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Forget AirPods Max, Sony Cuts 50% Off WH-1000XM5 Headphones for Labor Day to Clear Out Remaining Stock on Amazon

These are some of the best on the market, and they're $200 off.
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Headphones come in all sorts of price ranges, and while you can get amazing quality even at the lower-end of things, there’s no denying the appeal of the high-end options. There are a few from way up there that really stand out as some of the best, and any good deals you see on those is worth checking out. Today, one of the best deals we’ve seen in ages is available on one of the most impressive options from Sony.

The Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones have been at the top or near the top of pretty much every best headphones list since they were first released. They have it all, and that’s why they’re usually going to cost you $400. Right now though, you can get them with a massive 50% off. That brings the price down to $198 instead, which is one of the lowest prices we’ve seen on these amazing headphones.

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Unparalleled Sound

Let’s get this out of the way: the draw here is the fact that these sound better than nearly anything else you can use. No matter what you’re listening to, it’s going to sound better than ever before. Even the pickiest of audiophiles will be satisfied and amazed. You’re also getting noise-cancelling that constantly adjusts to what’s going on around you to deliver perfect immersion. The adjustments mean that the battery life lasts longer too, not that that’s an issue. You can get up to 30 hours of use out of these on a full charge, and that’s exceptionally good.

You can also use them for phone calls, which means that you’ll be able to benefit from all of those features while chatting with your loved ones. They’re also incredibly light, so you can wear them all-day-long and barely even notice them. The touch controls make them easy to use as you need as well, and the music can even pause as you’re talking to make sure you can have conversations as needed as well. They come with a carry case now too, so you can keep them safe when you’re carrying them around with you.

These are quite simply some of the best headphones that you can buy, no matter what your budget is. So, being able to get them while they’re down to $198 is an amazing chance, and one you really don’t want to miss out on. You can even choose from a few different colors at the moment too.

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