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@SadlyBest 4 месяца назад

Great review of 5's. LG Tone is a great option for Apple replacements, for the Android users. Pretty good sound, and small enough form factor to easily sleep with

@jeremymorrison3494 4 месяца назад

Hi Aaron, another great vid. I have the wfxm5 and I absolutely love them, I have linkbuds s and wfxm4, but the xm5 to me is still to this day my absolute favourite buds, the default sound signature just checks all the boxes for me. I have no issues with the smooth texture at all when removing and inserting, the new foam tips are exceptional in my opinion. I really cannot fault them. Worth every penny I spent. Cheers J

@aaronloudnwireless 4 месяца назад

Glad to know you like it!

@av365 4 месяца назад

but the mic is terrible n no spatial audio

@Emilmode 3 месяца назад

this channel is so underrated man so good

@rhododendron3630 3 месяца назад

Great video, thanks! One thing that I never see people talking about is the reaction time when interacting with the earbuds. This particular information is hard to find for each brand. It's a big thing for me, and maybe I'm not the only one. If the hear-through takes 3 seconds to be effective after pressing the button during an announcement or when someone is talking to you, it's a big no for me. I have the XM4, and they are lacking in this part.

@razyks 4 месяца назад

Great vid. Can you do same for jbra elite 10 please

@jennifergala 4 месяца назад

I just got the Bose Ultra over the ear headphones. Amazing ANC I prefer the sound of my Airpod Max though however my Max had connection problems since day one even with a new pair that Apple gave me.

@aaronloudnwireless 4 месяца назад

Bose QC Ultra are amazing. Surprised at the connectivity issues of the APM!

@fdimb 4 месяца назад

Hey Aaron! Any idea about the Creative Zen Pro/Plus line? It's the only earbud I've found that's advertised as supporting LC3+ out of the box together with wireless charge. But I haven't found a single review (out from the 2 on Amazon) about their quality and latency over LC3. I'm kinda hyped about the codec as it might be the only way to have a low latency device on Windows/Linux that can also use the mic without going into handsfree mode (which degrades the quality a lot). Although at this point I wonder if it'll ever become mainstream as its been years since it was announced and no properly working device with it seems to be working properly unless you've got a dongle

@haimona12 Месяц назад

Hi Aaron, love your work. Have you noticed that, unlike the previous model, the EQ settings don't seem to be stored on device and hence do not appear to carry over when listening via a laptop, watch or Bravia TV? Unless I have missed some subtle setting, the loss of EQ settings in device is a major step backwards as it makes these buds unlistenable on devices without the Sony app. I reach for my xm5s when using other devices which defeats the purpose of upgrading. I do like the smaller and lighter size and brighter tone but the default EQ setting on other devices is just awful.

@eladnonnac 4 месяца назад

Have used these since it was launched. I do travel a lot and have been trying to use these instead of headphones on flights. My issue is while trying to get a good seal, I end up getting a bad headache on any flights that are more than 3 hours. Ended up going back to headphones. Recently, I have also been getting complains that people cant hear me well on calls. Especially when I try to use both earbuds then putting one back into the case. Ended up using XM5s for consuming media or flights that are less than 3 hours. Carry Buds 2 Pros for important phone calls. And Bose NC700s for long flights. Still looking for the perfect earbuds...

@WhatSeeTwo 4 месяца назад

I got them, returned for the Jabra Elite 10. They are over the top!

@AustralianChristianFascists 3 месяца назад

what made you choose the jabra elite 10?

@sathira_anuk5179 2 месяца назад

@@AustralianChristianFascistsfit

@WhatSeeTwo 2 месяца назад

@ExtraEcclesiamNullaSalus 1. they are comfortable 2. Audio and Calls Quality Actually is really good 3. Actually works with Team (I can mute/unmute & answer calls)

@awas1977 4 месяца назад

hi Aaron, is the bass bigger than the MTW3?

@LifeMyWay007 4 месяца назад

QQQ about Jabra Elite 10 - Mine are driving me nuts. Have you noticed the HUGE sound quality difference with ANC On (sounds good) and Off (sounds mono/tinny/thin)??? WHY would turning sound cancellation on/off change the source audio at all? ps. even going through all the different size buds, I just can't get the good secure feel I had with my Elite 75t. Any tips for this unique shape?

@neptunevibe Месяц назад

I have the same problem as you with big ears. I changed the tips with regular ones and the noise canceling works even better (tested with the app also and is tight, while using the biggest size foam tips from Sony the test app asked me to reposition the right ear again and again and was never satisfied).

@ariesalwi2551 4 месяца назад

Hi Aaron, how come you never reviewed the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX? Would like to know your thoughts on them.

@manti1923 4 месяца назад

I'm pretty much getting to the point on giving up with ear buds none just don't stay steady in my ears when on the move no matter what tips...my mate let me try these new sony one's and again I was constantly pushing them back in my ears...great review as always my man.

@Blu3_777 4 месяца назад

Try the Technics az-60 or az-80 eartips (they are same). This fixed the problem for a youtube reviewer after he tried many 3rd party eartips. Hope this helps

@wskin17 4 месяца назад

After watched a few of your videos, with anticipation of the potential issues, I got mine just last week, I couldn’t get a good fit in one of my ears(I need a size between the M and L……), so have to use third party tips (I really miss the seal of etymotic glider tips😢); the small size, together with an upgrade of ANC from my ATH-CKS50TW(btw, I like them a lot, but wish they could have better ANC) are the main reasons I got them; I haven’t spent enough time with them to comment on the sound quality, so we’ll see

@AntoG4RS 4 месяца назад

Hey Aaron, thanks for your video, as always one of the best reference for bluetooth earbuds review on youtube. Are you learning Italian? Stai imparando l'italiano? Arrivederci :D

@aaronloudnwireless 4 месяца назад

Thanks for that! Not really, I said it at the spur of the moment lol

@kiryuukazuma04 3 месяца назад

Waiting for the epic Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 review. Excited

@christianbass10 2 месяца назад

Is it worth to buy this if i have buds2pro? I am using s24ultra

@epickat5134 2 месяца назад

Is there still the earbud tapping problem in this? I’ve changed my xm4 twice and the problem was when there’s wind, it keeps blowing my sensors and it keeps freaking out that I’ve been using my xm4 with the two earbuds function off now… (also the battery problem but it didn’t happen to me with the second replacement now

@thewind23r 4 месяца назад

Wish you could cover the mtw3 issues

@rezaamiri9519 4 месяца назад

I have it more than 5 months ,sound quality is pretty good but call quality in crowded places is awful and noise cancelling not bad

@martenthornberg275 3 месяца назад

I got the xm5 as replacement for xm4 because of the battery problem. The biggest difference for me is the size, the smaller buds are much more comfortable for me. The biggest disappointment is that they have made the battery more difficult to replace. The battery in the xm4 can be replaced without soldering and that was the main reason I choose them originally. If I wasn't so lucky and got a free replacement, I could in theory have replaced the battery myself, but that might not be possible with xm5.

@petermurage8685 4 месяца назад

Hi Aarun. Excellent review there. Have you ever tried LG freeton t90? I hear they have the best Dolby Atmos on the market so far. One that rivals even Apple airpod pro. What do you think?

@aaronloudnwireless 4 месяца назад

Thanks, these are my thoughts ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Rej3Ojj8O6o.html

@EduardoSilva-kg5xf 19 дней назад

Hey Aaron can I ask u a question why when i shake my head i hear something moving/shaking do u know why or what is it

@Ari_G73 4 месяца назад

I was deciding between these and the jabra elite 10 and happy i got the jabra.

@elisabethwau8423 2 месяца назад

Please review behringer bh 480nc

@jub8891 Месяц назад

i still have my xm3s like 4 years later and havent had to change the battery yet

@kellypainter7625 4 месяца назад

I regret buying them. They just don't stay in my ears, even with third party tips.

@John_Alter 4 месяца назад

Same, I hate the glossy finish on the XM5 since it causes it to slowly slip out of my ears more often due to my oily ears compared to the matte finish on the XM4. I tried replacing the eartips to Spinfit, Comply, AZLA, and some IEM eartips but they keep slipping out of my ears and get annoyed how I always have to adjust it every few minutes.

@ak-2005 4 месяца назад

Can you please give it to me? If u don’t mind 😅?

@Blu3_777 4 месяца назад

I love em but yeah they don't. Soo frustrating. But I'm ordering a set of Technics Az series eartips because I ran into a RU-vidr that had same problem; he tried many 3rd party tips and none of em worked, untill he used the tips of his Technics AZ-80 and boom they magically fixed the problem.

@Green_Speed 3 месяца назад

I'd highly recommend the Sony LinkBuds S. I own both those and the XM5s and got total buyers' remorse. Linkbuds S you're paying less than half price for 95% of the sound quality and losing wireless charging. Matte finish, traditional eartip design so way more comfortable for long periods. Sorry to hear your XM5s don't fit well and hope your new eartips solve your issue!

@kellypainter7625 3 месяца назад

@@Green_SpeedI have those and agree. However, mine packed up with ear wax when I used Spinfit tips since they don't have a screen. I am just going to avoid Sony earbuds in the future. They aren't that great imho.

@thedude633 3 месяца назад

After I discovered IEMs I stopped using earbuds for listening to music. I only use them for calls and podcasts

@asan1050 4 месяца назад

Thanks for posting this video.

@jo05dk 4 месяца назад

I haven't had a chance to try the XM5, but i suspect they are as trash as my XM4 when it comes to using them with a raincoat in the rain. Does anyone know of a good sounding set of in ears, which can be used in the rain, without trash like the wet hood changing the volume, or pausing what you're listening to? ...or do anyone know of a reviewer who tests for these things?

@Nikesh_Pradhan 4 месяца назад

I returned my for the qc ultra and man what a great decision. The anc was meh on sony plus I had so much connection issues with them. So much better on the bose. Sound quality wise as well I don't find much difference until you go into the frequency and decible chart comparing them

@corey7219 4 месяца назад

I gave up on sony due to the wf-1000xm4 battery issue. So i went with a new $110 pair of galaxy buds 2 pro and they are perfect with third party eartips. Along with the samsung ecosystem i am now stuck in

@FREELEOONE 4 месяца назад

I bought larger tips. I love my XM5s.

@ssjMaximum22Goku 4 месяца назад

I don't know what battery issue you are referring to on the XM4's. My pair has been updated to the latest firmware and I do not have any excessive battery drain. Been using my pair for over 1 year now.

@aquabluesweater9014 4 месяца назад

Some pairs seem to have defects that cause battery to drain within 20mins of use. My left one gave up after 6 mo and my right onr after 10mo. Thankfully its still under warranty so sony changed them for new ones without hassle. The new pair works well tobdate. Im praying they dont act up just when my warranty runs out in a few months!

@luciano_jrrr 4 месяца назад

I like more my Bose QC II Earbuds because of its ANC, but the connectivity of my WF-1000XM5 is very superior! I also bought a new set of ear tips for the sony earbud because I did'nt like the original one.

@elijahfrancis2520 3 месяца назад

As most people know, Sony headphones destortthe eq and lowers the overall volume. Setting the eq off fixes this at the cost of clarity and bass. I Almost returned my xm5 until i used the find my eq. This feature maintains volume at higher levels along with maintaining the eq. Don't use the manual eq.

@ThomasToldi 4 месяца назад

I have it from day one, everything running on 100%, I'm very satisfied. 😊

@beozzie690 4 месяца назад

Nice video as usual. The Sony is nice but I still like my sennheizer. Am wondering if they’re going to make a new one

@serrael-182 4 месяца назад

Yes you can already pre order them.

@kovy4win 4 месяца назад

the 4s come out march 1st

@mikeecalvary 4 месяца назад

Hey Aaron I've I just recently upgraded to the 24 ultra and am attempting to activate spacial audio just like sony explains but doesn't seem to populate even though my sony xm5's are connected.

@aaronloudnwireless 4 месяца назад

That's because Samsung limits spatial audio to Samsung earbuds

@mikeecalvary 4 месяца назад

@@aaronloudnwireless ah thanks for the info. Spent an hour trying to figure it out. Even went into development mode. Well thanks for update.

@aaronloudnwireless 4 месяца назад

@@mikeecalvary no problem

@Allanator 4 месяца назад

How do you feel and Denon PerL Pro?

@aaronloudnwireless 4 месяца назад

My thoughts ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-UCP-DmZ6DSU.html

@2allanator 4 месяца назад

Thanks, I own the Sony's and the Denon and I agree. Denon is the king, couldn't be happier. I also like Master and Dynamic's MW09's. Great earbuds, but they don't have good customer service, but wouldn't stop me from buying them. Thanks, Arron

@AC_DC12 4 месяца назад

I loved the fit of the linkbuds S. They replaced my Bose buds, but I’ve recently changed away from them too. Too quiet and I kept having connection issues where they connected to my phone despite being in my bad, annoying when I had headphones on which disconnected because of it. Tried the XM5 - not for me! The glossy finish is very annoying. Sony also not doing themselves a favour with the high prices.

@christuffer 2 месяца назад

An updated Linkbuds S is what I'm hoping for.

@rupayan1956 4 месяца назад

Suppose you got a good fit with these buds.. do they hurt the ear canal if u use them for long durations at a stretch?

@randius8476 4 месяца назад

That depends on the ear tips you use

@rupayan1956 4 месяца назад

@@randius8476 Ya i was talking about the original eartips

@rupayan1956 3 месяца назад

@@randius8476 Ya i m asking ab the default ear tips that come with the buds

@Altamimi911 4 месяца назад

Which earbud have strong deep best bass ever??

@infektrippe8666 4 месяца назад

Jabra elite 75t

@notme6753 4 месяца назад

I bought the XM5 earbuds a few days ago and it great... My only problem is the connectivity when I choose the "Prioritize sound quality" option. It disconnects very frequently as compared to my XM4 specially when I'm in the MRT tunnels (transitioning from circle line to NS line at Bishan MRT station) my XM4 also disconnects but not as bad as the XM5. This issue is resolved if I picked the "Prioritize stable connection" option but then I lose LDAC 😢. Not sure if this just happens on my device or it's really like that for all XM5 earbuds units.

@aaronloudnwireless 4 месяца назад

Various factors could be involved here including the device. But I agree I do get some signal drops in that area too.

@notme6753 4 месяца назад

@@aaronloudnwireless I see... Thanks for confirming!

@aaronloudnwireless 4 месяца назад

@@notme6753 no problem!

@myskipper 2 месяца назад

it's a common issue when you use high bandage steaming I believe, when I use Sennheiser MTW3 I face the same issue if I choose for high quality steaming, especially when you in MRT station, sometimes even on the bus I face this issue too, turn my head a little bit the connection will drop. When I turned on this function and the app does told me it might face connection issue, not sure about Sony.

@krispipes 4 месяца назад

Can you check on Sony inzone earbuds? Thanks

@uabir8338 4 месяца назад

Hi, my xm5 had amazing microphones for calls but after some updates it sounds TERRIBLE on the other side. BE CAREFUL!

@SuperBeard86 4 месяца назад

I had the XM-5s. I returned them and got the Elite 10s instead. I'll happily sacrifice a little bit of sound quality for a better, more comfortable fit and comparable ANC and features

@explodingheavens 4 месяца назад

Who heard devialet phantom or sony premium dacs, or xperia with dseehx would understand that good tws with ANC coupled with FR without sharp highs, not just anybody can offer this with such a dac performance. Actually I got cheap, now hard/impossible to get earfun air 1. Gen tws which got such a good dac(it was a luck tho), but sony should be a bit better even. I r Hear xm5 haven't got dust&.. filter in them, so buds must be with it, it's so sad... slippery thing too, but there is nothing better I would choose for now, if besides audio I want good ANC.

@ogxt3rr067 4 месяца назад

I had the XFXM4 generation and I didn't like its sound quality. I recently bought the WFXM5 and I love their sound quality. I don't have to use EQ since the original sound with LDAC is very realistic and balanced. Still I think its sound quality is still below the Sennheiser MTW3. But I love the size of these headphones and especially the battery that is endless haha

@myskipper 2 месяца назад

Sennheiser MTW3 have quality issue too I guess, every 4 month of usage my right bud stop charging and can't be turned on anymore, I searched on the internet and seems many user is facing this issue. My 2nd set just spoiled for the same reason again few days ago, send them back to Sennheiser again, and now thinking change to XM5 instead.

@mennais 3 месяца назад

Is the battery drain issue has been solved on the XM5 ??

@chefgav1 2 месяца назад

Did you not watch the video?

@mennais 2 месяца назад

@@chefgav1 I am French, but may be I missed something ? or didn't understand a part.

@mennais 2 месяца назад

@@chefgav1 I read somewhere else that after 1 year and a half, this XM5 has battery issue draining very fast like the XM4.

@chefgav1 2 месяца назад

@mennais no not that has been reported

@hugochu8106 4 месяца назад

Hello, i got the Sony ,LinkBuds S, and i like it 😄

@aaronloudnwireless 4 месяца назад

Nice!

@Ezekiel242 4 месяца назад

A lot of us are having battery draining issues with the last firmware update on the linkbuds S.

@hugochu8106 4 месяца назад

@@Ezekiel242 YEah, i also got my left earbud battery draining very fast!!!! the right side is ok. Why SONY,,,?????

@sprokkel30 4 месяца назад

I have a new test for you, a test that I never see reviewers do. Test audio quality on incoming calls.

@nijatmustafayev9336 4 месяца назад

Hi Aaron Always love to watch your reviews But I wonder why you have never tested Bang and olufsen EX ? I know there are many subscribers like me who are eagerly waiting for this

@bramgierkink7485 4 месяца назад

From most comparison videos i've seen, and from hearing out opinions of other people, they're great, but there are better earbuds within that pricerange. The Denon Perl pro's for example perform better, aswell as the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 2S's. A fact: B&O EX use Dynamic drivers, which are the most common drivers used in most headsets and earbuds. They no longer produce the absolute best sound quality. The B&W for example use balanced armature drivers. Those drivers are smaller, more efficient have excellent treble response and produce better sounds quality. Not saying you shouldn't buy them, cause they're by no means bad, but there are other alternatives that just do it even better within the same price range

@ronnierolivera5946 4 месяца назад

Yo aún conservo los Sony 1000xm4 y es lamentable lo de la batería y soy de cuba por lo que no tengo manera de devolverlos a la garantía

@pro-duct911 4 месяца назад

Hi Aaron. Will wf-1000XM6 coming?

@Blu3_777 4 месяца назад

Like in 2 years

@ttube111 3 месяца назад

They came out today

@pro-duct911 3 месяца назад

@@ttube111 thanks. I'll check it out.

@Blu3_777 3 месяца назад

@@ttube111 lmao

@atakankurtulmus4837 4 месяца назад

Xm4 lerimin sağ kulalklığının bataryası ne yazık ki öldü xm5 almıştım ama artık sony'le vedalaşma vakti geldi sanırım sennheiser mtw 4 çıktı almayı düşünüyorum şuan

@DontFuckWitDreDay 4 месяца назад

I hate these, I bought them but the right side one just won't stay in my ear no matter what I do! Im returning these. Sony XM4 Overhead the headphones 🎧 are my only go to NC ear accessories.

@saurabhjangir9874 2 месяца назад

Hey right now im using xb700.. and i am bass music lover.. i gonna buy wf xm5.. should i buy .. does xm5 have better bass quality than xb700.. please suggest me

@ashishtarapatla6477 13 часов назад

Hi Saurabh I’m also a user of xb700 is the xm5s good for the upgrade ? Or do you recommend any other

@saurabhjangir9874 13 часов назад

@@ashishtarapatla6477 i bought oneplus buds 3.. fantastic buds with good thumpy bass.. and good battery backup

@abrahamroberts2040 4 месяца назад

These are currently my favorite earbuds. The noise cancellation is unmatched in my experience.

@jamierossiter1168 4 месяца назад

I prefer my old jabra elite 3 over these, the bass is so bad on the XM5s and the case battery barley lasts 2 days

@skunkymule6993 4 месяца назад

I love them soundwise, but honestly, i dient 50€ in eartips to finally get an „ok“ fit. They fall out of my wars just by chewing or smiling

@CannabisTechLife 4 месяца назад

my og xm4s eventually got the battery issue. Sony gave me a full refund years after purchase to buy them back from me. I was really surprised.

@JoeGillian0 4 месяца назад

Hello, can you give me any more detail since mine are out of warranty since a few months and Sony after many mails exchanges have only granted me 35% off for a new pair

@mingalinger 4 месяца назад

I'm between a rock and a hard place now. I had the XM4's and the battery died in the left earbud. Sony refused to fix them as they were 13 months old. So I bought the sennheiser M3's and have had two pairs in 5 months. Both have made high pitched sound in active noise cancelling mode, and the sound quality is awful ince they start beeping. Where to go from here? XM5's or the new M4's???

@binman5233 4 месяца назад

Bose Ultra. It's a no brained if you are going to pay for NC

@bmwofboganville456 4 месяца назад

If you use the XM5s every day for 18months, the battery will need to be replaced

@KostiaBazrov 3 месяца назад

for APPLE MAX the same ? My died after 2 years everytime using

@gf2915 3 месяца назад

My xm3s are still going well after 4 years

@georgebausewein3414 4 месяца назад

I bought and returned them. Most uncomfortable earbuds ever and, like others have said, they don’t stay in my ears no matter what tip I used. I love my Bose QC Ultras, AirPod Pros and Jabra 10 earbuds much better.

@jasonMB999 8 дней назад

Why don't you you use 3rd party bud tips?

@Fredo.heavyy 4 месяца назад

Technics AZ80 > Sony XM5 buds

@saurabhgarg9072 4 месяца назад

Jabra elite 10 vs Sony XM5?

@aaronloudnwireless 4 месяца назад

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-jzGmpxFLhDg.html

@twizardt 3 месяца назад

They were so slippery I had to return them I just couldn't deal with it.

@myskipper 2 месяца назад

If you already opened them how can you still return them? Just wondering....Because I just ordered mine, and I worried it might happen to me also as I do have oily ears...

@twizardt 2 месяца назад

@@myskipper Amazon takes anything back.

@Blu3_777 4 месяца назад

Get a pair of Technics AZ Series Eatips if anyone is having a problem with Xm5's fit. Good luck 🤞

@alexandrosr5179 4 месяца назад

For sure one of the best earbuds i have ...and i have some !

@cheesegraham2387 4 месяца назад

Don't use the tips provided they are crap, spinfit hold them firmly

@WW-ob7ek 4 месяца назад

Nope, not worth buying any Sony products. Wait a few months and they'll screw the software. #neveragainsony

@Pedro_016 4 месяца назад

first

@aaronloudnwireless 4 месяца назад

Very nice :)

@arunkumarkootharasan6846 3 месяца назад

Poor mic. Making voice call is pathetic with this product. Other party won't hear you😢. I regret buying this crap.

@NahuelMS 15 дней назад

Are you allready having battety drain problems or you need to wait more time?? Like the XM4 and Linkbuds S and every in-ear from Sony. You are advicing your public to buy defective products, shame on you!