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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth the money spent

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These headphones are phenomenal. Sound quality is terrific.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi vindaloo, You've made an amazing choice! We're delighted to hear you like the exceptional sound quality of your Sony WH1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best sound ever

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    OMG the sound is amazing and the haptics and gestures are better than the apple cringe.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi NoelH, We're thrilled to hear that you like the sound and feature. The WH-1000XM5 headphones have 2 processors that control 8 microphones for unprecedented noise cancellation and exceptional call quality. With a newly developed 30mm driver, DSEE – Extreme and Hi-Res audio support they provide awe-inspiring audio quality. Our Voice Pickup Technology uses 4 microphones that are calibrated to only pick up your voice, resulting in crystal clear calls. The automatic Speak to Chat feature will stop your music once you start talking and let in the ambient sound. With up to 30 hours of battery life and a quick charge feature. The new lightweight WH-1000XM5 headphones provide all day comfort in an elegant design. Thanks for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Better than majority of headphones

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The quality of sound and noise cancelation is perfect. Use these at the gym on the daily!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi EliasF, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're pleased to hear that you like the overall features of the WH-1000XM5 and that it is helping you stay fit in the gym. The WH-1000XM5 headphones have 2 processors that control 8 microphones for unprecedented noise cancellation and exceptional call quality. With a newly developed 30mm driver, DSEE – Extreme and Hi-Res audio support they provide awe-inspiring audio quality. Our Voice Pickup Technology uses 4 microphones that are calibrated to only pick up your voice, resulting in crystal clear calls. The automatic Speak to Chat feature will stop your music once you start talking and let in the ambient sound. With up to 30 hours of battery life and a quick charge feature. The new lightweight WH-1000XM5 headphones provide all day comfort in an elegant design. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Beyond great!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product. Never had better headphones in my 66 years. And the noise-canceling functionality, supurb.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi DavidW, Fantastic! We're glad that you are enjoying the noise canceling function of your new headphones. The WH-1000XM5 headphones have 2 processors that control 8 microphones for unprecedented noise cancellation and exceptional call quality. With a newly developed 30mm driver, DSEE – Extreme and Hi-Res audio support they provide awe-inspiring audio quality. Our Voice Pickup Technology uses 4 microphones that are calibrated to only pick up your voice, resulting in crystal clear calls. The automatic Speak to Chat feature will stop your music once you start talking and let in the ambient sound. With up to 30 hours of battery life and a quick charge feature. The new lightweight WH-1000XM5 headphones provide all day comfort in an elegant design. Thanks for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great sound

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great sound. Not good for heavy exercise or on a hot day because headphones are not waterproof. They would do well during winter and fall when temperatures are lower.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi RegularConsumer,

      Thank you for the review and we're glad to hear that you like the sound quality of the headphones. They can still be used while doing light exercises. The WH-1000XM5 headphones have 2 processors that control 8 microphones for unprecedented noise cancellation and exceptional call quality. With a newly developed 30mm driver, DSEE – Extreme and Hi-Res audio support they provide awe-inspiring audio quality. Our Voice Pickup Technology uses 4 microphones that are calibrated to only pick up your voice, resulting in crystal clear calls. The automatic Speak to Chat feature will stop your music once you start talking and let in the ambient sound. With up to 30 hours of battery life and a quick charge feature. The new lightweight WH-1000XM5 headphones provide all day comfort in an elegant design. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sound quality is incredible! They create the most immersive audio experience I’ve ever had before.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Ethan, Perfect! Thank you for taking the time to write such an in-depth review of your experience with your WH-1000XM5 Headphones! Your assessment is spot on! Superlative sound, engineered to perfection. The specially designed 30-mm driver unit of these headphones is fantastic and its great to hear you agree as well. You're now able to enjoy High-Resolution Audio with and without wires. Thank you so much for leaving us such a wonderful review of your new Headphones! -Jess Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best yet from Sony

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best headphones. Good auto noise cancelation and wonderful sound quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      That's great to hear, MisterMystery! We're glad you're happy with your purchase. Make sure to keep your device's firmware up to date to enjoy all its features. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love them

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Noise cancellation works great without too much ear pressure and they sound good too

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi leggers, awesome! Glad you are enjoying the noise canceling feature and sound quality of our product! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best headphones yet

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very good quality. Excellent features. Love it. 2 thumbs up. Highly recommend to anyone needing noise canceling.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi April,
      Thank you for such a great review and recommendation! We're happy to hear you love the quality, noise canceling function and features of your WH-1000XM5. These headphones have 2 processors that control 8 microphones for unprecedented noise cancellation and exceptional call quality. With a newly developed 30mm driver, DSEE – Extreme and Hi-Res audio support they provide awe-inspiring audio quality. Our Voice Pickup Technology uses 4 microphones that are calibrated to only pick up your voice, resulting in crystal clear calls. The automatic Speak to Chat feature will stop your music once you start talking and let in the ambient sound. With up to 30 hours of battery life and a quick charge feature. The new lightweight WH-1000XM5 headphones provide all day comfort in an elegant design. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Kris Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Absolutely love it.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The best noise canceling experience I ever had. People can scream near me and I don't hear anything.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MarkS, Amazing! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the noise canceling function. The WH-1000XM5 headphones have 2 processors that control 8 microphones for unprecedented noise cancellation and exceptional call quality. With a newly developed 30mm driver, DSEE – Extreme and Hi-Res audio support they provide awe-inspiring audio quality. Our Voice Pickup Technology uses 4 microphones that are calibrated to only pick up your voice, resulting in crystal clear calls. The automatic Speak to Chat feature will stop your music once you start talking and let in the ambient sound. With up to 30 hours of battery life and a quick charge feature. The new lightweight WH-1000XM5 headphones provide all day comfort in an elegant design. Thanks for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Heaphones

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great sound, and good noise cancellation. The only con I have about these is the touch gestures stopped working early in my ownership.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Belly,

      We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing issues with the WH-1000XM5 touch sensor control panel doesn't work properly. When you swipe your finger forward/backward or up/down on the touch sensor control panel, the touch sensor control panel may not work correctly depending on the angle at which the headset is worn or the direction your head is facing. Make sure that your headphones are running on the latest firmware version. If the touch sensor control panel does not work, follow the steps on the links below to resolve the issue.

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534701.html
      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00263863

      If you're unable to resolve your concern, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

      Name:
      Best Buy Username:
      Model Number:
      Issue:
      Telephone Number:

      Despite your concerns, we're happy that you like most of the features, especially the excellent audio and noise cancellation of these headphones. Thank you for sharing your feedback and for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Mid

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Overall sounds great doesnt get to loud and base sounds great at high volumes. I just wasn’t expecting the build quality to feel cheap and light.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Dilldog, Awesome! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality of your headphones. We regret if the build quality did not meet your expectations. For sound related issue, please try the following:

      Turn down the volume of the connected device if it is too loud.
      When playing music, if the headset and the transmitting Bluetooth device are connected via an HFP or HSP Bluetooth connection, switch the Bluetooth connection to A2DP with the connected device.
      Some devices that emit ultrasonic sound waves designed to repel rodents may occasionally be installed at the entrances of commercial facilities or subway stations. Near such devices, the ultrasonic sound waves may cause noise or unusual sound to be heard from the headset. Leave the place where the noise or unusual sound is heard. Or turn off the noise canceling function/Ambient Sound Mode from the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app.
      When using a video calling application on a computer, switch the Bluetooth connection to HFP or HSP with the computer.
      During a video call, sound quality may become low due to the conditions of the communication line.
      If the headset connects to the previously connected Bluetooth device, the headset may only establish the HFP/HSP Bluetooth connection when it is turned on. Use the connected device to connect via an A2DP Bluetooth connection.

      For more details, please check here:
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534519.html

      If this does not help, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

      Name:
      Username:
      Model Number:
      Issue:
      Telephone Number:

      Sincerely, Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Grate purchase

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent buy they sound grate must buy, overall sound quality is amazing I would definitely recommend them.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JonathanM, Amazing! We're happy to hear that you are enjoying the sound quality. The WH-1000XM5 headphones have 2 processors that control 8 microphones for unprecedented noise cancellation and exceptional call quality. With a newly developed 30mm driver, DSEE – Extreme and Hi-Res audio support they provide awe-inspiring audio quality. Our Voice Pickup Technology uses 4 microphones that are calibrated to only pick up your voice, resulting in crystal clear calls. The automatic Speak to Chat feature will stop your music once you start talking and let in the ambient sound. With up to 30 hours of battery life and a quick charge feature. The new lightweight WH-1000XM5 headphones provide all day comfort in an elegant design. Thanks for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    They're soo good!!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Looking hella good and sounding hella great. If you have the Mx4, these are even better

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi WeirdTangerine, Awesome! We're delighted to hear that you like the sound quality of your headphones. The WH-1000XM5 headphones have 2 processors that control 8 microphones for unprecedented noise cancellation and exceptional call quality. With a newly developed 30mm driver, DSEE – Extreme and Hi-Res audio support they provide awe-inspiring audio quality. Our Voice Pickup Technology uses 4 microphones that are calibrated to only pick up your voice, resulting in crystal clear calls. The automatic Speak to Chat feature will stop your music once you start talking and let in the ambient sound. With up to 30 hours of battery life and a quick charge feature. The new lightweight WH-1000XM5 headphones provide all day comfort in an elegant design. Thanks for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent headphones!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent headphones. Better than the Boss equivalents and the technology upgrades since the XM4s are in my opinion well worth the price difference.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AntF, Great! We're happy to hear that you are enjoying your new headphones. The WH-1000XM5 headphones have 2 processors that control 8 microphones for unprecedented noise cancellation and exceptional call quality. With a newly developed 30mm driver, DSEE – Extreme and Hi-Res audio support they provide awe-inspiring audio quality. Our Voice Pickup Technology uses 4 microphones that are calibrated to only pick up your voice, resulting in crystal clear calls. The automatic Speak to Chat feature will stop your music once you start talking and let in the ambient sound. With up to 30 hours of battery life and a quick charge feature. The new lightweight WH-1000XM5 headphones provide all day comfort in an elegant design. Thanks for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Poor value for money

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These headphones should be half the price. They sound good not great. They feel very cheap and are very creaky on the head. Also, the wear sensor doesn’t work consistently. It didn’t work when I first used them and I had to reset them to get it to work but after wearing them for an extended period, it stopped working again. Also, as an iPhone user not all features are available for my use. Sony failed on this one.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Adverb, We regret that the WH1000XM5 did not fully met your expectations. This is definitely not the experience we'd like you to have. For optimum performance, please ensure the software is always updated. Please launch the Headphones Connect App to check and verify the software. We also have troubleshooting steps available in the Help Guide. Please check here: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/index.html

      For further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

      Name:
      Username:
      Model Number:
      Issue:
      Telephone Number:

      Sincerely, Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great headphones

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great headphones. Best noise cancellation ever. Make that screaming baby in the airplane disappear l.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Awesome! We're glad that you are impressed with the noise canceling feature of the headphones, Leetom. The WH-1000XM5 headphones have 2 processors that control 8 microphones for unprecedented noise cancellation and exceptional call quality. With a newly developed 30mm driver, DSEE – Extreme and Hi-Res audio support they provide awe-inspiring audio quality. Our Voice Pickup Technology uses 4 microphones that are calibrated to only pick up your voice, resulting in crystal clear calls. The automatic Speak to Chat feature will stop your music once you start talking and let in the ambient sound. With up to 30 hours of battery life and a quick charge feature. The new lightweight WH-1000XM5 headphones provide all day comfort in an elegant design. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love the noise cancellation. Eveyrthing about these headphones i love .

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Jennifer, We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying you new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for traveling!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love these headphones. I mostly use them when I'm traveling. The noise cancelling is great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi deckofmarkov, Great! We're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. The WH-1000XM5 headphones have 2 processors that control 8 microphones for unprecedented noise cancellation and exceptional call quality. With a newly developed 30mm driver, DSEE – Extreme and Hi-Res audio support they provide awe-inspiring audio quality. Our Voice Pickup Technology uses 4 microphones that are calibrated to only pick up your voice, resulting in crystal clear calls. The automatic Speak to Chat feature will stop your music once you start talking and let in the ambient sound. With up to 30 hours of battery life and a quick charge feature. The new lightweight WH-1000XM5 headphones provide all day comfort in an elegant design. Thanks for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Always good

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love Sony and love these headphones. This is our 4th time we have purchased sony headphones and have never been disappointed

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi. DFWcustomer,

      Thanks for the review and the 5-stars rating! We couldn't be happier to hear how much you are enjoying your Sony Headphones and their amazing Sound quality and Noise Cancelling feature! We appreciate the preference and we hope you can continue to enjoy listening to your favorite tunes with us.

      Thanks for choosing Sony, have an amazing day!
      -DiegoV Sony_US