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Nov 24, 2025 2:30 PM

Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones $198.4

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The WH-1000XM5 stands out for strong noise canceling and very good sound in a lightweight, soft-cushioned design. The cabin noise test is dramatic, and the headphones feel light on the head. Comfort is less consistent because the cups are shallow and the thinner band can cause pain during longer sessions. The hinge design is the biggest concern, with repeated breakage and warranty headaches reported. On Windows PCs, handsfree telephony may need to be disabled to avoid terrible audio, making this a capable but fragile-feeling pick.

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Nov 24, 2025 3:08 PM
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Jf95Nov 24, 2025 3:08 PM
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Obligatory buyers warning, XM5 hinges are very prone to breaking regardless of new, used or remanufactured.
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Nov 24, 2025 3:15 PM
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chronageNov 24, 2025 3:15 PM
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I got these from the amazon resale deal last month. The noise cancelling is excellent on a jet. When you take the headphones off you realize how loud it is inside the cabin. Comfort isn't the best due to the shallow cups. You may find yourself adjusting them often. That's the only problem I have with them, but it's tolerable. So far so good with the hinges.
Nov 24, 2025 3:15 PM
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Muhammad2338Nov 24, 2025 3:15 PM
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Quote from Jf95 View quoted comment :
Obligatory buyers warning, XM5 hinges are very prone to breaking regardless of new, used or remanufactured.
With the 2 year warranty would you say it would be worth getting?
Nov 24, 2025 3:18 PM
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Jf95Nov 24, 2025 3:18 PM
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Quote from Muhammad2338 View quoted comment :
With the 2 year warranty would you say it would be worth getting?
Personally no, I had warranty on mine and even with that they still broke again after exchange with no coverage after the first claim. So it's not a matter of if it will break, but a matter of when it will break/break again. Headset is absolutely amazing sound quality, but the hinge is the absolute Achilles heel to it. It would be better if with saving for XM6 that improved the hinge design or just going with XM4 which while slightly less sound quality (particularly with noise cancellation) I think the design just makes that trade off worth it. Also as someone else mentioned, they're rather uncomfortable due long use due to a thin band vs XM4. I use a pad cover on mine to make it more comfortable for longer.
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Nov 24, 2025 3:19 PM
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zqkNov 24, 2025 3:19 PM
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these look heavy
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Nov 24, 2025 3:39 PM
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cavboygtNov 24, 2025 3:39 PM
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Quote from zqk View quoted comment :
these look heavy
Lightest headphones I've ever owned. Ear cushions very soft.
Nov 24, 2025 3:49 PM
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ChuckNorrisCalledNov 24, 2025 3:49 PM
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Quote from Jf95 View quoted comment :
Obligatory buyers warning, XM5 hinges are very prone to breaking regardless of new, used or remanufactured.
This is true I've seen a lot of this. Also I've tried on both and I personally have the XM4s because they fit over my ears better

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Nov 24, 2025 4:11 PM
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hizzledizzleNov 24, 2025 4:11 PM
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Just give me the 1000xm4s at $100 and I'll be happy.
Nov 24, 2025 4:12 PM
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joshuazzxNov 24, 2025 4:12 PM
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I saw price become 748?
Nov 24, 2025 4:15 PM
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RelaxedPencil532Nov 24, 2025 4:15 PM
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Quote from joshuazzx View quoted comment :
I saw price become 748?
same plus sony will do everything they can to deny the warranty when it's an ebay sale!

this ebay seller can claim to be a sony reseller but bottom line is sony only allows warranty access from a few official retailers.
Nov 24, 2025 4:23 PM
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FairChannel258Nov 24, 2025 4:23 PM
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Thanks OP!
Nov 24, 2025 5:41 PM
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ChangstaNov 24, 2025 5:41 PM
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Just got the XM6's for $260. But I keep hearing there's basically no difference besides the new hinge and foldable. Any thoughts on maybe getting these for $60 cheaper?
Nov 24, 2025 5:49 PM
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EfficientChannel650Nov 24, 2025 5:49 PM
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Used XM4s for 4 years before grabbing these open-box. Everything is excellent except the thinner band causes piercing pain after a few hours. I honestly thought I was having migraines. Back to my XM4s until I see a decent deal on XM6.
Nov 24, 2025 5:50 PM
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Blingbling007Nov 24, 2025 5:50 PM
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Quote from Changsta View quoted comment :
Just got the XM6's for $260. But I keep hearing there's basically no difference besides the new hinge and foldable. Any thoughts on maybe getting these for $60 cheaper?
How? could you please share the deal?

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Nov 24, 2025 6:28 PM
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ChangstaNov 24, 2025 6:28 PM
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How? could you please share the deal?

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