Sony
WH-1000XM5
Based on 183 Reddit mentions
$248.00
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Just trying to make it thru this flight…
When I take them off I'm always like "damn most of y'all are just raw dogging this WHRRERERREEERRR sound for 12 hours?" My Sony XM5s take it from loud to downright forgettable if I have content playing. Now I have an OLED laptop so I just sit back and enjoy my mini cinema experience on a long flight
...BuildMineSurvive in r/mildlyinfuriating
May 22, 2026 5:10 AM
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"Well, since I needed a headphone, I might as well..."
...get the official SONY×Blue Archive edition of WH-1000XM5!
Hear me out, this is a wise financial decision. I have a 5 year old ATH-M50xBT that I got as a college entrance gift for myself. It served me well, but I noticed the earmuffs crumbling away and none of the genuine and aftermarket earmuffs
...rangho-lee in r/BlueArchive
February 3, 2025 3:41 PM
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Best ANC headphones for Apple users: AirPods Max 2 vs Sony WH-1000XM6 vs Bose QC Ultra 2
I just tried the Apple headphones in an official Apple store and the ANC did not impress me at all. I own or have owned: Sony WH XM4 Sony WH XM5 Sony WH XM6 Bose QC 1 and 2 The WH XM6 is clearly superior overall. The ANC is something to behold compared to the rest. The Bose QC 1/2 were the most comf
...smithy- in r/bose
April 26, 2026 11:08 PM
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The extra compartment for the Sony WH-1000XM5’s case is a great spot to also keep your WF-1000XM4. 😄
Protomize in r/sony
May 26, 2022 8:49 AM
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Just trying to make it thru this flight…
I don't fly without my noise cancelling headphones. I have both the QC40's and the XM5's.. I'd recommend whichever is cheaper and on sale.
Mags20XX in r/mildlyinfuriating
May 22, 2026 5:49 AM
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Seeking a recommendation for over-the-ear headphones 🎧
The Sony wh…XM line passed Bose in noise cancellation years ago. I have the XM4s and they can be had for like $160 now. Skip the xm5s as they don’t fold. The xm6s fold but they are the latest and greatest and $300. My xm4s are going strong after 4 years now. Absolutely love them.
Mr_Sartorial in r/phish
May 15, 2026 7:33 PM
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Headphones/ear buds for one bagging
Hey ya’ll
I’m a recovering chronic over-packer and on my first official international one bag trip. Two weeks in Europe split between Valencia Spain and Amsterdam/Antwerp.
I’m currently using a 40L babboon to the moon duffel/backpack. It’s a bit large and I definitely packed some items I won’t nee
...emkatturn in r/HerOneBag
October 14, 2024 10:31 AM
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What’s your go to brand for headphones
For me, I prefer over the ear and my go to is the WH-1000XM5 for portable and MDR 7506 professional grade for home listening. I do have other MDR models lying around for listening to different sound signatures.
Anyone had experience with top of the line offerings with other brands that can be ove
...Lfcgeraldine in r/askSingapore
March 23, 2025 1:15 PM
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Extremely disappointed with the noise canceling of the Sony WH-1000XM5
Recently bought the WH-1000XM5 and oh my God, the ANC is far worse than I expected after reading reviews online.
It's better than nothing for sure, but that's about it.
Someone talking, a child crying, a phone ringing or your own mouse clicks? Yeah, all of that will be perfectly heard even when A
...yayoletsgo in r/sony
February 28, 2023 9:13 AM
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Headphones for piercing heavy ears
sony XM4- they have the same audio / noise cancelling as the XM5s but fold up. not sure if the cup is a different size though
mountainwitch6 in r/piercing
April 18, 2026 4:21 PM
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