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Nov 3, 2025 9:46 AM

Refurbished: Sony WH1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones (Blue)

$147.25 or Less

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Secondipity via eBay has Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Bluetooth Noise Canceling Over-Ear Headphones (Blue, Certified Refurbished) on sale for $147.26 (or less). Shipping is free.
  • Note: Several of our community members have noted being able to submit 'Make offer' for a lower price. Please see our forum thread for more details.
Thanks to Community Member RawandKurdy for sharing this deal.

About this product:
  • 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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Written by jimmytx | Staff
  • About this Store:
    • Secondipity via eBay has a 99.5% positive feedback with over 713K items sold.
    • 30 days returns. Seller pays for return shipping.
  • Additional Information:
    • This offer is $12.73 less (8% savings) than our extremely popular front page deal price of $159.99 from September 2025 which earned over 110 thumbs up. Users may be able to 'Make offer' to save even more. See our forum thread for examples of accepted offers.
    • 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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Written by RawandKurdy
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Secondipity via eBay has Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Bluetooth Noise Canceling Over-Ear Headphones (Blue, Certified Refurbished) on sale for $147.26 (or less). Shipping is free.
  • Note: Several of our community members have noted being able to submit 'Make offer' for a lower price. Please see our forum thread for more details.
Thanks to Community Member RawandKurdy for sharing this deal.

About this product:
  • 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 jimmytx | Staff
  • About this Store:
    • Secondipity via eBay has a 99.5% positive feedback with over 713K items sold.
    • 30 days returns. Seller pays for return shipping.
  • Additional Information:
    • This offer is $12.73 less (8% savings) than our extremely popular front page deal price of $159.99 from September 2025 which earned over 110 thumbs up. Users may be able to 'Make offer' to save even more. See our forum thread for examples of accepted offers.
    • 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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Written by RawandKurdy

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Refurbished Sony WH1000XM5 headphones are drawing attention for strong noise canceling and premium sound at a steep discount, with the deal hitting an all time low and a two year warranty attached. The price can drop further with offers or a coupon, and accepted offers cluster around $105 to $120. Several units arrived looking brand new with cables tucked in the case, and the retailer is being treated as legitimate. The main concern is durability, especially bumpy headbands and hinge breakage that may not be covered. A compelling value if you are comfortable watching the build closely.

  • The refurbished unit can arrive looking brand new with no visible fingerprints or dust.

  • Charging and audio cables can be included inside the headphone case compartment.

  • Noise canceling performance can work flawlessly when the headphones are used.

  • Upgrading to suede Dekoni ear pads can improve comfort and sound quality.

  • Hinge breakage can occur on multiple units in the same spot, and coverage may be denied.

  • The headband can be bumpy, which may indicate a prior return and clunky repair.

  • The warranty process may involve an attempt to fix first, followed by reimbursement if repair is not possible.

  • Some orders may include the WH-1000XM6 instead of the WH-1000XM5, requiring model verification in the Sony app.

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Nov 7, 2025 2:48 AM
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legit143Nov 7, 2025 2:48 AM
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Quote from dealhunter85 View quoted comment :
It's pretty common with these according to everything I read online.
Yea perhaps, but I wonder if we'll be able to mtigate the hinge breaking if we're extra careful with it. From what I'm hearing it seems like it's inevitable that the hinge will eventually break even if we're extra careful with it which I hope isn't the case.
Nov 7, 2025 2:51 AM
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SquattingHenNov 7, 2025 2:51 AM
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Quote from legit143 View quoted comment :
Yea perhaps, but I wonder if we'll be able to mtigate the hinge breaking if we're extra careful with it. From what I'm hearing it seems like it's inevitable that the hinge will eventually break even if we're extra careful with it which I hope isn't the case.
Right. Seems like a huge issue unfortunately. Just about all the posts say they were careful with them. Also, the warranty might not cover that either. They could consider it user damaged not a manufacturer issue.
Nov 7, 2025 8:41 PM
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George_P_BurdellNov 7, 2025 8:41 PM
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Quote from sergey3 View quoted comment :
Yes. I was able to use make an offer with $105, and it was accepted. Looks like they have limited stock and get restocked occasionally.
what was the listing you made offer on? I got shot down at 110 lol
Nov 7, 2025 9:13 PM
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sergey3Nov 7, 2025 9:13 PM
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Quote from George_P_Burdell View quoted comment :
what was the listing you made offer on? I got shot down at 110 lol
First day, my $105 was rejected. Then the following day, a new offer for $105 was accepted. Keep trying and good luck.
Nov 7, 2025 10:00 PM
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EyetronNov 7, 2025 10:00 PM
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Just got mine delivered ($105 offer accepted). Looks brand new to me, don't even see any fingerprints, dust, etc.

As for the durability concern, I can see how it could be an issue if you pull on the ear cups often, causing frequent stress on the hinge, fatiguing it and breaking it. Definitely looks like a weak design, seems to be a tradeoff to try to minimize weight. I plan to try and mostly grab/pull on the headband part to reduce the stress on that hinge part.
Nov 8, 2025 12:32 AM
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legit143Nov 8, 2025 12:32 AM
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Just received mine and it just came with the headphone case and the headphone itself. Is it supposed to come with a charging cable or any other types of cables/accessories at all?? The listing says that it's supposed to include accessories. That includes the cables correct? I see past buyers also having pictures of the cables included.

Edit nevermind it's actually in the compartment of the case.
Last edited by legit143 November 7, 2025 at 04:36 PM.
Nov 8, 2025 12:33 AM
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legit143Nov 8, 2025 12:33 AM
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Quote from Eyetron View quoted comment :
Just got mine delivered ($105 offer accepted). Looks brand new to me, don't even see any fingerprints, dust, etc.

As for the durability concern, I can see how it could be an issue if you pull on the ear cups often, causing frequent stress on the hinge, fatiguing it and breaking it. Definitely looks like a weak design, seems to be a tradeoff to try to minimize weight. I plan to try and mostly grab/pull on the headband part to reduce the stress on that hinge part.
Did yours include any type of accessories like charging cables like the listing said it would?

Edit nevermind it's actually in the compartment of the case
Last edited by legit143 November 7, 2025 at 04:36 PM.

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Nov 8, 2025 2:31 AM
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benbrm0Nov 8, 2025 2:31 AM
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Mine came today. Looks brand new. No box as the other commenter mentioned, but charging and audio cables included in the case.
Secondipity is a legit retailer and I wonder where they get so many of these. $105 was a steal, they sound as good if not better than my Airpods Max.
Nov 8, 2025 8:09 PM
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PurpleWren3082Nov 8, 2025 8:09 PM
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Quote from PurpleWren3082 View quoted comment :
My offer got accepted for $105
SURPRISE, SURPRISE!!! - I received my product yday... Guess what.. Its'a Sony WH1000XM6...Feeling so excited!! Guys - do check your model and comment if anyone else got it that way.. Hard to tell from the product but try pairing it with Sony app and thats when I noticed its indeed XM6 :-)🥰

figured out that, the case has magnetic closure and the hinge is different for XM6 - another ways to ensure you do have XM6
Nov 8, 2025 8:30 PM
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SquattingHenNov 8, 2025 8:30 PM
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Quote from PurpleWren3082 View quoted comment :
SURPRISE, SURPRISE!!! - I received my product yday... Guess what.. Its'a Sony WH1000XM6...Feeling so excited!! Guys - do check your model and comment if anyone else got it that way.. Hard to tell from the product but try pairing it with Sony app and thats when I noticed its indeed XM6 :-)🥰figured out that, the case has magnetic closure and the hinge is different for XM6 - another ways to ensure you do have XM6
Damn. That would be awesome.

When did you order?
Nov 8, 2025 9:02 PM
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PurpleWren3082Nov 8, 2025 9:02 PM
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Quote from dealhunter85 View quoted comment :
Damn. That would be awesome.

When did you order?
Nov 03, 2025 04:12 PM
Nov 9, 2025 1:35 AM
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SquattingHenNov 9, 2025 1:35 AM
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Quote from PurpleWren3082 View quoted comment :
SURPRISE, SURPRISE!!! - I received my product yday... Guess what.. Its'a Sony WH1000XM6...Feeling so excited!! Guys - do check your model and comment if anyone else got it that way.. Hard to tell from the product but try pairing it with Sony app and thats when I noticed its indeed XM6 :-)🥰figured out that, the case has magnetic closure and the hinge is different for XM6 - another ways to ensure you do have XM6
Got the 5 delivered today. Kinda sad now lol
Nov 9, 2025 5:39 AM
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PurpleWren3082Nov 9, 2025 5:39 AM
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Quote from dealhunter85 View quoted comment :
Got the 5 delivered today. Kinda sad now lol
Oh .. i see.. 5 at this price is still a great deal
Nov 9, 2025 1:55 PM
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EyetronNov 9, 2025 1:55 PM
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Quote from PurpleWren3082 View quoted comment :
SURPRISE, SURPRISE!!! - I received my product yday... Guess what.. Its'a Sony WH1000XM6...Feeling so excited!! Guys - do check your model and comment if anyone else got it that way.. Hard to tell from the product but try pairing it with Sony app and thats when I noticed its indeed XM6 :-)🥰

figured out that, the case has magnetic closure and the hinge is different for XM6 - another ways to ensure you do have XM6
wow. nice. mine is definitely a 5. still happy but you definitely got an error in your favor

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Nov 10, 2025 5:21 PM
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SquattingHenNov 10, 2025 5:21 PM
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I will say these sound better and are more comfortable than my XM4's.

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