For anyone that’s only ever used a cheap or free pair of earbuds for all your private listening, do know that there is a world of audio you are missing out. They work in a pinch, and even some higher-end earbuds can produce some impressive sound with surprisingly powerful bass, they still don’t hold a candle to the sound you get with a quality over-ear set of headphones. One of the best choices out there for serious listeners is the Sony WH-1000XM5 noise-cancelling wireless headphones. Normally, these sell for $359, but they’re now seeing a wee bit of a discount that makes them slightly more attractive. The 38%-off limited-time deal sees the audio accessory dropping to just $248, saving you a good $111 for a brief period.
I kind of love whoever on Sony’s marketing team chose this name. When you look at the other tech brands in this space, they give their flagship headphones a flashy name. Apple has the “AirPods,” Samsung has the “Galaxy Buds.” But Sony? They’ve got the “WH-1000XM5 headphones.” For real, this feels more like a SKU number that only folks working the warehouse inventory need to know about, but they instead made it the customer facing name. It doesn’t need a flashy name—the hardware speaks for itself.
Premium Noise Cancellation
So what does that hardware say? Well, the Sony WH-1000XM5 speaks loudly into your ear with a punchy bass and premium noise cancellation powered by a robust integrated processor controller eight external microphones.
The noise cancellation Sony employs here is better able to eliminate any unwanted and distracting sounds coming from your loud and busy environment. It even uses an auto noise-cancelling optimize which can automatically adjust itself based on the changing sound levels around you and how you’re wearing the headphones.
Sony has ensured its flagship headphones are one of the most comfortable pairs of headphones on the market with it’s soft fit leather cushioning and lightweight design. You can comfortably keep it on all day feeling minimal fatigue.
You might even find yourself actually wearing these all day too since the battery life supports that. On a full charge, the Sony WH-1000XM5 can last you for up to 30 hours straight. In times where you realized you had forgotten to charge the headphones but need to head out the door shortly, no need to worry. Just a quick three minute charge can boost these headphone back up from nothing to up to three more hours of listening time.