Sony WF-1000XM5 Review
The Sony WF-1000XM5 is a new addition to Sony’s line of noise-cancelling headphones. These headphones feature cutting-edge technology to deliver premium sound quality and the best noise-cancelling performance on the market. The WF-1000XM5 is designed to immerse you in a sound so good, it feels like you’re in the studio with your favorite artists.
The WF-1000XM5 reduces external noise over a wide bandwidth, from low to high frequencies. It contains two proprietary processors that cancel more external noise than ever, a new high-performance driver unit Dynamic Driver X, dual feedback microphones, and innovative Noise Isolation Earbud Tips for a more stable fit. Real-time noise-cancelling processing can be optimized to provide the best performance for your environment, so you will hear a big difference, especially in airplanes, trains, or buses.
The specially designed driver unit Dynamic Driver X provides wide frequency reproduction, enabling deeper bass, subtle vocals and enhanced fine detail, especially on high-pitched instruments. The consummate performance, across the full range of frequencies, delivers a smooth and natural sound regardless of what you’re listening to.
Thanks to an AI-based noise reduction algorithm based on Deep Neural Network (DNN) processing, and bone conduction sensors, your voice will come through clear and more natural, even in a noisy environment. And if you’re outdoors, the noise reduction structure will minimize any wind whooshes, so you always know you’ll be heard.
With an improved glossy texture and a more luxurious feel, these earbuds fit comfortably in your ears while keeping out external sounds. By downsizing the headphone body and optimizing the placement of the components, the earbud is now approximately 25% smaller and 20% lighter than the WF-1000XM4. Sony has also reduced the size of the charging case, so it will sit even more sleekly in your pocket.
The WF-1000XM5 is available in two colors: black and silver. It has received positive reviews from critics such as What Hi-Fi?, who called it “Sony’s most accomplished and analytical wireless earbuds yet”. The headphones are available for purchase at a price of $299.99.
In conclusion, the Sony WF-1000XM5 is an impressive addition to Sony’s line of noise-cancelling headphones. With its cutting-edge technology and premium sound quality, it is sure to provide an immersive listening experience for its users. If you’re in the market for a new pair of headphones, the WF-1000XM5 is definitely worth considering.
The Sony WF-1000XM5 is compatible with Sony’s Dolby Atmos — bothering “360 reality audio,” and features head-tracking technology that adjusts the sound-field to follow your head movement. This technology can also benefit augmented reality games.
Each earbud has three microphones, including a pair of feed-forward mics, which take care of telephony, voice-assistant interaction, and noise cancellation. Call quality is enhanced by bone-conduction sensors, a specific wind-noise reduction structure, and neural-network-based AI algorithms that also work to suppress wind noise.
The sound is delivered by a pair of newly designed drive units called Dynamic Driver X. At 8.4 mm each, these new drivers are larger than the 6-mm drivers used in the WF-1000XM4.
The WF-1000XM5 has many features and customization options. Control is available via a large, responsive capacitive touch-surface on each earbud. The Sony Headphones control app allows for customization of their functions. The app allows for fine-tuning of the “ambient sound” side of active noise cancellation, including the ability to focus on voices using the “voice passthrough” setting. There’s also “speak to chat,” which pauses playback when your voice is detected by the earbuds. The app allows you to prioritize either Bluetooth wireless connection stability or sound quality.
The app features a five-band EQ with nine presets and the ability to save custom settings. It has an on/off setting for DSEE Extreme, and it can optimize its 360 Reality Audio function using photographs of your ears. You can answer calls with a nod of your head or reject them with a shake. There’s activation for Spotify Tap and for Endel (which plays sounds intended to help you relax or sleep). You can switch low latency on or off, which is useful when watching videos or gaming.
In summary, the Sony WF-1000XM5 has functionality that no other rival can compete with. It also has reliable compatibility with your source player’s native voice assistant.
