The DEFINITIVE Sony WF-1000XM5 Review & Comparison by an AUDIO ENGINEER

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As an Audio Engineer, this is the definitive, in-depth, and experiential review of the Sony WF-1000XM5 and a comparison with the Sony WF-1000XM4, Apple AirPods Pro 2, and the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II Bluetooth wireless ANC earbuds. I take over 16 years of audio engineer experience to make the kind of review I wanted to see! ▶ Support me not having a sponsor and Get 20% OFF Delete Me: myte.ch/deleteme (affiliate)
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0:00 Intro
0:29 The Best Way to Experience This Video
0:43 Some of What We'll Cover
1:01 SONG - Broad Frequency, Electronic
1:41 The Flow of this Video
1:59 Why This Video Focuses on the XM5 the Most
2:08 SONG - Female Vocal, Electronic
2:57 Build, Fit, Feel, and Size Comparisons
3:51 One of my least favorite parts about the XM5 Design
5:34 SONG - Acoustic, Male, Singer-Songwriter
6:21 Battery Life and Charging
7:40 SONG - Male Vocal, Funk
8:26 Interactions, Connectivity, and App
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10:18 SONG - Female Vocal, Soul
11:22 Microphone & Call Performance Mega Test
14:33 SONG - Broad Frequency, Electronic
15:40 Gaming Tests
15:59 SONG - Male, Hip Hop
16:53 Transparency Mode Tests
19:07 SONG - Cinematic (www.hannahparrott.com)
20:30 ANC Mode Tests & Talking Tests
22:26 SONG - Male Vocal, Rock
23:02 My Thoughts on Sound Quality
24:40 Male Vocal, Surf/Beach Rock
25:43 My Custom EQ & How to Gain Access to it
26:47 SONG WITH MY CUSTOM EQ - Male Vocal, Blues, Soul
27:45 Which One Should You Get?
29:45 SONG - Male Vocal, 80s Style Retro Pop
30:34 My Personal Preference
31:25 OUTAKES
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@ThisIsTechToday 9 месяцев назад

LINKS TO BUY ▶ I don't have a sponsor, but this supports me. Get 20% OFF Delete Me: myte.ch/deleteme ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5: geni.us/81zEso1 ▶ Apple AirPods Pro 2: howl.me/ckgEjK7hnSW ▶ Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II: howl.me/cjdCUUtvusx ▶ Sony WF-1000XM4: geni.us/IGl9VL *All of these links are affiliate links

@thapelopheto2164 9 месяцев назад

I couldn't help it but get hooked up on those wireless overhead headphones sitting on your table, what are those?

@ThisIsTechToday 9 месяцев назад

Oh, they're not wireless. They're the Sennheiser HD600S: myte.ch/hd600s

@thapelopheto2164 9 месяцев назад

They look sick! Let me check on them

@riadmolla9329 9 месяцев назад

Bro can you test (Qcy ht 05 melobuds) it’s budget friendly 25 doller

@riktamsarkar7684 9 месяцев назад

@@ThisIsTechTodaySir do you have the EQ setting for Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II?

@CollinAbroadcast 8 месяцев назад

Listening on the XM5, this goes CRAZY! Bravo, you really killed this video

@av365 7 месяцев назад

How is the mic quality outdoors when it's noisy?

@user-vf6bq2mf2g 7 месяцев назад

xm4 mic sounded more better to me

@number7red619 6 месяцев назад

@@av365Not very good, useable tho

@F11550i 6 месяцев назад

@@user-vf6bq2mf2g interesting I heard the same between QC II and QC Ultra , the newer one has worse mic quality

@remnant4363 5 месяцев назад

@@user-vf6bq2mf2g i need earbuds that i can wear at work and use them for listening to music but it seems like even the best earbuds are not good at all aspects.

@sonywalkman334 9 месяцев назад

You have the most detailed in-depth reviews and comparison videos on RU-vid. Amazing work! Your videos have been my go-to for forming headphone purchase decisions.

@ThisIsTechToday 9 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! I truly do appreciate your kind words.

@geeva99 9 месяцев назад

@@ThisIsTechTodaywhat is the song name around 8min

@lohithchowdary8809 7 месяцев назад

@@geeva99paint the Town red by the weekend 🌚

@geeva99 7 месяцев назад

@@lohithchowdary8809 is not it only doja cat is painting the town red, this sounds like one of those cool band songs

@Methenavigator 9 месяцев назад

It’s the real time to find out which one sounds the best.

@ThisIsTechToday 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for being here

@qussay 8 месяцев назад

Wow.. what a review?! I didn't even know such a review was possible. I really appreciate all your dedication and effort put behind this work. Thank you!

@tylerismyname 9 месяцев назад

This video turned out incredible!! All the work you put into it definitely shows, great job!! Super informative and entertaining at the same time

@ThisIsTechToday 9 месяцев назад

Thanks so much, Tyler! I appreciate your help.

@karlo407 9 месяцев назад

I can imagine some wanting the opposite, but I want an ANC AI that learns my wife's voice and makes it Transparent.

@ThisIsTechToday 9 месяцев назад

No comment 😅

@vktravellog1242 7 месяцев назад

Excellent idea. Have ear buds that converts everything bad the wife says and it gets converted to good so all you hear if positive vibes 😂😂😂😂😂😂

@karlo407 7 месяцев назад

@@vktravellog1242 I’m told my selective hearing is just fine, thank you. 😁

@IronMan-jx4mo 7 месяцев назад

The one shut my wife voice will be legendary 😂😂😂, i hope she will never watch this vid hehe

@miketan4803 7 месяцев назад

Lol. She better not be on RU-vid

@Paulfighteronline 7 месяцев назад

These headphones/earbuds reviews are by far the most extensive and well done I've ever encountered on RU-vid. Keep em coming!

@ThisIsTechToday 7 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@benjamingboy2529 9 месяцев назад

Just stumbled upon your channel.This review was top notch quality. If you keep this up you will be huge in the future. You got yourself a new subscriber!

@ThisIsTechToday 9 месяцев назад

Thanks so much, Benjamin!

@seekyeefirstforsound 9 месяцев назад

As I keep hearing audio engineer, I began searching and couldn’t really find much videos on your experience until link-in. Been watching your videos, great work love the energy and hype and your personal opinions on sound. =] would love to know more of your live-mixing or post production experiences if possible. Do direct me if I’ve missed it. Looking forward. =]

@bananaguy5228 9 месяцев назад

I just can’t ever seem to get over how good these videos are! I come back to them all the time and recommend them to friends. The production quality and the accuracy on how each of the ear/head phones sound from the video to real life is great. I picked up whxm4s and AirPods Pro after watching these videos and I can say for sure that the videos really do help to figure out what is the right product for you. 👏👏👏

@ThisIsTechToday 9 месяцев назад

I so appreciate the kind words and for you sharing. It truly helps a lot!

@karlo407 9 месяцев назад

What device did you use to listen to the video?

@corujariousa 9 месяцев назад

I really appreciate these tests from you. Very factual and unbiased. You just show the results under the criteria you are testing and the view/consumer can decide which to buy. The subjective tests from other channel mean nothing to me.

@ThisIsTechToday 9 месяцев назад

Thanks! I’m glad you noticed that desire and appreciate it!

@joetoe9207 9 месяцев назад

This is incredible. You show your professional set. Thank you!

@ThisIsTechToday 9 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@marcrae55555 8 месяцев назад

I really appreciate the effort of all your videos! Just another excellent review. Keep it up 😁

@ThisIsTechToday 8 месяцев назад

Whoooa! Thank you so much!!

@twowheelsandcroissant 9 месяцев назад

Hands down best headphone/earphones reviewer on YT, always looking forward for new reviews like this

@alirezayi9523 9 месяцев назад

You’re the best person I ever seen on youtube who reviews sound systems. Thanks a lot man!

@ThisIsTechToday 9 месяцев назад

Glad I could help!

@gaubonga11 9 месяцев назад

so much effort and hard work for this video, thumbs up for you ! ❤

@DEBRANDArthur-sg2km 9 месяцев назад

Amazing review - Definitive, indeed! And definitely the best live review on the web, by all means ! Hats Off Guy !!!

@johnnynguyen7229 5 месяцев назад

I recently upgraded from WF-1000XM4 to AirPods Pro 2nd-Gen! So far, I don't dislike the AirPods, especially since I use an iPhone as my main driver (ironically as an Android developer). Otherwise, I would've upgraded to the WF-1000XM5 to take advantage of the LDAC & custom EQ-ing that the AirPods lack. Anyway thanks for this insanely in-depth review! I'm so glad you mentioned how Sony can sound "muffled." I thought it was just me thinking I didn't have the ears for the amazing WF-1000XM4 and their default sound, thus me drastically lowering those mid bands in the EQ. (I'm not part of that group who believes in flat EQ audio purity or whatever, sorry!) So I was super surprised by how "airy" the AirPods sound, and especially impressed with the Spatial Audio feature; it sounds more like I'm at a live event rather than having speakers blasting directly between my head. This video confirms that either XM5 or AirPods would be a good choice though; for me, I'm reluctantly forgoing Sony's custom EQ-ing for Apple's "airy" AirPods and great ecosystem support. (Plus it helps that the AirPods are cheaper and Apple Music on the MacBook actually offers custom EQ-ing!) Thanks for your effort and time into this video! I certainly trust you as an audio engineer who knows what they're talking about! 🐢🐢🐢

@ThisIsTechToday 5 месяцев назад

Thank you so much, Johnny! I appreciate the thoughtful comment and super thanks! 🐢

@danielngu3150 9 месяцев назад

This is by far the most thorough, detailed review of all these earbuds I have ever seen, great work.!! I am actually looking for a good set of earbuds for my long haul air travel. While the headphone is good for long hour use, it is very bulky. I also owned the first generation AirPods Pro, but they do not fit well on my ears. Which one would you recommend for comfort and ANC (airplane noise) ? Bose or Sony XM5? Thanks.

@eh8756 5 месяцев назад

Fantastic review! I have always wanted to be able to compare sound characteristics by myself. Thank you so much, keep it going !

@sinlokemp 9 месяцев назад

Wow! love the dedication and sincerity of this content. New sub here. Keep up the great work.

@Im_happy_01 9 месяцев назад

Comprehensive review.. covered all questions i have.. Thank you!

@BrianGlaze 9 месяцев назад

Great work as usual Brandon! Can always count on you to go in depth.

@ThisIsTechToday 9 месяцев назад

Thanks so much, Brian!

@BrianGlaze 9 месяцев назад

@@ThisIsTechToday 💯

@manaswinturkane 9 месяцев назад

this is most detailed review,keep the good work coming.Loved the video

@ThisIsTechToday 9 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!

@brandon_yl_is_busted_af9316 6 месяцев назад

Highest quality and most professional earbud review I've ever seen. Can definitely tell the effort you put in, the extra B-roll and random video clips are much appreciated! Also the sponsor read during the mic text is fecking brilliant LOL that was great!

@Dev-Austin 9 месяцев назад

The review we've all been waiting for!

@ThisIsTechToday 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for waiting and watching! Please share it with others!

@lorenzocannillo5527 9 месяцев назад

Wooow What a review🔥🔥🔥 Well done man

@Dr.Med.Rasen. 6 месяцев назад

During the mic test you gave us a awesome comparison between the phone cameras

@bensgadgetreviews 9 месяцев назад

This video is so good and informative! Thank you

@ThisIsTechToday 9 месяцев назад

Thanks do much, Ben!!

@sivagurunathan4117 9 месяцев назад

You are one of the smartest RU-vidrs out there! I love your creativity. Most of us would skip the sponsor segment even if it's only for 5 seconds (even though it's not one here), but you made us watch and listen to the entire thing with rapt attention. You are an extremely underrated RU-vidr, and I'm waiting for you to reach 15 million subscribers. I hope you remember me at that time :p

@ThisIsTechToday 9 месяцев назад

Haha! Thank you so much. I appreciate that.

@moo4595 7 месяцев назад

Why new smartphones dont have good DAC's? It doesnt matter that you have good headphones if smartphones are poor.

@ahSteve-qm5vy 9 месяцев назад

The only draw back for me with the WF-1000xm5 is the touch control for volume. Tapping it 4x for volume makes it very uncomfortable and nerve wrecking and not as intuitive. They should make it like the Senheisser with touch and hold for volume control.

@Loki-sk7bi 9 месяцев назад

Touch and hold totally makes sense. I had a sennheiser and it was great.

@ThisIsTechToday 9 месяцев назад

Swipe is absolutely my preference.

@Properganda5.0 9 месяцев назад

Volume control isn’t only the draw back. It looks like Sony cannot handle microphone issues since first version of ANC. The demo one is only an excuse.

@Theflood125 9 месяцев назад

I was SO annoyed when I realised I wasn’t able to change that setting. Also I don’t use Spotify so that double tap is completely wasted on me. I hope they fix this in an update.

@vipulgupta 9 месяцев назад

@@ThisIsTechToday Agree, touch and hold or swipe, both of them are far superior to tapping 4 times like an idiot. Even tapping 3 times is too much and I often miss tap it and the result is something which I don't want to do and further increases the effort. Tapping more than 2 times especially becomes a problem if you are moving. People like you can give this type of feedback to Sony and we can just hope they listen to you in their future updates. Btw I have watched a lot of reviews over so many years and nothing comes even close to the quality of your review. You addressed the most important points the way they need to be.

@cooluser23 9 месяцев назад

Can't wait wait to see this video. Hopefully you did a microphone test as well.

@ThisIsTechToday 9 месяцев назад

I did a TON of microphone tests lol

@cooluser23 9 месяцев назад

@@ThisIsTechTodayawesome. I'll watch your video during my next gym session. Already queued up. I have the XM3, and XM4 and the mics are useless.

@jimmychan9138 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for the great videos. They are the most helpful ones around. Re Sony ones I hear so little differences between the XM4 and Xm5.

@yomu235 4 месяца назад

Thank you for this wonderful review. And love the sound review , it's really what I'm looking for a review

@watermelon1221 9 месяцев назад

great vid. would prefer a much longer and in depth ANC comparison, as that's what makes or breaks a decision

@JonahBrettsWilliams 3 месяца назад

I’ve been imagining a headphone/earbud review like this forever and I’m glad I finally came across this. Incredibly in-depth and significantly helps me with what I want to buy. More of this has my support!!

@colev396 9 месяцев назад

Hi! XM4 user and fellow audio engineer here. The blanket sound you described with the XM4 is definitely an issue. This issue seems to increase drastically with the volume level, almost like the headphones starved for power. At full volume especially with harder bass heavy tracks or metal the top end would muffle severely, and the low end would quiet and become sloppy in response. If I turn the volume down, I notice significant improvement in clarity and bass response with each step down from max until it levels out about 3 notches downs from full (on IOS). Overall, what would make it worth it for me to upgrade to the XM5's would be if the EQ stayed clear, consistent, and thick throughout, even at max volume. Bonus points if it gained me a little more volume at max over the XM4's. Can you speak to this issue for me? Great video by the way m8

@NinaLarss 6 месяцев назад

I just got the XM5 and I can now compare with the XM4 that I also own. I feel that they're a lil too clear for me, almost harsh, brighter in a "digital" way I don't know if that makes sense. And I miss the smooth and deep low end of the xm4. The kicks are very "bumpy", super super dynamic. If I want to feel the full freq range (especially in the low end part) of a song I have to crank up the volume more than before and it makes the feeling of the kicks hard on the ear and tiering eventually. My XM4 have a problem and I loose the battery quickly on right earbud... Making them unsuable for more than 5 minutes. If I knew I would have bought a second pair of XM4 instead of the XM5. But I'm only talking about my personal tastes. We all have a different perception of sound and everyone ear is different.

@colev396 5 месяцев назад

@@NinaLarss Interesting. Genre can play a large part in this as well. Have you played with the EQ on the Sony app to remove some of the highs? Also, I will tell you that Sony is replacing the XM4's that have this battery defect if you call, they did with mine and sent me a new pair very recently. If you are still not happy with you XM5's I would be happy to work out a trade deal with you for my new XM4's. I'm wanting more high frequency at volume with hardcore music :D

@ricecube5079 9 месяцев назад

Amazing review ! Exactly what I need thank you

@ThisIsTechToday 9 месяцев назад

So glad I could help! Please share it with others. It helps a ton!

@krishnaswaroop9293 2 месяца назад

Always looking forward to videos of this quality.

@anguslaws4665 8 месяцев назад

subbed, will come to you for all tech from now on

@brijesh41990 9 месяцев назад

The first video that i watched was of you comparing app1 vs app2 and it made me subscribe you …u r 1 in billion ❤👍🏽🙏🏽 ..keep it up 👍🏽

@z4twicks406 9 месяцев назад

What an insane comparison dude holy moly 🔥🔥🔥

@ThisIsTechToday 9 месяцев назад

Haha. Thank you.

@sondesix_ 9 месяцев назад

I love you for doing this man. Thanks a lot! An awesome, super detailed review, as always.

@anramsay 8 месяцев назад

Great content as always. I got the XM4s for about $125 refurbished last year and have been really happy. I mainly use them for at home listening and video editing. For daily outdoor use I use Pixel Buds Pro. Considering grabbing XM5s probably when they are cheaper but its not a priority for me right now.

@user-xb6dl9um6h 6 месяцев назад

Did you do the firmware update on those Sony's? People been saying the firmware update has screwed everything up with that particular model XM4s

@anramsay 5 месяцев назад

I actually lost the right earbud so I ended up getting the XM5s open boxed on eBay.

@mohamedabdelwahab3386 9 месяцев назад

I'm a bit late but GREAT work & effort buddy thank you for that. And that is how the Great reviews been made

@ThisIsTechToday 9 месяцев назад

Thanks so much!

@louisuliman5098 9 месяцев назад

Hi, thanks for the detailed review, it’s amazing how much effort you spent to make it. Would be great to review Technics az80 among these ones😅

@therealjohnshelburne 5 месяцев назад

Well DONE on the sponsor drop during the mic test! Very creative!

@ThisIsTechToday 5 месяцев назад

Thanks! I think it’s a win win win!

@Paprika526 9 месяцев назад

Great review. Sounds like the sub-bass of the WF-100XM5 are lacking in comparison to the Bose Quitecomfort. Is that you're experience too?

@RWJ62 4 месяца назад

Awesome video and comparison review! Great job! Liked and subscribed! Thanks for the detail and pro style video!

@ThisIsTechToday 4 месяца назад

Thanks!

@urbenkam 9 месяцев назад

Really good review. I had the sennhiser momentum wireless 3. I understand it’s hard to compare everything. I was looking at hifiman savanar . For me sound quality takes the priority. Hifiman will be short in comparison in other features but really want to know how it compares to sound quality to sony.

@skullcrusher_1 8 месяцев назад

I have been trying to EQ my xm4 to sound less dark so the xm5s may very well be a future purchase for me. Definitely going to see what deals pop up on Amazon though because that price is out there 😂

@lubje 9 месяцев назад

Awesome video, thank for putting all the effort in it! I'm looking for a complementary pair of earbuds to my WX-1000XM4 for in the hot summer months and secretly still hoping they will announce a new neckband version (WI-1000XM3), but I'm losing hope. Maybe it's time to go for the WF-1000XM5...

@ThisIsTechToday 9 месяцев назад

The WFs are definitely pretty light and unobtrusive!

@enocaldhairsantiagozuniga2043 День назад

This is the most detailed and amazing video on all over YT about the comparison of those earbuds, thank to u I just bought my Sony XM5, you're the best keep going bro!!

@ThisIsTechToday День назад

Thanks so much for the kind words! Please share it with others. 😊

@evd549 9 месяцев назад

One thing I actually do differently during the sound test for tracks is I basically will just close my eyes and only open them when I like the way something sounds. Oddly enough I been getting more Apple Airpods Pro 2 and the Bose. And I came from the XM4s LOL

@hermanvisser4034 9 месяцев назад

I am listening to your video on relatively high end equipment (for simplicity just say $25k system). For me, I hear the dark sound of the XM4 which I own, but the XM5 sound quality stands head shoulders above the rest, and I prefer the default EQ.

@Cableroni 8 месяцев назад

Very great review! Gives me a good Sound-quality overview. But it’s sad that there is no comparison to the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 :( But still awesome review, keep it up!

@fuzzy__dunlop 9 месяцев назад

This is a great video. Well done.

@snakefan2009 9 месяцев назад

Great thorough review! Informed my buying decision

@ThisIsTechToday 9 месяцев назад

So glad I could help! Thanks so much for your support 🙏

@alexis2268 9 месяцев назад

Great video ! For my part I really prefer the xm5, I think the song is really more precise than others

@chiltonj 9 месяцев назад

I have a pair of Jabra 65s which I love the fit. You insert them and twist and bit and they are locked in. I don't think it had ANC but it performed very well for noise cancelling. I also have the Jabra 85 and the ANC is pretty good and better sound quality was better than the 65. However, the 85s don't fit as well so now I have the XM5s with the hope that I get good audio quality, fit and ANC. They sound great, the fit is good but I haven't been able to find an eartip size that works because ANC sucks right now on them compared to the Jabra 85. I would go as far as saying that the Jabra 65 provides the most noise cancelling (or ANC like qualities) because of the solid fit. Granted, I've only had the Sony's for a few days and still trying to find the right fit to maximize ANC on them. The other thing I like about those Jabra models is the physical tap "buttons" on the earbuds. I'm trying to get used to the Sony tapping method.

@marc-antoinedaoust2713 8 месяцев назад

Personally i think the Airpods have incredible song because of Spatial Audio. The music almost feels more open and more 3D and it's almost as if you we're there when the song was created. I have the original Airpod Pro's and sometimes i switch off spatial audio and i'm stunned by the difference in sound quality.

@TechKnowBiz 8 месяцев назад

Incredible video. Any chance you can share the link to the awesome mics you are using to capture the audio from these earbuds? Thanks very much

@jefferygay9371 9 месяцев назад

I’ve got the latest Bose and AirPod. What I need (more than sound quality) is something that doesn’t fall out of my ear!

@13mc517 9 месяцев назад

Amazing work ❤

@billwu8581 9 месяцев назад

Hopefully could you include the bluetooth lag in future videos? I hate to switch between my headphone and earbuds when I am gaming. However, I have to with the XM4 because the lag is so noticeable. I am wondering if XM5 have improved in that area?

@quocphingo9807 8 месяцев назад

very detail, I might be buy this 1000XM5

@HayBayle 7 месяцев назад

Great review, just what I was looking/ listening for! Just did a battery swap on my XM4's and just waiting for either bud to die at this point so I can upgrade.

@RunescapeMeister-san 9 месяцев назад

It's a funny thing to bring up but I wore my xm4's with over-ear protection while shooting so I could turn anc and transparency on/off to communicate while intermittently listening to music. It's nice to see that the anc and transparency of the xm5's seem to both be better than the xm4's, whilst reducing the most important attribute to me: size/fitment. Airpods could never work for me with their stem, bosebois also have a similar sticky-outy-bit. As for sound, my ears have always perceived normal level highs in a harman curve as rather harsh, so the mellow-ness of the sony offerings always felt better to me... even in spite of the loss in the mids. Your video made it very clear that it's well worth me buying the xm5's over another pair of cheaper xm4's. I really appreciate the comparison to two other big name flagships, I don't own an apple phone otherwise the airpods might be a distinct winner with an eq to cut down the highs slightly (just for me), but I'd have to figure out another ear-pro setup.

@kayseeday 2 месяца назад

Great review! With return to office it would be nice to see what you recommend for earbuds or headsets with noise isolating mics. Many times I have to take meetings at my desk for a lack of a meeting room and it would be nice for people on the call to only hear my voice and not the people around me.

@LPM147 6 месяцев назад

4:14 the manual for the XM5 says to actually rotate each pod counter/clockwise in the case to remove them using your thumb and index finger and then pull up.

@Raptors0524 2 месяца назад

I have learned a lot in this videos. This is the detail I look for when considering a product. Thank you!

@ThisIsTechToday 2 месяца назад

You are so welcome!

@elyt 9 месяцев назад

Sony just slays it again. 👏 And this was another great video. Thank you!!

@narcospecial 7 месяцев назад

insane complete review... the best.. i'll go to XM5 and thanks for your review

@John-nk2pj 9 месяцев назад

Kudos to your high quality work. I have been a sony fan for a long time already. Just wondering why Marshall earbuds doesn't match up considering the company is a highly respected one.

@ThisIsTechToday 9 месяцев назад

1. They don’t send me anything 2. They aren’t known for, and I haven’t heard anyone point out them being leaders for ANC or transparency. This video focuses on the leaders for that.

@ukulelesolja808 9 месяцев назад

Can you do a review with the Status Between 3ANC? Since they have triple drivers I’d love to hear your feedback as an audio engineer.

@HG51_ 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for this!

@darkandsynth80s 8 месяцев назад

Great comparision in detail 👏 You said ANC is not that different between bose and XM5. How is possible? I have both XM4 and QC2, and the main reason I will switch to XM5 will be ANC. Thanks in advance

@khunkhamkaung6123 9 месяцев назад

Great video as always ❤

@ThisIsTechToday 9 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@nurnachman 8 дней назад

just the comparison i was looking for. i listened with the airpods pro 2 and i can't think how it skews everything (like xeroxing from a xeroxed paper - especially when i don't know which codecs youtube is using/switching between) but in most xm5 vs apple comparisons that you've shared - i feel airpods pro 2 are more confined in the pan/stereo sound image while the xm5 sounds much wider. also some examples were comparing different parts of the tune/track/song so it skews the details of the comparison even more imho. overall the work is fantastic and i can't wait to see what else you compare!!! sub'ed immediately. thank you so much !!!

@norailves778 9 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! My Galaxy Buds decided to break completely so I'm on a hunt for new non-samsung earphones and I think I'll get these. Yes they are on a pricier side, but I use earphones till they die, so for me it's like a 2-3 year investment that I'm willing to make.

@poodlemeister22314 9 месяцев назад

This is awesome stuff and greatly appreciated to see super duper indepth analysis, but I'd love to see more...mainstream (if that's applicable) versions added in. I feel like having a pixel buds pro or a samsung galaxy buds pro2 or whatever as comparison would be quite helpful. It's great to have all the super premium stuff because it's more of a 1:1 comparison, but most people (perhaps in the android space) don't have the highest end ear buds But for real, great stuff, super informative and I might be getting the xm5 now that I've fully embraced the xperia I V

@chukwudiugwulali9438 9 месяцев назад

Excellent High Quality Video!

@ThisIsTechToday 9 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@andrewrichardson7361 8 месяцев назад

Hey thanks for the video. Just wondering what your take would be on using the XM5s (or AirPods Pro 2s) as a drummer playing along to music from my phone or Mac? Keen to know if I will still be able to hear the music over the volume of loud drums. Thanks

@MuhammadFauzanWidiatmoko 9 месяцев назад

Amazing review!

@ThisIsTechToday 9 месяцев назад

Thank you!!

@xray718 9 месяцев назад

As an older person there are certain frequencies that I can't hear anymore which makes looking for hi fidelity earphones hard. A 20 something listening to earbuds aren't going to sound the same to a 50 year old. I like to use this feature called adapt sound on Samsung phones which conducts a hearing test and then boosts the frequencies you're having difficulty hearing. It makes earbuds sound a lot better. The Anker Liberty pro 3 has a hearing test on their app which is pretty good too, however the LP3 have, by default, a very V shaped sound profile. Lots of bass and treble. Currently I am using Huawei Freebuds pro 2 which is pretty good because it has a 10 band equalizer on their app. This makes adjusting the sound way more precise than what Sony or Anker has. Anyway, Sony and other companies should add hearing tests to their apps so it can adjust the frequencies which will make the sound profile consistent for all age groups.

@ratchet2266 8 месяцев назад

If you choose to switch to apple and airpods pro in the future know that this audiogram Feature also exists on airpods.

@xray718 7 месяцев назад

That's great. I'm glad apple implemented this feature.

@eaytkon 9 месяцев назад

I love your reviews and I've been waiting for the Bose QC earbuds 2 from the day you teased it and even after the comparisons with airpods pro 2.... but sadly you never reviewed them

@ThisIsTechToday 9 месяцев назад

Yeah, sorry. Moving across half the country will do that to ya.

@eaytkon 9 месяцев назад

@@ThisIsTechToday thank you so much, highly appreciated.

@Hottest_man_in_Siberia 8 месяцев назад

as a huge fan of treble, I'm glad there is finally a flagship earbud that doesn't skip out on it, it is strange that the Bose QuietComfort headphones are super sparkly, yet the earbuds have none of it

@HonestFANBOY 9 месяцев назад

As always awesome video!! The Adriatic in McKinney is beautiful and only 30 minutes away from me. I do a lot of photoshoot here

@ThisIsTechToday 9 месяцев назад

Yeah, it's beautiful!

@HonestFANBOY 9 месяцев назад

@@ThisIsTechToday how was the Texas heat for you?!

@cwaicwai821 9 месяцев назад

would you ever make a series explaining audio terms for people new to these kinds of videos?

@ThisIsTechToday 9 месяцев назад

What terms did you find to be difficult to understand?

@DreamsOfLegend 9 месяцев назад

INCREDIBLE in depth and rich breakdown man! EXCELLENT work. While i can see how good the XM5s are...i came away from this thinking, "Damn my XM4s STILL awesome and right up there with the best... No need to spend $300!"

@ThisIsTechToday 9 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!

@ashton4329 8 месяцев назад

Hey man, can you do comparisons with the new Jabra Elite 10 (and maybe even the 8 Active)? They seem like they could be pretty good contenders

@A-Duck 4 месяца назад

I have pretty small ear canals, so the information about how well each one fits is the most crucial to me, more than sound quality even. I was leaning toward the XM5's, but learning how they mostly rely on the ear tip to hold it in makes me think it's not good for my particular case. Now I'm leaning toward the Airpods, I think.

@hek8392 5 месяцев назад

Incredibly helpful, getting the XM5 after having the XM4 and feel much better about it after watching this

@ThisIsTechToday 5 месяцев назад

Wow! Thank you so much. So glad I could help!

@adunford2664 9 месяцев назад

I have the WH-1000XM4 over head band headphones and I’d like to know how the sound of the buds compares with these?

@ClaudioAguileraMunoz 8 месяцев назад

I have both AirPods Pro and the xm5 and besides the transparency mode, the XM5 are far superior in everything. I'm getting used to them in my iPhone 14 pro since the advantages are just too much to keep the AirPods instead of the XM5

@unclesalt6766 9 месяцев назад

I'm really hoping for you to do an in depth review of the Marshall Minor III and Marshall Motic ANC

@ThisIsTechToday 9 месяцев назад

If Marshall wants to work together, I'm happy to check out their stuff :)

@hanfpeter4190 5 месяцев назад

this video is a goldmine, thanks for the in depth review

@ThisIsTechToday 4 месяца назад

Glad you enjoyed it! Please share it with others!

@nakulagham2058 4 месяца назад

I just loved the content of this video, amazing review!

@ThisIsTechToday 4 месяца назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@Jefafa73 9 месяцев назад

I was torn between the QC2, Buds 2 Pro, and XM5's. I ended up going with the Bose. The main reason is the XM5's are too loose in the ear, the bass is very muddy/loose, and the ANC plus transparency mode is only good but not great. Since I'm using them mostly for the office, I really needed good transparency and noise canceling, both active and passive. The XM5's (excluding the airpods) came in 2nd, but because they're stuck so far in your ear, you really hear the low notes of your voice way more on the XM5's compared to the Bose. The XM5's are not the most secure in the ear either. They're fine if you're sitting down, but even walking sometimes they knock against your ear and it's annoying. So anything more than a walk, in my opinion the XM5 will not be the best for. I really will miss the multi point connection though! Btw, I was able to get a good seal with the S and M tips.