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expiredCrimsonDime640 posted Oct 25, 2024 04:07 PM

Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones (Certified Refurb, Various)

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$184

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Secondipity has Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise Canceling Bluetooth Wireless Headphones (Certified Refurbished, Various Colors) on sale for $229.99 - 20% off when you apply discount code SPOOKY20 in cart = $184. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member CrimsonDime640 for finding this deal.

Available Colors:
Features:
  • 30mm Dynamic Drivers
  • 8-Microphone Active Noise Cancellation
  • 4 x 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 and Comfortable Design
  • Swift Pair and Google Fast Pair

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Written by oceanlake
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $16 lower than a previous Frontpage Deal.
    • Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this store:
    • Comes with a 90 day warranty from Secondipity

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Written by CrimsonDime640
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Secondipity has Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise Canceling Bluetooth Wireless Headphones (Certified Refurbished, Various Colors) on sale for $229.99 - 20% off when you apply discount code SPOOKY20 in cart = $184. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member CrimsonDime640 for finding this deal.

Available Colors:
Features:
  • 30mm Dynamic Drivers
  • 8-Microphone Active Noise Cancellation
  • 4 x 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 and Comfortable Design
  • Swift Pair and Google Fast Pair

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $16 lower than a previous Frontpage Deal.
    • Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this store:
    • Comes with a 90 day warranty from Secondipity

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Written by CrimsonDime640

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mrmochi
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Stern warning to all Sders.

Get these headphones, they're amazing, but DO NOT update to the latest firmware from 1-2 months ago. People are reporting en-masse about the headphones shutting off randomly with a popping sound.
I've seen this behavior since the moment I updated. The pop is so loud sometimes it end up quickly taking my headphones off and throwing on desk. It's so startling.

There is absolutely no QA at Sony for their firmwares.
Minions
2738 Posts
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This is the newer XM5's. Build quality is better on the XM4's, and they also have better battery life than the XM5's. Personally I'd stick with XM4's if you have the choice. The way the ear cups connect to the headband is the weak point on the XM5's and they will eventually break due to it. Added a images of the weak point.
OliveKestrel7094
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Add refurbished in title please

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Oct 25, 2024 08:16 PM
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big mikeOct 25, 2024 08:16 PM
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code works on midnight blue as well
Oct 25, 2024 08:27 PM
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chillinOct 25, 2024 08:27 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank chillin

XM4 are better. They sound better and fold up better. XM5 sound tinny.
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Oct 25, 2024 08:45 PM
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icebergloungeOct 25, 2024 08:45 PM
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Quote from SRCUPID :
They were on clearance at Costco few days back.
Those Costco clearances are usually a miss as the deal is only in warehouse and if available, very limited stock
Oct 25, 2024 08:49 PM
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GzyOnlineOct 25, 2024 08:49 PM
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Been waiting for these to hit this low price point, in for one in black, thanks OP! I really hope they come with the carrying case (being certified refurbished).
Oct 25, 2024 08:51 PM
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jeskid14Oct 25, 2024 08:51 PM
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Quote from mrmochi :
Stern warning to all Sders.

Get these headphones, they're amazing, but DO NOT update to the latest firmware from 1-2 months ago. People are reporting en-masse about the headphones shutting off randomly with a popping sound.
I've seen this behavior since the moment I updated. The pop is so loud sometimes it end up quickly taking my headphones off and throwing on desk. It's so startling.

There is absolutely no QA at Sony for their firmwares.
Could it be a noise cancelling chip going wrong?
Oct 25, 2024 08:51 PM
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jeskid14Oct 25, 2024 08:51 PM
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Quote from chillin :
XM4 are better. They sound better and fold up better. XM5 sound tinny.
Yeah but they aren't cheap either
Oct 25, 2024 09:11 PM
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mrnadirOct 25, 2024 09:11 PM
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Why are there so many refurb sony headphobes and ember cups 🙂

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Oct 25, 2024 09:53 PM
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hustler11Oct 25, 2024 09:53 PM
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Is it still better to order off their eBay page for the additional warranty?
Oct 25, 2024 10:25 PM
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DandyChigginsOct 25, 2024 10:25 PM
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Quote from mrmochi :
Stern warning to all Sders.

Get these headphones, they're amazing, but DO NOT update to the latest firmware from 1-2 months ago. People are reporting en-masse about the headphones shutting off randomly with a popping sound.
I've seen this behavior since the moment I updated. The pop is so loud sometimes it end up quickly taking my headphones off and throwing on desk. It's so startling.

There is absolutely no QA at Sony for their firmwares.
Sorry to hear that! I've updated the latest firmware no issues at all.

Love these headphones, not much of an upgrade from the xm4/3s though maybe a bit more comfortable.mic is upgraded as well and is excellent
Last edited by DandyChiggins October 25, 2024 at 08:33 PM.
Oct 26, 2024 12:50 AM
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DarthCYOct 26, 2024 12:50 AM
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They sound great, have outstanding battery life and are great for calls. ANC is very good too.

However their software control is annoying. It tries to figure out what you want. It is best turned off.
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Oct 26, 2024 02:57 AM
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CrimsonDime640
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Oct 26, 2024 02:57 AM
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Quote from GzyOnline :
Been waiting for these to hit this low price point, in for one in black, thanks OP! I really hope they come with the carrying case (being certified refurbished).
When I bought them, they came with the carry case.
Oct 26, 2024 03:13 AM
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m37Oct 26, 2024 03:13 AM
273 Posts
Quote from dvdrdiscs :
Open box can imply someone opened it and used it. They have no way to know unless they test it and fix it if there's a problem. That's likely why. You can certainly get an open box that is practically new or an open box where someone licked the headphones and dropped it in the toilet.
Hopefully in that order
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Oct 26, 2024 05:27 AM
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flickertheflameOct 26, 2024 05:27 AM
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Quote from dvdrdiscs :
I get the random shut off since I got the headphones from secondipity through eBay. Sometimes it would shut off in 30 minutes of use, sometimes 2 hours, sometimes never in that session. I sent it into Allstate(?) for warranty repair. They said they opened, cleaned it, and it is working again. With the problem being so random, I don't see how they can be certain it is working again unless the tech sits there and use my headphones in multiple 2-3 hour long sessions.

Needless to say, I still have the same shut off problem, although it seems to not happen as often as before I sent it in. I definitely did not update to the firmware you mentioned myself and I sent it into Allstate several months ago. I'm still trying to understand what the deal is.
Mine were shutting off but more like every 30 minutes. I figured maybe the headphones thought I took them off my head so I turned off that feature and they stopped shutting off
Oct 26, 2024 06:20 AM
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mrmochiOct 26, 2024 06:20 AM
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Quote from DandyChiggins :
Sorry to hear that! I've updated the latest firmware no issues at all.

Love these headphones, not much of an upgrade from the xm4/3s though maybe a bit more comfortable.mic is upgraded as well and is excellent
Not yet, the problem will surface eventually. scores of posts in reddit coming from folks that upgraded.
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Oct 26, 2024 06:21 AM
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mrmochiOct 26, 2024 06:21 AM
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Quote from jeskid14 :
Could it be a noise cancelling chip going wrong?
No, this started happening to many directly after the update.

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