Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones (Refurbished, Midnight Blue)
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secondpity via eBay has Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise Canceling BluetoothWirelessHeadphones (Certified Refurbished, Various Colors) on sale for $199.99. Shipping is free.
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Note: These will include a 2-year warranty serviced by Allstate.
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. Manuals and other documentation can be found on the manufacturer's support site.
secondpity via eBay[ebay.com] has Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise Canceling Bluetooth Wireless Headphones (Certified Refurbished, Various Colors) on sale for $199.99. Shipping is free.
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. Manuals and other documentation can be found on the manufacturer's support site.
This item has a 2-year warranty serviced by Allstate.
I'd been a happy Secondipity customer for years and vouched for them here on SD (see post history), but they've adopted new, consumer-unfriendly policies. Reports that they're sending items that aren't actually refurbished, rejecting returns, and banning customers who return are 100% accurate.
My 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. They claimed it was in acceptable condition for a 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 on other items.
Not the top shop it used to be. Can no longer recommend.
I have ordered a few things from Secondipity and have been pleased every time. That includes the xm5's.
Having said that, having both the xm5's and the xm4's, I am not sure that I can tell of a real improvement.
I keep meaning to do a side-by-side. But...if I need to do a side-by-side to know, I am wondering if that does not tell the story.
Don't get me wrong. The xm5's sound fantastic. But so do the xm4's. And truthfully, I kind of prefer the build of the xm4's. They fold up into a smaller case.
I am not saying to not buy the xm5's. You will not be disappointed. But if you are trying to save a little more, then I would give a hard look at the xm4's too.
Wow that's a great price for xm5s.
Recently got Secondipity's refurb XB910Ns and they came in flawless condition, minus packaging (still got the hard case and all cables). They sent the wrong color - twice - but did offer a full refund but I'll suck it up for the price.
Logitech G Cloud from them was also perfect condition for dirt cheap.
Worth mentioning their customer service sucks in the sense of, they don't read your message fully and give generic copypaste responses, BUT they are great about refunds/replacements policy-wise.
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I've had mostly-good luck with secondipity though. I ordered a pair of WH1000XM4's last year though and they arrived in flawless condition and I absolutely love them but my wf1000xm2's died after a couple of months (were replaced for free though)
I have ordered a few things from Secondipity and have been pleased every time. That includes the xm5's.
Having said that, having both the xm5's and the xm4's, I am not sure that I can tell of a real improvement.
I keep meaning to do a side-by-side. But...if I need to do a side-by-side to know, I am wondering if that does not tell the story.
Don't get me wrong. The xm5's sound fantastic. But so do the xm4's. And truthfully, I kind of prefer the build of the xm4's. They fold up into a smaller case.
I am not saying to not buy the xm5's. You will not be disappointed. But if you are trying to save a little more, then I would give a hard look at the xm4's too.
Recently got Secondipity's refurb XB910Ns and they came in flawless condition, minus packaging (still got the hard case and all cables). They sent the wrong color - twice - but did offer a full refund but I'll suck it up for the price.
Logitech G Cloud from them was also perfect condition for dirt cheap.
Worth mentioning their customer service sucks in the sense of, they don't read your message fully and give generic copypaste responses, BUT they are great about refunds/replacements policy-wise.
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02-25-2024 at 02:03 AM.
Beware!
I'd been a happy Secondipity customer for years and vouched for them here on SD (see post history), but they've adopted new, consumer-unfriendly policies. Reports that they're sending items that aren't actually refurbished, rejecting returns, and banning customers who return are 100% accurate.
My 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. They claimed it was in acceptable condition for a 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 on other items.
Not the top shop it used to be. Can no longer recommend.
As I write this, I am listening to the blue XM5's from this same refurb deal from a couple weeks ago. They are great!
Like new condition. No original packaging or manuals. But the headset and case seem new.
I upgraded from XM3's and I am disappointed that the noise canceling isn't better — it's great but about the same between the headsets. There is a big improvement in style though and as a heavy user, I really appreciate some small UX improvements, like the spoken prompts, audible chimes, and touch controls. It all feels more refined.
Bought these myself roughly 2 weeks ago. Not my first refurb from secondipity and won't be my last. These came like new in the case no manuals or anything just the case and headphones. The noise cancelling compared to my AirPod pros is the best I've ever used. I'm not kidding it's fantastic , commuting in NYC with these has been amazing. Sound quality is great and the equalizer in Sonys app is solid at giving you good adjustability. Battery life as far as I can tell is an eternity forever. As least compared to my AirPod pros. For 200 bucks and a 2 year warranty these are a no brainer.
I have "crackling sounds" /sounds temporary pause once in a while. These events happen when waking up phone screens or switching apps. I can't pinpoint down the issues. I have the xm4 as well and never experienced something like this. Anyone else ?
Currently have these new from Amazon. I also bought Bose QC45 new from Best Buy. I've been compaeing the two for a few days and honestly I prefer the Bose sound quality. The Sony is just too boomy, even when EQ'd they just don't have the purity and clarity of the Bose even with LDAC activated. I was kind a disappointed with the Sony. The Sony does have wayyyyy more features than the Bose and the NC and mic is better than the Bose. However, for pure sound quality I have to hand it to the Bose. Comfort also goes to the Bose although the Sony do have a better fit / seal over the ears. The Sony also looks better IMO.
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I'd been a happy Secondipity customer for years and vouched for them here on SD (see post history), but they've adopted new, consumer-unfriendly policies. Reports that they're sending items that aren't actually refurbished, rejecting returns, and banning customers who return are 100% accurate.
My 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. They claimed it was in acceptable condition for a 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 on other items.
Not the top shop it used to be. Can no longer recommend.
Having said that, having both the xm5's and the xm4's, I am not sure that I can tell of a real improvement.
I keep meaning to do a side-by-side. But...if I need to do a side-by-side to know, I am wondering if that does not tell the story.
Don't get me wrong. The xm5's sound fantastic. But so do the xm4's. And truthfully, I kind of prefer the build of the xm4's. They fold up into a smaller case.
I am not saying to not buy the xm5's. You will not be disappointed. But if you are trying to save a little more, then I would give a hard look at the xm4's too.
Recently got Secondipity's refurb XB910Ns and they came in flawless condition, minus packaging (still got the hard case and all cables). They sent the wrong color - twice - but did offer a full refund but I'll suck it up for the price.
Logitech G Cloud from them was also perfect condition for dirt cheap.
Worth mentioning their customer service sucks in the sense of, they don't read your message fully and give generic copypaste responses, BUT they are great about refunds/replacements policy-wise.
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Just going to make sure I clean them well.
I've had mostly-good luck with secondipity though. I ordered a pair of WH1000XM4's last year though and they arrived in flawless condition and I absolutely love them but my wf1000xm2's died after a couple of months (were replaced for free though)
Having said that, having both the xm5's and the xm4's, I am not sure that I can tell of a real improvement.
I keep meaning to do a side-by-side. But...if I need to do a side-by-side to know, I am wondering if that does not tell the story.
Don't get me wrong. The xm5's sound fantastic. But so do the xm4's. And truthfully, I kind of prefer the build of the xm4's. They fold up into a smaller case.
I am not saying to not buy the xm5's. You will not be disappointed. But if you are trying to save a little more, then I would give a hard look at the xm4's too.
Recently got Secondipity's refurb XB910Ns and they came in flawless condition, minus packaging (still got the hard case and all cables). They sent the wrong color - twice - but did offer a full refund but I'll suck it up for the price.
Logitech G Cloud from them was also perfect condition for dirt cheap.
Worth mentioning their customer service sucks in the sense of, they don't read your message fully and give generic copypaste responses, BUT they are great about refunds/replacements policy-wise.
Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank FIF
I'd been a happy Secondipity customer for years and vouched for them here on SD (see post history), but they've adopted new, consumer-unfriendly policies. Reports that they're sending items that aren't actually refurbished, rejecting returns, and banning customers who return are 100% accurate.
My 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. They claimed it was in acceptable condition for a 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 on other items.
Not the top shop it used to be. Can no longer recommend.
Like new condition. No original packaging or manuals. But the headset and case seem new.
I upgraded from XM3's and I am disappointed that the noise canceling isn't better — it's great but about the same between the headsets. There is a big improvement in style though and as a heavy user, I really appreciate some small UX improvements, like the spoken prompts, audible chimes, and touch controls. It all feels more refined.
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EDIT - got these 2 weeks ago for the same price from same vendor. Yesterday they had all 3 colors in stock.
Comparing sounds is subjective since each person is different. However, the xm4/xm5 ANC is way way better than the Anker.