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expired Posted by drktyrael • Nov 28, 2024
expired Posted by drktyrael • Nov 28, 2024

Refurb: Sony WF-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds (Black) + 2-Yr Warranty

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$120

$300

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Secondipity via eBay has Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Bluetooth Noise Canceling Earbuds (Black, Certified Refurbished) on sale for $119.99. Shipping is free.
  • Note: Includes a 2-year warranty serviced by Allstate.
Thanks to Community Member drktyrael for sharing this deal.

About this Item:
  • Redesigned for Better Comfort
  • 8.4mm Drivers with Hi-Res Wireless Audio
  • AI-Based Active Noise Cancellation
  • Up to 8 Hours of Playback in ANC Mode
  • Charging Case for 16 Extra Hours
  • Speak-to-Chat Auto Lowers ANC/Volume
  • 6 Mics, Noise & Bone Conduction Sensors
  • Let Sounds In with Ambient Sound Mode
  • Auto Play/Pause When Removed/Inserted

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  • Condition Notes:
    • 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 offer matches the recent Frontpage Deal (+31).

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Secondipity via eBay has Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Bluetooth Noise Canceling Earbuds (Black, Certified Refurbished) on sale for $119.99. Shipping is free.
  • Note: Includes a 2-year warranty serviced by Allstate.
Thanks to Community Member drktyrael for sharing this deal.

About this Item:
  • Redesigned for Better Comfort
  • 8.4mm Drivers with Hi-Res Wireless Audio
  • AI-Based Active Noise Cancellation
  • Up to 8 Hours of Playback in ANC Mode
  • Charging Case for 16 Extra Hours
  • Speak-to-Chat Auto Lowers ANC/Volume
  • 6 Mics, Noise & Bone Conduction Sensors
  • Let Sounds In with Ambient Sound Mode
  • Auto Play/Pause When Removed/Inserted

Editor's Notes

  • Condition Notes:
    • 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 offer matches the recent Frontpage Deal (+31).

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TenseScene1475
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good seller. I added this in my eBay cart. Couple of days later they sent me an offer for 79.99. it's pretty much brand new in brown box
TheTomSawyer
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False. These are the best you can get. AirPods Pro for years. Lost em. Got these. Superior by a good margin. Found my AirPods but haven't gone back.

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Nov 30, 2024
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plasbo
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Excellent product. Noise cancelling works very well, comfy and they do sound good.
Nov 30, 2024
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plasbo
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Quote from MellowHealth819 :
How do these compare to airpods?
Less silly looking.
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fgyygtdd4
Nov 30, 2024
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Super anecdotal, but I received these and have decided to return. I know from review sites Sony is supposed to have better ANC, but the size/comfort/fit/ANC seems better on my Samsung buds2 pro.

Gonna instead opt for the Samsung buds3 pro.
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digduck
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The warranty is a nice touch if it includes battery. The batteries will fail you and on the two previous models that I owned they were a bit annoying to replace and cost around $30 for a battery pair for DIY. (You need a heat gun to separate the glued pieces, and the ribbon attachments are very fine).
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DelightfulCrow1116
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Quote from LivelyMoon5244 :
Use mine every day. Changed the tips to silicone for easier insertion and removal.

Don't really have any complains. ANC is great, sq is great, phone calls work well.

Have had xm3 then 4 and now xm5. Needless to say I am sold on these. The case being much smaller than previous gen is a win.
How does the sound quality compare with all 3?
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GreenApparel8494
Nov 30, 2024
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Quote from NightHawk55 :
How would these compare to thr samsung galaxy bud pro 3s (or 2)? Those are regularly on sale for under 150 with trade in.
I had Galaxy buds pro 2 (lost them). The xm5s definitely have overall a better/fuller sound and the ANC is also noticeably better. I have never tried the pro3s though
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LivelyMoon5244
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Quote from DelightfulCrow1116 :
How does the sound quality compare with all 3?
I was torn on sq between 4 and 5, both are an improvement over the 3. 4 and 5 are much closer in terms of sq, but I think 5 does have the edge.

Getting a good seal and tips that fit well is key to being able to experience the sq.

Definitely had to work these up in wear time. Can't go from wearing zero hours to 8 hours. Didn't matter the tip, will have to increase wear time over a couple weeks. I wear them probably 6 hours a day for music and calls.

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MMPG
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Does this have transparency mode like the pixel buds pro or Air pod pro?
Nvm...looks like it's called ambient mode on this one.
Last edited by MMPG November 30, 2024 at 08:05 AM.
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soup_lag
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Quote from NightHawk55 :
How would these compare to thr samsung galaxy bud pro 3s (or 2)? Those are regularly on sale for under 150 with trade in.
The galaxy buds 2 are probably the best mainstream wireless buds out there sound wise. If thats all you care about, you're only real choices are between the galaxy buds to and the apple airpods pro 2. Of uou don't care too much about sound. these buds are what some would describe as more "fun" as they have a boost in the top and botton frequencies, creating a "v shape profile." I don't have much thoughts on things other than the sound quality so do more research on the other aspects.
Nov 30, 2024
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WiseGorilla8477
Nov 30, 2024
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Can anyone suggest ear tips (i.e. brands) to buy to help with ANC?
Nov 30, 2024
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Sofaonasock
Nov 30, 2024
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Quote from drktyrael :
it's back and cheaper.
2 year warranty.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/27601502...media=COPY
These were $114 back in Sept. Got my shipment and had a defective earbud which they refunded me
Nov 30, 2024
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MellowHealth819
Nov 30, 2024
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Quote from JustinS6323 :
I have both.

I find the Sony to have a deeper and richer sound, but I find myself using Apple more because of the ecosystem. I can go from Apple TV, to MacBook, to iPad, to iPhone, seamlessly.

With the Sony, I have to go into the Bluetooth settings and pair every time I switch devices.

If you aren't knee deep in Apple, then I'd go for the Sony.
Which stay in your ear better when running and or working out would you say?
Nov 30, 2024
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olsonbri
Nov 30, 2024
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What ever happened to $35 anker soundcores? Sound physics says anything over $50 is all marketing.
Nov 30, 2024
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Dtarb
Nov 30, 2024
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Been through 3 pairs of sony earbuds (between xm4's and xm5's, 2 were this seller). 2 from secondipity broke within a few months of receiving. Another from Amazon refurbished broke within 1.5. Look up the failure rate on the xm4's/xm5. I loved sony all my life, and rigorously A/B tested Buds before throwing into bed with them. Needless to say, after my last one last month from secondipity broke 2 weeks past the 30 days I am completely done with this brand. The QC is absolutely unacceptable for something that retails for $350.

TLDR: There is a reason there seem to be an impossibly large stock of $350 being sold at a 60% discount "refurbished" on ebay. Enjoy gambling dealing with warranties and the idea your buds may stop working without reason at any moment? Great, jump into the sony casino.

For me....I'm off to hopefully greener pastures. I absolutely hate apple but am giving them a try as they seem to be the only ones willing to not make their premium earbuds out of toothpicks and elmers glue.
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PetSpy
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we've seen a lot of xm5 refurbs at $120 the past few months
i'm disapointed during BF they keep doing the same price.
i'm hoping to pull the trigger once these refurbs are $100.
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