Sony WH – 1000 XM5 Headphones | Specs and Reviews

Sony WH – 1000 XM5 headphone is one of the versatile and noise-canceling headphones from Sony. Sony is one of the popular brands all around the world for its quality, design, and its sound. This headphone is already released at the end of May and has got quite a good response from its users.

The price of Sony WH – 1000 XM5 is more expensive than its predecessor, so It will cost you around AU$548 / US$399.

Why is this headphone so expensive?

To explain this let’s discuss its features. Its feature and sound quality is the reason for making it costly. So what are its features?

• • Multi Noise Sensor technology
    

     With their microphones on each earcup, this is Sony’s biggest ever step forward in noise canceling. Ambient sound is captured even more accurately for a dramatic reduction in high-frequency noise. Sony thanks to Auto NC Optimizer, noise-canceling performance is always automatically optimized based on wearing conditions and external environmental factors such as atmospheric pressure.

  • Intelligent noise canceling
    

    Specially developed by Sony, the Integrated Processor V1 unlocks the full potential of our HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1. This unique combination of technology controls eight microphones to deliver unprecedented noise-canceling quality.

  • Superlative sound, engineered to perfection
    

    The specially designed 30mm (precision-engineered) driver unit with light and rigid dome using carbon fiber composite material improves high frequency sensitivity for more natural sound quality.

    

  • Adaptive Sound Control which automatically adjusts:
    

    It is a smart function that senses where you are and what you’re doing, then adjusts ambient sound settings for the ideal listening experience. When activated, it learns your behavior and recognizes locations that you frequently visit, such as your workplace or a favourite café, and tailors sound to suit the situation.

• Quick access to your favorite music  

  Without touching your phone you can take control of the music with two or three taps.

• Instant pause and Instant play

  When you remove the headphone its pauses automatically and resume when you are in the headphone which Sony calls a smart headphone.

• Control with your voice

  Just say Hey “Google ” or “Alexa” to activate your preferred voice assistant. Listen to music, connect with friends, remainders, and notifications. You can also listen to and interact with emails in Outlook and Microsoft team meetings.

• All-day power and quick charging: 

  It does have more than a day of battery backup which is 30 hours to be exact depending upon the uses. If you are in hurry doesn’t matter 3 minutes of charge will last for 3 hours.

So, what’s in the box?

Open up the packaging of your WH-1000XM5 headphones and you’ll find a carrying case, headphone cable (approx. 1.2m) and USB charging cable.