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Sony
WH-1000XM5
107 positive 3 neutral 42 negative
Based on 152 Reddit mentions
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Need a headphone that can blast deathcore and survive the gym
I've had the Sony WH-1000XM5 for years now and a million gym sessions. Had beats before that which would constantly break or have parts fall off. They so far haven't missed a beat
Tdotbrap in r/Deathcore
November 5, 2025 2:21 PM
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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
128
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
7
Ako vybrať a kde kúpiť bezdrôtové slúchadlá k počúvaniu hudby a pozeraniu filmov?
Ako povedal kolega, wh-1000-xm5 alebo xm6. Jedna z najlepších vecí, ktoré som kedy kúpil.
TheSecondTraitor in r/Slovakia
April 15, 2026 3:44 PM
8
What's YOUR current best Noise Cancelling Headphones that you absolutely swear by?
Sony WH-1000XM5. Expensive but I use them for hours every single day. No regrets at all over a year later.
AskMeForAPhoto in r/AutisticWithADHD
October 25, 2025 4:01 AM
15
Why is the bluetooth connectivity on the QC Ultra 2s so trash
you went from the most comfortable head phones I've ever used to the xm5's that clamp your head, feel sore after a few hours and have the hinge that breaks? sounds like a down grade.
Low_Fail_2654 in r/bose
May 14, 2026 3:20 AM
3
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
50
WH-1000XM5 Popping/ Crackling & Noise Cancelling in Right Ear
I recently purchased a pair of Sony WH-1000XM5's and for the first couple of weeks they were working great and I had no issues with them whatsoever. I bought these headphones so I could use them whenever I'm studying or when I'm catching the bus to school. However, around 3 weeks ago, the right ear
...DapDo in r/sony
March 26, 2023 9:50 PM
38
Why is everything so fragile?
I have a pair of AudioTechnica ATH-M40x's and they've lasted for six years already. The only major issue with them right now is that the leather ear cups are starting to fray, but I can easily get replacements and fix that. My Sony WH-1000XM5 are also holding up well for almost three years of use.
WesternBlueRanger in r/mildlyinfuriating
April 27, 2026 9:20 PM
2
WH-1000XM5 Auto-Pause feature not working
Just bought my XM5's and out of the box the auto-pause feature seemed to be working perfectly. It's been a few days, and I've put the headphones through a variety of situations, and now when I take my headphones off my head, the music no longer pauses. I'm not exactly sure when it stopped working, b
...pinchperson in r/sony
May 24, 2022 5:47 AM
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