What I Hate about Sony WH-1000XM5 🤔
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- After 2 months... Have my love for the WH 1000XM5 changed?
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You can turn off those ANC issues in headphones app. Turn off the location ANC sound based location setting. I forget exactly what it's called but it changes sound based on if your walking or moving turn it off fixes
Yea I know I don't get the fuss about this because the option is there already. Am I nuts or something?
so would u say that it isnt a real issue? Im thinking abt getting the M5s tomorrow and this whole ANC stuff is making want to buy the M4s bc, as far as im concerned, those dont have this "issue"
@@jimenaysk I have the XM5 and ANC hasn’t been an issue for me. Maybe I just haven’t noticed but i am a picky listener so maybe it’s been fixed by a patch ?
Thanks for calling it as it is. No sugar coating.
Any time 👍🏻
I honestly feel ANC tech is at the stage where it can't get any better without a break through. Bose 700s, XM4s, and XM5s all sound so so close. But the 700s and XM4s are so much cheaper than the XM5s.
XM3s was the peak of ANC tech
Did u ever have a problem that the anc on ur xm5 were weak?
Its called inflation buddy, no one is buying unnecessary luxuries. Unfortunately the xm5 came at the worst moment in time.
Aaron is a credible KOL, always providing us objective reviews and no sugar coating...and this is why I always come to here first before choosing any ANC headphones or earbuds. Thanks, Aaron! Good job as always!
I appreciate that!
@@aaronloudnwireless , your passion about sharing useful reviews and information comes through each video! Thanks, Aaron. Brand name ANC headphones are normally not cheap items, objective reviews are always appreciated!
I like the headband, it's much more comfortable now, it used to be very tight when I got it but yeah ANC manual should come in the app as an option
I have the XM5, the constantly changing ANC is insanely annoying, cant believe they thought that was ok. Sony products are also having major quality issues for me, I think I’m done with them after these. Hope they fix it in firmware.
Are you still using them/ what is your experience with them a,year later?
I could be wrong, but my impression of *_adaptive_** ANC* with Sony and even other brands, is much like you stated. If one is in a controlled environment, sounds are less chaotic. Perhaps it will adapt to an air conditioning sound that's just kicked in, and has then remained constant. But if you're in a place where traffic is driving by, it's trying to adapt to a sound that just occurred and then it stops. And then another car goes by, and it tries to adapt and then it stops. Intermittent sounds, appear to essentially breed intermittent adaptability.
Basically, what I'm seeing is how the adaptability is greatly dependent on how long the new sound will be present.
Again, that's been my impression. Am I misinterpreting this?
You are spot on
I have not noticed this at all walking around a major city. Very interesting to see so many complaints about it. Maybe my ears are broken.
I've had these headphones for 6 months at daily, around 10h use, the adaptive ANC can be bisabled via their Headphones- app.
Only critiques I can say;
1. The earmuffs doesn't hold their shape really well for a long time, they compress, and unfortunately, Sony doesn't offer replacements.
There are an option for xm5 from 3rd party sellers, but I'd rather stick to the originals.
2. There's no IP rating, so these are no-go for a nice rainy day walks.
3. The left earcup picks up inconsistent high-pitched noises really effectively ( a fork screetching the plate, rustling etc.) but blocks them better in right. It can be annoying while you have them on just with the ANC without any playback as I regularly do.
(I don't know is this a build-on error, or what causes this effect, please let me know if you do).
Unfortunate to get issues with headband of £370 headphones after a few weeks but does demonstrate the wisdom in waiting for long term reviewers to take a bullet for consumers.
I purchased XM4s after watching some of your videos saving nearly £200 in comparison to XM5s. Old model sounds just fab, I'm really pleased I waited before rushing out to buy the latest model.
xm4 housing cracks a lot, good luck listening to plastic cracking on your ANC😂
@@erdal0 there’s an easy fix for that tho. A lot of videos tackle this problem.
@@aileen9266 those don’t help
Thank you for talking about the ANC. It’s beyond annoying. I tell everyone to consider this before purchasing them. I hope they push out a firmware update allowing them to be locked at a percentage.
So still no update? Iam laboring over which to buy for my daughter money is not a big issue. I just found a huawei set that looks as good as the 1500$ astell and kern for 188$ Are these sonys as good? They seem very poor quality.
@@missmygamergirl445 It depends.. Is she going to be using them while working out or doing yard work, or being active?? If she'd just going to be using them at home or at work, while working at a computer or hanging out in a controlled environment, then these Sony Xm5's are the best imo. The only reason they aren't the very best is because they have this adaptive ANC that uses some AI algorithm that adjusts the strength of the noise cancelling, based on the volume of whatever is making noise in the immediate area, and also pressure changes. Like wearing them inside a vehicle with the window open, and the air blowing in, causing the air pressure inside the vehicle to change slightly. In that case, it will hunt for the right level of noise cancelling and annoy the shit out of you, rather than just letting you set the level you want and leave it there. Some people will tell you that you can turn this adaptive ANC off or on, and I'm telling you right now that they are wrong. The people who say this are talking about the "auto optimizer" which just senses whether you're sitting or standing or traveling in a vehicle, or being active. Even the strongest ANC setting with these headphones have the adaptive ANC running constantly. If that could be locked at the highest level or any level, I feel these would be the best ANC headphones money can buy. But like I said, if she is going to be using them in a calmer environment, they will be amazing.
Interesting, I've been using these headphones walking around in a major city for months and I've never had a problem with the ANC adjusting. I've noticed it a few times as the few noises in the world being let through slightly became completely silent but its never annoyed me at all.
I want to use them for studying in a library where there is people talking would this work well or will the Auto ANC not work well with tjis environment?
@@zanderv.l5607 They will be perfect for that environment. If you were going to be doing yard work or something active with sweat, then I would say no. But they're perfect for a library.
I purchased a pair of these and I agree with your points. My personal biggest gripe is the lack of any sweat/water proofing. I guess these stay indoors and my earbuds are what I use everywhere else. :(
I was saddened to hear about the headband on the XM5 not holding position. That could definitely be annoying. Not a dealbreaker for me though. Just annoying.
I do appreciate the greatly improved call quality though. Since I made the switch to NC headphones, I've been using (and relying on) my headphones for making voice calls.
So, the call quality (esp. in noisy environments) is important to me.
Did the same, not folding is a problem. Still using my XM3s, got the 4s for $200 new 😊
Why they aren’t getting enough sales!! Dude that’s not the reason!! The reason is they were not launched in India till 8th of October. Wait few more months and then see the spike!!
I don’t like that touching the sides with two fingers turns on/off speak to chat. I turn it on by accident just by putting on the headphones.
The ANC on the WH-100XM5 is absolutely horrendous. You can get better ANC with a pair of 4-year old used $50 AirPods Pro 1st gen. The difference is night and day, and believe me, I've tried everything and I've owned these for over 1.5 years now.
I switched from XM3s to XM5s. It's a hell of a difference.
I'm quite late but the missing VPT is a massive L
@@AugurStratus I still have XM3 for that reason.
Some great points listed here. Unfortunately (for me) I battle to hear anything above 12k hz and what I do hear has to compete with tinnitus. Thank god I love bass..... lol
Congratulations on 60k! 👌
Thank you so much 😀
I bought XM5 last week but unfortunately I had to return them two days later. The reason was that the headband was very uncomfortable and I couldn't use the headphones for longer than 30 minutes at the time. I own the XM4 as well and it's much more comfortable to use those headphones than the XM5.
Seems like comfort is very different between people, i like the xm5's
For me the XM5 noise cancelling is worse than the XM4 because of the ANC, and the headband is very uncomfortable.
Haha i was thinking of “upgrading”to XM5 from XM4
Now maybe not 😆
@@xiaoxinbenjy Definitely not a good idea! Haha
Not sure why people would think the sony x5 not folding is a issue for one not to buy..bose 700 don't not fold, yet it didn't stop people from buying the 700, which are a top selling consumer headphone.
I am very interested in your review of the Momentum 4. I feel like from other TH-camrs reactions that the noise cancelling on the momentum 4 could finally get into a Sony XM3 level. I wish it would be true
I thought I should write that as of now anyway u can turn off adaptive noise canceling(adaptive sound control too) and just put on noise canceling and not have it change on u randomly. I do not have this problem he speaks of, update ur firmware if u don't have this feature.
Got xm5 and....very confused . There's almost no difference between ANC ON and Off. Never had anc headphones before, but... People talking, dogs barking, neighbours using a drill. Almost no difference, hope it's not a physical problem of my headphones.
Great video, will be getting the XM4, thanks for the great review.
I have the XM5 and I honest only use the ANC when I just want a bit of peace and quiet. I honestly think ANC is just invented for fussy people or people who have an attitude and their "hearing space" is being invaded lol I mean its not a necessity to have it in a headphone because us 40+ people of age have done without it before it with no issues to sound quality. Most headphones audio output is messed with when ANC is on anyway so I just keep it off and let listen the music drown out the outside world like we used to do in the old days lol
I’m looking for noise cancellation for sensory comfort. To much sound can feel really uncomfortable. Will these help?
@@xAsiyah I'm autistic with the same issues and I find the XM5 to be very good at blocking out sounds. It blocks out sound better than more expensive headphones like the B&W PX8 and they cost about double the price of the Sony's
For me, the comfort is night and day. I tried the xm4, liked it but they were on the smaller side, thied the xm5 and there was no contest.
I can buy the XM 5 for 374 eur, the XM 4 for 243, big difference, and after watching 20+ reviews and comparisons. I have been used to simple JBL wired earbuds, and the LG FN4 wireless earbuds and am fine with the sound quality, they just dont fit in very well and get annoying over time, hence the upgrade. I think im leaning towards the XM4 but i realllyy like the design of the XM5
Funny in India, Sony XM5 costs over US $313 equivalent; whereas Sennheiser M4 costs $438. I been wanting to buy Sennheiser but bought Sony instead because they were not made in China
@@RaginYak sony xm4, not senheiser.
As for now these headphones are great for me. I've disabled the Adaptive Noise Cancelling and thank God the headband hasn't become looser.
I listen only to TH-cam and Spotify so I don't care about 15 Hz.
The only thing I wish Sony had is voice memory. The headphones have a great call Noise Cancelling until the moment I stop taking. After that moment the headphones could peak other's person voice and that's an inconvenience.
Hopefully the XM6 would fix it.
I have ASD and Sensory Processing Disorder, so was extremely excited to find out there would be an upgrade to my beloved XM4's (2 pairs so I can wear them 24/7). I got put off because of what Aaron spoke of at the start, I've seen the odd comment that an update meant you could now turn it off, to have ANC active on full all the time and you seem to be saying the same thing.
Can you confirm that you can now just have ANC on full all the time and that they're better than the XM4's, please?
@@LittleBallOfPurr I can confirm that I've disabled Adaptive ANC in the app (Sony Connect App for Android).
So ANC now operates to them max always 🥰
Are they better than XM4? I wasn't possessing XM4 previously.
But from what I've seen and listened to in the YT reviews, the 8 mics vs 4 mics do the job.
I enjoy them more than my XM3.
The battery seems to be just as good in XM5. They are charging much faster, that's for sure. But when connecting to 3A charger might get a bit hot. That's not an issue for me while they are charging very fast. Also I can talk to people even when I ride a bus. It wasn't possible with XM3
@@VeaceslavBARBARII That's brilliant news, thank-you so much for the detailed reply and info. Guess I'll grab a pair soon to give them a try!
@@LittleBallOfPurr They can be disabled using the anc button just as XM4.
My experience with my brand new xm5’s:
Noise cancelling doesn’t seem that much better at all
Sound quality is basically the same as my xm3’s
Bulky design
Headband slips all the time
Auto pause stopped working after 3 days
Get hot and sweaty
Ear cups already creasing after a week
Static/crackling when watching youtube videos thru my Sony tv and when gaming on ps5
Battery life seems to drain faster than my xm3’s
Randomly switched itself between ambience and ANC a few times
Same stupid voice call issue with iphone when you accidentally rub/touch the headphone the wrong way
Taking them back tomorrow for a replacement pair
Waiting for the XM6's. I think that'll be the perfect one
I just ordered these today. I am glad you did not mention the voice assistant, which means it probably did not annoy you. I bought momentum 4's and I could not stand the voice assistant. It was super loud and Sennheiser had no configuration options for it in the app. I returned them after one day of use.
Oh man, I saw this after I got mine from 8.8 sale 😂 haven’t got my ears on it yet, from my opinion I can’t take the high pitch noise come out from the demo set of WH-1000XM4 when the ANC is on, that’s why I go for XM5. Not sure if this is defect of the demo set or it’s generally just what XM4 had. But I do agree that not able to fold and simple headband is something Sony should improve.
You said it all. Tried to EQ these to sound as close from the Harman curve as possible and I remember having to bump up the 16khz+ a lot! However, when properly EQed these can reach new heights. Hopefully they fix their new automated ANC as well cause I'm tired of it too!
Can you share your custom EQ please?
Is the auto ANC fixed yet?
Once I saw that headband I said the Sony MX4 may be my last headphones from them unless they change the design and revert back to the old design in some way foldable is the way for me!!!
You can buy XM5 WC SweatZ which are made from latex. Also Soulwit cooling gel replacement cups for XM5.
First world luxury problems 😄
Question: does the plastic of the XM5 crackle when you move your head? That's the only thing I dislike about the XM3 and the reason I bought the XM4, hoping the XM4 wouldn't have the same problem. But it did so I returned the XM4.
I'm looking forward to your Sennheiser video dude
Appreciate this a lot man. Helped me in my purchasing decision.
👍🏼
No problem 👍
Well just so u know u can have anc on max all the time, but u probably know that already
I don't know if mine are defective but they randomly shut off when connected through Bluetooth. It's so annoying.
So the question is, have they updated the adaptive NC yet? :)
I'm still waiting for wired connection sound quality comparison video 🙂
My gripe right now is that the budget tier seems so focused on the true wireless market that there hasn't been enough development with ANC over-ears as there could be. I was very impressed with the ANC of the Dyplay Urban Traveller and in comparison the more mainstream and recent Anker Soundcore Life Q30 seemed mediocre for most background sounds. I just wish the Dyplays had a transparency mode and didn't automatically power off.
I've been looking for other options in the sub-100$ price point but there doesn't seem to be much new. The Monoprice BT600 and Tranya H10 seem promising but are also "older" at this day and age. The Baseus H1 and iKF King look promising for their low budget pricepoint under 100$. Probably not budget tier, but 1More also just announced the SonoFlow.
I returned them because of the adaptive noise canceling. It got so annoying, even if you move your head a little or touch the headphones by accident the noise canceling feels like it opens and closes again. I could not find an option to turn it off. Noise canceling should either be on or off, no need for it to be adaptive.
that's why i bought the xm4 i already knew it's going to be a problem
@@tijmen8649 I have tried all of the sony headphones and earbuds because people keep saying they're great. They are but in my opinion bose has always been better, I just keep going back to bose after trying the sonys
U can turn anc on full time in the app now just so u know, if that was the issue
@@WhiteBoyNick1 too late, I got 2 pairs of bose earbuds (the first version) the new ones had the same issue as the sonys, I hate this unnecessary "adaptive" noise canceling.
@Berserker hey I am looking to buy new headphones and confused between xm4 and xm5, so are you saying in the latest update we can turn off adaptive ANC?
I prefer the xm5 over the xm4 and that’s because comfortability but I can’t find a reason to justify the price jump I’m considering just returning them and waiting to see if they go on sale in November and purchasing them again for a better deal but this time in black I love the silver just worried about stains and scratches
Status Flagship ANCs sound significantly better, I’ve listened to them side to side. Status are so much more open in sound
The major breakthrough for me would be a chip that can adapt ANC to wind turbulence-hitting against the headphones-when walking or biking around.
Bring on the AirPods Max 2 and NC800!
I still use the XM4 that I bought for only 200 US dollars from the limited lucky promotion last year. It is very worthy and I don't have to change quickly from your review comparison. Maybe, I should wait for the upcoming Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones.
G’day love your work,I’m a big sennheiser fan,hoping you do a review on the new momentum 4 cheers
Can you please make a review on yamaha YHL700A
I haven't heard anc stutter
Did you measure the XM5 on an Apple device (Macbook/Mac, iPad, iPhone).
The AAC implementation is really weak with these on Apple devices, limited to 127kbps according to Console on OSX causing lots of artefacts and probably limiting its range as well, sound is really muffled. On Android with SBC and LDAC sound is close to perfect, especially with some EQ (lowering bass, adding lots of upper treble).
Wondering if Apple would allow us to disable AAC streaming in favor of SBC which is clean or Sony could finally fix their AAC decoders. The in-ear XM4s suffer from the same problem: th-cam.com/video/Te8rVJuZP7k/w-d-xo.html
What I agree with though is the super annoying adaptive ANC feature.
I'm having a different issue with the xm5s. The headband is uncomfortable, it digs into my skull after roughly 2 hours of wear, probably due to the very narrow padding. All my other headphones are Sennheisers and have generous padding.
Am I wearing them wrong? Do I need to wear them more to break them in? I'm seriously considering returning them.
Mine went back after a day and this was the main issue, the headband is too thin, especially if you shave your head.
Why are the microphones in such high priced headphones always so bad? Also AirPods Pro Gen2. Clients and colleagues always complaining. It is better to use built in laptop microphone.
Is there a way to fix this? What is the reason for this?
Great call quality and better ANC are the only reasons I'd replace my XM3s. Sony will either fix their ANC weirdness on the XM5 or suffer serious sales losses. I love my HD600 and HD650 cans but never considered Sennheiser for this application due to poor ANC. The Momentum 4 might change that.
I've been using the XM5s for over a month now and so far the only complaint I have is the comfortability of the headset. Whenever I lean forward or backwards, the headset slightly slips off, making me readjust it constantly. And the headband hurts my head (lol) after wearing it for an hour or two. But so far, I am still fond of how the headset operates.
Seems like this is like different by each person, the grip of the headphones is good. It doesn't slip for me. And headband doesn't hurt
I love how when reviewers get new products or about to get new products ....all of sudden the previous praised item is crap....I truly wonder how much difference the audiophile sound profile will make when you get the Sennheiser in for your review. Will they be put down too for the bass bleed into mids? Or will the shinny new product get all the praise once again.
Thanks! Aaron is Loud and Wireless
I am relieved to know that I am not the only one who has had problems with the headband...of course, with all the money I paid for these headphones, I would not have expected this kind of problem that cant' even be fixed
Sony MDR-R10 should be a reference for the future - the xm5 is never ever any high end headphone - it has no airiness sound - and i am already waiting for an update for several weeks - i also prefer a voice feedback to a single tone or two tones - i never know, what it means - maybe @aaron can make a video of the different tones and how to understand them
"Hate" is not a good word to be part of the vocabulary.. it holds hate energy ..
I don't see anyone mentioning bass performance, it completely drops off past 75% of the volume. And about 90% or even 100% of the volume seems just mid is present. And also Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds did exactly the same thing.
Thanks Aaron I needed this video!
Waiting for your review of the momentum 4s!
I think i will not switch to any new xm until they bring the folding back, that is a downgrade to do that, especially with the 30mm drive also, it's obvious that sony is trying to spend less and gain more money, most of companies do this as soon as their product becomes popular.
ty for this view on them aswell, i had pretty hard time choosing headphones right now xD but my habit trying the latest stuff got me anyway :D
i always had a problem with headphones chipping sometimes when they have bandable headband so ill see if this is any better
Mine went back the same day, I just found them too uncomfortable. They pinched my ear and the pressure from the thin headband was hard to ignore after wearing them for 20 minutes or so. They did not feel premium quality at all. Compared to an old set of Sennheiser HD598s, these felt cheap. The ANC was okay, but no better than cheap foam ear plugs. Sound quality was variable, but again, my old wired cans were just as good. Not impressed, considering the glowing reviews and money I spent.
Momentum 4 is out, can you test them? I already have them and they have some things that are superior than xm5, but not all. So I would like also your opinion. Cheers!
You are one of my favourite reviewers, very professional!
Thanks! Appreciate that!
I don't know what I'm doing wrong with these headphones. I just wanted to watch/listen to TH-cam on my PC...but it keeps cutting out when on Bluetooth. I bought a FiiO BTA30 Pro - it's better but the sync is terrible. Headphones are fine on Android - but on Windows they are almost unusable.
Sadly the ear fit have been an issue for me with Xm4 and Xm5. That's why I will probably not consider the Sony's headphones before they do a drastc change with the earcups.
What's your issue with the earcups?
@@MadLadsAnonymous The drivers inside the earcup hits the tip of my ears. Having them on my head for a prolonged time will lead to headaches and ear fatigue. At least that's what I experienced with the Xm4. Considering that the Xm5 wasn't hugely bigger, I would think I have the same issue with them. Then again, our ears are shaped differently. You may not experience this issue.
When it comes to comfort, Bose is number one. The way the cups are made to be very roomy, even for big ears, is just ingenious.
@@zirak93-2 Sorry to say this but you must have massive ears lol I don't have small ears and I can wear mine all day long. Maybe headphones are not for you or you are just looking at the wrong type? The whole point of portable headphones is being portable so ear cups are always going to be on the smaller side than say an open back non portable headphone. So maybe try IEM's?
@@TBMartin I get you, but it still doesn't change the fact that I get ear fatigue at the tip of my ears with the Xm4 after a couple of hours. I experienced it a couple of times the week I had them in addition to trapping a lot of heat making you sweat a lot. Although I experienced the headband pain (which fades away after using headsets for a couple of weeks), I never experienced any ear faituge with the Bose QC 35 ii. I am quite sure it's something with the ear cups on the Sony's. Trust me, I am not the only one and it's actually true that the drivers are closer to your ears than the Bose's. Also, if you notice how the earcups of the Sony and Bose's headset are made, you immediately notice that the Bose have a deeper room at the back part of the earcup, while the Sony's are a straight line in the whole earcup.
@@zirak93-2 Totally agree, as soon as I put the 5s on, I felt the pressure on my ear tips and hated the band. I don't have massive ears either. It was a cool day in the UK and I tested them for around 2 hours, after this time, I was sick of the discomfort and like you, my ears felt sweaty. We should know better than to trust the glowing reviews online. These are not portable either.
Can you please do the review of Sennheiser Momentum 4. And compare them to XM5
Went back to my Wyze headphones because the auto anc was so bad 💀
Hi Aaron, Thanks for the detailed review of XM5, I was also searching if XM4 or XM5 can be used for Video Editing as well, as I read we have equalising app for XM and Sennheiser Momentum 4 so I guess we would get original sound in both while editing. But still I found XM listed as a headphone that can be used for Audio Editing/ Video Editing but not Momentum, it is a surprise.
What is your verdict on Using a "wireless" Sony XM4 or XM5 OR Momentum 4 for video editing or using Sennheiser (wired) HD300 Pro or HD400 Pro or HD599 Special Edition?
Thank You
Will you please do a review for the Technics A800 comparing them to XM5 and Momentum 4? I hear the sound quality is amazing on them!
I cant use 360 on wh1000xm5 on spotify but i can use it on wh1000xm4. Whyy any advice??
I just have one complaint… the volume. I have tried many xm4s and xm5s and they dont sound loud enough in my opinion.
i have to return mine because there is no mute button for the microphone.. silly me i thought with programmable buttons it would be able to do that lol...
I tend to think people want foldable headphones, and they changed from a foldable version to a non-foldable version, so people aren't buying the new XM5. Every review I saw when they released immediately pointed out this glaring flaw, and people aren't interested in having the most important features of tech removed in the next generation.
Not that these issues will be creating a positive perception of them. Still, I think it's the lack of folding and the privilege of paying more for not having the defining feature on this generation, that's the real issue.
I actually see where Sony are going with this design. The foldable design is actually not needed when you got sound passthrough. The issue is from the consumers who want a design that is actually not needed and its not on the XM5. You don't need a foldable design when you have things like sound passthrough, speak to chat and touch to chat. Why would you want to have a foldable design when the user will be relying on them features anyway? Its far easier to just touch the side of the XM5 to say thanks to the bus driver when getting off than taking them off and putting them round your neck to say thanks to the bus driver. You are not thinking logically
@@TBMartin because they take up less space in my backpack. I don't tend do wear them when commuting, 99% of the time I am at a desk.
Hey please suggest me which one to go for between xm5 and bose n700. Am really confused. I agree big case is issue but my overall need is great sound quality, loud clear crisp whether in calls or music or watch OTTs along with great microphone
Go with Sony XM5 overall value (terrific for calls, longer battery back up, best anc, equiliser (5 band), discreet looks, and better touch feedback.
I was perfectly content with the WH1000XM5...until one ear piece snapped off after just a couple months. This seems to be a recurring problem. Unfortunately, sony does not stand behind their products, so my $400 investment lasted 2 months. I don't know about you, but I cannot afford to pay $200/month for headphones.
Even with those issues, would you recommend the XM5’s over the Bose QC 45?
Sony XM5 or Bose 700 if you choose which is better all verdict in sound quality/build quality/comfort quality/app using/noise cancellation/ambience noise/features/price please & why please?
This is why I kept the xm4s.
Any updates upon the head band situation, I want to buy these and if the band gets lose after use, then that would be an issue with me as I have a big head, so pls long term users, tell me if this is just a batch related problem or a problem with all xm5s
My top two that I *HATE*. You can't even pair them to a Playstation 5 you know, a sony product! damn well over 800 in hardware alone and they can't even work together, the 3.5mm jacks do work but you lose a lot of features of the XM5 such as touch vol control. Sony doesn't release the codec on micrsoft Windows and it absolutely trashes the quality on the "handsfree AG Audio" producing loud buzzing for other VOIP users. That said I love these headphones it's just a shame Sony doesn't allow it to work with other cool things like PS5's.
xm5 noice canceling does not work in a machine workshop at all, neither does bose qc45, mx4 has best noice canceling in a workshop qc35 is okay
I continue to think about buying these or any other headphone that is the flagship of its brand but not for over 300 or around cause it’s too much
Can I use this ones for indoor work calls on my laptop ?
Yes u can, and they r clear
@@WhiteBoyNick1 thank you sir!
please review the sennheiser momentum 4 and vs xm5 thanks
I'm gonna wait for Xm6. Thanks for saving my 500.
Thanks for keeping it real Aaron!
No problem! Thanks for watching
Bring the voice prompts back Sony Please ,
No sony xm series is audiophile material.
Oh yea especially if u mess with eq and put on LDAC
Aaron, I got a big problem whit mocrophone on windows 11. The call quality is terrible. Do you have a fox for that.
I got the same prpblem while using the microphone in game. People get crazy .....
Thanks on advance
@Aaron, I'm having difficulty in choosing what heapdhone should I buy if we will talk about sound quality (music), for you what will you recommend?
How do I turn off the notification sound when I click on the right panel ? (Like double tap, etc)
Hello Aaron
Greetings from Santiago de Chile.
Aaron a question if you can help me friend.
I bought a Sony WF1000MX4, watched your videos and recommendations, and made the decision for these headphones.
I found out at home in a completely quiet room that turning on ambient sound or noise cancellation on the left earbud produces a permanent or screeching sound in both modes, it only goes away when you turn both modes off.
This noise only has the left earphone.
The right earphone works perfectly in ANC or ambient mode.
My question is this noise normal?
The noise is similar to being inside an empty tunnel in the left earphone?
Thanks aaron, greetings from Chile. South America
is it only me or is there problems with the touch pad also. i turn up the volume two times and the sensor either registers that as one swipe or like 10 even tho i did 2