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Sony WH-1000XM5

Excellent!

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Sony WH-1000XM5

It's very awesome and more then welcome the newest technology of headphones in Sony and I am a freak for life of Sony products and inventions and always in front of anything Sony does and bring to the world even in new technologies and products, thanks

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Stylish and comfortable, I enjoy the feel of the headset as well as the quality of sound, including equalizer options. I'm still evaluating the adaptive audio settings, and chat mode is very minor inconvenience that I may turn off. Not enough to interfere with giving top ratings.

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Sound Quality is excellent. Comfortable over ears. Tip: Download the Sony app. Makes connecting device easier.

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Do it!

I upgraded from Bose QC45 headphones. The Sony headphones are an upgrade in a few major ways that affect me. Lighter Longer battery life Better sound Better ANC Better mics for calls etc Far superior app for customization Automatic pause to music/video when headphones are removed. There are a few small things that I appreciate but don't use day to day like having a normal 3.5ml input. The bose used a smaller connection which was frustrating because it is not the standard. This device presents as a well thought out superior device. Bose presents as a generally good device but dated and lacking a multitude of modern features. Save your time and go with Sony.

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Exceptional range.

Sound quality is excellent. There is good balance between the left and right sides. The device I use to play music is very small. Despite that, I can walk all over my house without losing the signal to the earphones.

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Very comfortable and use to watch tv and keep sound to my location in house with multible devices going. Couple hours at a time ok and haven't run down battery yet. Like larger covers for my ear sized. Would recommend.

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Sony WH-1000XM5

The sound is great but setting it up is a little confusing.

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Great sound, great features! Extremely happy with these headphones!

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Great upgrade from the x4's. One thing i will say is that when you press the button to turn them off, the x4 has a voice tell you it is powering off. The x5's just has a deep beep. The voice is better. Other than that, these headphones rip.

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xm5 so much nicer than the 4 i have both and the 5s are sweet

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Best in Class

Great sound, noise cancelling, all day comfort. The Sony's do this with ease.

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Nice headphones but a little annoying issue

I need to make a correction to my previous review. I discovered that the headphones can detect a Bluetooth device that is up to 30 feet away. If that device is enabled the headphones will automatically seek to pair with it. That is the reason the for the disconnect. Otherwise really nice headphones.

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Nice headphones but a little annoying issue

Unit has a tendency to disconnect from my audio output like it wants to search for other inputs. Need to tap earpiece to connect. This is with wire connection. Not sure if it happens in Bluetooth mode. Audio frequency sound is relatively flat so I recommend an equalizer be used if you want to listen to high quality recordings. You can use the equalizer on the headphones app too. Noise cancellation is excellent.

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Great product that met my needs.

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Absolutely the best there is

I love these headphones a lot. They are so clear and comfortable alongside of the noise cancelling abilities. I did a lot of research on which headphones to get, i feel i made the right decision here. We also got the Sony CRE-C20 OTC hearing aids for my wife, and they are worth every penny spent. Sony has really done their homework here folks. I would buy both all over again.

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Comfortable headset with a rather boomy bass at hgh levels.

The headphones are very light, sit comfortably on my head. The various settings are quite straight-forward and intuitive. The sound is lively with a boomy bass at high levels. I prefer the sound from the Air Prods Pro 2 with a more balanced and natural sound. I have not set up the Real 360 sound setting yet so I don't know if the sound would improve under that setting.

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The best

Bought these for my father and he just loved them! The best sounding headphones he has ever heard. Plenty of options on the app to fine-tune the headphones.

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First rate sound but takes time to mater controls

Comfortable, great sound, excellent ambient noise reduction. Ear cup controls require a lot of time to master. Some times unintended changes happen with the wave of a hand I've owned the first wh 1000 Xm edition for years. They are still first rate but the battery life has been reduced over the years

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Comfortable, Sleek, Outstanding Spatial Sound

The headphones are quite comfortable and have an enriching sound that sounds very spatial, like 3D sound. Very pleased.

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Extremely pleased with the headphones.... very comfortable, controls are thoughtful and easy to use and most importantly they sound great.

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These were glorious on my flight to France. I saw kids screaming in the seats in front of me, but I couldn't hear them :) Sound quality is great and the noise cancelling is suburb.

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Great sound, awkward fit

Still getting used to these. The bridge across the top of my head hurts after an hour or two of wearing these snugly. Loosening the tension helps a little but then the fit is not snug.

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Best headphone for music and noise cancellation.

Amazing sound, very light weight , noise cancellation is great. Recommend!!

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Watch out on noisy planes!

At moderate levels of background noise, these cans eliminate everything. But I was on a flight yesterday in the back of a plane by the loud jet engines, and more noise got through than I expected. I was a bit disappointed. Overall, I'm happy with my purchase.

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Great headphone, great sound.

The sound is awesome! I really like the clarity. The equalizer is great. The battery life is as stated from the technical spec. The noise cancelling feature works good too. I have the older MDR-XB950 as well. Haven't compared them yet. I do like the case better than the MDR, that one only came with a cloth bag. The texture of the covering is interesting, not like my other headphones which are cold and techie. This is smooth to touch giving it a warm feel. Interesting touch from Sony. I use this headphone with Apple iPhone and iPad. Apple only supports AAC over bluetooth. I sure wish I can compare it using Sony's LDAC. The Headphones Connect application needs work though. It is very confusing and is not consistent in how it works, especially when connecting to 2 devices. Since the software can be updated, I am hoping Sony will release updates that fix these user issues. Oh, not to forget, Crutchfield - great as usual.

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Really impressed. Never had a sound system like this. Takes music to a different level.

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Sony WH-1000XM5

These are very good headphones. Had Bose headphones previously and I like the Sony better.

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Great sound, great noise canceling and great app. Best headphones I have ever owned.

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They deserve 6 out of 5 stars!

Active noise cancelling is positively amazing (seem miraculous). Everyone who tries them on is amazed at how ambient noise is erased (clock ticking, refrigerator running, furnace, etc.). These are easy to wear and operate. The right side is a touch panel through which you can toggle your music to play or pause, volume, answer a call, etc. Very comfortable (but a little warm). I wear them all day at my desk and my focus has increased a ton (I seldom listen to music. Usually just active noise cancelling.) They are great for phone calls - clarity is off the charts. The case is thoughtfully designed. The can connect to two devices simultaneously (like phone and computer), so I can keep them connected for phone calls, but listen to a YouTube video. I can't recommend them enough. Yes, they are pricey, but they are SO worth it! And, by the way, in case you haven't realized it yet, Crutchfield has the absolute best customer service of any company I've dealt with, and they don't even charge extra for it (their prices are the best around). Crutchfield is always my first stop for car audio and electronics before I look anywhere else.

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Sony WH-1000XM5

I like the phones. I wish some sort of directions were included instead of me having to go on-line.

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Sony Quality!

Sound quality is great! Fit is comfortable.

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Fantastic Noise Cancelling

I was simply blown away by the noise cancellation. I was watching a game and then suddenly looked at my TV, thinking something happened to the broadcast. Can't wait to use them more.

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sony wh-xm5 are super!

Fantastic product that performs at or above expectations!

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Sony WH-1000XM5

Great sounding headphone! I'm coming off a 15 year old of Bose Quiet Comfort over-ear headphones. These are really comfortable to wear. The extra 3D sound features are intuitive to set up in the app and fun to listen to with the appropriate content. I've just started diving into Tidal's high-res offerings. Atmos in a headphone isn't as dramatic as a full room system, but the experience is definitely enjoyable. And in standard stereo they are just a great sounding headphone. I've yet to try out the calling features so maybe I'll update the review once I have.

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Sony WH-1000XM5

Wow...these cans went beyond my expectations. While I've yet to make many adjustments via the app, I can already appreciate the huge difference from my last pair of headphones. The noise cancellation feature brings amazing sound depth to my large variety of music catalog including Roxy Music, Kate Bush, ZZ Top and especially classical selections like Bach. I'm impressed.

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Headphones Paired Easily and Sound is GREAT

I hadn't bought a wireless headphone before and when I first looked at it, I was confused about how to operate it. However, in doing a small amount of research on the Internet, all my questions were answered. These headphones are used to pair both with my iPhone and also with the Blue Sound Pulse M speaker/player. It allows me to listen quietly (not disturbing others) anywhere in the house. I can move the Blue Sound Wi-Fi enabled speaker and then the headphones connect via Bluetooth to the speaker. I'm all set!!! Outstanding sound, comfort. Enjoying it very much. The Crutchfield representative guided me to the right choices.

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Bought Scratch and Dent- Love these!

I saved a bunch by buying the scratch and dent. The only issue was it didn't come in the original box- who cares! Like a new unit, amazing sound, which, by the way, is much better than the new Bose, which I returned since they were tight on my head. i Have a size 8 head and larger ears since I am a big dude, and the ear cups are really comfy. Skip the Bose and buy these!

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Sony WH-1000XM5

Sound from these are incredible. Worth every bit.

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Earpads not replaceable

After 4 days of use, the ear pads are not returning to their original form. FWIW, the ear pads are not replaceable. The phones do sound good. Dont know If these are keepers?.

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Bose was a disappointment, these were a positive change.

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Sony WH-1000XM5

Lite and easily connected to my phone, tv's

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Sony WH-1000XM5

Switched from bose to these cans.much lighter with better sound.

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Sony WH-1000XM5

Comfortable headphones and great sound. Not really great for workouts but awesome in any other environment.

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XM5 early review

Only have these a few days, so I can tell you what my early observations are with these headphones. The ear cups are incredibly comfortable; the headband has nice padding in it too. I can feel it after about an hour of wearing (on top of head), not to the point of it being annoying (could be because I don't have much hair left up there! ??. Sound is a little bass heavy, and you need to cut it back some with either the Sony Headphone app equalizer, or some other tone control. It would have been nice to have the tone control/equalizer on the actual headphone, because depending on what the source is (TV, stereo, phone, IPad), you need to deal with finding tone control on each of the different sources, to adjust the tone to your liking. Today I finally connected it up to the Sony headphone app on my IPad, and found preset equalizer settings that made the sound quality much better... After receiving the headphones, I read some reviews that has me worried about the durability of the construction of these. Several reports of the hinge right above the right cup breaking, and Sony not willing to fix it, even when it's under warranty. Customers got the runaround, which surprised me, as I've be a Sony faithful for many years, as their products are built to last. Also read many reviews about popping noises, and a few other issues. For these reasons, I took a few stars away. The Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones had a few issues, but might be a better choice.

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Sony WH-1000XM5

Its noise cancelation is out of this world.

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Superb Bose Substitute for office & music

I ordered these headphones for use in my office. Voice quality is superb. Unlike my Logitech Zone Wireless headphones, I've yet to experience a single dropped call. They are more comfortable than the Zone headphones because the ear cups go around the ear and not over it. The only improvement I can think of is to make them thinner and even lighter. In my opinion, they are very competitive in features and quality with Bose. Also, Crutchfield's support and assistance was very helpful.

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Sony WH-1000XM5

Sounds great very happy with the headset.

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Sony WH-1000XM5

Outstanding noise cancellation and sound. Controls are easy to use. Fit is very comfortable. Bought these for my sister and my brother likes them so much that I am getting him a pair!

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Not What I Was Hoping For

When I took them out of the case I thought they looked and felt cheaply made. That didn't surprise me based on the pictures I had seen. The ANC on these is the best that I have experienced, but only by a small margin. I have a 16 year old Dyson vacuum that is fairly loud. That is what I use to judge ANC. With Sony's ANC on (no music playing), I powered up the ol' Dyson. I could hear it, but it sounded like it was in a nearby room. I got some music playing at roughly 40% volume, and it was definitely loud enough. The clarity wasn't great (but not bad), and without adjusting the EQ the bass (I mainly listen to metal, classical and opera) was almost too much for my taste. You can tweak the EQ to suit if you desire. Overall, they are OK, but I returned them because they made my head hurt (clamping too tight). To compare similarly priced cans, B&W PX7, Bose QuietComfort Ultra (and NC700), and Apple AirPods Max are all more comfortable. Bose wins for comfort, then Apple, then PX7. Best sound quality would go to 1) Apple, 2) Bose QCU, 3) XM5. Best ANC is 1) XM5, 2) QCU, 3) NC700, 4) Apple, 5) PX7. If you want to spend $700 for a great set of bluetooth cans, I highly recommend the B&W PX8. I have the 007 edition, and the ANC is pretty close to being as good as the XM5 and QCU. The sound quality is much better, and they are more comfortable than the XM5. Live long and prosper.

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Low Efficiency Technology

Thanks to the latest technology you cannot get what you pay for in this and many new products without a constant smartphone cell or wifi signal. You have to sign in with Sony to get your saved or useful sound settings. There is not a resident, autonomous app on the phone to control it like Yamaha Muscast for example, that needs no wifi or cell connection to provide your value from purchase. If you are where there is no signal, you will have a generic headset performance. There should be a warning notice for all such products liker this that says you do not get what you pay for in features unless you stay in touch with the manufacturer. This is a step backwards in technology because to use the product to its fullest, you have to have a third party device and a signal other than just a Bluetooth capability from your stereo. I am using it without the Sony app, so they are average headphones with a high price tag. I found all this out after they arrived. There needs to be a notice if the product cannot deliver its full value without dependence on third party smartphone support, especially if you pair it with something else, like a home stereo. Still have to have the smartphone around. This is not efficient and does not represent a technology advancement except for the manufacturer who wants to track and control your listening.

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Sony WH-1000XM5

Enjoying wonderful sound with a wide range of music. The noise cancellation is not obtrusive but certainly effective. The controls on the right ear pad are easy to work and intuitive. Found I needed to take my time with adjusting the equalizer because the differences in sound were subtle to me but found I made the same adjustments each time I went through the process.

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Great product

Great sound if you know how to use the equalizer on the app! Great battery life, awesome noice cancelling, probably the best headphones for the price. Beats all of Bose competing products. Bought them on 02/23

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Excellent performance , great noise reduction and easy to use

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Bad battery

Great when working: battery crapped out after about 6 months & dealing with 800 number @ Sony....

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Excellent Headphones

Excellent headphones and the two BT channels are excellent for working with headphones. Comfort is improved vs my older XM3s. Microphone works well and the smart features to recognize when you are talking to turn off ANC or pause video content when you take off the headphones to are helpful too.

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Sony WH-1000XM5

Don't know which model I purchased first, both are terrible, move your head, leave the immediate room and they stop working, hit the headphones while wearing, and it will come back on, should work continuously, I've notice the vast amount of products that I've bought from Crutchfield never work like advertised or quit soon afterwards, never going to purchase fro. Them ever again

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I'm sorry to hear your recent headphone purchases haven't work out for you! It's very unusual to receive a defective product. Every purchase with us comes with free lifetime Technical Support. I suggest speaking with our Techs whenever you encounter an issue as described. Other intervening issues can often be the culprit and our team can help sort that out. If an item is truly defective, we have a 60 day period the item can be returned or exchanged within. We're also an authorized retailer for every product we carry, so you always have the manufacturer's warranty to fall back on as well. Just let us know if you have questions or need anything else.

Sony WH-1000XM5

It's a great headphone

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Sound great, Hurt outside of ears

The headphones sounded wonderful but they really hurt the outside of my ears. I returned them.

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Sony WH-1000XM5

These are an amazing pair of headphones. The noise cancellation is the best I've ever experienced. I have a large head and ears and find these very comfortable. I had an issue with my initial order and crutchfield fixed my order extremely easily! Great service and a great product.

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Highly Recommend!

These headphones are everything I hoped they would be. They are comfortable, great sound quality, and amazing noise cancellation. I've had two Bose noise cancelling headphones in the past. They were good, but these are so much better for comfort and noise cancellation. Very happy I finally bought a pair!

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Excellent noise cancelling and crystal clear music

Very satisfied with these headphones. I was a little concerned in reading the reviews about the comments regarding bass boost being too strong, but I find them to be very well balanced. I don't like too much booming bass, but also need it to have a strong presence. The app with the graphic equalizer does help, but it is admittedly a bit clunky. I like the option to use these over both wired and wireless connections. Wireless is obviously more convenient, but there are times when I use an external headphone amp (usually when flying). The noise-cancelling capabilities are top-notch. I had previously owned a pair of Bose earbuds and they worked really well (until I left them on a plane). Overall, I give these phones 5-out-of-5 stars and would definitely recommend them to anyone wanting to up their travel phones.

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Sony got it right.

It's difficult to find any fault with this headphone. It sounds great, noise canceling is very good, it's lightweight and the fit is comfortable, it can be worn for long periods, it has many useful features controlled by the App. If I had to offer a caution, it would be that it takes a little time to learn how to use all of its many features. A great headphone!

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Nice!

The noise cancelling function is pretty good. I have birds that make a lot of noise and when wearing these headphones it does cut down on their noise. Sound is awesome. Still trying to figure out the app, but so far pleased I have bought these headphones.

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Not bad but, I wouldn't buy them again!

Not Bad! They are comfortable! Noise canceling is awsome! Thought for the cost they would be better! The app from Sony works great, but the sound is not as good as expected. I keep getting a distorted bass sound, maybe they are defective! I am not sure. Even at low volumes I get a distorted sound, NC on or off and find my self playing with the EQ consistently. I was thinking it was Amazon music but my vehicles and other devices do not have the distorted sound.I like them but do not think I would by them again.

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Great

So light! I am coming from a Plantronics headset, these are amazing light by comparison. Comfort is great, audio quality for my computer is great. Only negative is no mute button for the mic.

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Sony WH-1000XM5

These are very good headphones for everyday use and what they are intended for, and the app is perfect for fine tuning for different listening likes, and noise cancelling levels for the different environments, or switch all options on the app to auto and you cant go wrong. They sound really good and again with the app you can adjust the equalizer to individual taste or use the default sound equalizer programs. The padding is very comfy even when wearing glasses. However, I wear these outside where I'm working with loud equipment and the noise cancelling is excellent except when the headphones thinks someone is trying to talk to me and no one is and the music is auto paused and the noise cancelling stops, allowing the very loud equipment noise to filter in. Not good. The same thing happens when I'm singing along with the music, and then the pause happens because the headphones think someone is trying to talk to me. After I realized I needed to turn everything off on the app and use the noise cancelling button on the bottom of the left side headphone all is good and have no issues at all.

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Excellent

These are great noise canceling headphones. I use them a lot while talking on the phone. Doesn't matter what you're doing, the other person can only hear you. I was using the blender and they couldn't hear it at all ! The only negative is they have too many features, some of which are touch control. I haven't delved into the manual yet, hopefully I can turn some off, which can be annoying at times.

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Sony WH-1000XM5

Exactly what I was looking for. This is the first over the ear headphones I've used. Always had in ear before. The sound quality is amazing at this price point. Sony knocked it out of the park. Great clarity and detail. The Sony software is also excellent. Noise canceling is tomb silent. The integrated touch controls are also very convenient. You won't go wrong choosing these headphones.

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Great pair of Noise Cancelling headphones. Really good sound.

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Bought a scratch and dent inventory,

Bought the product from scratch and dent inventory. NO issues so far, product works as expected, surprised by the noise canceling feature. Long term usage is causing warm feeling around your ears. Use it connect to my Sony TV. Little bit of learning curve on the buttons, the app that goes with it has the necessary answers. Liking it so far. SONY should learn from Apple on seamless connectivity between family of its products.

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Very comfortable on first flight across country and great noise cancelling.

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Sony WH-1000XM5

I returned the similar Bose cans--what was I thinking?!--and ordered these. I love them for the price and use them mainly for listening to TV and Apps when isolation is necessary. Very comfortable and very nice sound for the money.

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Excellent Headset!

Excellent noise reduction, very quiet, lightweight, long battery life. I really like the player controls (volume, next/previous, battery status). Comes with an app for even more controls.

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Tight fit, can be uncomfortable during long-term use with glasses

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Wuite good next-generation

For the most part, these headphones work, as well as my earlier Sony headphones. They connect easily to my Bluetooth devices, and they are very comfortable on my ears. These seem lighter, too, and the smooth adjustment of the headphone cups is great. I do find the in-ear detection and the integration with an app a bit annoying. It seems Sony is trying to create a solution in search of a problem. That being said, headphones are great, battery life is excellent, and although they don't pack as small as earlier, Sony headphones, they are a fine replacement.

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Sony WH-1000XM5

Just used them for the first time and love them. I wear glasses and it's very comfortable. They sound great as well. I haven't tried the ANC yet, but will give that a try when I snowblow tomorrow.

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XM5

These are even better than the XM2's I had a couple years ago. They feel better which means you can wear them longer and they're lightweight with better call control. Awesome, good job Sony and Crutchfield.

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Sony WH-1000XM5

Great headphones!

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Sterile sound

Excellent in every way except the sound. I would describe it as 'sterile'. I figured I would rarely use them, since I have a set of Denon D-600 wired cans that are brilliant. Convenience of no wires does not make up for 'sterile' sound, so I returned them.

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Great sound with good noise cancelling features.

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Very flimsy, broke in 3 months

The sound quality, noise cancellation, and battery life were excellent, but the build quality is very flimsy, and one earphone snapped off in just 3 months, rendering them useless (see photo). As one of the most expensive headsets in this category, I expected better durability. Sadly, Sony does not stand behind their products, and they will do nothing to correct the problem. For this price, I got to use this headset for just 3 months.

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Great sound for all types of music

I owned the xm4, left then in a hotel and I needed another great pair. I found them, They are comfortable for hours as I use mine to help me off to sleep and walking the dog, they work spectacular for both they stay put, they don't pinch and they sound fantastic, I have music from classical all the way to some rap and this adjusts to all the different beats wonderfully, I was on the fence and glad I got these to climb off

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Sony WH-1000XM5

Should have purchased these a long time ago. Comfortable. Watch the video to set up the device and also get the app. Makes life much easier.

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An Epiphany

I received my xm5 today via UPS. Before I get into a review of the device, I have to say bravo to Crutchfield. I get to talk to real people and there's no substitute for that. Been great service. Three weeks ago, I received Klipsch 6M iis from Crutchfield. They worked great with my Cambridge CAX81 which I bought from Crutchfield 2 years ago. I had a major problem with my downstairs tenant after I got the 6M iis. He told me he liked my music but it was making his bed shake. He let me know it in a very kind way. I hate any kind of noise coming into my apartment. So I toned it down. But I've got to have my music, and most of it at concert levels. So I looked into headphones. Sony makes good stuff and good reviews on XM5. I dug into how they operate. Looked complicated and I was intimidated. But I've paired my computer BT with my amp BT. I thought it would still be complex to get the XM5 set up. I unboxed it, and had it up and running in 5 minutes. I've been listening to music from the time I set it up. That's been over 5 hours ago. I'm still listening to it at concert levels as I type this review and will be listening to it until I go to bed. The battery was 60% charged when I got it. It's great! I built audiophile quality components from kits. This is the next best non-live music I've ever experienced. At this moment, there's a lady singing in my head. I get up and walk around and the soundstage goes with me.

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GREAT but be patient when connecting them to your PC

The headphone is very nice in every way. The sound is great, with a nice balance between the high and low frequencies. They are pricey but if you have the money, go for it. My only complaint would be getting the headphones to communicate with the iPhone, lap top PCs, and other devices. I watched the various videos, but for whatever reason, I just couldn't get the Bluetooth to work. After a couple of hours, I finally got them connected. I'm not sure what the problem was as our laps are only one year old.

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Awesome

Very good sound/noise cancelling at its best

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The bomb!

These are the best wireless; buy with confidence.

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All but the battery performance

Sound amazing; as advertised. Battery, umm nowhere near 30 hours suggested. In about 3 hours, it showed 20% battery life. Not sure if the software is reporting inaccurate information or battery is not as good as advertised.

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Sony WH-1000XM5

I have several headphones, these are the best sounding headphones I have. Easy to hook up. Very pleased with them!

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highly recommended, very comfortable!

Excellent noise cancelling, nice bass extension, highly recommended, very comfortable!

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Super comfortable for hours! Really shuts out the outside sounds. Great for watching super-hero and sci-fi movies late at night without waking the rest of the family!

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Leight

Light weight and very comfortable. Does a great job noise cancellation

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Upgrade from XM3

My XM3's have logged many airline miles and were top of the line when I got them. Have only tried the XM5's at home with my stereo playing airplane noises but they seem to have better noise cancelling and are more comfortable. Looking forward to using them on a cross-country flight next week.

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Sony WH-1000XM5

Comfortable, easy to use and sound quality is great. Noise cancelling and microphone performance is top notch.

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Just get it already

I'll have to go with all others and give it a full five stars. Lows, mids, highs are very well enunciated with faithful rendition. The noise canceling is excellent. The soft padded muffs are comfy without being overly tight. This set of headphones punches very well above its weight class given its price point. I can't really fault anything with this product.

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Sony WH-1000XM5

I generally don't like noise reduction in my headphones since it there's no way to get around the fact that it is a sound modifier, but I don't mind having the noise reduction on with these headphones. The app is also very helpful.

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Great sound and very comfortable

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Outstanding all the way around!

just as advertised!

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Sony WH-1000XM5

I've never owned a pair of headphones of this caliber so I don't have a huge pool of comparisons to draw from, but the sound quality (it feels theater-like in its richness) and impressive noise cancelling easily make this worth the cost to me. I'll add that Crutchfield's open box program is great. If it weren't for the package being resealed with a little extra tape, I wouldn't have known these weren't new.

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Awsome

Awsome Sound & fit Controls are in spot I keep hitting by mistake.

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Sony WH-1000XM5

These are comfortable and mute the surrounding noises even when off. With the noise cancelling on, other noises distant. Add music on top of that, and I'm in my own world. I use them at the office when I need to concentrate or when I'm the only one in my immediate area. I'll be taking them on a trip soon and am excited to see how they work on a plane.

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Sony XM line continues to get better

I've been very loyal to my Sony XM3's for many years. So, I was hesitant to try Sony's newest model. In doing so, I would say that the XM5's are definitely superior (to an already superior product in the XM3!) in terms of sound quality and technology advancements. They're also nice looking, streamlined, and lightweight. To note: I found the new ear pads to a bit less comfortable and soft than the XM3's, perhaps because the XM5's hadn't yet worn in? Hard to know if that will change over time (and it very well may). Otherwise, it's clear that Sony's newest noise-cancelling star product deserves a spot at the top!

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Great for voice calls

So far, these have been pretty impressive. A full charge has lasted a full week of conference calls. I primarily use these for voice calling in my home office. The noise canceling feature has been nice to use with a busy home. App is taking some time to get used to, lacking some features which is knocking the rating to 4 stars.

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Sony WH-1000XM5

These headphones sound amazing. The noise canceling works very well and the mic does a phenomenal job at filtering out background noise. I am extremely satisfied with my purchase!

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My favorite over the ear bluetooth cans yet