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Feb 14, 2024 5:54 PM

Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones (Refurb, Black)

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Secondipity via eBay has Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones (Black, Certified Refurbished) on sale for $199.99. Shipping is free.

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Certified - Refurbished:
  • eBay has verified that this item has been inspected, tested, and cleaned and disinfected by a qualified refurbisher.
    • Appearance: Pristine, like-new condition.
    • Performance: Works like new, meets the manufacturer's specifications.
    • Warranty: Two-year Allstate warranty included (details).
    • Packaging: Comes in new, generic packaging with original or new accessories (if applicable).
Features:
  • 30mm Dynamic Drivers
  • 8-Microphone Active Noise Cancellation
  • 4x Beamforming Mics for Clear Calls
  • Up to 30 Hours of Playback with ANC On
  • LDAC Support for Hi-Res Audio
  • Leave Them On & Talk with Speak-to-Chat
  • Wear Detection for Instant Pause & Play
  • Multipoint Seamless Device Switching
  • Lightweight & Comfortable Design
  • Swift Pair & Google Fast Pair

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Written by jimmytx | Staff
  • About this Store:
    • Secondipity via eBay seller has a 98.7% positive rating from over 105k customer feedback.
  • Additional Information:
    • This offer matches our popular front page deal from January 2024 which earned 44 thumbs up and is also $200 less (50% savings) than the list price of brand new product for $399.99.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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Secondipity via eBay has Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones (Black, Certified Refurbished) on sale for $199.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter Blue_Ranger for finding this deal.

Certified - Refurbished:
  • eBay has verified that this item has been inspected, tested, and cleaned and disinfected by a qualified refurbisher.
    • Appearance: Pristine, like-new condition.
    • Performance: Works like new, meets the manufacturer's specifications.
    • Warranty: Two-year Allstate warranty included (details).
    • Packaging: Comes in new, generic packaging with original or new accessories (if applicable).
Features:
  • 30mm Dynamic Drivers
  • 8-Microphone Active Noise Cancellation
  • 4x Beamforming Mics for Clear Calls
  • Up to 30 Hours of Playback with ANC On
  • LDAC Support for Hi-Res Audio
  • Leave Them On & Talk with Speak-to-Chat
  • Wear Detection for Instant Pause & Play
  • Multipoint Seamless Device Switching
  • Lightweight & Comfortable Design
  • Swift Pair & Google Fast Pair

Editor's Notes

Written by jimmytx | Staff
  • About this Store:
    • Secondipity via eBay seller has a 98.7% positive rating from over 105k customer feedback.
  • Additional Information:
    • This offer matches our popular front page deal from January 2024 which earned 44 thumbs up and is also $200 less (50% savings) than the list price of brand new product for $399.99.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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Feb 14, 2024 11:38 PM
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BigolballsFeb 14, 2024 11:38 PM
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Quote from michaels1771 View quoted comment :
You have never tried them, these blow away eve let other headset I've ever tried. I got my partner a set after she heard how good mine were.
I guess you can't read.
Do you have other Iem's or headphones to compare to?
Feb 14, 2024 11:48 PM
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Feb 15, 2024 12:03 AM
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shikiFeb 15, 2024 12:03 AM
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Quote from formershrink View quoted comment :
You can get new Bose QuietComfort Ultra noise cancelling headphones at Amazon for $249. Better noise cancellation, top-rated, and new, for $50 more.
False information. Right now it is $379
Feb 15, 2024 12:16 AM
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ClinkinfoFeb 15, 2024 12:16 AM
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Quote from formershrink View quoted comment :
You can get new Bose QuietComfort Ultra noise cancelling headphones at Amazon for $249. Better noise cancellation, top-rated, and new, for $50 more.
No, you can get the Bose QC 45 for that price, but not the ultras.

The bose ultra are better IMO (I've had them all). The ultras ability to use higher res Bluetooth formats makes a big difference. I never loved the qc45s, found them kinda bland. The apple airpod Max's are the best sounding out of the box. The Sony xm4s are very uncomfortable for me. The xm5s are better for comfort, but don't sound that great, kinda artificial to me. NC on most of them is fine for most people, although the airpod Max's and Bose do the best (again, my OPINION based on MY ears, you might not agree). since I've had them all, figured I'd share. I have no brand loyalty or hatred.
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Feb 15, 2024 1:28 AM
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badman5Feb 15, 2024 1:28 AM
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Quote from jl2672a View quoted comment :
I dunno. Look at the XM4's for reference. They haven't dropped much in price and have disappeared off the Slickdeals refurb scene. Their lowest cost was $160.


The $160 that the poster mentioned for the XM5's was a unicorn event that only a few got a hold of. The alert didn't even go off for me and it was already out of stock.
I'm waiting for a deal on the XM4
Feb 15, 2024 2:33 AM
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MithincoFeb 15, 2024 2:33 AM
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Still rocking my XM3!
Feb 15, 2024 2:35 AM
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highlanderfilFeb 15, 2024 2:35 AM
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Quote from badman5 View quoted comment :
I'm waiting for a deal on the XM4
I'll sell you mine Big Grin

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Feb 15, 2024 2:56 AM
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lord_VaderFeb 15, 2024 2:56 AM
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Looks like a lot of stock of the blue ones. Wife wanted the white color. Waited a few hours and got one. Colors other than blue pop in and out of stock for the same price, just fyi.
Feb 15, 2024 2:58 AM
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MagentaKnob620Feb 15, 2024 2:58 AM
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when XM5 was $160.. XM4 was priced at $120 or $122 i remember.. paid extra $40 for extra mics for better ANC and new generation
Feb 15, 2024 3:04 AM
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TrekkyFeb 15, 2024 3:04 AM
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Quote from lord_Vader View quoted comment :
Looks like a lot of stock of the blue ones. Wife wanted the white color. Waited a few hours and got one. Colors other than blue pop in and out of stock for the same price, just fyi.
Is it a different link? These are the only xm5's showing up for me at secondipity
Feb 15, 2024 3:08 AM
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mrmochiFeb 15, 2024 3:08 AM
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Quote from formershrink View quoted comment :
You can get new Bose QuietComfort Ultra noise cancelling headphones at Amazon for $249. Better noise cancellation, top-rated, and new, for $50 more.
First, it's not $250. That's the new QC 45s.

Second, I have both. XM5s are still better. I will say the QC Ultras are more comfy as they don't get your ears as hot
Feb 15, 2024 3:10 AM
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mrmochiFeb 15, 2024 3:10 AM
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Quote from Clinkinfo View quoted comment :
No, you can get the Bose QC 45 for that price, but not the ultras.

The bose ultra are better IMO (I've had them all). The ultras ability to use higher res Bluetooth formats makes a big difference. I never loved the qc45s, found them kinda bland. The apple airpod Max's are the best sounding out of the box. The Sony xm4s are very uncomfortable for me. The xm5s are better for comfort, but don't sound that great, kinda artificial to me. NC on most of them is fine for most people, although the airpod Max's and Bose do the best (again, my OPINION based on MY ears, you might not agree). since I've had them all, figured I'd share. I have no brand loyalty or hatred.
I have the Ultras and the XM5s and I prefer the XM5s.

Bose has advantage in:
1. App is waaaaaay better
2. Comfort & heat
3. Spatial audio

That's about it.
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Feb 15, 2024 3:18 AM
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spseanFeb 15, 2024 3:18 AM
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I wonder if spelling the seller's name "secondpity" is a subtle hint to stay away.
Feb 15, 2024 3:20 AM
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FIFFeb 15, 2024 3:20 AM
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Quote from anickname View quoted comment :
Totally anecdotal, but bought one a month or two ago. Came with fingerprint smudges. Seemed to work at first, but then became clear it had an intermittent issue in which it would randomly shut off. On a positive note, was able to return it. Just annoying to buy something and go through the hassle of setup only to box it up and drive to the ship store.
I've been a happy Secondipity customer for years and vouched for them here on SD (see post history), but this comment rings true. Last couple purchases didn't meet condition criteria. Got a Sony AZ3000ES receiver ($1000 item) with stickers on it and a sizable dent to case. Tried to work it out with their eBay support, but they claimed it was an acceptable refurb and made no effort to address other than suggesting I return it. Didn't provide a paid shipping label (policy violation). When I left negative feedback they banned me from bidding.

Not the top shop it used to be. Can no longer recommend.
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Feb 15, 2024 3:25 AM
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jl2672aFeb 15, 2024 3:25 AM
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Quote from farquharsonrich View quoted comment :
Outside of the anc they are very good. maybe I have a bad set grom second? Maybe I was expecting the same level anc for the in ear xm4 versus the xm5 headphones.
Maybe you forgot to turn it on? There's a button that flips it on and off although it should be on by default.

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