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frontpagegabe23111 posted Sep 22, 2025 05:33 PM
frontpagegabe23111 posted Sep 22, 2025 05:33 PM

Refurbished: Sony WH1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones

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Secondipity via eBay has Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Bluetooth Noise Canceling Over-Ear Headphones (Certified Refurbished, 3 colors) on sale for $199.99 - 20% w/ coupon code LOVETOSAVE = $159.99. Shipping is free.

Available Colors:Thanks to Community Member gabe23111 for finding this deal.

Key Features:
  • Industry-leading noise cancellation
  • Crystal-clear hands-free calling
  • Up to 30 hours of battery life (with 3 hours of playback from just a 3-minute charge)
  • Ultra-comfortable, lightweight design with soft fit leather
  • Multipoint connection for seamless device switching
  • Redesigned collapsible case for easy storage
  • Intuitive touch controls
  • Speak-to-Chat and Quick Attention modes
  • Instant pause and play
Seller 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."

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  • About this Deal:
    • This deal is now $20 less than this recent +70 Frontpage Deal.
    • This item has a 2-year warranty serviced by Allstate.
    • 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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Update: This popular deal is still available.

Secondipity via eBay has Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Bluetooth Noise Canceling Over-Ear Headphones (Certified Refurbished, 3 colors) on sale for $199.99 - 20% w/ coupon code LOVETOSAVE = $159.99. Shipping is free.

Available Colors:Thanks to Community Member gabe23111 for finding this deal.

Key Features:
  • Industry-leading noise cancellation
  • Crystal-clear hands-free calling
  • Up to 30 hours of battery life (with 3 hours of playback from just a 3-minute charge)
  • Ultra-comfortable, lightweight design with soft fit leather
  • Multipoint connection for seamless device switching
  • Redesigned collapsible case for easy storage
  • Intuitive touch controls
  • Speak-to-Chat and Quick Attention modes
  • Instant pause and play
Seller 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."

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • This deal is now $20 less than this recent +70 Frontpage Deal.
    • This item has a 2-year warranty serviced by Allstate.
    • 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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OctaneZ
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I've had great luck with secondipity for Sony refurbs, earbuds, headphones, and sound bar all delivered as if new but no Sony box.


I bought these WH-1000XM5 refurb from Secondipity in November 2022, used them daily for 2.5years, and had the hinge fail last month.
LivelyManatee460
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They're built fine, prob nearly identical to factory spec, the issue w. XM5 is primarily w/ the hingest because they are thin and lay down flat its the generation w/ the weakest hinges and people keep breaking them, which is most likely why so many of them are in refurb bins rn. Im sure Sony and Certified repair centers are mainly dealing w/ those types of repairs.

The current XM6 was a huge update not only in terms of features but in hardware and ergonomics, They went back to folding hinges and beefed up the plastics tremendously so imho theyre a lot better in every way than the XM5 was. The XM5 was a bit of a downgrade for everyone who had the XM4 & XM3.
NatasG
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I made an offer for these over the weekend at $140 from this seller that was accepted! Good luck...

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Sep 22, 2025 06:27 PM
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Go.BroncosSep 22, 2025 06:27 PM
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They are generally in really good condition!
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Sep 22, 2025 06:28 PM
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RamjetpleaseSep 22, 2025 06:28 PM
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Does this warranty cover breaking hinges?
Sep 22, 2025 06:37 PM
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Clutchm3Sep 22, 2025 06:37 PM
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Great deal. Lowest with warranty. XM6 also on sale with the 2 year warranty
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kingjuno23Sep 22, 2025 06:40 PM
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Quote from Ramjetplease :
Does this warranty cover breaking hinges?
Nope.
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Sep 22, 2025 06:42 PM
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kingjuno23Sep 22, 2025 06:42 PM
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Damn Hinge gate has me terrified to bite ESPECIALLY because based on previous SD threads, Allstate won't cover the hinge issue. Ashamed to say that if these were $20 less, I'd take the risk eventhough I dont have faith in the product. I've wanted these for over three years.
Sep 22, 2025 06:42 PM
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hindjewSep 22, 2025 06:42 PM
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Quote from dirtbag88 :
How shitty are these refurbs?
This exact headphones and seller was on sale for $179.99 and was really popular a week ago. Here's the thread.
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RickyE3678Sep 22, 2025 07:01 PM
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Quote from kingjuno23 :
Damn Hinge gate has me terrified to bite ESPECIALLY because based on previous SD threads, Allstate won't cover the hinge issue. Ashamed to say that if these were $20 less, I'd take the risk eventhough I dont have faith in the product. I've wanted these for over three years.
Is the hinge thing only XM5 and are XM6 as good sound-wise?
Sep 22, 2025 07:22 PM
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kingjuno23Sep 22, 2025 07:22 PM
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Quote from RickyE3678 :
Quote from kingjuno23 [IMG]https://api-web.slickdeals.net/images/misc/backlink.gif[/IMG] :
Damn Hinge gate has me terrified to bite ESPECIALLY because based on previous SD threads, Allstate won't cover the hinge issue. Ashamed to say that if these were $20 less, I'd take the risk eventhough I dont have faith in the product. I've wanted these for over three years.
Is the hinge thing only XM5 and are XM6 as good sound-wise?
From what ive gleaned anecdotally via Reddit and here, early production XM5s dont seem to have the hinge issue but I have no idea what serial numbers correspond to the early batch run. So far XM6 have had a couple of hinge breaks but unclear if they happened naturally or for clout. https://www.rtings.com/headphones...3024/63313
Sep 22, 2025 07:34 PM
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OctaneZSep 22, 2025 07:34 PM
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Quote from dirtbag88 :
How shitty are these refurbs?

I've had great luck with secondipity for Sony refurbs, earbuds, headphones, and sound bar all delivered as if new but no Sony box.


I bought these WH-1000XM5 refurb from Secondipity in November 2022, used them daily for 2.5years, and had the hinge fail last month.
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LivelyManatee460Sep 22, 2025 07:43 PM
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Quote from dirtbag88 :
How shitty are these refurbs?
They're built fine, prob nearly identical to factory spec, the issue w. XM5 is primarily w/ the hingest because they are thin and lay down flat its the generation w/ the weakest hinges and people keep breaking them, which is most likely why so many of them are in refurb bins rn. Im sure Sony and Certified repair centers are mainly dealing w/ those types of repairs.

The current XM6 was a huge update not only in terms of features but in hardware and ergonomics, They went back to folding hinges and beefed up the plastics tremendously so imho theyre a lot better in every way than the XM5 was. The XM5 was a bit of a downgrade for everyone who had the XM4 & XM3.
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Sep 22, 2025 10:25 PM
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legit143Sep 22, 2025 10:25 PM
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These were $180 refurb from the same seller just a few days ago and it didn't gain much traction. I think people maybe scared off by the hinge issue and from what I understand allstate doesn't cover for physical damage. Do the XM4's also have the hinge problem or is it mainly only the xm5's? Think I'll wait until the prices drop more before it's worth the gamble or just go with xm4's if it doesn't have the hinge issue.
Sep 22, 2025 10:31 PM
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SiennaCaribou6057Sep 22, 2025 10:31 PM
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I ordered one based on an SD deal for 180$, its still in transit and now a 20$ less offer dropped. SMH
Sep 22, 2025 11:04 PM
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rhallinSep 22, 2025 11:04 PM
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Quote from Ramjetplease :
Does this warranty cover breaking hinges?
Sony does offer 100 repair with shipping Included if that does happen to you.
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billyoceanSep 22, 2025 11:55 PM
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Quote from dirtbag88 :
How shitty are these refurbs?
I bought a pair from this same seller a few years ago and if it wasn't for the previous owner's name popping up while I was setting up the headphones in the app, I would have thought they were never used. Mine have been great except for the stitching on the headband coming loose recently

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