WH-1000XM5

Sony

WH-1000XM5

107 positive 3 neutral 42 negative

Based on 152 Reddit mentions

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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

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Multi WeWork location, 16" MBP users, what do you bring? What is your setup like?

The noise really throws me off. So I need to use two layers of hearing protection - in-ear earplugs (foam or musician-type*) AND over-the-ear noise cancelling headphones like Bose QC45. Was using the Sony WX1000 XM5 for a while too but didn't like the fit. The Bose QC45 are comfortable for long peri

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Otherwise_Bite_910 in r/WeWork

March 25, 2026 2:24 PM

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Looking for comfortable headphones for sensory overload

Thank you for this response! My partner has never had luck with headphones as they're always too big. I've got Sony XM5s and they just sit way too low on their head, the cups resting on the top of their ears and hurting. Hoping the AirPods Max might be a little smaller. They can't use in ear buds du

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medisd in r/AutismInWomen

May 6, 2026 1:07 PM

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Hörlurar

Jag har Philips Over-ear H8506, tror jag köpte dom för ca 2 år sen på rea dessutom så jag gav bara 800 kr. De är GRYMMA, betyget på Webhallen är verkligen befogat. Jag använder mina ca 1-3 h dagligen och laddar så sällan att jag inte ens minns sist, någon gång efter årsskiftet? Jag har också ett par

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VividEfficiency6566 in r/sweden

April 27, 2026 6:17 AM

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Help me block out MRT noise

I've recently gotten very annoyed with the noise while taking public transport, both the train and bus.

Situation:

  • I have also recently upgraded from my Airpods Pro 1 to the Airpods Pro 2 but it does not completely block out train noise due to it not having the best isolation.
  • I remember having a
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Zeogravity in r/askSingapore

October 8, 2023 1:46 PM

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Hit Me I Have All Day

Headphones Sony WH - 1000XM5 in black (ha). Volume on 90/100 EQ flat. Lossless Audio on Spotify. Mood slightly depressed but cozy. Slightly warm. Here we go little nervous. MY EARS D: I feel like this was an assault and I might have to call in a report THIS WAS AWFUL AND MY EARS MIGHT BE BLEEDING. h

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Rodinasaur in r/airbuds

December 2, 2025 10:15 PM

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