Sony WH-1000XM5 (Problems & Best Features after 1 Month Daily Use)

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ADDITIONAL REVIEW NOTES:
New features, new drivers, and new design
A Day In The Life With Sony WF-1000XM5 Headphones
WORK:
Transparency sounds a bit robotic
You can connect to two devices at once, but not with LDAC
My ears get hot after a bit
Comfortable while wearing though - super lightweight and the softest foam
They call this vegan leatherette which is a hilarious marketing term for synthetic fake leather, but regardless, its comfortable
Fantastic call quality
RELAX:
Still cannot play music via wired USBC playback
You can use them with the cable included, even when the headphones are off. If you turn them on, you get ANC and perhaps a slightly different sound profile, but it was hard to tell
App is outdated
Controls are all on the right ear, so it is easy to remember everything - very intuitive
MIC TEST IN WINDY/LOUD ENVIRONMENT
NFC
Google FastPair
No-plastic packaging
WORKOUT:
No water resistance rating, so I would rather not run with them in the rain
Ear cups snap in and are pretty easy to replace and new ones are about $20, so this is good!
They stayed on my head when lifting like benching and squatting - good
They stayed on my head when running - level 2 = good
They stayed on my head while doing burpees - level 3 = good
Ears might get hot - if you are sweaty, they will not stay on as well. I’m not a heavy sweater
Plenty loud with strong bass capabilities
Great simple gestures on ear cups make switching songs easy, but if running, it takes some getting used to
Sweaty hands can be problematic
TRAVEL/COMMUTE:
No folding
The double and triple press options for the ANC button only have one option (spotify)
Battery seems to last forever
Super powerful ANC blocks out everything
Stylish design adds a nice flare in comparison to the fairly bland XM4s
Cup hand to hear surroundings temporarily is so convenient
Timestamps:
0:00 I learned a lot this month
0:45 At Work or Home Office
3:15 Relaxing, Gaming, Watching Media
6:30 Working out, running, and gym use
8:45 Commuting and Traveling
Disclaimer: This video is purely based on my experiences, research, and opinions. You and only you are responsible for your actions. I made this channel to advise viewers and I truly hope to help you all out. I love making these videos and connecting with my viewers!
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[@Mrreal1871]

I’m struggling to listen to him about working out what is he lifting or squatting Tuna cans 😂😂😂😂

[@MikeOBrienMedia]

My squat pr is 928 tuna cans right now, but I'm working on it

[@ugandamordex8562]

@@MikeOBrienMedia keep it up!

[@AdhamHossam165]

He called you out HARD!!

[@meric12131415]

@@MikeOBrienMedia 🤣 I didn't even realize they made an xm5 already must have been a really really low key release if I haven't heard about it

[@johnnydark3260]

@@MikeOBrienMedia What do you think about jabra 85h elite? I head there were one of the best if not the best high end wireless headphones for working out

[@n1njasause]

why do headphone reviews require shots where you walk around looking side to side like you're about to commit a crime

[@elmaster6207]

Shhhhhh!!!!

[@marsbase3729]

Lol, to me it always looks like they are about to cross a street

[@R3ALA1S]

People tend to talk from their experiences when comparing things. What have you been up to lately? :D

[@meric12131415]

Probably because he's about to🤣

[@Tony-lk1bh]

To see the headphones on head and what they look like on a man

[@htp3513]

Pros: - decent transparence mode - can connect to 2 devices - comfortable but gets warm if wear for longer time - good grip + secure on head - easy to clean - decent microphone (block out background noise) - amazing sound stage - can connect to wire - controls are all on the right ear bud - good noise cancellation - aesthetic Cons: - app is a bit outdated - not too good for heat - not too good for workout cuz of the sweat, might damage it - same for rain / water - the case is large + not foldable

[@joshentertainment2]

How you know the water bit

[@GurlDreamer50]

​@@joshentertainment2 I just bought these and returned them because of a number of reasons but inside the box there is a paper that says no rain, no sweat, no liquid... They are not water resistant and have no rating. And honestly in my opinion, they aren't worth the 400 dollars. They don't fit smaller ears and heads like mine, the vegan leather is good but not enough cushion in the ear pads. The design is not good if you wear glasses because it leaks noise because of the fit. The noise cancelling is good but the AI gets confused at times and won't turn the noise cancelling back on even after a few seconds of picking up sound or moving. The headband is too small for my tiny head. The drivers are smaller than the 3s and 4s. I believe 33 mm drivers vs 44 mm in previous models. They sound almost exactly like the BOSE 700 with just a ted bit more control over the bass. The sound is good but more crispy than the 3s and 4s. I prefer my 3s over the 4s and 5s.

[@totallyalyah]

Went in an amusement park and it rained hard while i was in the ride with my xm5's hanging on my neck, still working perfectly

[@YoNiiKam]

Basically the same for the xm4

[@capsortee]

can you connect a PC and a television at once or does one device always have to be a phone?

[@thomasmeisch5692]

few months on still loving these. Work, exersising, traveling all great. Holding up great and continue to be even on my big ear big head super comfortable for long listenig.

[@rebeccathompson7230]

Really happy that you showed it's able to have a wired connection/there's a port for a jack. One of the main things I was hoping it had

[@alscarpa6177]

Good balanced review. Agree with your conclusions. Thanks for discussing the better clamping force on these compared to Bose 700.

[@promitighosh8662]

Thanks ❤️. I was in confusion seeing the negative reviews in Amazon. But this video summarizes all I needed to know. Thanks again.

[@PaulHo]

Watching again in stir up interest in hopes of holiday deals coming up. I really wish Purple made ear cups with the grid like their mattresses to help with sealing over uneven surfaces like glasses and hats, and simultaneously providing heat dissipation.

[@pattills3]

these headphones are terrific for the ederly who are losing their hearing but want to watch television programming or the baseball game without the rumble and rattle of others in any shared space. As you age surrounding noise is a huge barrier to hearing. Great review.

[@reifortes_8691]

Been using the XM5s for about a week now. They have been great overall, but I find that in some instances the automatic ANC feature struggles to give enough noise-cancelling for my environment. I prefer the manual optimising feature of the previous models. Just my opinion.

[@iangc49]

Totally agree.

[@Motherhood_Hospital_I-nagar]

Absolutely

[@THEchallemanGAMING]

Can you not optimise it by your liking to always have constant ANC?

[@Motherhood_Hospital_I-nagar]

@@THEchallemanGAMING no. Hopefully they will allow it in a firmware update

[@roozbehy220]

I returned mine because of this. Stupid feature that destroys the whole ANC experience.

[@GadZookz]

Great review, Thanks! Some are quick to say what’s sauce for the goose but when the ear is on the other foot, sometimes the secret sauce can be lost. Not this time though; It is all super good.

[@jayshko]

This is the best review of these headphones on KZbin and i’ve watched every one of them.

[@damiankhoo5569]

Great video. Thanks for that. My key priority is taking phone calls and zoom calls in coffee shops and cafes, with lots of background noise and chatter. Is the Sony WH-1000XM5 good so that the person or people that i am talking to do not get distracted by the background noise and chatter? Do you also review earbuds - which earbuds would you recommend for phone calls and zoom calls?

[@k9usa149]

Extensive and insightful Mike, keep up the good work brother.

[@VanCamelCat]

What a wonderful review. Thank you for the information and the charming delivery of it 👍

[@adequatequality]

I tried the XM5 but as soon as the 1 hour mark passes, the clamping force and the shallower earpads really start fatiguing my ears. They sound and look great, but honestly I expected a lot more in terms of comfort because I don't just use headphones for an hour at time. Decided to return them and go for the Bose QC45. They don't sound quite as dynamic but are heaps more comfortable and have comparable ANC. At least, that's my experience with this product.

[@asterfield02]

it was delayed in my country so I got the chance to read problems from reddit from actual users. It was interesting because despite reviewers saying it's very comfortable, there are people on reddit who said it was uncomfortable and the thin headband was digging on their head.

[@marsbase3729]

@@asterfield02 I wondered about that. I have the xm4 and they are very comfortable, but when I saw the xm5's, I was a little disappointed. It looks like they are trying look more like Apple, which I don't really like the look of. Aside from the look, a wider band distributes the weight more evenly decreasing discomfort. Sony should just do their own thing and not try to be like apple. I've had xm2, 3 and 4 and loved all of them and saw improvements with each new version, but I will probably skip the xm5's

[@adriansoca8376]

The XM5 gave me headaches from the clamping force. I am in the process of getting Sony to refund them.

[@osuorr]

@@asterfield02 This is me. I have a smaller head and the head pressure is really painful after about an hour.

[@pbnj2248]

did you even consider the xm4 over the bose? i'm currently thinking of buying the xm4 but havent considered the bose at all.

[@Alex-bl8uh]

Thanks for this. Awsome review!

[@israelrodriguez3401]

Best review yet ! Thank you, I’m thinking buying some time soon

[@notme6753]

Thanks for the great review... I've been waiting for this. I will be getting this next week and I really hope that there would be great improvements from someone using the XM4 earbuds.

[@MikeOBrienMedia]

The earbuds are nice, but over-ear headphones are years ahead in my opinion! Connecting to multiple devices, longer battery life, better sound, etc.

[@notme6753]

@@MikeOBrienMedia Thanks again... I've seen your reviews on the XM4 earbuds as well. In fact your video was the one that convinced me to get it haha now your XM5 video will make me buy the headphone 😂

[@robertrudolf8070]

I have xm4 earbuds and I got xm5 headphones in a Sony store after I tried them and I was blown away by its sound compare to both xm4 earbuds and headphones. You won't regret :)

[@notme6753]

@@robertrudolf8070 Great! Thanks for your feedback.... And I thought the XM4 earbuds already sound great haha

[@enperson1232]

@@notme6753 Yes XM4 earbuds sound Great but the XM5 is sounds Fantastic

[@mayo4rus]

This isnt like a lot of reviews, you covered some really unique topics! Thanks buddy, great video!

[@Vinceminniti.realestate]

I've had these for 7 months now. I bought these, and the best Bose and Beats to test them at home for which one was the best sound and noise cancelling. My son and I did a blind test on both of us. We both chose these for both sound quality and noise cancelling, wasn't even close. I used them for a 20 hour flight to Thailand and they were a life saver. Super comfortable. Battery lasted the entire trip. Had a crying baby three seats away, couldn't hear the baby at all when playing music at a normal level. Putting my hand over the right ear allowed me to communicate with the flight attendant. The ONLY negative I have experienced, and it may just be not knowing how to use them correctly, is that when I have them setup to turn off noise cancelling when I put my hand over the right ear they will also turn off noise cancelling when I yawn. That's annoying because I then have to turn the noise cancelling back on. Again, that might be me not knowing how to set them up correctly. I need to do some reading on that. Overall, they have awesome sound and great noise cancelling, and last a long time. Highly recommend.

[@kongmengyang8238]

Very informative thanks for commenting this. How do you feel about them now?

[@reiokimura6519]

So basically you can just pretend to yawn to turn off noise cancelling instead of having to lift your hand lol

[@vjmceo]

⁠@@kongmengyang8238I love them! I just bought a pair for my wife for Christmas.

[@vjmceo]

@@reiokimura6519lol, good point.

[@johnleftwich650]

Just watched this 11 month old video having just bought a pair of XM5s two weeks ago. I have to say I love them. After only having them for two weeks I think your review is pretty spot on. There will always be things that can be improved like the USB’s listening issue but for now I’m totally happy with them.

[@khadarsk370]

Can you please tell me are these for work/ business calls? Also how will be these for a student in general?

[@johnleftwich627]

@@khadarsk370 I’m retired so just for personal use. They do work great for phone calls. I think they would be great for a student as well.

[@khadarsk370]

@@johnleftwich627 Thank You very much now, I'm going to have these for sure :)

[@Mango-jp3zp]

How is the sound leak??

[@johnleftwich650]

@@Mango-jp3zp Not sure what you mean?

[@giovannistefanello6744]

Great video! Is it possible to know when the 2022 budget earbuds video is coming? I have to buy new earbuds and it would be very helpful!

[@joelfreilick7087]

I really appreciate your reviews. I’m having a terrible time with the Bose NC 700 headphones. I’ve already had 3 different pairs sent to me by Bose under warranty. I’m using as my main smartphone the iPhone 13 Pro. I have 3 pairs of Bose QC 35 II and all of them work PERFECTLY on phone calls - everyone hears me GREAT - if I leave myself a VM my voice is loud and clear. The Bose NC 700 sound like my voice is muffled and distorted - as if there is something covering the mic’s and blocking my voice. I’ve reset them multiple times - NOTHING helps. I have even tried them on several different smartphones. The iPhone 6, iPhone SE 2nd generation and the iPhone 13 Pro - of course the iPhone 6 is running an older iOS version of 12.X. My iPhone SE 2nd generation and 13 Pro have been tried with both iOS 15 all revs and now iOS 16. The NC 700 is muffled and distorted on ALL of the iPhones. I even tried them on my BlackBerry KEY 2 and DTEK 60 - the exact same problem with both BlackBerry Android smartphones and the iPhones. I’ve NEVER had any trouble with Bluetooth headphones before with any brand let alone Bose. They sound GREAT with music but my voice is all muffled and distorted as if the mic’s are being blocked by something. As I stated, all 3 pairs of my Bose QC 35 II work perfectly for voice calls. I also use AirPod PROS, Bose QC earbuds, Beats Fitpro buds - they all work GREAT for my voice on phone calls and voice recordings as well. The only thing that makes any sense to me, is that the Bose NC 700 want to pair with the LE (low energy) setting in the Bose audio app. Even if I pair them on the iPhone or Android smartphones directly in the Bluetooth setting without the Bose music app - I get the same terrible voice call results. I would really appreciate any input and advice you may have for me. Warm regards, Joel Toronto, ON Canada

[@BrooklynBoy206]

Why do you have so many pairs of headphones?!😂

[@mamindii]

Hahaha totally agreed on the Bose NC 700. I have one and it’s terrible for me given its high price. It feels heavy and hurts my head after not that long time of wearing. And the noise canceling is terrible as well, I have tried resetting and anything that might help in the community page. Nothing works.

[@KeyurPatel_Q]

I tried them in the store along with 700s and I found the fit better with the 700. I guess it all depends on the size of the head. If you have a smaller head, I think 700 is better.

[@astoom1]

a lot of people commenting on these not being able to fold down to reduce travel size, I'm glad they don't fold! I've always hated hinges in my head phones their usually the first thing to go reducing longevity!!!

[@FinancialFreedomMadeSimple]

Great review!

[@Mr102185]

I’m a huge fan of my XM5’s. They are incredibly nice. So glad I got these. My first of XM headphones 🎧 and they are truly amazing.

[@Ohkeh640]

Do you use any apps or does it come with like different sound eq ?? What’s your fave? I can’t be bothered using an eq and manually adjusting treble bass etc as I’m not a musician. Wish these folder tbh lol Do they cancel noise good

[@Mr102185]

@@Ohkeh640 they cancel noise the best. Industry leading. The sound quality is great. Very comfortable. Stylish. And the touch controls are superb. The only weakness here is the ambient sound. It’s not as good as the AirPods Max. But Sony makes the best headphones 🎧

[@khadarsk370]

Can you please tell me are these for work/ business calls? Also how will be these for a student in general?

[@AbstractMan23]

Helpful review, thank you. I am looking to buy my first pair of ANC headphones, as the loud announcements every 20 seconds during my daily train ride drive me mad. Will these be able to block out such noise? At the moment, the only way to try to 'drown out' these announcements, is to listen to heavy metal at very a loud volume on my cheap headphones. I would like to be able to listen to softer music like jazz on my train ride - will these be able to perform well while blocking out the train annoucements? Also, do these have any indication of battery percentage? Thank you.

[@zainfaraz6627]

Just Bought these Yesterday, Arriving Tomorrow. Hopeyfully they are good

[@abrahamroberts2040]

I'm really considering these. I'm loving the buds but I'd also like some headphones with really good anc.

[@LiveInSydney]

I love that when I take them up, videos pause.

[@betonaruto6763]

Nice review !!!

[@tonyramirez1112]

had them for about 2 months now. only really got them for the gym and traveling. audio quality and noise cancellation is amazing. just only wished they folded and were more compact for travel

[@yangval]

ARE THEY GOOD FOR THE GYM??

[@tonyramirez1112]

@@yangval yeah, my go to headphones at the gym. Once they are on, you won’t hear a thing.

[@EpicxSnipezify]

@@tonyramirez1112could you provide an update if they are still good for the gym? Considering either these or the Beats Studio Pro’s. By the sounds of it, XM5 are the better headphones but I’m in the Apple ecosystem so beats are useful and also I would feel much more comfortable wearing them in the gym to the XM5’s where I’ve seen multiple people say they do not stand up well in gym use.

[@aboveaura4817]

@@tonyramirez1112 have they survived still? I live in a mediterrenean country so from spring all the way to autumn the temps are relatively high nowadays so you're guaranteed to sweat at the gym, but anc is very important to me which is why i want these specifically 😅

[@tonyramirez1112]

@@aboveaura4817 they survived and are still working with no problems. I ended up doing a body building show so they survived all that cardio and sweat. You can probably find a deal on them now

[@techlord5573]

I kind of need that type c playback when gaming and listening to music because who knows when the battery will permanently die. Great video, and I needed that information 👍.

[@DLinton]

How does sweat interact with the swipe gestures? My phone doesn't like moisture on the screen when I'm using it; I have a hard time imagining that I'd have a good time with headphones that have to be controlled by that kind of mechanism. Same with the cooking scenario; if you wash your hands, do you have to realllly have to dry them before trying to swipe a gesture?

[@anjao2526]

The previous version XM4 earphones passed every sweat test while I was using them for a year. Just switched to XM5 headphones and stupidly went for a run what turned out to be a very hot day... Well... They didn't slip but they got soo sweaty inside. I got a bit scared but they still work so I guess if you don't sweat buckets from ears you should be good 😅

[@pawansripada]

Ur way of reviewing became my fav🥴💫

[@jimthehitmanable]

Great show very useful 😀

[@marius53891]

Thanks for good balanced review. I bought recently M5 and they seems are pretty good. One thing which I cannot figure out is that when I pick a call on a mobile, the speak-to-chat function is not activating at all itself, I have to take one speaker off or just switch manually to the ambient sound. Is there a way that the speak-to-chat will activate itself when chatting on phone/video chat? I'm bit frustrated with this...

[@ramirocastro4828]

Loved the forest background!

[@sony1968]

good advice! Based on many years of experience, blowing your nose is very important, at least every half hour, to hear the best quality! Seriously, try it and you'll agree!

[@skyrade4042]

Its great for short train rides and for work in office, but I wish it was easier to carry around. Have to strap it to a handle of my bag, since its uncomfortable around my neck.

[@peterwood2633]

My xm1s are cracked but love their balanced sound. Just yesterday on the plane I am hearing details in songs I've never heard before. Bass very well judged, I understand the successors went too bass heavy. At duty free found the 5s and in the black they are such finger print/grease magnets?! Actually thought the finish cheap. I was surprised the departure from the prev gen. Maybe I'll repair my OGs again:(

[@davidbryanwoodworksandmore]

Nice video thanks for posting it. I’ve had mine for two days now and I am trying to figure out why when a call comes in the volume is so low I can barely hear the ringer?

[@sujannanda7003]

Hello you are doing really great. Just had one question- Is sony wh1000-xm5 comfortable with spectacles/eye-glasses?? Does it hurt our ears ?? Thank you

[@grogu360]

I have tried Sennheiser, Bose, Apple, Parrot and Jabra. THESE are the best Headphones money can buy! Noise Cancelling is on a different level. Transparency mode is very good! Comfort is unbelievable good - I can put them on for 8+ hours. And call quality is even better than some dedicated conference headsets. And the headphones support 18W charging which no one is mentioning and is a killer feature.

[@dvil51]

What do you think about their sound quality compared to the Sennheiser???

[@grogu360]

@@dvil51 I tried both. Kept the Sony. Even though I have many Sennheiser headphones.

[@khadarsk370]

Can you please tell me are these for work/ business calls? Also how will be these for a student in general?

[@ramprasath1552]

How is the noice cancelling working so far on cutting out human voices on crowded place?? Does it cut out human voices?? I heard it doesn't have manual ANC intensity control? Have you used any other ANC headphones before so you can compare these two???

[@khadarsk370]

@@ramprasath1552 the ANC works fine One thing to mention is when there isn't anything playing through the headphones some close by voices can be heard but if you play anything everything is so good without any external noises, hope this helps

[@TechnoLawyer]

Man that mic is impressive outside. Heard zero traffic.

[@atanasi]

I think Sony's software could be more polished for using the headphones with multiple devices, like a phone and a tablet. Data is not synchronized seamlessly between devices and often the Headphones Connect app crashes when changing devices.

[@prasanthputhiyillam8269]

Mike, is there any advantage of using Mx4 wired, (I am more interested to know for calling purpose with iPhone 13pmx. I have 3.5mm adapter)

[@mawi35dz]

Hey thanks for the feed back but I have an issues on mine so just got them couple of days ago and every thing is great except one thing they just disconnect out of the blues every few hours so I have to turn them back on again not sure why

[@skelenton92]

Even better ANC is great, but not enough to persuade me to upgrade from the XM4's.

[@billydemulder8413]

The replaceability of the ear-cups concerns me. I haven’t been able to find them for sale anywhere yet

[@anniewilmer5838]

How do these compare to the True Momentum 4s? I love your videos!

[@ardeanangkasa3771]

what a review. salute

[@donnadi3673]

I really love headphones and really love your channel

[@Ohkeh640]

What are best for summer and working out as well

[@air870]

I was checking reviews before i bought these, this was the final convincing one. I am switching from the WF 1000xm4 which have been a bit of a bother. Can't easily find proper eartips ( my left ear is the problem, no size stays in). Plus, majorly, the batteries gave up ,didn't hold any charge beyond 1 hour. A change of Varta batteries was expensive. The sound is great for me, hence the return to the same brand.

[@anthonys8254]

Love to know if you think these sound better than the Momentum 3s?

[@boomdaus]

does noise cancelling work when using a wired connedtion?

[@KarolyMaruszki]

Can the cable connection transfer the sound of microphone or just the sound? My current headphone I'm able to connect to a desktop PC via USB C while the sound and mic working. Could I do this with the Sony.

[@cauldron11]

I recently watch a video about a 2 month review of these headphones where they say that the hinges have loosen. Have yours loosen?

[@Djborders]

I wanna know if air pressure hitting a Allen keys bolt makibg a high pitch will damage the transparency

[@Big-cc3nn]

The first thing I noticed when I put mine on were just how light they were it’s crazy compared to my old Beats Studio 3s wireless I could wear the xm5s forever

[@Ohkeh640]

Do you have a special eq you use? Can I have your Soundcloud? I need more music.

[@Big-cc3nn]

@@Ohkeh640 I use Spotify eq and Sony headphones connect eq

[@Ohkeh640]

@@Big-cc3nn is Sony connect just the app? Or is that a setting in the eq Ps. Nice pic NLE 😂 it’s my bday tomorrow can’t decide if I want these as a present. Tbh I read reviews that said they’re a fingerprint magnet don’t sound good when watching movies or KZbin

[@DanielSvendsen86]

I had the MX4, but could never get the multi-connection to work properly. Many people had the same issue. It was a deal breaker for me, and I switch to Microsoft Surface headphones. They work perfectly between teams call and phone calls. Has this been resolved with the MX5? Have you throughly tested this? I loved the MX4, so would really like to switch back to Sony.

[@liviuradu8011]

I know it is one year later, I don't know if you switched to XM 5 but don't do it. I have them and I'm experiencing the same issue - I want to try another pair of headphones but I don't know which one. The XM 5 are terrible when it comes to connectivity

[@DanielSvendsen86]

@@liviuradu8011 didn't switch. Luckily. Thanks for sharing.

[@larkskdm5643]

What’s the best workout headphones for the gym

[@gregturkington6194]

loved mostly everything about the XM5. But the headband is way too narrow and not cushioned enough. I had to return them since they became too uncomfortable to wear after 30-45 min.

[@marsbase3729]

It seems like they're trying to be like Apple, sound quality aside, I don't like the design. They had a great design with the xm4' which I love, but it seems like they sacrificed practicality to be trendy, ugh!

[@Ohkeh640]

@@marsbase3729 yeah wish they folded etc ugly as big case

[@deepsamgg63]

I Just Got Them, they are amazing . NC is sooo Good

[@haystacksgrassy2474]

Damn you modeled those headphones well 😍

[@casey2choi]

on a different context..... Mike, ur killing me with the way u look at the camera in those b-rolls and u look good with the cap on ;)

[@BS-we7xp]

I have gone through 2 pairs of Sony headphones xm3 and xm4. Both broke at the hinge point. The xm5 suffer from same issue. It’s a known problem. Ear pads breakdown with frequent use. Sony wont replace under warranty. The cost to fix hinge and add new pads bring the cost over the cost of AirPod Max. Sometimes buying higher quality at higher cost is the cheaper option in the long run.

[@eugenejs9519]

Did you have a chance to review kz t10, or maybe somehow to compare the experience of use? I just know KZ t10 is about more premium materials, but the quality of sound and other features, which Kz also has, not as good as Sony. But I am asking from practical perspective… to use it as a headphone in office, during the meetings…

[@Eghenosakhare]

Great video as usual! My advice to anyone considering these would be to figure out what's important to you. I personally don't care about transparency at all. If I wanted to hear someone talking to me more clearly, I'd simply take the headphones off for a few seconds. Plus, part of the reason I'll have the headphones on is so people know not to talk to me. Lol

[@johnkakarelis]

Great video! When I'm on a call with the xm5 the person I'm talking with hear a echo, I've heard this is common? Thank you

[@Call.Me.Catalyst]

What’s the link for the replacement ear cups?

[@solweiser]

I’m still using xm3. Touch controls go funny in cold weather, do these solve that problem?

[@marcobertani5028]

I am looking forward to buying a pair of these, but I may find myself using the 3.5mm jack pretty often. Does it sound ok? Does the microphone still work in "wired" mode?

[@PeppermintHD]

I’m using the xm4 so i dont know if this will help but if u turn the headphone on while using jack, then yes the mic will work. But if u just use jack without turning it on, then the transparancy mode, noise cancelling, and the microphone wont turn on. You’re just going to hear the sound from the headphone (which still produces good sound quality)

[@shahrilhashim13]

Bought these two weeks ago.( after watching a lot of reviews on KZbin). Best decision ever..😁

[@MikeOBrienMedia]

So glad you like them! They are not cheap, but I think you really get what you pay for here. A great pair of headphones!

[@bretthuston4727]

One thing I'm not seeing being mentioned anywhere is the insane amount of audio delay. It is VERY significant when on bluetooth. If you use these for gaming, buy a decent length aux cord because it is bad. Not sony's fault really, just bluetooth slowness.

[@Ketsy16]

It comes with an headphone Jack

[@bretthuston4727]

@@Ketsy16 That's true, I'm only saying don't buy it as a wireless gaming headset like I did. It still works great and audio quality is amazing, but the delay can be bad and its just something I wasn't expecting.

[@droddel123]

@@bretthuston4727 well what were you expecting of course there is delay with bluethooth if you want a better experience get wirless gaming headphones like from razer with a usb dongle for connection then you will have a very low delay but cable is still better if you want to get every piece of delay out of the way :)

[@aakashvijaya]

Are they comfortable wearing for long time? Does ears get warm after wearin for long? And which colour have less smudges?

[@mrwanderlive]

Do pillows or things like that cause it to pause if you're laying down with them? And can you use Bluetooth while charging them?

[@DontSmiteMeBruh]

love when the train conductor start saying tum-ting

[@DontSmiteMeBruh]

@10:57

[@ricardombr]

It would be very nice if they had support for audio over usb, not only for the battery but what I thought of before and still do, for lag free playback and the anc is the icing on the cake

[@kiranahuja4549]

Which colour is best buying, silver which look like beige or midnight blue the new one?

[@mike_reviews]

how is the control of the headphones throught Windows PC? Can i control things like ANC and stuff since there is no app for PC?

[@MelloHubb]

I'll buy these when someone comes out with breathable mesh ear cups. I have had them on my xm4 and they make a world of difference! I was told the xm4 and xm5 earcups aren't interchangeable. If you can confirm that I would truly appreciate it!!!

[@MikeOBrienMedia]

I am excited for some third party accessories to hit the market soon. Alternative ear cups would be nice

[@DrLogic_]

@@MikeOBrienMedia bro I need a how to replace earpads video

[@robertrudolf8070]

I've been told by a Sony store they are.

[@MelloHubb]

@@DrLogic_ just grab a butter knife and take them off. There are plenty of videos for it with the xm4

[@emmeau]

Where did you buy the cups? Are they like covers kinda like a case for a phone or replacements?

[@Mr_Krank]

All of the things that you had talked about that are cons dont matter to me! Thanks for making a review of these nice headphones

[@gameivo]

So, is it time to retire my xm3's? Is the difference that big that it justifies the price?

[@wilmircabreja777]

Hey brother do this work well for zoom calls en teams calls like work calls overall ?

[@nightdefender4843]

I enjoy sony headphones, since my taste of music is into solid base. The X5 looks solid, classy, expensive looking and sturdy than the earlier versions. Sound quality wise, in my opinion, X5 is superior. But two thing I’d say, the older version has better ANC and clamp effect. Whenever I use the older sony model, as I turn the ANC, there’s sudden silence. But unlike, with My new X5, I can still here Netflix conversation. Which is absent with older versions. It’s so subtle, but I think older version has better ANC. But the 360 effect of the X5, is so great. I suppose I need to adjust the sound via free 360 analyses, which I haven’t done yet.

[@murteza2752]

The earpads are removable? Sony says it's stuck on and they need to be fixed by them?

[@MFZH_]

do you have a vid on the xm4’s?

[@skhalid6597]

What kind of watch are you wearing?

[@jnturner506]

If you wear them on your neck when not using them, are they cups facing down or out? Also, would really like to see you compare these to the new Senn Momentum 4 just out

[@eddyray666]

Don't buy the M4. I just sent back 2 faulty pairs that were panned 5% to the right. 🤷‍♂️

[@lampoonetti]

They face out, but you can turn them inwards 3/4 way which looks more natural imo (and doesn’t hurt the collar bone that way)

[@shannonflynn8782]

How would you compare these to Bose 45? I heard long period of time Sony M4M5 can get warm. I would wear them most of the day in the office.

[@Ohkeh640]

Wish they folded like the previous version ffs big case. What equaliser do u use etc as I don’t wanna mess with equaliser myself I’m not a professional etc

[@ALEKHYLE]

I do not why but i have problems when gaming, using microphone or using more than 2 apps with the headphones. When one of thoose things happens the sound is startnig to get not clear. (not distorted though.) do you have any tipps for that problem??

[@zubairhasan9308]

I agree with most of what you have said. The only two things I disagree with are the ANC and the sound signature. I don't think the ANC is that great on these or even the Bose. I really don't understand what everyone is raving on about. Imo, out of the bunch Bose QC45 blocks out the ambience sounds though still not great. When your playing music and blasting audio into you head you can't hear anything anyway. I guess it depends on at what point do you measure the noice cancellation? For me it's when there is no music playing is the true measure on how well these do with noise. Anyway rant over ANC for now lol. The sounds quality is good but not as great as you've mentioned here, this is a subjective point though. The base is great as always, it's Sony's selling point but it somehow distorts the vocals. Even when you try messing about with the EQ the treble feels like you're on an airplane and you get that airy hissing noise. The clarity isn't spot on like the Bose. If the Bose managed to allow the EQ to be base punchy as the Sony that would the ideal selling headphone imo. Also one positive thing to point out the is no sounds leakage with the new Sony Mx5's which is plus point. Keep up the good reviews - I just found your channel recently.

[@profditto8638]

wish there was a mesh textile option for the ear cups, Like the Airpods max

[@walterweber1966]

Where to get earcup replacement for xm5?