One of our favorite Sony headphones just got their best discount yet
Sony just launched its new generation of luxury headphones. The verdict? Sony’s newest WH-1000XM6 are spectacular headphones. But let’s not forget about its predecessor, the WH-1000XM5, that are also amazing and have been on our top headphones lists ever since they debuted.
In nearly every category, the XM5 out-competes its over-ear headphone rivals. While they usually come at a steep price of $400, the launch of the XM6 and Memorial Day savings are taking the price down by $100. That’s right, you can buy the headphones for $300 on Amazon right now.
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So if you’ve been considering upgrading your old pair of headphones, or are shopping for the music lover and listener in your life ahead of graduation season, now is the time to jump on this great deal. Here’s why.
The WH-1000XM5 headphones offer 30 hours of battery life, unmatched sound quality, impressive noise cancellation, multi-point connection, and a comfortable fit.
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When ZDNET contributing writer Matt Miller got his hands on them, he called them “basically perfect.” Since this is a luxury Sony headphone, you can expect off-the-charts sound quality, a comfortable design, and distraction-minimizing noise cancellation.
If you’re deciding between buying the XM5 or the XM6, the main differences include the foldable nature of the XM6 (the XM5 headphones don’t collapse), spatial audio, and stronger noise cancellation. Both headphones have similar battery life and generally admirable sound (though you will get marginally better sound on Sony’s latest headset). “Audio quality is superb, the active noise-canceling creates an environment of isolation and focus, and the customization available means the headset can be set up for your specific needs,” Miller writes in his review.
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This is a significant deal on one of our favorite products we’ve tested — and it’s the lowest price we’ve seen on the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones, so you might want to take advantage of these savings while supplies last.
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