Sony
WH-1000XM5
Based on 152 Reddit mentions
$249.99
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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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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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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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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
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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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WH-1000XM5 - Poor Build Quality, Broke Before 1 Year - Questions About Limited Warranty
Longtime WH-series headphone fan. Until this year.
Absolutely loved the WH-1000XM3s and WH-1000XM4s.
Naturally, I decided to buy the WH-1000XM5s in December 2022. Purchased from Amazon.
Sound quality is great, and the noise cancellation is also good. Build quality sucks. Plasticky and cheap. You
...SpeedingTourist in r/sony
September 26, 2023 11:24 PM
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Best way to change songs during a run?
I'm starting to get really annoyed at having to pull my phone out all the time to change songs and wanted to know what other people use.
I used to have an arm pouch to carry my phone but that was just ridiculous to try and use mid run. I also had a cheap smartwatch that was decent for a bit but I s
...AutomaticCount465 in r/UKRunners
October 13, 2025 3:21 PM
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تصليح سماعة Sony WH-1000XM5
ياجماعة دلوني على احد يصلحها خرجت من الضمان ورحت للوكيل يقول ب٨٠٠ الاصلاح! اشتري جديدة ارخص لي!
enneye7 in r/FixitArab
November 15, 2025 10:46 AM
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I analyzed 161,753 Reddit comments to see which "buy it for life" products people actually recommend
How does Sony WH-1000XM5 have an avarage ownership of 6.3 yrs when it came out in 2022?Sennheiser HD 560S came out in autumn of 2020, and has an avarage ownership of 7.5 yrs ?Alot of links go to other products, eg the sennheiser hd560s links to Hifiman HE560...
lemost in r/smartbuysforlife
May 14, 2026 9:04 AM
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Sony XM5 Earbuds (Sale)
XM5 has reliability issues. I have WHXM4. They are over hyped with terrible built quality. TWS are not long lasting. They are not repairable also.
Zealousideal_Fee4382 in r/indianaudiophiles
May 13, 2026 5:20 AM
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