All-day Comfort Meets Premium Performance and Playback
For the better part of a century, Sony has remained at the cutting edge of audiovisual technologies, unrelenting in its commitment to maximize the quality of both performance and user experience. WH-1000XM5 wireless noise-canceling headphones are a distillation of this fidelity-focused ethos, delivering premier playback that faithfully preserves your audio in nearly any setting with exacting precision. With ultra-comfortable soft-fit leather earpads and advanced carbon fiber TPU-edge drivers, Sweetwater’s audio specialists are enamored by Sony’s ingenuity, allowing you to seamlessly move between taking and placing calls, as well as enjoy your favorite tracks in virtually any environment. Moreover, these earbuds’ combination of boundary-pushing, high-performance drivers, intuitive tap controls, hi-res audio compatibility, and adaptable noise-reduction tools make the WH-1000XM5 a flexible and formidable force of multimedia enjoyment. Plus, its cutting-edge Integrated Processor V1 and QN1 technologies, as well as robust Bluetooth support, supplement the onboard Speak-to-Chat features, ensuring calls are crystal clear and obtrusive noise is never in the mix.
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Cutting-edge noise cancellation
Advancements made in active noise-cancellation technologies have transformed the way we interface with the sounds around us — delightful or disruptive — each day. Still, Sony’s dedication to supporting the ideal sonic environment led to developing state-of-the-art systems, technologies, and designs that enhance and elevate every aural experience. Multi Noise Sensor engineering strategically positions eight total microphones across both ears, including four beam-forming mics, immensely improving performance in canceling low-frequency sounds. This ensures ambient sound is captured in striking detail, resulting in sonic purity within any environment. Plus, the Sony-exclusive development of Integrated Processor V1 supports the voltaic latent potential of Sony’s HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, marking unrivaled sonic preservation and noise-cancellation capabilities that control the eight onboard mics. Moreover, their use alongside Sony’s Auto NC Optimizer and versatile immersive-sound capabilities not only delivers transparent, detailed sound stages and performances, but active adaptation to the dynamic noise fields of the world around you — the WH-1000XM5 is always working for you.
Precision-engineered drivers: premier fidelity, hi-res audio, and more
Uniquely engineered for the WH-1000XM5 headphones, the 30-millimeter driver units pack premium sonic fidelity and cutting-edge noise cancellation into each ear. The structure of the driver comprises a combination of high-rigidity carbon fiber composite materials and a Thermoplastic Polyurethane edge that were carefully selected for their capacity to intrinsically block out muddy lows and sharp highs common to ambient noise. This results in clearer sound, greater dynamic range, and exceptional detail. Moreover, the rich sound stages of these driver technologies are bolstered by their use with Sony’s HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1 and Integrated Processor V1, with the pair’s ultra-precise processing power supremely reducing distortion. Thanks to the inclusion of onboard LDAC (Lossless Digital Audio Codec) technologies, the WH-1000XM5 is guaranteed to faithfully reproduce your sounds with unrivaled definition, supporting roughly three-time the data of conventional Bluetooth audio, as well as hi-res audio.
Step into unbridled immersion
Between cutting-edge processing, innovative material engineering, and a suite of sonic technologies that include Edge-AI DSEE Extreme upscaling, the WH-1000XM5 headphones transform every musical listening experience, further expanded by robust Bluetooth connectivity. But there are other ways in which we engage with sound beyond music, TV, and movies. Advancements in immersive sound, spatial interfacing, and AR/VR technologies allow us to experience multi-sensory immersion like never before. Specialized sensors in the WH-1000XM5 headphones actively monitor your relative proximity to both physical and virtual sound sources. Not only do spatial orientations of sound align your real-world position to what’s on the screen, but Head Tracking lets you experience a fully three-dimensional soundfield, compensating for head movements that place you right in the center of the action, regardless of what’s on the screen.
Engineered for articulation
All the noise-canceling technologies of the WH-1000XM5 headphones pull double duty on the sonic fronts of music, TV, movies, and video games, as well as accepting, placing, and managing calls and further smartphone voice features. Noise-reduction algorithms developed through extensive AI machine learning do more than actively shield you from disruptive sounds, thanks to Sony’s Precise Voice Pickup technology. As a result of training on over 500 million voice samples, the ambient noise around you is actively suppressed as it’s picked up by the mics, keeping your voice clear and articulate to ensure whoever’s on the other end of your call hears you in striking detail, no matter how noisy the environment is. Suppose you’re finding yourself quickly bouncing between calls as you enjoy your favorite media. In that case, Sony’s multi-connection capabilities will keep you seamlessly connected to your sounds, allowing for simultaneous pairing of two Bluetooth devices.
Designed to engage with your world
Because the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones can accommodate so many sound sources and communication capabilities, it was imperative that Sony outfitted them with a comprehensive suite of connectivity and voice options. Built-in compatibility with Google and Amazon Alexa lets you engage with notifications, schedule appointments, navigate your music, and control additional voice control-capable features that extend from Google and Amazon integration. You can even adjust and manage the levels and parameters of the WH-1000XM5 headphones with just your voice. Plus, the ultra-convenient Speak-to-Chat feature automatically pauses the music as you begin a conversation, extending the articulation and clarity of the noise-canceling tools beyond phone calls to real-world interactivity. Once you’re done, you’re back to the music without ever lifting a finger. When you do need to lift a finger, however, Sony’s optimized an impressively nuanced system of tapping your WH-1000XM5 headphones to perform a laundry list of functions. For Android smartphone users, it only takes one tap to engage with the Fast Pair Bluetooth pairing, which also lets you track your placement of the headphones in case you need to find them in a pinch. With the Quick Access capabilities, however, just two or three taps open the door to all your favorite records and soundscapes, letting you configure your earbuds to work with Spotify, Amazon, or Endel without ever opening the apps on your phone. Furthermore, combinations of long, short, or multiple taps to specific earbuds let you manage volume levels, noise-cancellation modes, ambient sounds, skipping tracks, and more, all of which are painlessly customizable through Sony’s Headphones Connect app.
Enduring engineering for all-encompassing enjoyment
Thanks to the ergonomically redesigned case of the WH-1000XM5 headphones, storage, transportation, and power management are a breeze. A full charge nets you 30 hours of premier listening. When you’re strapped for time, the built-in quick charge secures up to 90 minutes of listening with only three minutes of charging. Moreover, Sony crafted these headphones to marry elegant aesthetics, uncompromising performance, and premium comfort. Their lightweight yet robust design is complemented by a snug, soft-fit leather that masterfully deals in sound, safeguarding it from leaking, but without the wearing pressure that plagues other options. Its step-less slider, seamless swivel, and silent joints not only make the WH-1000XM5 a luxe option for all-day listening, but streamline storage and minimize spatial demand when not in use.
Accessibility and environmental support
Sweetwater is proud to support Sony’s shared commitment to making the zest of life available to all. Sony’s emphasis on human-centric designs and inclusivity means that all their audio products deliver the company’s Kando experience to users of every age, identity, ability, or environment. The WH-1000XM5 is no exception. Sony’s Headphones Connect and Music Center apps afford a variety of accessibility and interfacing options to customize for your listening, communication, and whole-world-interfacing experiences. And with the world in mind, these earbuds are in lock-step with Sony Group’s international commitment to achieving a net-zero environmental footprint by 2050. As such, the WH-1000SM5 headphones are built using multiple varieties of recycled plastic materials, while the packaging for you is made using Sony’s proprietary paper: Original Blended Material. In other words, there’s no plastic in any of the packaging!
Sony WH-1000XM5 Features:
- State-of-the-art noise-canceling technologies ensure calls, music, media, and communication are full of detailed dynamics and brimming with clarity
- 30mm cutting-edge drivers provide unparalleled performance across virtually any listening environment
- State-of-the-art Integrated Processor V1 and HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1 technologies guarantee unmatched noise reduction and premier listening
- Auto NC Optimizer and 8 microphones of Multi Noise Sensor technologies guarantee laser-focused filtering of unwanted noise and capture of ambient sound
- Active adaptation ensures the changing sounds and environment of the world around you won’t interrupt consistent noise cancellation
- Speak-to-Chat functionality intelligently utilizes sound preservation technologies to start and stop music while speaking in person
- Environmentally conscious construction uses recycled paper and plastic materials, and 100% paper packaging for minimized waste and impact
- Robust battery life means up 30 hrs. of nonstop hi-fi listening, while 3 minutes of charging can supercharge your headphones for three additional hours in a pinch
- AI-based noise-reduction algorithms and bone-conduction sensors ensure sounds and voices are fully articulated in any setting
- Elegant form factor and noise-reducing housing blend hi-fi performance, uncompromising quality, and sleek aesthetics into a singular unit
- Lightweight housing and ergonomic adjustability support easy storage and transportation
- LDAC engineering ensures up to 3 times the information transmitted via Bluetooth over standard connections for unrivaled clarity and sonic fidelity
- Multi-connectivity lets you simultaneously pair two Bluetooth devices for seamless switching across sound sources
- Comprehensive and customizable hands-free, tapping, and nodding gestures support accessibility for listening preferences
