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Am I stupid for spending 380 Euro on a new pair of Sony WH-1000XM5's (alien.top)

submitted 10 months ago by TonY_MS@alien.top to c/headphones@hi-fi.community

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[–] Rokae@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago (7 children)

I mean, for ANC away from home listening, they aren't bad. I'd have bought an older used model, but I understand wanting the latest version new. Are they the best audio you can get for the money? No, but they're convenient and have some nice features. I think they're a decent buy.

[–] Minimum_Vegetable825@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago (4 children)

The best would be?

[–] kani1503@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago (3 children)

Either Focal Bathys, PX7 S2, or a lil expensive Sennheiser M4

[–] Regular_Criticism_82@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

I’ve owned pretty much all of the top end ANCs out there, including the ones you mention, and I settled with the Sennheiser Momentum 4. They’re a comparative bargain and the sound signature is good. ANC is good enough. The Sonys are bloated sounding and too expensive, the B&W have a really wonky midrange and the Focals are not even close to being worth the premium.

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