remove the glasses? lol
          Really, is there a solution to this?
          I am really disappointed :((

            Mojojojo24, 24 Oct 2022 i am planning to buy momentum 4 .. many of my friends say... moreCan't wait to get my hands on them

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              • Wanderer
              • nS%
              • 28 Oct 2022

              "It's the same sort of dull, bassy sound that the series is known for and there hasn't been any notable improvement on that front."

              Thank you for the honesty, I never understood the hype. I have the XM3 and it sounds just like that.

                mumu, 27 Oct 2022No LC3 = no reason for upgrade.LC3 is no better than AAC which even $15 Chinese TWS earbuds support now.

                LC3 makes sense only at low bitrates though it still loses to Opus. God knows why they came up with LC3 while Opus is free & superior to LC3.

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                  • Anonymous
                  • PAA
                  • 27 Oct 2022

                  AnonD-731363, 26 Oct 2022Man since i assume you never had and used razer brand befor... moreHahaha, man seriously haven’t laughed that hard in a while! The amount of ignorance so boldly displayed here, *chef kiss*. Which Razer model is better than Sennheiser yea?? Now Im genuinely curious lol.

                  Not even gonna talk about the HD800, HD600 or even HD560, clearly you are living under a rock, go listen to their slightly lackluster wireless momentum 4 headphones and even that still wipes the floor on Razer’s entire history of audio.

                  Also Razer not even close to the XM5 on sound, let alone Sony’s now class leading ANC or their original features like adaptive Ambient mode or Speak to Chat.

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                    • MSb
                    • 27 Oct 2022

                    No LC3 = no reason for upgrade.

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                      • QBk
                      • 26 Oct 2022

                      prasad-gsma, 26 Oct 2022Pixel 7 ProThanks you...

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                        • Anonymous
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                        • 26 Oct 2022

                        Eric20, 24 Oct 2022Some Android phones allows you to select the bitrate for LD... moreI'm aware of the android force bitrate. I use Sony combo of 1000X, Xperia and Walkman and I've never had issues walking with my phone in my pocket while it's on 600kbps with both wifi and bt on. Usually I don't have wifi on all the time so that helps. I had issues with 900kbps while walking outside but not with 600kbps.

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                          • 26 Oct 2022

                          Anonymous, 26 Oct 2022“Razer a lot better” HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!!!! Man since i assume you never had and used razer brand before you dont know and cant know. But i let you live in your world your dream where Sony is top brand on the pyramid with every gadget many times over any other brand.
                          Well dream, keep dreaming and when you wake up you will realize exactly opposite.

                            Critical listening is what these headphones are not made for duh... Audiophile types gees. Sound preference is subjective. Comfortability varies from head to head. What's quality for one person is different for another.

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                              • Anonymous
                              • tui
                              • 26 Oct 2022

                              AnonD-731363, 25 Oct 2022For same price brand like Razer make a lot better device s... more“Razer a lot better”
                              HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!!!!

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                                • 26 Oct 2022

                                Did you try adjusting the equaliser settings? I own these headphones and the sound quality was night and day once I changed the settings to these:

                                https://i.imgur.com/a68yJCJ_d.webp?maxwidth=760&fidelity=grand

                                  rAxA, 25 Oct 2022can anyone please tell me which smartphone is placed with t... morePixel 7 Pro

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                                    • Lfw
                                    • 25 Oct 2022

                                    For same price brand like Razer make a lot better device some Bose branded, Senheiser, Yamaha or JBL and Jabra too.
                                    Just sayin.

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                                      • Anonymous
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                                      • 25 Oct 2022

                                      no dolby atmos… no way

                                      for that price i want all possible codecs and compatibility

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • nxJ
                                        • 25 Oct 2022

                                        rAxA, 25 Oct 2022can anyone please tell me which smartphone is placed with t... morePixel 7 pro. I have it and it's a fantastic phone