Review: Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones. Fat calm.

an introduction

Sony has captured a large portion of the wireless headphone market in recent years, with several generations of the 1000 Series noise-cancelling headphones. The latest model hears the name WH-1000XM5. We tested it and listened to it. You can read our findings in this article.

The XM5 comes in black and beige colours.

Noise canceling headphones are becoming more and more popular. This trend started with the Bose brand, which has made a name for itself among frequent air travelers who are bothered by the noise of plane engines, a problem that has been solved with relatively expensive headphones. Sony was one of the hijackers on the coast, and this brand has also made a huge name for itself in this market ever since.

Nowadays, such headphones are no longer only purchased by airline passengers, but also by people who travel by other means. In addition, office workers also buy them, especially to reduce the “burden” of their gossiping colleagues. These headphones have become indispensable gadgets for many, especially in so-called open-plan offices.

Wireless earbuds are just as popular as headphones. They are much smaller and therefore easy to carry. You can easily put the earphones, including the charging case, in your pants or inner pocket. Of course you can’t do that with headphones. Although the noise cancellation of the latest earbuds is pretty good, the headphones have an edge in this area. The shells are much larger and because of that they have a better shielding effect.

Sony headphones are about the earA model in which your ear cup disappears completely. Physically, this is clearly a better solution to keeping noise out of your ears than using wireless earbuds or a desk headset with the speaker on your ear.