Sony WH-1000XM5

New design, same stunning result for Sony’s latest premium noise-cancelling headphones

Headphones | £379 | whf.cm/SonyXM5 In recent years, Sony has struck upon a winning formula that has seen it build some of the best noise-cancelling headphones on the market. Gradual improvements in sound quality, noise-cancelling and call quality have kept the WH-1000 line one step ahead of the competition. The drawing board has been well and truly dusted off for the latest iteration of its premium wireless ANC over-ears. It’s a brave decision, but the design changes made to the Sony WH-1000XM5 are significant. This “noiseless design” has seen the company attempt to create a slimmer, more seamless pair of headphones by reworking those areas that can contribute to wind noise. This has led to smoother, sweeping lines and less aggressive edges. Importantly, a number of the joints and hinges that allow…

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What Hi-Fi? (Digital) - 1 Issue, August 2022

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