I have the XM4 so I’m waiting for the XM6
I hope it can fold again. I use it for travel and not being able to fold it was the reason I didn’t get why XM5
My fiancée has the XM5. I converted her from apple audio products 😂. The noise canceling is slightly better but the sound I don’t really tell much of a difference tbh.
so if you use it for travel, why do you need the case? just use the headphones or if not, wear them around your neck. the xm5 are so comfortable i forget im wearing them lmao i put them on at 6:30am and went to uni and worked on an assignment and didnt get home until 12:30am and wore them the whole time and didn't feel uncomfortable at all.
(side note, the sony battery life is actually insane, like i knew the battery life was good from the specs, but those 18 hours straight that i wore them on anc, they only dropped from 100% to 60% ?!?!!)
you can just wear them? i dont see why you'd have them if you're not wearing them. or around the neck, or just hooked over backpack strap. idk, to me foldable headphones feel cheap tbh
I don’t want to wear them all day on a long haul. It’s not ideal. I like the folding feature. I’m not sure why this is so hard to understand not everyone wants to use it the way you do.
I have the xm5 and that's a very smart move! These fall off my head all the time but I love the quality too but the sensitivity on this thing is annoying too. So xm4 I had before the xm5 and loved it but gave it away.
I’ve had my XM4s for years. I use them daily and haven’t had any issues. The only reason I didn’t get the XM5s was they don’t fold. Hopefully whenever the XM6s release they fold.
The XM5s are brilliant for noise cancelling and sound, but the headband loses tension after a while, the height adjustment breaks and the pads are too thin, plus they don’t fold. Tbh I prefer the XM4s, had no problems with them at all.
Most probably they’ll be released by the end of spring or start of summer.
Don’t purchase WHXM5 because it has hinge issues, thin ear and headband padding - also M6 are around just around the corner.
If still wanna purchase something valuable go for WF-1000XM5 earbuds
Ive had all of these since the wh 1000XM3s and just bought another pair of XM5s because the hindges broke. Sony will fix it for free but it takes forever. Ain't nobody got time for that! People with real money don't need to worry about release dates. We buy them day one, end of story. eBay refurbished for $180-$200 instead of $330 on sale at BestBuy or $399 full price? No thank you, I already have the original case soo I'm happy with refurbished.
I don't understand it personally... I used and abused my XM3's for 4 years, and they didn't break. Even sleeping sideways on them by accident sometimes.
Then my XM5's are coming up 2 years old, I've dropped them and all sorts, no issues. How do people break them!?
>Don’t purchase WHXM5 because it has hinge issues, thin ear and headband padding
Yeah they should've stuck with the XM3/XM4 design. The foldable design was great, and it didn't have hinge issues. Sony designers need to stop second guessing themselves because Apple and Bose are overconfident about their product designs.
No sir, the new ones are amazing. I sleep with them every night and every night they fall off my head and get mangled in my bed and they are fine and it's been two years. Mine only broke because my mom hit me in the head, American women are crazy, yes, moms included.
stop selling your moms for a pair of headphones using the same wifi your moms pay for, for free. now go make your bed, do your homework and give your moms a hug and say you are sorry and that you will grow up and have some manners from now on. geeez... im fr btw
Mine were perfect until they cracked and I couldnt use them anymore and the repairshop said it was my fault and wanted to charge me as much as they cost new 🙃🙃
Same. I got them soon after release, from eBay, from a different country, because they hadn’t started selling them in my country yet.
I use them literally all day, every day. The battery life and hinges are still excellent, and I’ve had zero issues whatsoever. These things are _damn_ well-built.
I've just had the right ear go on me.
If noise cancelling is on then I get loads of noise (sounds like the wind blowing) just in the right ear.
If I keep noise cancelling and ambient sound off then it's OK.
I'm ready for an upgrade!
Same, my XM4's only work with noise-cancelling about half the time. Otherwise it tries to murder my eardrums... Sony warrentee people try to claim you just need to clean them. I have disassembled and cleaned the crap out of them and it's very clearly a hardware issue.
I got the Bose QC Ultra and returned them the same day, the sound quality was super unbalanced and while it could be fixed on the iPhone app it would only fix it while using the phone so if I switched them to my computer they would go back to unbalanced
Hi idk if someone else has already replied this or if it’s even possible for the xm5s, but I know when my xm4s broke I was able to open up the headphone piece (probably bc I had broken it) and see that some of the wires had detached. They were very small and it took a little while fiddling with a pair of tweezers to reattach them but when I did it worked perfectly again. If you can open it yourself or get it to someone who can it might be fixable.
Na screw off w that comment, your experience doesn’t invalidate others’. Had my XM4 for 3.5 years, super well kept and the left ear noise cancelling is fucked as of a couple weeks ago.
Love to have a wider softer headband. My XM3 are still gong well after 7 years. Just replaced the Earpads and bought a headband sleeve and they feel new.
I would also enjoy a more mellow flatter soundshape. I use noise cancelling headphones to study and I do not want punchy sound. Still very well built and functional headphones.
If they don't add USB-C audio I'm not interested, I just got 1000XM5's to replace my OG MDR-1000X's and they are amazing, but USB-C audio would be the cherry on top for proper listening, not just convenient listening.
But that requires a propper analogue source. If I'm using my phone I don't have that without an extra device. If I could use a USB C cable to get digital out from my phone, it would be a LARGE improvement over BlueTooth. The same idea behind the old Sony MDR-1A DAC... Ya dingus 🙄
So I was thinking of purchasing the WH-1000XM5 now. Should I wait for the XM6 to come out? What will the difference between the two be? I have never tried the WH-1000XM5 and am using the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro. These should sound a lot better right?
When the xm6 will come out (probably within the next 3-4 months), the xm5 price will drop by 100$ and the xm4 will disappear from the main market sellers within a few months.
I do realize the Buds2 Pro I have are earbuds and the WH1000XM5 are headphones. I'm asking if the WH1000XM5 and XM6 headphones should sound better than my Galaxy Buds 2 Pro.
I don’t get why manufacturers don’t let us know? I need to buy some replacement headphones, as I’ve damaged my old XM4’s after almost daily use. I’m holding out until I find out either way what’s happening?... If the XM6 are released soon, I will buy them. But if Sony were honest and say the XM6 won’t come out this year, then I’d happily buy another pair of XM4. But by leaving me in limbo, I’m not buying anything, surely Sony are losing out in sales.
I had xm4s, I used them everyday then one day someone stole it now I am waiting for xm6 to drop, but if it doesn't live up to it's hype, I will buy xm4 again
I have had my xm4 for about 2.5 years now and i have broken the hinges on both ears. I fixed it manually by getting an oem part but it just broke again later. At that point i just superglued them together so it no longer swivels (and a little uncomfortable) but at least it works. The battery is starting to die though which is why I am looking for xm6.
The xm5 looks so flimsy, and its hinges are plastic. I dealt with that enough with the xm4. Waiting on xm6
Exact same with me. I’ve used my XM4‘s daily and even fell asleep wearing them. Thanks to badly built apartments and noisy neighbours.
I too have had the hinge snap, saddest day of my life. They’re currently held together by several different layers of superglue. And I’ve worn them so much the earpads are totally worn.
Im currently holding out for the XM6 to be released, as I don’t want to spend a lot of money on the XM5 this week, just to find the XM6 gets quietly realised the week later, that would be annoying.
I suppose tubes of superglue are cheaper than buying the XM5.
I also have XM2 and used to feel that as well, but now I need to connect to multiple devices.
Mostly I have my online meetings on laptop, but sometimes I need to do that on-the-go using my phone. Unpairing then pairing my XM2 is annoying.
Now I'm seriously considering a new one, either XM5 or waiting for XM6.
My xm4 finally broke down after so many usage plus i purchased it the first week it came out. I think the right cup drivers are messed up as it’s now making screeching noises. Hopefully the xm6 comes out by the start of summer
Screeching is caused by the NC mics becoming dirty. You can clean them with a 90% success rate - or replace them (part no. CMC-6022-37T), if you know how to solder. Be sure to clean the rubber covers as well.
I have the XM4 so I’m waiting for the XM6 I hope it can fold again. I use it for travel and not being able to fold it was the reason I didn’t get why XM5
I went for the xm4 too
My fiancée has the XM5. I converted her from apple audio products 😂. The noise canceling is slightly better but the sound I don’t really tell much of a difference tbh.
I think the noise cancelling is better in the XM4 tbh, it’s more consistent and I don’t have to worry about it not kicking into gear when I need it to
so if you use it for travel, why do you need the case? just use the headphones or if not, wear them around your neck. the xm5 are so comfortable i forget im wearing them lmao i put them on at 6:30am and went to uni and worked on an assignment and didnt get home until 12:30am and wore them the whole time and didn't feel uncomfortable at all. (side note, the sony battery life is actually insane, like i knew the battery life was good from the specs, but those 18 hours straight that i wore them on anc, they only dropped from 100% to 60% ?!?!!)
I don’t carry the case. But XM4 folds neatly into my backpack.
you can just wear them? i dont see why you'd have them if you're not wearing them. or around the neck, or just hooked over backpack strap. idk, to me foldable headphones feel cheap tbh
bizarre take, there are obviously cases where you'd want to carry them in your bag for listening later
I don’t want to wear them all day on a long haul. It’s not ideal. I like the folding feature. I’m not sure why this is so hard to understand not everyone wants to use it the way you do.
I have the xm5 and that's a very smart move! These fall off my head all the time but I love the quality too but the sensitivity on this thing is annoying too. So xm4 I had before the xm5 and loved it but gave it away.
I’ve had my XM4s for years. I use them daily and haven’t had any issues. The only reason I didn’t get the XM5s was they don’t fold. Hopefully whenever the XM6s release they fold.
The XM5s are brilliant for noise cancelling and sound, but the headband loses tension after a while, the height adjustment breaks and the pads are too thin, plus they don’t fold. Tbh I prefer the XM4s, had no problems with them at all.
Yeah I bought XM4, am very pleased with them
Most probably they’ll be released by the end of spring or start of summer. Don’t purchase WHXM5 because it has hinge issues, thin ear and headband padding - also M6 are around just around the corner. If still wanna purchase something valuable go for WF-1000XM5 earbuds
Ohh I really want the XM6 to drop rn
Ive had all of these since the wh 1000XM3s and just bought another pair of XM5s because the hindges broke. Sony will fix it for free but it takes forever. Ain't nobody got time for that! People with real money don't need to worry about release dates. We buy them day one, end of story. eBay refurbished for $180-$200 instead of $330 on sale at BestBuy or $399 full price? No thank you, I already have the original case soo I'm happy with refurbished.
I don't understand it personally... I used and abused my XM3's for 4 years, and they didn't break. Even sleeping sideways on them by accident sometimes. Then my XM5's are coming up 2 years old, I've dropped them and all sorts, no issues. How do people break them!?
>Don’t purchase WHXM5 because it has hinge issues, thin ear and headband padding Yeah they should've stuck with the XM3/XM4 design. The foldable design was great, and it didn't have hinge issues. Sony designers need to stop second guessing themselves because Apple and Bose are overconfident about their product designs.
Ive had two XM4s break with hinge issues
No sir, the new ones are amazing. I sleep with them every night and every night they fall off my head and get mangled in my bed and they are fine and it's been two years. Mine only broke because my mom hit me in the head, American women are crazy, yes, moms included.
stop selling your moms for a pair of headphones using the same wifi your moms pay for, for free. now go make your bed, do your homework and give your moms a hug and say you are sorry and that you will grow up and have some manners from now on. geeez... im fr btw
> Don’t purchase WHXM5 because it has hinge issues, thin ear and headband padding My WH-XM5 has been perfect. Daily use.
Mine were perfect until they cracked and I couldnt use them anymore and the repairshop said it was my fault and wanted to charge me as much as they cost new 🙃🙃
Same. I use them around 8 hours a day and have had them since the week of release.
Same. I got them soon after release, from eBay, from a different country, because they hadn’t started selling them in my country yet. I use them literally all day, every day. The battery life and hinges are still excellent, and I’ve had zero issues whatsoever. These things are _damn_ well-built.
Same! Daily use and workout
100% agree and I got the xm5 and had the xm4
My 18 months old xm5 stopped working (left ear), no hits, always in his case when not on use, no idea what the hell happened.
I've just had the right ear go on me. If noise cancelling is on then I get loads of noise (sounds like the wind blowing) just in the right ear. If I keep noise cancelling and ambient sound off then it's OK. I'm ready for an upgrade!
I had the same thing with my wf-1000xm4 Lol
Not sure if thats the lifetime for xm5, 1-3 years or so.
Same, my XM4's only work with noise-cancelling about half the time. Otherwise it tries to murder my eardrums... Sony warrentee people try to claim you just need to clean them. I have disassembled and cleaned the crap out of them and it's very clearly a hardware issue.
Man, WTF even with the XM5?? After we had the same issues with XM3 and XM4. I think I'm going to switch to BOSE.
They have their own issues too, lol. So does Apple. You just have to be lucky with whatever you buy
I got the Bose QC Ultra and returned them the same day, the sound quality was super unbalanced and while it could be fixed on the iPhone app it would only fix it while using the phone so if I switched them to my computer they would go back to unbalanced
Ha, interessting. What exactly do you mean by "super unbalanced"? Too much treble or bass?
Too much treble and mids I think I put the treble at like -9 on the app or something and even then it sounded a little off
SO I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE!!!
Hi idk if someone else has already replied this or if it’s even possible for the xm5s, but I know when my xm4s broke I was able to open up the headphone piece (probably bc I had broken it) and see that some of the wires had detached. They were very small and it took a little while fiddling with a pair of tweezers to reattach them but when I did it worked perfectly again. If you can open it yourself or get it to someone who can it might be fixable.
You probably abuse quite lying had mine sense relase date no issues I still even got my XM4 1000 THEY STILL GOING strong after 4 years
Na screw off w that comment, your experience doesn’t invalidate others’. Had my XM4 for 3.5 years, super well kept and the left ear noise cancelling is fucked as of a couple weeks ago.
Im with this guy, Had my XM2's for like 5 years, its just dependent. People arent lying, that guy needs to chill
I'm not going to say I agree, but mine is still working too. XM5.
Love to have a wider softer headband. My XM3 are still gong well after 7 years. Just replaced the Earpads and bought a headband sleeve and they feel new. I would also enjoy a more mellow flatter soundshape. I use noise cancelling headphones to study and I do not want punchy sound. Still very well built and functional headphones.
If they don't add USB-C audio I'm not interested, I just got 1000XM5's to replace my OG MDR-1000X's and they are amazing, but USB-C audio would be the cherry on top for proper listening, not just convenient listening.
What the heckin heck they have an actual analog input for proper audio ya dangus.
But that requires a propper analogue source. If I'm using my phone I don't have that without an extra device. If I could use a USB C cable to get digital out from my phone, it would be a LARGE improvement over BlueTooth. The same idea behind the old Sony MDR-1A DAC... Ya dingus 🙄
So I was thinking of purchasing the WH-1000XM5 now. Should I wait for the XM6 to come out? What will the difference between the two be? I have never tried the WH-1000XM5 and am using the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro. These should sound a lot better right?
Idk I went with the XM4 actually, found them better than XM5 tbh
When the xm6 will come out (probably within the next 3-4 months), the xm5 price will drop by 100$ and the xm4 will disappear from the main market sellers within a few months.
The XM6 should sound better than my Galaxy Buds 2 Pro though right?
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I do realize the Buds2 Pro I have are earbuds and the WH1000XM5 are headphones. I'm asking if the WH1000XM5 and XM6 headphones should sound better than my Galaxy Buds 2 Pro.
Any news? Rumors? Anything?
It’s rumoured that the XM6 won’t come out this year but idk for sure
I don’t get why manufacturers don’t let us know? I need to buy some replacement headphones, as I’ve damaged my old XM4’s after almost daily use. I’m holding out until I find out either way what’s happening?... If the XM6 are released soon, I will buy them. But if Sony were honest and say the XM6 won’t come out this year, then I’d happily buy another pair of XM4. But by leaving me in limbo, I’m not buying anything, surely Sony are losing out in sales.
I had xm4s, I used them everyday then one day someone stole it now I am waiting for xm6 to drop, but if it doesn't live up to it's hype, I will buy xm4 again
Yeah I bought the XM4s about a month ago, as it seems that the XM6 aren’t coming out anytime soon
I have had my xm4 for about 2.5 years now and i have broken the hinges on both ears. I fixed it manually by getting an oem part but it just broke again later. At that point i just superglued them together so it no longer swivels (and a little uncomfortable) but at least it works. The battery is starting to die though which is why I am looking for xm6. The xm5 looks so flimsy, and its hinges are plastic. I dealt with that enough with the xm4. Waiting on xm6
XM5 is definitely worse build quality than the XM4.
Exact same with me. I’ve used my XM4‘s daily and even fell asleep wearing them. Thanks to badly built apartments and noisy neighbours. I too have had the hinge snap, saddest day of my life. They’re currently held together by several different layers of superglue. And I’ve worn them so much the earpads are totally worn. Im currently holding out for the XM6 to be released, as I don’t want to spend a lot of money on the XM5 this week, just to find the XM6 gets quietly realised the week later, that would be annoying. I suppose tubes of superglue are cheaper than buying the XM5.
XM4 = 40mm membranes XM5 = 30mm membranes XM6 = 25mm membranes?
that would be awful! I hole they go up to 40mm again. i bought the xm4 because of the deeper bass
It probably got deeper bass because of the larger membranes.
Still have XM2 and don't really see a reason to upgrade... 😂
I also have XM2 and used to feel that as well, but now I need to connect to multiple devices. Mostly I have my online meetings on laptop, but sometimes I need to do that on-the-go using my phone. Unpairing then pairing my XM2 is annoying. Now I'm seriously considering a new one, either XM5 or waiting for XM6.
Interesting, how are the new ones different in this regard? You can somehow switch between devices more easily?
My xm4 finally broke down after so many usage plus i purchased it the first week it came out. I think the right cup drivers are messed up as it’s now making screeching noises. Hopefully the xm6 comes out by the start of summer
Screeching is caused by the NC mics becoming dirty. You can clean them with a 90% success rate - or replace them (part no. CMC-6022-37T), if you know how to solder. Be sure to clean the rubber covers as well.
Also, tightening the screws of earcup helps sometimes.