Sony - WH-1000XM5 Noise Cancelling Headphone

The WH-1000XM5 is the newest model in Sony's WH-1000XM series of headphones. With the Sony WH-1000XM5, you are getting the latest generation of Sony wireless headphones. The majority of the material used in these over-ear headphones is recycled (and therefore recyclable). They feature a sleek and modern look that stands out from their predecessors. Furthermore, Sony has improved the performance of its integrated microphone and optimized and automated the active noise cancellation (ANC) system. WH-1000XM5 headphones provide amazing audio quality through the use of a newly designed driver, DSEE - Extreme, and Hi-Res audio support. With the WH-1000XM5, Sony pushes every sonic limit.

WH-1000XM5 is designed by Sony with no stone unturned. Sony’s industry-adopted audio coding technology, LDAC, enables the 1000XM5 to deliver the highest quality music listening experience. LDAC transmits approximately three times more data per second than conventional Bluetooth audio, resulting in exceptionally high-quality audio. If you use the headphone wirelessly or weirdly, you will never miss a single element in the music. DSEE Extreme and Edge-AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology enhance the listening experience of the 1000XM5. The technology dynamically recognizes instrumentation, musical styles, and individual elements of a song to restore high-range sounds that have been compressed.

The Sony WH-1000XM series is Sony's flagship noise-canceling headphones, and each version takes things to a new level. The WH-1000XM5 combines Sony's best noise-canceling technology with exceptional quality to create an unforgettable listening experience. With 8 noise cancellation microphones, the WH-1000XM5 isolates more high-frequency and mid-frequency sounds than ever before, from airplane noise to people's voices. Additionally, the new Auto NC Optimiser automatically optimizes noise cancellation, based on your wearing conditions and ambient parameters such as air pressure. The WH-1000XM5 also integrates the HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1 to unlock its full potential. With this one-of-a-kind technology, eight microphones work together to provide unmatched noise cancellation.

Sony's WH-1000XM5 offers a truly immersive listening experience with cutting-edge technology and components. The 1000XM5 incorporates a newly developed driver that enhances the listening experience tenfold. The specially designed 30mm (precision-engineered) driver unit with a light and sturdy dome use carbon fibre composite material to boost high-frequency sensitivity for more natural sound. Furthermore, Sony employs proprietary technologies such as a lead-free solder containing gold for superior conductivity, a Fine Sound Resistor for equal power distribution, and optimized circuitry to provide clear, consistent sound. These features work in perfect harmony to create a listening experience that is superior to previous models.

Sony's WH-1000XM5 comes with four beamforming microphones calibrated to pick up your voice. With an improved signal-to-noise ratio, they can hear every word, despite a lot of noise. Along with these 4 microphones, the 1000XM5 also uses Advanced Audio Signal Processing and Precise Voice Pickup Technology. You will be able to hear the person on the other end of the phone clearly, even when you are in a noisy environment. Using more than 500 million voice samples, Sony developed its noise reduction algorithm using AI machine learning to suppress ambient noise and extract your voice clearly in diverse environments.

Sony WH-1000XM5 features a Speak-to-Chat feature, which allows you to pause your music while you have a conversation. This function is practical if you use headphones or want to talk hands-free. The headphones recognize and respond to your speech using microphones embedded into the headphones and sophisticated audio signal processing. When your conversation ends, your music resumes automatically—and pauses when you remove the headphones. Using a capacitive sensor that detects whether you're wearing headphones can help improve the accuracy of detection and design. You can also use your voice to activate your favorite voice assistants: "OK Google" or "Alexa." Google Assistant or Siri let you control your headphones' capabilities like noise reduction, listening to and interacting with emails in Microsoft Outlook, and attending Microsoft Teams meetings.

The WH-1000XM5's Bluetooth connectivity has been upgraded to the latest 5.2 version, allowing you to move around without worry about disconnection or interruptions. For total convenience, the WH-1000XM5 can be paired with two Bluetooth devices at the same time so that when a call comes in, your headphones know which device is ringing and connects to the right one automatically. You’ll also be able to quickly switch your headphones to either of the two devices at the touch of a button. The WH-1000XM5 comes with Google's Fast Pair feature. It lets you easily locate where you left your headphones by listening for them to ring or looking in the Find My Device app on your smartphone. You can also pair the 1000XM5 with your computer with Swift Pair. Swift Pair makes it quick and easy to pair your headphones with your Windows 11 or Windows 10 laptop, desktop PC, or tablet. When pairing mode is selected, pop-up pairing guidance appears on nearby Windows 11 or Windows 10 devices when you pair them.

Sony has created a dedicated application for the WH-1000XM5 headphones. The Sony Headphones Connect App helps you determine how safely you're listening to music (WHO). When your listening levels are too high, you will be notified. The 1000XM5 also offers 360 Reality Audio, which allows you to immerse yourself in the aural environment around you. This experience is as immersive as being in a live performance or a studio with the artist. Sony's 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer app allows you to enjoy an optimized listening experience. By using WLA-NS7 wireless headphones paired with BRAVIA XR TVs (sold separately), this software records and analyses your ear shape, allowing these headphones to generate your spatial sound field. With a Sony WLA-NS7 wireless transmitter linked to a BRAVIA XR TV (available separately), your headphones produce an arrangement of phantom speakers around you—just like in a Dolby Atmos experience.

Sony WH-1000XM5 is designed to be incredibly responsive and intuitive, incorporating all of the latest technologies. One such feature is the headphones' intuitive touch control setting, which allows you to switch from Noise Cancelling to Ambient Sound by pressing the button on the left side or using the touch panel on the right side to play or pause music, skip songs, change volume and much more. The WH-1000XM5 features Quick Access, which allows you to configure Spotify music playback to resume with two or three taps - no need to touch your smartphone. The WH-1000XM5's fast charging capability and long-lasting battery mean you'll have adequate juice for extended travels without worrying about a dead phone. If you need more juice quickly, a USB-PD-compliant AC adapter may provide 3 hours of power in just 3 minutes. This battery life and rapid charging functionality allow you to listen to music without interruptions.

Sony WH-1000XM5 are lightweight and comfortable to wear, with a soft-fit leather strap that wraps around your ears and blocks outside noise. The design of the headphones makes them a pleasure to wear, with stepless slider, smooth swivel, hanger, and silent joints. You also receive a compact case to transport or store the headphones while they are not in use. Furthermore, there is no plastic in the packaging of these headphones, which are based on low toxicity design principles and a more socially responsible 'Made to be Remade' attitude.