Sony WH-1000XM5 Premium Noise Canceling Headphones, Auto NC Optimizer, 30-Hour Battery, Alexa Voice Control, Midnight Blue

Excellent Upgrade — Perfect for Travel and Amazing Noise Canceling
I previously owned the older version of these Sony headphones and absolutely loved them. Unfortunately, I lost them during a trip, so I decided to invest in the newer WH-1000XM5 model — and it did not disappoint!This version is a clear improvement in both design and performance. The noise canceling is simply outstanding — it completely blocks out airplane noise, chatter, and other background sounds, making traveling so much more relaxing. The sound quality is top-notch: clear highs, deep bass, and perfectly balanced tones.I mainly use these headphones during flights, and they make a huge difference. The lightweight design and soft ear cushions make them extremely comfortable to wear for long periods. The battery life is excellent, lasting through multiple flights on a single charge, and the auto noise-canceling optimizer works flawlessly in different environments.The only downside is that this model doesn’t fold like the previous version, which makes it a bit less compact when packing for travel. However, the carrying case is well-designed and protective, so it’s not a major issue.Overall, this is a premium product that truly delivers what it promises. Sony continues to set the standard for noise-canceling headphones. If you travel often or simply want the best possible audio experience, the WH-1000XM5 is absolutely worth it.

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I am almost 65 years old SO, I DO NOT have the ears of a 18 year old. That said, I consider these to be good for these reasons:A: Exceptional battery life.B: Call quality that was considered good UNTIL I did a direct comparison to my Blueparrott B450-XT’s – NO WHERE NEAR the quality of the Blue 450’s, BUT the Blues are made specifically for calls in noisey environments. . Blues are in my opionion the defacto standard by which all other ANC phone calls should be judged. My “demo” for people is to run my upright vacuum cleaner whilst on a call. People on the other end cannot hear it AT ALL – REALLY!, I hear them, and they hear me perfectly! TRULY amazing! I did the same test with these and alas they failed miserably in comparison. I expected that. I was told they sound like I am in a room away from the microphone, a bit fishtank like, and muddy. SO, they’ll do in a call but not as a primary phone call device in noise. I heard a sample of the BOSE 700’s and they were terrible, which is what prompted me to get the Sony’s.C: One unconventional thing they do great at: A Sleep Aid. Yup, they drown out all the extraneous noises like people talking, Air conditioners, fans, Water coolers, hums, etc. ALL gone with nothing playing through them!I bought them primarily for playing on my PS5, and watching TV late at night. They do both quite well.D: Amazingly, my ears do not sweat much in these even after prolonged use. I’ve ordered those Dekoni Suede Earpads for them as well just for added comfort.(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BS4T3X62?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details)(5/16/23 – Returned The earpads: they claim they are suede when in fact they are 2/3 suede. The inner part inside the cup is something else, not leather so NOT durable. Considering this, $49 seems FAR too expensive.)E: They are long-term comfortable unless you have ears like a B-52 in which case you will probably be stuffing bits.As for music, I find them to be more flat without pronounced highs or bass – which I prefer. The EQ on the app is a nice feature. The ANC works very well listening to music and will be adequate to the task in both quiet and noisey settings. Again, I remind you, I’m not 18. ;-)Pricewise, they ARE a bit expensive but the build quality seems better than most.If you have the time, I would HIGHLY recommend you test several brands and models at a store simply because sound quality is subjective and EVERYONE has their preference.UPDATE: 5/23/23 – Returning (REPLACING) Headphones – Why? They started acting “Funky”. By that, I mean that if you turn them off, they will not turn on unless you do not hit any buttons for about 15 sec. NOT normal. ALSO, they started to exhibit Connection issues that were NOT there initially. I STILL, at this point consider them excelllent. Now, if the NEW pair goes weird, THEN I would have to re-evaluate.UPDATE 6-3-23: New pair are working as they should no connection issues or on/off bttun problems.UPDATE 2-16-24: Still working perfectly and I use them nearly every night to sleep.UPDATE 7-31-25: Still working great and I still use them as silencers.

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Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Industry Leading Noise Cancelling Headphones with Auto Noise Cancelling Optimizer, Crystal Clear Hands-Free Calling, and Alexa Voice Control, BlackWell I finally felt time to upgrade my headphones. I’ve been using the old Boss quiet comfort 3’s. Quite dated I know. But it lasted me a very long time. It’s done well for meNow after much time passed I finally picked up this Sony xm5.My comparison is with that old headphone. Perhaps not the best apples to apples fairness. I don’t look for studio reference flat sound with these . I look daily music listening whilst working. Something to work out with. Something that has good enough clarity in highs and deep bass for pop music. My high fi lilistening is done by wired headphones which is a total other category of audiophile gear.For these I need superb noise cancelling that is superior to Bose . I need exciting lively bass tightness and crispy highs without harshness. A good mic for conference calls. An ambient mode to use when jogging.This Sony xm5 delivers and TLDR I can easily replace my Bose qm3 with these.1. Sound . First thing I noticed immediately… This has ultra tight bass . Bass is as deep as you want it. And can be set to create a super tight quick reacting bass. Very satisfying in all musical genres. Wayyy exceeds Bose bass performance which IMO was its weakest point . By default thigh highs are flat and lifeless but after a super quick EQing session I got it to my preferred listening and it sounds amazing. I’m very happy with the sound. It feels smooth and unfatiguing when I want it… And then it can be eq’d to be clinically sharp but not harsh…. Whenever you feel like it. It is hands down a huge step above Bose.2. Noise cancelling. TLDR? Huge upgrade over Bose qc3. It’s dead quiet. It is scare silent actually… Really eerie. I love this because I turn it on and just use it as a way to work I’m office without the hum of the hvac system.3. Ambient mode. The Sony app allows you to adjust the levels to satisfy how much exterior sound to leak into your headphones. I like this. It also allows you to setup detection mode to allow you to swap to ambient mode automatically when you talk and have conversations…. Music stops. After 15 seconds the ambient mode reverts back to noise reduction mode and resumes music. Really handy. Love it.3. Mic for conference calls. Absolutely outstanding without premature cutting off of voice which is a common issue with these headphone mics… Bose suffered from this greatly. This is crystal clear mic and no issues using this in professional conference calls.4. Tap controls.. very simple straight forward. Uses a swipe or tap setup on the right ear. The entire right side ear flat side is a drawing board . Large surface area makes for superbly reliable gestures that make it consistent and easy to control. Swiping up and down is volume. Swiping fwd or back is tracks. Double tapping pause and resumes. Theres no way to adjust the gesture actions on the app. .nor is there a way to make the left side become gesture side in case you prefer left side …. It’s ONLY right side. To me it is not a show stopper but perhaps for others it could be. The only other buttons is the ANC button to toggle noise cancelling mode and ambient mode. You can program double or triple clicking of the button to launch Spotify or other music apps but I only use double tap for Spotify. The other button is on/off / pairing. This isn’t customizable. I would have liked to see a bit more customizable actions here but it’s OK… Sometimes it’s better to have more simplicity. Oh by the way you can turn OFF the tap swipe gestures entirely case you find this to be annoying with accidental taps especially when You’re wearing the headphones laying down5. Automatic modes. Based on location , you can have your phone help detect location and automatically set your profile for you. Example if you’re working , set noise cancelling … Or if it detects jogging then setup ambient mode . Etc… handy but not something I would use. I like to be in control.6. Comfort. This is a really light weight product. Very comfortable. Wraps FULLY account ear. Theres no issue with long wear time because it’s so light and feels great. The vinyl material wraps the foam and doesn’t feel sweaty . You can replace this with other materials ( third party). Lots out there. I really wished there are larger Labelling of L and R to quickly visually see which side is right. It’s a tiny little R on the inside of the headphone head piece … The BOSe had a huge R and L on the inside of the headphone ear foam so it’s hidden front he outside but still stealthy. I get that Sonys design for these headphones are minimalist stealthy look but the R and L could’ve been larger and still stealthy.7. This uses USBC. And charges quick and lasts a long time. Whilst not as long as my Bose, it’s long enough for me to be reliable to last me entire day and MORE. no problem. I have no issues here. It’s fantastic.8. The Sony connect app is clean and easy to use. It’s what unlocks the Sony headphones to another level. Much better than Bose software. You need it for eq and various profiles . Without it you’re going to miss out.So to conclude I’m gonna give it huge 5 star rating. Rare for me. It’s a fantastic device. Huge upgrade from my Bose qc3. Really happy with this so far. And what made it a great buy from me is I’ve found it in Amazon warehouse open box pricing. You can’t beat that .Hope this helps