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expiredGhMaster posted Mar 11, 2023 7:03 PM

Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless NC Over Ear Headphones (Refurbished)

$230

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secondipity via eBay has Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over Ear Headphones (Refurbished, Black) on sale for $229.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member GhMaster for finding this deal.

About this item:
  • Industry-leading noise cancellation optimized to you
  • Magnificent Sound, engineered to perfection
  • Crystal clear hands-free calling
  • Up to 30-hour battery life with quick charging (3 min charge for 3 hours of playback)
  • Ultra-comfortable, lightweight design with soft fit leather
  • Multipoint connection allows you to quickly switch between devices
  • Redesigned collapsible case made for easy storage in a bag
  • WH-1000XM5 headphones feature intuitive touch control settings
  • For everyday convenience, just Speak-to-Chat and Quick Attention mode stop your music and let in ambient sound
  • Instant pause. Instant play

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Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • About this deal:
  • About this item:
    • This item has been refurbished by the manufacturer or an approved refurbisher. The product functions like new and shows minimal if any, signs of wear. All standard accessories included. Items will be placed in non-retail packaging to better safeguard their condition.
    • Includes 2-year Allstate warranty.
  • Returns:
    • Free 30 day returns. Seller pays return shipping.

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Written by GhMaster
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secondipity via eBay has Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over Ear Headphones (Refurbished, Black) on sale for $229.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member GhMaster for finding this deal.

About this item:
  • Industry-leading noise cancellation optimized to you
  • Magnificent Sound, engineered to perfection
  • Crystal clear hands-free calling
  • Up to 30-hour battery life with quick charging (3 min charge for 3 hours of playback)
  • Ultra-comfortable, lightweight design with soft fit leather
  • Multipoint connection allows you to quickly switch between devices
  • Redesigned collapsible case made for easy storage in a bag
  • WH-1000XM5 headphones feature intuitive touch control settings
  • For everyday convenience, just Speak-to-Chat and Quick Attention mode stop your music and let in ambient sound
  • Instant pause. Instant play

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • About this deal:
  • About this item:
    • This item has been refurbished by the manufacturer or an approved refurbisher. The product functions like new and shows minimal if any, signs of wear. All standard accessories included. Items will be placed in non-retail packaging to better safeguard their condition.
    • Includes 2-year Allstate warranty.
  • Returns:
    • Free 30 day returns. Seller pays return shipping.

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Written by GhMaster

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Mar 12, 2023 2:40 AM
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gxc222Mar 12, 2023 2:40 AM
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For gaming?
Mar 12, 2023 2:45 AM
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Corgibutt671Mar 12, 2023 2:45 AM
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I have a xm4 but my wife wants a "new" one. This will do . Thanks!
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Mar 12, 2023 3:44 AM
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kubaxplxMar 12, 2023 3:44 AM
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Thanks! Snapped one, i have the xm4 earbuds and very satisfied with their performance and they were also "refurbrished", came in like new. Hoping these will too! Cant go wrong with a 2 year warranty on top of this great price.
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Mar 12, 2023 3:50 AM
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Yoyo_dealerMar 12, 2023 3:50 AM
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OP add refurb in title!
Mar 12, 2023 4:20 AM
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gmanvbvaMar 12, 2023 4:20 AM
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Quote from AmitHShenoy :
OP add refurb in title!
Agree. Unacceptable to post and not mention they are refurbished (anywhere)….
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Mar 12, 2023 4:58 AM
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laveeyangMar 12, 2023 4:58 AM
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Bose QC45 SE on sale at Costco $250. Same/Similar performance as XM5 and it's brand new with Costco amazing return policy. That's the secondary consideration.
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Mar 12, 2023 5:22 AM
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dvdrdiscsMar 12, 2023 5:22 AM
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As someone who hates wearing headphones because they are usually uncomfortable, I was hesitant about purchasing these. I was using airpods to watch movies while my son is sleeping but in ear headphones can also be uncomfortable in its own ways. They were also not the best for sound quality.

But I purchased a pair of these xm5's a month or so ago and they've been amazing. Same exact seller.

Great sound quality, easy to use, and most importantly, very comfortable. They are super light. The only complaint I have is that I can't really lay down and rest my head but that's just me being knitpicky.
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Mar 12, 2023 5:51 AM
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JJ1769Mar 12, 2023 5:51 AM
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I got these in November from this seller for a little lower refurbished. They looked new and work great. I love them. I called my wife from them with wind in my face next to a busy intersection and she didn't hear any of that, just my voice. Love these for calls. I tweaked the EQ a bit and they sound great for music
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Mar 12, 2023 5:53 AM
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JJ1769Mar 12, 2023 5:53 AM
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Quote from gxc222 :
For gaming?
I don't use them for fps on my computer because of the Bluetooth delay
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Mar 12, 2023 6:12 AM
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killerloopMar 12, 2023 6:12 AM
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Sony Bluetooth headphones fell off
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Quote from gxc222 :
For gaming?
It has a headphone jack, so you can easily get a V-Moda BoomPro mic cable and game with it (if you need a microphone). I have old Bose QC35IIs, and you can use ANC while using the 3.5mm cable plugged into PC, so I'm assuming these can do that too.
Mar 12, 2023 6:43 AM
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mrmochiMar 12, 2023 6:43 AM
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Quote from Gigashadowwolf :
I AM someone who has lots of different brands and I agree. I probably have close to 40 different headphones and at least 10 in this upper mid level tier. I'm actually wearing my Sennheiser HD 6XX right now, with my Bose QC 35's sitting directly in front of me and my WF-1000XM4s sitting directly to my right.

Sony and Bose are neck and neck for best ANC, right now and have been for at least 5 years. No one else in the industry even comes CLOSE to those two. Like next best is probably Apple, but it almost feels like it's not even on after you have tried Bose or Sony's.

I personally think Sony is slightly better in both ANC and Sound Quality than Bose, though it might come down to personal preference and situation. They are quite close. Sony's sound profile is a bit more accurate than Bose, and their ANC is better in high wind than Bose.

Basically for wireless over the ear headphones with ANC, you won't do better than these right now.

The one thing Bose does do a bit better is comfort. Their headphones are definitely more comfortable to wear for long periods of time both in the physical design and their sound feels a little better for long term use. Part of where they fail in the sound profile is in sharp attack especially in the highs when compared to the Sonys this makes them less accurate, but it's also slightly less straining on your ears.

Literally the only reason why I haven't purchased these is that I have the Bose QC 2s with a bluetooth dongle and the Bose QC 35s. I really don't need these because they are really similar, but I still want them.
I have the Sennheiser HD650s, Bose QC45s, and XM5s.

Sony XM5s are hands down my favorite headphones EVER. They are the top class wireless headphones if you need to use for a PC & Mac combination (both at same time)>
Mar 12, 2023 7:16 AM
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GokuS1337Mar 12, 2023 7:16 AM
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Bought these on the last deal in August 2022 from the same seller, and recently the headphones ANC began acting up so I decided to file a claim through Allstate only to find out the the warranty was cancelled back in october. Been jumping through hoops to figure it, but both eBay and AllState keep blaming each other and ultimately I think I'm SOL. Just wanted to share my experience from this seller's products and the "warranty" this comes with.
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Mar 12, 2023 7:29 AM
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LavenderTent8450Mar 12, 2023 7:29 AM
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I can attest to the quality of the warranty, seller and product. I bought a pair of Bose 700s from them two years ago and just before the two year Allstate warranty was up that developed a rattling sound. I sent them in but they couldn't repair them so they cut me a check for the original $240 I paid. I deposited the check and bought these XM5s from Secondipity. Both the Bose and now these Sony headphones arrived in line new condition. I'm liking the XM5s even more than I did the Bose 700s. Definitely better noise cancelling, and more comfortable and better call quality (which for me is a huge deal).
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Mar 12, 2023 8:22 AM
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nstarzMar 12, 2023 8:22 AM
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Quote from Gigashadowwolf :
I AM someone who has lots of different brands and I agree. I probably have close to 40 different headphones and at least 10 in this upper mid level tier. I'm actually wearing my Sennheiser HD 6XX right now, with my Bose QC 35's sitting directly in front of me and my WF-1000XM4s sitting directly to my right.

Sony and Bose are neck and neck for best ANC, right now and have been for at least 5 years. No one else in the industry even comes CLOSE to those two. Like next best is probably Apple, but it almost feels like it's not even on after you have tried Bose or Sony's.

I personally think Sony is slightly better in both ANC and Sound Quality than Bose, though it might come down to personal preference and situation. They are quite close. Sony's sound profile is a bit more accurate than Bose, and their ANC is better in high wind than Bose.

Basically for wireless over the ear headphones with ANC, you won't do better than these right now.

The one thing Bose does do a bit better is comfort. Their headphones are definitely more comfortable to wear for long periods of time both in the physical design and their sound feels a little better for long term use. Part of where they fail in the sound profile is in sharp attack especially in the highs when compared to the Sonys this makes them less accurate, but it's also slightly less straining on your ears.

Literally the only reason why I haven't purchased these is that I have the Bose QC 2s with a bluetooth dongle and the Bose QC 35s. I really don't need these because they are really similar, but I still want them.
Recommendation for qc2 Bluetooth adapter?

I still use this also but I know my next phone won't have a 3.5mm option.

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