Sony XM5 Review & Comparison: DON'T BUY THEM!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 พ.ค. 2024
- David & David review the Sony XM5 headphones and compare them to four of the most popular over-ear headphones: AirPods Max, Bose QuietComfort 45, Sony XM4, and Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700. Which will reign as king of noise cancellation?
0. Intro [0:00]
1. Sony XM5 Unboxing & Review [0:20]
2. Sony XM5 vs. AirPods Max [3:24]
3. Sony XM5 vs. Bose QC45 [6:23]
4. Sony XM5 vs. Sony XM4 [8:40]
5. Should I Upgrade From Sony XM4s To Sony XM5s? [11:31]
6. Sony XM5 vs. Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 [11:56]
7. The King Of Noise Cancellation [14:47]
💰 Where to buy:
🎧 Sony WH-1000XM5: geni.us/sony-xm5 (Amazon)
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🎧 Bose QuietComfort 45: geni.us/bcTBm8Y (Amazon)
🎧 Sony WH-1000XM4: geni.us/v9ut6 (Amazon)
🎧 Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700: geni.us/tvAq (Amazon)
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Highly disagree. I have both XM4 and XM5. They are totally worth the upgrade over the XM4. I have zero regrets and passed down the XM4 to my sister.
We love this comment even though you completely disagree with us! Appreciate it! Also you are a really good brother. 🙏
I wanted to keep the xm5 but the thin headband started hurting the top of my head
As a poor man who got the XM4 on a super sale...I won't upgrade.
@@RatusMax He who owns the XM4s is not poor; he who buys them on sale is wise. (Original quote) 😂
@@DroidLocks6971 omg SAME, it literally starts to hurt after wearing them for 1 hour, but i love them, the sound, etc and got them for cheaper (330) so i rlly don’t know what to do now🥲
I went from Bose QC 35 II's to Sony XM4's and now recently to the XM5's. The XM5's are hands down the best of the bunch. Bose headphones just aren't as comfortable for me as Sony for some reason. Love my XM5's and have absolutely no regrets.
In my opinion I have the Bose QC 35 and 45 and recently gave the XM4 to this girlfriend I had . The Sony xm4 are nowhere near as comfortable as the XM5. The XM5 i like more than the XM4 because comfort is the most important thing to me with these headphones.
Idk the xm5 doesn’t sound as good as xm4’s to me .. and I own both
Noise cancelling yes but sound quality I agree with the guys .. Sony fkd up
Going to purchase my first set of proper noise cancelling headphones would you advise on the xm5?
The sound quality of the xm5s blew the 35ii out the water but the sonys are too tight and sweaty and ruined them for me so had to sell them off.
Just bought the xm5 and love them
I was initially gonna get the XM4's. Tried on XM5, XM4, and a whole bunch of similar level/priced headphones in the shops. XM5's to me stood out as best noise cancelling (by far - which is why you get them!), best feel, one of the best comfort and one of the best sounds. I carry around a big backpack with my large gaming laptop normally, so size doesn't matter. The case is actually smaller than my last headphones lol. And folding down doesn't matter. In fact, when headphones fold - they're also more flimsy, cheap feeling and squeaky!
I carry around an Alienware for school i feel your pain 😄 how was the white noise on your xm5?
AirPod max has better anc
@@AvengeButterscotch sorry for late reply. White noise is next to non-existent. I assume you mean when hesdphones are on with anc active but no music. Music on definitely adds to the impact of ANC. I wear them every time i vacuum and it makes doing chores much easier
@@NikoStark1 i didn't find this to be the case unless i was heavily sweating. But that's going to be the case with any leather over ear muffs i think
@@BigWisper I've not tested it for comparison but am happy a year later. Perfect for screaming babies
Considering I got my xm5 for cheap, I'd say the price was well worth it for me. Had the xm4's, and the xm5's.The xm5's both sound better and are more comfortable to me. Sure the case is a bit bigger, and they don't fold down onto my neck, but neither of these things bother me at all. I recommend for people on the fence about xm4 vs xm5, to go to a store that has them on display, or find some friends with them, and try them both out. It is all subjective, and the only way to truly know what is right for you is to get a hands on experience with both. That being said, if you can't get a hands on experience, then yea watching a crap ton of TH-cam videos and Reddit posts is about the best you can do.
how much did u get it for?
My husband and I have ours for a well now and they are still going on strong. Thank you so much for all your advice. You guys are awesome💕💕👏🏼
I had the Sony XM5s and the ANC was excellent and receiving/ making phone calls excellent. The big problem was after wearing them for an hour or more the headband caused pain on the top of my head. I returned them and will try the Bose Ultra headphones.
update?
I just got back from testing the sony xm5 and bose 700. There is no way the sound quality and the comfort of the bose is better than the sony. No way. Still love yr work guys😊
they were obviously just pissed beyond comprehension because sony wouldn't send them a 'test sample'
@@gerksterr absolutely these youtubers are becoming a joke. Glad i can watch without subscribing.
It makes no sense anyway, most other TH-cam reviewers call the air max the gold standard of noise cancelation and sound quality. So who's lying?
@@stevenc9207 i personally tried the airpods max noise cancellation out... it's weak... not even close to the small airpods pro
@@misterchamstandupcomedy5560 Agreed, sony is the king of noice cancelling, apple on the other hand do have better transparency mode.
The XM5 are way way better noise cancelling than anything else on the market, nothing is even close.Sound is improved enough from the 4s, this review so clearly shows me how to approach all reviews with a pinch of salt, this time you really got it so wrong guys
No
APM
the xm5 have smaller drivers so the xm4 has better sound
@@luisparga7001 logical right?
Just that it isn't that simple and completely untrue. If you owned both you'd know
@@luisparga7001 By this logic how would you evaluate BA and EST drivers in IEMs?
I’m doing some research before buying and I understand what they said when comparing but it got annoying after a moment, like they were really biased.
Bose 700 and xm5 are my options now so I’m happy that you did compared them.
Where I live they are at the same price range and I think both are pretty.
I’ll keep doing more research about it because they are equally expensive to me, but I’m preparing myself to buy a really good headphone.
Thanks for the review.
Ps: the blond guy is totally biased kkkkkkkkkkkk
What did you buy in the end? Because I in a similar position rn
Great review. Thanks for sharing.
do these guys just listen to them out the box just curious if they might use the ldac codec whilst doing the review
Would of been interesting to hear your opinion after changing the EQ of the XM5s, I've been thinking about getting a pair and I've seen a lot of people mention the default EQ isn't great and lacks treble, but after slightly tweaking the EQ with the app the difference is supposed to be insane.
Please consider making a short video of your reviews after playing with the features, as you both seem very honest that would definitely be the deciding factor for me!
Changing the EQ settings is a must and makes a world of difference. Light years. (I go bright and tack on a little clear bass). The xm5s are way better than the 4s (I have both). Disagree with the reviewers on this one.
@@domd8290 completely agree with adding in the highs and a touch more clear bass.
What is the best eq setting? I got mine and they sound great even without tweaking it. I can't imagine how they'd be after tweaking the eq like yall say.
@@nobody-nl6mc depends on what you like. For me the bright setting with a +2 on the clear bass is perfect for me. Separates the highs and mids perfectly and adds a slight bit of thump.
@@domd8290 So glad you hear I’m getting mine today as a birthday gift
What’s your eq seeing settings ?
Also some people say when they talk the music cuts off do you know how I can turn that off?? In the app?
Yeah you guys dropped the ball on this one…XM5 are amazing.
Not that amazing apparently
So glad you hear I’m getting mine today as a birthday gift
What’s your eq seeing settings ?
Also some people say when they talk the music cuts off do you know how I can turn that off?? In the app?
You’re wrong. I have both. The XM5s are worse in some areas.
Yayyy broken hinge are awesome on the xm5 .
My sony Xm4s lasted 4 days and stopped working I just went with apple air pods
Thank you for the great content! Though I am wondering, which of these headphones did you guys experience issues of white noise(noise floor).
The XM4s stand out the most to me, and we’ve tried a few different pairs. It’s easier for me to comment on which ones are silent: the Bose 700s and the XM5s. In the ANC category, the XM5s are the winner.
Looking forward for your review upon B&W PX7 S2
Sony xm5- I'm not a pro but this is my experience with them: sound is 👍 very good. Noisy gym goes silent once I put them on. very lightweight and comfortable.
So glad you hear I’m getting mine today as a birthday gift
What’s your eq seeing settings ?
Also some people say when they talk the music cuts off do you know how I can turn that off?? In the app?
@@Ohkeh640i have a pair of sony headphones and it didn't have any lags on any eq
@@Ohkeh640 this is on setting in sound
Nice I was debating which to get ima go with the xm4
Watched this video with my new Sony XM5. When i played this video, i noticed that the sound quality of this video is reallyyyy bad. I thought something broke on my new XM5, but then when i play other video, it was fine. Then I watch this video up until you talked about you turn on the DSEE on XM5. SO, I went and check that out. My DSEE was off....So switch that to "Auto"? (Either Off or Auto) And then the sound of this video became realllyyyyyyy gooodddd.....Weird. But, the sound of my XM5 is reallly great now and I think, it was worth for me to spend the money for it. And thank you for the DSEE advice?
I tested some headphones out wore them in the market for a few minutes, i have a big head and can say that the xm5s were the most comfy at least first impression. I tried a bunch out the bose 700, qcs, xm4s, Technics, yamaha ones. The xm5s just felt so light and nice but i have to say it took me some time to get used to the headband.
they felt the most comfortable in the shop but after having them on your head for 30 minutes they feel hot sweaty and tight :( i had to swap them for the 45iis.
I just returned mine. The top bar was uncomfortable. The sound quality was good but i had to use to equalizer to make it sound better. The transparency mode was not great.
a lot of people are saying the narrower headband is uncomfortable.
@@asterfield02 I don't think they're as comfortable as the XM4s.
I bought a third-party headband for the XM's and I hope that corrects the issue. Otherwise I will go to Bose.
@@Kamakzie1976from where
Which colour is best buying, silver which look like beige or midnight blue the new one?
I cant lie these guys missed out a crucial part. When you eq the xm5 they are head and shoulders better than the competition with sound quality. It makes such a difference that it is scary. And also considering the fact that i got my xm5's for £275 brand new, its an absolute steal and for me they are the best headphones money can buy at the moment.
where did you buy them for that cheap?
Jbl tour one kills it anyway
Look for the XM3s.....you can probably still find new ones under $200... great fit and sound....great ANC....however, you must manually switch between BT sources, a very minor inconvenience
true
The lack of folding in a lot of the recent ANC headphones is really bumming me out.
As a gear junkie I'm always looking for excuses to splurge on a new pair of cans but that larger footprint of the new flagships feel like a real downgrade.
The hinges on the XM3s of mine broke, and I’m not the only one. I have big issues with the XM5, but the design isn’t one of them
Great video! may i ask if you can make a video about the best over ear headphones/ all types of headphones that are the best for weight lifters? i have been struggling to find good headphones that stays on the head when working out, you guys give the best reviews! thank you for what you post😊
You got it! Beats Fit Pro for the best fit for working out, but those are earbuds. I’ll have to ask DL though - he’s at the gym now.
I picked up the technics A800 you guys recommended the cheer audio on your best 2022 over the ear headphones. I listened the technics OMG sound and wired they sound better
Should I buy the xm5 or the xm4 model? They both cost almost the same here (xm5 is just a little more expensive) and I want an overall good headphone for music/studying/gaming/general use.
I also want something that is more durable, something that lasts longer. I also don't really travel much. But I do really like ANC/Transparency.
Well I have a pair of Bose 700. I have absolutely zero experience of other models and brands. But recently I have been looking around for a cheaper pair for my adult daughter. I chose the 700's because they sounded clear and comfortable. I am old, so my hearing will of course not be perfect. The more I have investigated headphones for my daughter, really is about phone calls. Phone call sound quality at her end has been terrible. I am hoping headphones will help solve echoes, and interruptions, which I blame on so many WiFi's in her appartment block. My 700's don't have that problem. But I find, some headphones do calls better and others do music better, and many have assistants like Alexa. How can I make sense of all this? Well she has no more ideas about this than I do. I have been checking out M5's and M4's in the hope of finding the latter discounted. But I have no gripes about my 700's. The case is robust. When I am in noisy places, I can make clear phone calls and the othter party does not hear my background clamour. Maybe I am a bit awkward, but often I have difficulty adjusting volume or skipping tracks, which means I need to swipe the correct section of the Right side cup to do. Altzheimers . . . !!! :-)
Right now the xm5 and xm4 are the exact same price the only thing I’m worried about is the weak hinge on the xm5. Which one should I get
I love your channel. I always wait for your reviews to make my decision THANK YOU 🥰
We love your comments!
In Turkey the MX5 cost about 600$ compares to the MX4 which it still about 350$ after your review I will go for MX4 thank you so much!
looking forward for a comparision of xm5,apple,sennheiser momentum 4 and bowers & wilkins px7 s2 wooo this will be fun :)
I’m waiting for this, before I buy the PX7 S2
I got my xm4s on sales (8 months ago) for just 250 usd and I think that’s the best deal I had.
Great deal; keep them.
Go watch This is Tech Today's comparison, He's an Audio engineer and uses Binaural micrpohones to test each pair of headphones. You'lll clearly see the XM5s are better than the Bose, Apple and XM4 in every category.
The biggest problem with xm4s is the hinge holding the cups it often breaks just with normal use. These clasps look to have been redesigned to fix this issue though
I've had the xm4's for about 2 years now and use them every day even at work. They've fallen plenty of times, I fall asleep with them sometimes and have had no issues with them. Can't for others but I've had no issues with them. I'll be holding on to these and maybe wait for the xm6s LOL
Not true at all. Had my xm4 since launch. Used it almost everyday and had 0 problems with the band or hinges. Xm4 uses stronger material compared to the xm2 and 3
@@marsbase3729same, had mine since launch and stepped on them so many times. Had them fall on concrete, put them over my ears at night and have had absolutely no problems. Still rock them today
I love the XM5 just upgraded from Bose qc 35 , although I disagree with your take about the sound (you can change it in EQ) but I respect your opinion. And best microphone in an over ear headphone period.
i do too. But the i agree with them about the tight fit and sweatiness. I had to swap them for the 45s they didnt sound as good but were more comfortable for me.
So glad you hear I’m getting mine today as a birthday gift
What’s your eq seeing settings ?
Also some people say when they talk the music cuts off do you know how I can turn that off?? In the app?
I love your take on your tests not other reviewers tests. I seen reviewers of XM5 the voices and mids sounds better fuller than Max's which sounds hollow. I think your ears and your taste of sound signature is what the majority is. Good Bass frequencies which some headphones lack, middle ground treble yet detailed which some cheap bass headphones lack, warmer yet neutral sound preferences, and the highs that aren't fatiguing.
I got the Beoplay H95 btw and they are durable yet uncomfortable.
Thanks so much! We really try to go for a balanced, real-world approach. It all comes down to… do these headphones sound good? Feel good? Look good? When you line them all up, the differences are obvious!
I used h95 for few days and I still would choose sony. Even tho I work at hifi store and got 50% discount on b&o.
I had the beoplay. I enjoyed them but my had was too big for the headband, just by a very small amount. But for the price...I couldn't keep a pair of uncomfortable headphones. I also enjoy the weight of the xm5 and think they fit my ears better than the xm4 which I also have.
What about the Beats Studio 3 Wireless Noise Cancelling headphones? How do they stack with the Sony XM5?
beats are terrible
Beats Studio 3 should cost $99.00. Way overpriced, sound is not that good. I bought for $199.00 and returned them right away.
@@markpomerhn76 beats by apple
Are these better than the Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2?
Hi guys, I listen to mainly Reggae music and hope you can help recommending the dopest pair for deep, clean, low bass Bluetooth headphones. Been left a little confused to say the least after watching your review on the Sony XM4's, the 5's the Bose 700's and the Quiet 45's. I've got my eye on all but most reviews I see put the Sony XM5's top of the chart? Wonder if you guys are agents, haters or just being 'cold spoilers'? I guess the best thing is to go to store and check em all out for myself.
The dynamic duo of gadget reviews! Like your video, your '2-up' appearance, but there's stiff competition from the 1-up stand alone's. ✌️Bless Peace.
Do they have the NFC pairing still?
And do they have thay crackle when taking off in a plane like the xm4's?
Haven’t worn them on a plane yet, and no NFC. But pairing was seamless on iPhone with the Sony app and with the improvement in ANC, I wouldn’t be surprised if that crackle issue was fixed.
Cool thanks
I chosen the XM5s. I use the graphic eq in the app. Tonal bliss.
As a video creator I have to use wired connection when editing due to the Bluetooth ~150-200ms latency. How do these two perform wired? Is the ANC as good? Can it even be on? How is the audio quality? Is there still a latency due to internal buffering? Someone mentioned a 80ms latency wired which would be bizarre and destroy the use case. Very curious about this. (Wired latency is usually 5-10ms from computer application to sound in your ear.)
Exact situation im in too. Eager for a response from someone with hands on experience and if the xm4 is an option (idk what their latency was like)
@@tomn2765 As someone with the XM4s I can't notice a delay at all using them wirelessly on PC. Most of the complaints about latency are codec/hardware problems. I've even let people borrow my XM4s for gaming and they can't notice a delay either.
@@jessdadude777 oh that's hopeful, maybe I'll look at a Bluetooth card for my pc rather than usb
Thanks guys! Was about to buy a pair of headphones. I may wanna wait. There are things I don’t like about each of them. Sound is my first priority.
On the XM-5's - When the ANC is on, and the ear cups are sealed - it’s great. Definitely better than the XM4’s. My BIGGEST problem with these things is that every time it THINKS i’m breaking the seal (chewing, hoodie rubs external cup…) it reduces ANC as if on its way to allow talk-through / ambient sound ! This is my first flight with these - and maybe there’s a setting i’m missing. But i turned OFF voice assistant, pause when headphones are off, speak to chat …etc. This is REALLY bugging me and it didn’t happen on my M4’s. Is this on / off issue what others are talking about when complaining about ANC ?? Is there another setting someone can point me to ?
I also own a pair of XM5s and I agree with you. When the ANC works its fantastic. But with the automatic ANC optimiser, its very inconsistent. Hopefully Sony launches a software update later down the road.
same here! coz I always study myself, and I speak to myself, when I pause the music or the lesson, and speak to myself, the noise cancellation adjust its strength itself! How to solve it?
How about these Edifier STAX SPIRIT S3 Headphones Most reviews said they sound great❗❗❗
What is the best istall to get the best noise canseling
In my opinion, it should be mentioned the call quality of both in loud and noisy environments. The XM5 wins it.
how is the sony xm5 compared to oneplus buds pro in terms of bass?
Upgrading from XM1 to XM4, $228 (on sale until 6Nov22) I think is a good price.
Deciding between beats studio and these. Even though the sound was more full/rich from the Sony's, the way the beats hugged my ear, made the sound..sound better. Idk how to explain it.
The lower frequency response came from Sony. But it didn't sound as good as the beats that cup and hug my ears perfectly.
I just got the xm4s for 228 on amazon! What a steal.
You guys should try out the jbl tour one, they are killing it with these headphones..
You are rough but you are honest, good review :)
Any chance you guys tested out the KEF Mu7
I have the XM3s - they have excellent ANC, great sound quality, excellent build quality, excellent battery life, but man o man they are an absolute PITA if you want to use them with more than 1 device. Reviews should check how difficult and how long it takes to swap between at least 3 or 4 devices. Swapping between phone, tablet, TV and PC is surely a very common use case, and Sony completely embarrassed themselves in this regard (which is quite surprising given the amazing job they did with ANC, etc).
The other (lesser) drawback with the XM3s is the sound quality while on a call (not the mic quality, although people at the other end do sometimes have difficulty hearing). For some reason, Sony chose to not just disabled the ANC during calls, but they actually amplify ambient noise. Why Sony? Why!!!
i am going to buy the xm3s to save money, am sure they just as good, i love my xm3 earphones
@@antoneckhart4010 I would consider the xm4's, I've had both xm3 and 4, both good but the 4's are a definite improvement especially with phone quality
@@marsbase3729 thanks for the reply! I have brought high end earphones but never headphones, i have a low end £30 sony headphones and what to try the high end ones, ok I will hopefully get the xm4 headphones, do you use headphones out and about, outdoors? do you ever use earphones? what do you use the most? one thing is earphones can make my ears produce wax as they are going deep in my ear, so maybe i should use headphones more.
@@marsbase3729 ive had the xm3, xm4 and now the xm5's. I would probably recommend the xm4's just cus of there price to performance ratio
Picked up a pair of the Bose 700's and they were the only pair of headphones that I hated enough to return. I thought the sound quality was weak and they got uncomfortable very quickly, plus the case felt cheap. For me, nothing has been able to beat the Sony XM4's
I totally agree with u on the XM4!! Great choice 👍🏿
I liked my xm4s too but since 2 week I have the Sennheiser Momentum 4 ,now Rest in Peace xm4
I'm Using the MDR-1000X and bought the WH-1000XM4, but I'll sell them, because the WH-1000XM5 sound much better. The difference is bigger than from the 1000X to the 1000XM4. At least with a correction for the EQ, because they have the same drivers
Try the Bowers and Wilkins PX-7’s carbon editions
i have the xm3 that i use only for music i want to upgrade but still stay with sony any advices on what to pick xm4 or xm5 ?
Forgetting about which is newer / more expensive, go for the XM4s if sound quality is most important, and XM5s if you want the best noise cancelling I’ve ever heard.
The xmr bass is subdued compared to my xm3 but I just adjust the clear bass on the xm4 by +5 and it's xm3 quality punchy
The xm5 I returned as the tiny headband caused the top of my head to hurt
@@PayetteForward noise cancelling is important i use them at work in a loud environement. i want to upgrade because i feel that the xm3 i have for near 3 years the noise cancelling seem to have fade.
Can y’all do the Sennheiser MTW3???
Great video, Gimore Boys.
I always look for the wonderful sound colour of 80s sony speakers and xm5 is the one i find most proximate to them.
The main reason to buy wireless headphones is to use them wirelessly and for the ANC. If you wanted to listen to cd quality audio with a cable, you can buy a pair of DT770 pro at 1/4 of the price and have sound quality and comfort that demolishes all of them.
I still find all the sony headphones overly muddy and narrow, the bose 700 are decent but I wonder if they will ever make a 700 successor. I have mostly gone off wireless over ears as I can't find one that I think is worth the money... in ears like airpods pro or galaxy buds pro are 100x more convenient for going out.
I tried out my friends xm5 and I think it is better than xm4 but not enough to justify paying more... ANC is as brilliant as ever though. He is going to give them till the return period to make a decision on whether he will keep them.
Very thoughtful comment with some good points, floony! I think at a fundamental level, I don't think CD-quality is too much for ask for from Apple - especially from headphones that cost $400, and when Sony and Qualcomm are doing it on Android.
With regard to earbuds, I wonder if you've tried the XM4 earbuds or the Sennheiser Momentum TW 3s? I picked up the Sennheisers the other day - I think I still prefer the XM4s - but it's very close. I'd have to give both another listen before making a final decision.
So we still have to wait for a 1000xm4 successor, hopefully they don't abandon the folding factor
You guys forgot about Best Buy. I purchased my Sony SM4's last Black Friday 2022 on sale for $228. I use my Sony Headphones to watch my 2022 OLED S95B Samsung 4K Smart T.V. I hope the Sony Sm5's will be on sale this Black Friday 2023 because I want to upgrade from the SM4's to the SM5's.
In Germany the xm5 are 300€
Xm4 doesn't sound better, they distort bass, highs and mids. Xm5 got better with mids and highs but they don't go low at bass which is a problem for most people I guess. More bass =/ better sound.
Actually some say the XM5 has slightly more bass than XM4 which had even less bass than XM3
@@alexsmith1207 It doesn't have more bass in any way. Also extra bass cuts off bass at around 40-60hz which means your boosting 80-160hz range so its kinda useless
It caters to the casuals who love that extreme V - shape signature. XM5 are a step in the right direction from Sony IMO.
Not EQing for various genres is a shorthanded way of testing. After all, the EQ is there for a reason. Think.
More extensive sound testing needed.
I wouldn’t be surprised to see a price drop on the Sony XM5 during Amazon prime day in July.
I am waiting for the Senhisennheiser Momentum 4 wireless headphones review.
I went from the QC35s to the XM4, the QC35 wins hands-down. But now my wife won't swap them back.
Realy sick of the dumb controls on the XM4s.
LOL no.
The Q35s do not "win hands-down".
LMFAO there is plenty of empirical data available that objectively refutes your claim.
Yep.
My fav duo! Completely rock....
I have the WH1000xm4s they are amazing pair of headphones so comfortable I even slept with them before
Don't upgrade.
@@PayetteForward definitely not I have the WH1000xm4s I have the midnight blue edition very nice
I don´t care any case, those gone some storage anyway. But main reason why I return my XM5 is forced ANC- you cannot use it when traveling in car. When I travel, I need quiet and relaxed time, not any surround sound. Even my XM3 is better.
I had the Sony XM4 for several years. I have the new XM5 . I love the XM5 in every aspect . Better sound quality . better noise reduction and more comfortable. I like the new case design where the phones just snugly fit in without the hassle of folding it. The case is slim and easily slides in my bag
If anyone knows we’re you guys saying the xm4 and xm5 have fixed white noise?
Please review the Sennheiser momentum 4.
I'm curious why you didn't talk about 'transparency mode'. This is for sure one of the most important features of both headphones and earbuds. While listening to music or TH-cam video etc., most people still need to be keenly alert to things like coworkers approaching, baby in the next room, dog scratching at the door, delivery person knocking at door, traffic when jogging outdoors, etc. This glaring oversight in your review makes me suspect a bias ... ie: let's simply bypass the weakest features of these headphones ... a vital feature that if considered, would likely have redeemed the AirPods Max.
Be careful not to confuse oversight with bias. :) Next time we'll include a transparency mode component to our review - it certainly is an important feature.
It seems that you may be the one who is biased, I don't think that one feature is enough to redeem Apple's cash grab. At the price they are charging, they should be the best in all the categories.
I hope there is a great deal on the xm4 later this year.
I bet there will be!
What headphones should I buy?
I have a deal on xm4's for €240
Bose NC 700 for €250
Or go with xm5's for €400
just got my xm5s and they are real comfy, huge advantage over xm4 (I had xm3 before) if you wear them for hours on.
XM-3's
Try the technics A800 there amazing only $349. They do everything great!
Yes I Agree You Should Shower More , XM5 Great ANC Wonderful sound , calls OK No Issues best headphones ever XM% , Huge Sound Stage , XM5 Awesome with my Sony Walkman NW-WM1Z M2
Bose 700 is always expensive, and doesn't seem to go on sale quite as much. Even at the moment, the xm5s are cheaper.
just bought one for 50$ its in shipping rn
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Did y’all use the app to modify the sound?
Yes because out of the box the xm5 and xm4 sounds very bad,boomy like a cheap headphone.
Agree. Just bought XM5, and absolutely dissapointed. I have Major IV. One biggest reason to buy these things are for sound quality. Major IV is stellar, while XM5 sound feel like $20 headphones. Sorry to say, but that's what i feel. I spent almost $400 headphones thinking it should have sound quality better than Major IV. I was wrong.
Alright lads, the best measuring noisr cancelling headphones are the xm3s , xm5 have better computantional processes but tbh that's it, their sound quality, coming from wired headphones Is alright. I really like that you've opened a dialogue with your controversial thumbnail, great job.
I recently got my pair of XM5s, had the AirPods before that, oh, boy, was I missing out. These are the best pair of wireless headphones I’ve ever had.
So glad you hear I’m getting mine today as a birthday gift
What’s your eq seeing settings ?
Also some people say when they talk the music cuts off do you know how I can turn that off?? In the app?
I think that this shows that the XM5 are the best all-rounders with an edge on NC, which is why you would get ANC headphones
i can't tell if you are recommending the xm4s or the xm5s
Perfect. :) Jk. XM4s for sound quality. XM5s for noise cancellation. Style is personal preference.
Some people say the xm5 sounds better than xm4 but I think they don’t use the eq or have problems with hearing.
The xm4 has the way more better sound.
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Just got back from a mall where I tested both of these. I am open to some discussion and some insights from u guys. Personally, I think that bose somehow sounds more neat and clear, some may say it's flat, but for me, all the elements are there with just enough and sweet harmony. Well let me explain my experience :
- NC : yes sony has a stronger NC compared to Bose ; but somehow I did feel Bose's NC gives more pleasant 'vacuum' feel, whereas sony (even though the NC is indeed stronger) feels weird and make my ears less comfortable.
- SQ : as I mentioned earlier, Bose has a more pleasant sound in terms of the composition of every elements, they are just on the right spot, I guess. Sony has more length in terms of character but with the stock setting right off the box , I think bose sounds more sweet and more comforting.
-comfort : well both of them offered some kind of the same level of comfort on my head.
BUT GUYS this is what I want to ask..... when I tested Bose ; there is no changes with the sound quality & character when I played music with NC on or Off ; BUT with sony, I notice quite a big difference when NC was on or off, with sony NC On it feels like closed back headphone with powerful bass and body but when NC was off it feels less powerful and feels weak. Do you have any insight on this case?
thankyou
Bought the XM4 and after 1 hour listening session I couldnt bare the pain on my ears anymore, so I immediatiely returned it. They feel way too heavy. I have a Corsair Headset that cost like 1/4 the price and it doesn't hurt me at all, even after a 5 hours playing session. Im thinking about givint it a try to the XM5, since the reviews say it is lighter and more comfortable, but I am still undecided.
The 700 have great detail and separation...bose 700 for me
use the custom eq in the app. They literally make them sound twice better
So glad you hear I’m getting mine today as a birthday gift
What’s your eq seeing settings ?
Also some people say when they talk the music cuts off do you know how I can turn that off?? In the app?
I'll stick with my B&O HXs which were on sale for 25% off a few months ago..
In my opinion I have the Bose QC 35 and 45 and recently gave the XM4 to this girlfriend I had recently . The Sony XM4 are nowhere near as comfortable as the XM5. The XM5 i like more than the XM4 because comfort is the most important thing to me with these headphones. The airpods max technologically are really and the transparency mode is incredible but they are way too heavy when i used them with design flaws. Also the Bose QC 35 and 45 are the best I've ever owned and the only headphones I can wear for 12 hours and my ears feel great . I can't say that about any other headphones. BOSE >>> APPLE AND SONY
Is that best comparison on Sony xm5 that you cant use on shower time 😁 and if people compare product with box and compact then better to use earphones it consume small space 😃
guys I disagree the xm5s are the best around
So glad you hear I’m getting mine today as a birthday gift
What’s your eq seeing settings ?
Also some people say when they talk the music cuts off do you know how I can turn that off?? In the app?
I felt the lightness vs xm4 on the xm5 :)
To be fair, the XM5s have gotten A LOT better since they came out. The review would be much different today. Firmware updates are everything on quality wireless headphones. Thank you so much for being a member. :)
bang and olufsen any plans to review