As the world moves towards immersive experiences, there is a growing need for audio products that can transport users into their favorite world. This has been evident in the growth Sony India has witnessed in its audio business, especially with consumers seeking headphones and earphones that offer premium sound quality.
The WF 1000XM5s are the latest iteration of Sony’s flagship noise-cancelling earbuds. The earbuds feature a more refined design and improved specifications but still deliver the same great experience that made the previous iterations of the 1000XM series so famous.
Compared to the WF-1000XM3s, the new earbuds feature a slightly slimmer headband and a more ergonomic ear cup shape. They also have a more minor, more compact charging case that has a magnetic closure to keep the case securely shut.
The earbuds and the charging case are made from recyclable materials, including recycled plastic. This aligns with Sony’s commitment to reducing environmental impact and using environmentally friendly products.
Another key difference is the earbuds’ improved wireless connectivity, which supports high-resolution audio formats. This allows for better fidelity and more realistic sound reproduction. It also enables the earbuds to take advantage of features like Quick Attention mode, which is useful when you need to hear what’s happening around you without interrupting your listening.
This is achieved by detecting the presence of your voice and automatically adjusting the audio output to allow you to hear what’s happening in your surroundings. This is an innovative and appealing feature that can be enabled with a single tap on the right ear cup or by using your voice to activate Google Assistant.
The sound quality of the earbuds is excellent, delivering crisp, clear, and well-balanced audio. The earbuds deliver strong bass with enough restraint to avoid overblown percussion and ear-splitting highs. They also deliver a rich, full-bodied midrange that adds nuance to vocals and instruments.
The earbuds have sky-high detail levels that reveal even the most minor details in your music. Listening to Kate Bush’s Lake Tahoe, the earbuds can convey the subtleties in her voice with impressive accuracy. They also handle the treble range with grace, avoiding any overtly bright or harsh sounds. The only area where the earbuds lack some finesse is with higher-frequency content. The upper octave can be slightly overemphasized on some songs, but this can easily be remedied by fiddling with the equalizer in the Sony Connect app.
