THE DEFINITIVE Sony WH-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 WH-1000XM5 and a comparison with the Sony WH-1000XM4, Apple AirPods Max, and the Bose QuietComfort 45 Bluetooth wireless ANC headphones. I take over 15 years of audio engineer experience to make the kind of review I wanted to see!
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0:00 Intro: What I bring as an Audio Engineer (I made the review video that I wasn't seeing anyone making that I wanted to see)
0:35 What an "Immersive, Experiential Review" is
1:36 SONG SAMPLE: Electronic (Sub Frequencies & High-end Sizzle)
2:12 Build Quality
3:17 SONG SAMPLE: Female Vocals (Electronic)
3:54 Interactions
4:30 SONG SAMPLE: Female Vocals (Warm, Midrangey, Soul)
5:21 ANC Comparisons (Mid & High Frequencies)
6:30 SONG SAMPLE: Male Vocal (Funky, Warm Bass)
7:08 ANC Comparisons (Low/Sub Frequencies)
9:17 SONG SAMPLE: Acoustic (Singer-Songwriter)
10:08 How ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) Works - WITH SOUND SAMPLES
11:56 SONG SAMPLE: Reverby Surf Rock (Check the Bass Guitar)
12:34 Transparency Mode Comparisons
15:03 SONG SAMPLE: String Ballad with Piano
15:06 Bluetooth Distance Comparisons
17:19 SONG SAMPLE: Amped up BaSsY BAnGeR (Sub frequencies and High hat/Snare)
18:12 Microphone Comparisons & Call Quality
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20:36 Gaming Comparisons
21:24 SONG SAMPLE: 80s Synth Vibe (The bass line is so good)
22:05 MY CUSTOM EQ with SONG SAMPLE: Epic, Dramatic, Commercial Rock
20:10 Sound impressions between all of them
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25:00 Which one should you buy? (a guide)
26:01 How Videos that take 60+ hours like this one are possible
27:13 My Personal Preferences
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So happy to find your channel! Finally someone who goes into the audio experience after JimReviewsRoom left CZcams!!! :D
So glad you found me! Crazy thing, I don't know much about Jim, but I've heard a lot about him. Pretty amazing to be compared to someone so prolific!
I would love to become a channel member, but sadly the link is not working for me :/
@@MF_OXFdang! Do you see the Join button by the subscribe button?
@@LamZL1 same for me, really happy to find this channel after JimReviewsRoom left CZcams.
Love this review! and the music 💯 you used as samples!
Man! You outdid every youtube reviewer. This is how headphone reviews should be done. And everyone should be taking notes.
This is all one would want to be aware of before buying.
Brilliant job!
so you haven't seen crinacle (written) reviews, precogvision (written and video) reviews, andrew from the headphone show reviews and especially golden sound reviews(that hifiman he1000 v2 review is amazingly done)
@@illustrious420 hey, can send me a link of the crinacle review? I can't seem to find it and I love his stuff
@@illustrious420 okay but you haven't seen oluv gadget
He's been doing this stuff since 3 years ago (or longer)
That is expected, he is an Audio engineer
This is EXACTLY the review I’m looking for in headphones!!! ❤😭
I know I'll cop a lot of flack for saying it, but compare this to Marques Brownlee's "review". It's kind of ridiculous when you think about it. You got this guy actually putting in some serious work and providing some actionable results.. and then you got someone basically just reading the spec sheet off the box and providing their opinion on the features... We need more people like this guy.
Thank you!
It's obvious! This guy is a sound engineer, a professional. Unlike Marques who's still an amateur or a semi-pro. I'm not saying he's not good, but he's not a professional audio guy.
i 100% agree with you, but i wouldnt put MKBHD down on this, as he makes it clear in a lot of his videos on headphones that he isnt an audiophile
The difference is that MB was one of the first in the game and has been making videos for over 13 years, which led to a loyal „fanbase“
Different target audience = different level of depth. MKBHD is great for the broader public and for those with casual interest in consumer tech, and he knows diving deeper technically than he does would reduce net viewers.
I am blown away with your review. Many reviewers base their reviews on just their 'opinions'. You show actual facts and data through these tests, so it makes it far less subjective. This makes it a lot easier for those watching your reviews. Amazing work!
That’s always my aim! Glad you noticed and appreciate it!
As a software engineer, I'm overwhelmed by your work! I mean, it's a perfect video. You are not only an EXPERT Audio Engineer, but also an expert in communication, writing, filming… Basically, in everything that has to do with signal processing 😂
Your sound tests were something I've never seen before from any other headphone review. You're setting a new standard!! Great job!!
Thank you! I definitely wanted to go above and beyond 🔥
facts!!!
not wanting to burst any bubbles here but a channel i follow did this years ago however they have not uploaded in years so yeah nothing new but its rare
Jimsreviewroom used to do this back before he stopped making videos... I truly miss his videos 😢
@@wolf7elite7 Dankpods better
As an engineer myself this is just the best review of this kind of technology that I have seen....Amazing work and thank you for making this incredible production the amount of work is REALLY helpful THANK YOU.
This was most biased review i ve ever watched in youtube! And its very clear why they had to put "include advertise .." at the starts.
This guy as a supposed sound and studio expert said to me " xm5 has the best mid range among them!" Even a sound newbie would easily tell you from these recorded songs that in terms of midrange QC 45 was two times better in midrange! Its like day and night straight lie ...
Lmao. The Bose doesn't even have much midrange. They scoop it out. You have zero clue what you're talking about. Ironic that two audio engineers agree and you're calling it biased.
I dont know how midrange is scooped out in cq45 when i hear vocals with more clarity compared to muddier vocals on xm5 in ur own recordings , maybe it s my ears!
@@ssep327 you're falling for the trick that Bose has had for years to trick untrained ears. You're getting all the air of the voice without the body. That also means instruments get buried into the mix a lot more because instruments consist of a lot of midrange. Don't mistake all warmth and presence for mud. The XM5s can be a bit dark and muddy by default, which is why my EQ adjusts the balance of the mids and highs to get a more clear and balanced sound that's even better than the Bose. That's because there's actually a midrange to work with. On the Bose, any adjustment to the midrange, even maxed out to the top will show that they've removed so much midrange that certain frequencies and corrections to bring back instrument presence is impossible with their app and +10 mids, lol. Trust me, I know what I'm talking about and it's far more nuanced than what you're even aware of.
Thanks , i ll try to figure out what u explained by searching on the web. And sorry for the misjudgement
Thanks for making (what I consider to be) the best review on CZcams that I've ever seen; I really appreciate the thought and effort you put into your videos, and I'm sure many others feel similarly. Your content and channel are out of this world!
Wow, thanks!
@@ThisIsTechToday
Hi Tech, hey I got a question that would really help me a lot in a future decision.
I really like Hip hop where the bass is everything, and I like to feel that bass like anything more, but Im also interested on the ANC.
Is there a big difference on the bass between the XM4 and XM5? or its just a really minor difference?
tysm
was looking for comparisons for the xm5 and that review was INSANE. I got every info i needed out of it and even more. Keep it up
Now that is what real "Review & Comparison" actually is. It is insane how other Big channels just read out spec, share opinion real or fake and call it a review.
Besides, would have been nice to see SoundCore Life Q35 comparison in the mix, specially knowing it is three times cheaper, yet kind of keeps up.
PS. can not wait for the Pixel 7 Pro related leaks.
i actually bought sondcore Q35 after seeing my friends WH-1000XM4 and it did not disappoint,
That is what motivated me to make this video. I wanted to make the kind of review video I wanted to see and thought was worthy of an actual review.
I didn't include the soundcore because of the price tier difference, so it didn't make sense.
Would've or would have.
NOT would of.
@@PSYCHOV3N0M My bad. English is my only third language.
apple is most similar to the original. SONY tries to cheat the "good sound" by boosting the bass.
Give this man a round of applause for selecting the right songs to judge the quality of headphones. Appreciate the effort that he has put into it 💯. And thanks for making this video that has cleared my confusion in buying a perfect headphones
Agreed.
You use headphones and iems to listen to music. I use music to listen to my iems and headphones. We are not the same.
I would appreaciate some classical music or metal, his picks were totally out of my spectrum of listening. Great review though.
Does anyone know where it would be possible to find his tweeks that he did on the headphobes to make em better ?
@@aeioubaikal1540 lmao
Thank you! This is by far the most helpful and enlightening side by side comparison of the XM5 vs its competitors - especially for those of us who genuinely care about the sound aspect. Great video!
This is legitimately the most well done review on CZcams. No one holds a candle to this. Well done sir.
Thank you so much!
This is EXACTLY the review I have been waiting for. Incredible job. The thoroughness and different perspectives are all well articulated. Absolutely amazing and a new standard for audio product reviews
wow what a video i can tell is super well made and for sure outstanding editing job wow
Love how you do your reviews! Very thorough and clean. It's as close you can get to actually holding the different headphones in person. Sound comparison is really good for getting an idea of the base characteristics of the headphone (but for anyone seriously comparing, you should still listen to them in person). Thank you for putting so many different genres - not just typical bassy R&B stuff that most other ANC headphone reviewer only plays! Some audiophiles actually want / need wireless ANC headphones and having these detailed points of references are great. Oh and most people listen to a variety of genres - take note, reviewers.
The XM5 sounds good if you want to feel like you're in a club. Definitely a LOT more neutral than the XM4 but still has that "Sony club" sound. QC45 sounds like a warmer AirPods Max. I still very much prefer the sound of the APM though, but any of these three I wouldn't complain really. Though I'd pick the Sennheiser Momentum 4 or the B&W PX7 S2 over any of them.
This video is not only exactly what I was looking for but it is also far beyond the quality I was expecting. Thank you for your work, you are doing a huge favor to consumers all over the world.
Thanks!
This has to be the best overall headphone comparison on CZcams. The level of detail that you provide is incredible. And I would like to have a playlist from you somewhere on streaming platform. You have great taste in music! I looked up majority of the songs presented here and put them into my playlist. Hey Marejerine just stole them all for me.
This is by far the most in-depth, complete, transparent, technical, and no bs review I have seen. If only I could leave a million likes! You surely have created a high standard for authentic reviews with all the equipment you have. Thank you for the tons of effort in making this video. Keep it coming! As for me, I'm choosing the xm5.
Great review! Thank you so much for going so in depth. It's a treat to have a review from the point of view of an audio engineer. I used to sell audio devices, ranging from low to high quality, so my ears got sensitive to the quality of the audio products. I'm very happy I orderd my XM5's now. For me the main point is the ANC, because of my ADHD. But it's great to know that they sound so great as well!
I just bought the Sony XM5s and I watched a couple of other reviews that had me second guessing my choice. However, the thoroughness of your review lets me know I made the right choice. Thank you for taking the time to put this well-done review together. New sub and joined for the EQ tweaks!
I had the same doubts, i was just thinking of returning my xm5 in favour of xm4s as many reviews have pointed that out, but now I'm happy with my purchase.
@anupamkumar7083 are they really loud? I listen to a lot of rock
Thank you!
So I should just get the xm5 instead of xm4 right lol?
Looks like an awesome review, I will have to sit down and watch. I just took my first flight with the XM5 yesterday and am super happy with the purchase. Outstanding NC, build quality and sound quality. Can't believe how much I can dial into the EQ mix to suit my preference
Thank you for investing your time into breaking this review down in a very simple way. You delivered a lot of information without leaving me confused or overwhelm. Please keep doing what you're doing!
One of the greatest things to hear. Thank you!
I rarely comment but I wanted to say thanks for taking the time to make such in depth reviews and making it as easy as possible for viewers to get a feel for sound and mic quality. It takes real talent to put all of this together. Keep it up, you're great.
Thank you so much!
What I loved most: the microphone and audio tests , and the cabine pressure tests. Thank you for treating these two areas seriously, they are very often skipped in reviews and those are often the areas that make a long-term experience awful with these highly priced headphones.
Goodnes Gracious Man! You are simply THE OG!!! I've recommended your video to my groups. What you did is simply mind-boggling!!! Nothing but respect to what you done here. #respect
This has got to be the greatest put together review for headphones I've ever seen. Killer job. Thank you.
One of the best reviews of any product I've seen on CZcams!
I love that you recorded audio for us to judge for ourselves! So much better than just taking someone's word for it! Of course your word is worth more than an average reviewer since you're a pro Audio guy, but the inclusion of audio for the audience was a great touch! ❤
Just blown away by the organized and technical review. I think this may be the best video on CZcams for this subject matter. Subscribed and liked, thanks!
Wow, your audio review is super awesome! Very professionally done. I had the XM3 for few yrs now. Your review convinced to me to upgrade to XM5 now.
I appreciate you have reviewed the ANC, and the voice echo, plus the ear pressure.
I'm about to make the same choice, did you really feel a significant improvement over the xm3? Or is it just so slightly that you reeeeally have to pay atención 😅
Great review and comparison man! Huge respect for the time invested on this one ;)
Thanks, dude! Definitely went overboard on this one 😅 looks like it's paying off extremely well though!
Amazing review - super in depth and objective. I love how you presented all the headphones' strengths and weaknesses and then left it to the viewer to make his/her own choice. Keep up the good work! Subbed.
This is one of the best comparisons video I have ever seen! Such a good job 👍
This was a year ago and it’s still an amazing video this was extremely good as a review and went into everything my mind wondered about, answered every question I had and went the extra mile for every section of the review. Amazing video!!
this is how review videos should be . extremely impressed, blown away for sure. I watch a ton of review videos, from big name youtube channels to the small. thanks for your time and effort
such a phenomenal review! have never seen any other audio comparison like this before. you're raising the bar, man. I think I'll go and buy the XM5s and apply custom EQs to them too
So sorry I missed this earlier. Thank you so much!!
@@ThisIsTechToday no problem 🙂
i don’t usually leave reviews but i just HAD TO bc the quality of this video
was just AMAZINGGG
i’ve never seen one this detailed before and i actually watched the entire thing…
the time/effort that went into this was prob insane
literally copped a pair of xm5’s after watching this
THANK YOU SO MUCH
Coming in after ONE year of Uploading this video, I appreciate the meticulous attention to detail showcased in this video, particularly the use of professional equipment, the emphasis on minor aspects, and the precise measurement of audio quality differences. Thank you for creating such an outstanding video.
Thanks for the kind words!!
I never seen such professional, objective and detailed review/comparison. Excellent job! Thank you so much.
Thanks! This was probably the best audio review I have ever watched. I appreciate your transparency, knowledgeability, and thoroughness. Definitely helped me make my next headphone purchase decision.
What's your purchase decision?
So glad I could help you find the best fit for YOU!
@@mogroot5790 After all the speech he made, I am afraid he would say I am buying Bose QC45. lol
@@FrancisChong84 bro i was about to get bose after the video what is wrong with it ?? 😄
@@giray2529 Nothing Wrong with BOSE, just SONY seem better from the overall review. Because of this review, I bought myself a pair of WH-1000XM5 and I like it so much.
It’s amazing how you have used different devices and scenarios to compare those headphones. It really helps to make a decision. Thank you
Well, i have been considering XM5 for a while now, just ordered a pair. Thank you sir!
I'm stunned. The quality, thoroughness, and detail of this review just absolutely blows any other review I've ever seen out of the water. I own way too many headphones but I feel like if I had seen this video, I'd have made much wiser purchasing decisions, and you somehow explained everything that bothered me about some of them. Again, I'm just stunned, this is so good.
Thank you! I’m so glad I was able to do a good job!
Dude the amount of effort you put into this review is insane, this is the first time i've ever thought "damn this guy definitely has earned a tip". You've also gained a subscriber! Keep this up man!
Haha, it was A LOT. Thank you so much for the kind words and the super thanks!
What happened to your IG?
Right so Amazon wow he’s just a god wow old so good he is a god wow wow
Not that all your videos should be like this, but I definitely appreciate this one over most of your other ones simply because it leans on your expertise a bit more. Thank you for creating this!
This video was Amazing! Thank you for going through the trouble of recording this. Best audio review I've ever seen.
Just got the XM4s during prime day for $220. Im seriously blown away with them. The last premium “headphones” I’ve had were on ear beats in like 2010 😂 These really impress me!!
I also did purchased XM4s at the same price but sometimes the XM4s skips sound while listening on PC and it's really annoying
No points for guessing why he found them impressive after using Beats ☠️
@@imtiyazazhar5878don't worry, it's not the headphone, Windows 10 has absolutely awful bluetooth support, kind of ironic coming from Microsoft who invented the high quality WAV file format.
@@xxjojoxx-35 Is the issue is with the bluetooth dongle? Cuz I upgraded to Win 11 and still the same problem of sound stuttering.
@@imtiyazazhar5878 Nope, still windows having terrible bluetooth support
if you really think upgrading your wifi card to a bluetooth 5.2 one will solve your problem, go ahead, it'll also give you faster internet which is a big plus
This is a masterclass of a review! Amazing work! The review was so good that this is my first time doing a "super thanks" on any video. So I was leaning toward the QC45 before watching this but after your review, I am sold on the XM5. Sub earned! THANK YOU
Thank you so much for the kind words AND the super thanks, Evertone!! I appreciate it so much.
This was an AMAZING review. Thank you so much for your hard work!
The detail in this video was amazing and your energy kept me engaged even though it was a 30min video.
This was extremely helpful, thank you! I get sensory overload and have just this week realised how much it can negatively affect me! As soon as I realised this, I learnt that some people who experience sensory overload use ANC headphones, so I've been researching and looking at different reviews to make sure I can buy the best ones possible! Your review has helped to ease some of my concerns, and I now feel confident that buying the XM5s are the best choice for me!
Where have you been all my life ?
This is exactly the quality review I’ve been looking for. You’ve become my no. 1 🌟 reference to all sound devices. Thank you for your time & effort.
This is such a great video. You've looked at the headphones from so many different angles. Great job!
thank you very much for such an in depth video! extremely useful and detailed. will be using your channel for future audiop product reviews!
Fantastic review! The XM5s are really amazing and have a great sound. I have the XM4s adjusted to my preferences and have been happy with them so far. This review makes me want the new ones!
Bro, This is by far, the greatest headphone review and comparison video on youtube. This is how every comparison for headphones is supposed to be done and you my friend, absolutely NAILED IT!! Keep up the great work. I'm going to be subbing and following your channel for more high quality reviews and comparisons. Cheers mate!
Haha, thank you. Please share it with others!!
Great video review. Incredibly detailed. One piece of feedback for improving video - as I was wearing headphones, I had to keep adjusting volume between audio example comparisons and your narration due to output volume differences.
This review took a lot of time to make. The comparisons are thorough and you’ve shown every aspect of specs and sonic differences between the headphones. Kudos. I’ll be subscribing to this channel! Excellent. Period.
This is really the best review I've ever watched. I am too lazy to walk to every store to listen to the headphones one by one, and even if I really did, I would forget their sound quality and couldn't decide. By watching your test and analysis, I could compare them immediately with your sound test. What you did was the really thing I wanted to know about! I can see you put a lot of effort into this video, it's brilliant. The Bluetooth test was also a very good part, I love it. Your professional attitude is really a thing. I really appreciate I found your video (though that was after I bought the Sony 1000mx4..I wish I found your video earlier! ) This video is awesome enough that I would share it with all my friends who want to buy headphones. Well done.
This review overview is fantastic, wonderful job with given detailed info and tests on the sound and other specs of the headphones reviewed. Including your own opinions and detailed info about them, because of this I was able to find the right pair of headphones. Thank You for the time you put into making this incredible review. Keep up the outstanding work bro!!
Holy cow! You are on another level with your analysis. This is the video I didn’t realize I needed in my life, but completely necessary when shopping those headphones. Bro! Well done!!!
This video DESERVES to be on the trending page. The effort is mind blowing. Thanks a lot to you!
Best in-depth review I’ve ever seen. Well done! And thank you.
I purchased the XM5s a week ago and have been very happy with them. Surprisingly, I really like the default EQ of the Bose headphones: punchy bass and crystal clear midrange. The noise canceling of the Bose had a weird vacuum effect when I tried them on though. Will try adjusting the EQ of the XM5s.
I must say, this is the best youtube review by far. You have managed to cover all the difference in features in all four headphones and managed to get all of us to hear what they actually sound like before we buy these products. I liked the song you played towards the end was the bonus. Great job man 👍🏻
This was such an enjoyable watch! Everything was so engaging and the music was good. I love how Im being guided on what to take note of and so much input is given before a conclusion is offered. Everything is evidence based but entertaining at the same time! Loooove this!
Best headphone review I will ever see. I really love this video, appreciate the time and effort you put into the indepth analysis of these headphones.
Literally an AMAZING video!!! It really helped me make a choice and I’ve never heard a super accurate comparison between all the headphones! Keep up the great work!
Your detailed review was incredibly informative and helped me resolve my confusion between the XM4 and XM5, finally going for XM5. Thank you for the insightful analysis!
By far THE BEST headphones review I have ever watched. Incredible what effort you put in that video! Thank you!!!
This was a blast to watch through with my XM4's, which I've EQ'd the snot out of and couldn't be happier with! You guys have nailed the format and production of these comparisons, excellent job!
Glad you enjoyed it!
what's your EQ like!?
@@justlegitness57 mainly a generous mids increase since they seem so recessed by default
@@CheezeLuis the ANC is still top notch! 3 years in and it still excites me how good it is and how much it adds to the listening experience
I’m stuck between the xm4’s and the xm5’s, which do you think I should buy?
the most interesting part about this video was that if I closed my eyes while the music was being played it was much much easier to hear the strengths and weaknesses of each headphone. SO GLAD for this man and his setup! Fantastic stuff.
And I did t even want to wear headphones at first lol
This is an incredibly well made comparison video with a killer selection of sample tracks.
I went to try a bunch of headphones at a local Best Buy and have to say the XM5's were the finest quality headphones I've ever tried on. My girlfriend and I were stunned at the clarity, depth, and comfort overall. They blew most of the other competition out of the water, although I didn't get to try any of the Bose headphones.
Imo Bose QC-45 are not worth the money. I hoyght a pair in February from Best Buy. The sound started cutting in and out 2 months ago. My brother in law works for Bose. He disagrees with my opinion but im telling him MY experience. The noise cancelling isnt that great either. The only thing they had going for them is they were comfortable. Thats it.
wait til you mess with the equalizer to your liking and turn on LDAC, makes airmax's look like shi
Sennheiser momentum 4s blast them off the planet when it comes to audio
Technically one of the best reviews for headphones. Testing setup and modes are brilliant and close to user experience. On a suggestion, for audio comparison, taking sample of a song/sound (8 secs duration) and loop that only on different headphones help in better understanding of results. On a playing song otherwise the samples, instruments, frequencies may vary while headphones are switched. On this video and similar efforts, great job.
Hey! Thanks so much for the kind words. I put in a ton of work into these so I appreciate it! As for your feedback, I hear you. I totally understand where you're coming from and why you'd prefer that.
For context, it is an intentional decision to not do it that way. I'm consciously trying to package something that could easily, and would typically feel and become extremely technical and clinical into something that is broadly appealing and accessible to most people. Essentially, I'm targeting this video to have the widest net possible for who would want to watch it.
While it's not exactly what more technical types may specifically desire, I hope that I'm able to still provide an overwhelming amount of information so that it is still valuable and insightful even amongst the song samples.
Hope that makes sense! Thanks so much for watching and sharing your thoughts!
This is the best headphone review I have ever seen! This is amazing and actually helps to understand that there are (however small they be) differences. Thanks for the content!
This is really a great review. Well done! I’m buying the xm5 in deep blue color at the beginning of December!
Thanks so much for the review, this is amazing and really helpful. I was torn between the AirPods Max and xm5. The AirPods Max look really cool but sound wise it was so flat. Went Xm5 and the sound is so bloody awesome ❤
I really appreciate all the work that went into this video ! Great job man keep it up
This is the first video of you channel I stumble across. I loved the review, especially the immersive part of it. Easiest subscription of my life!
Wow! Thank you.
Top tier stuff right here! Reviewers can tell you so much about how every headphone sound but in the end you really have to hear it for yourself. Thank you so much for your efforts in making this video. Amazing stuff!
This was exactly what I was looking for the amount of hard work and professionalism that went into this video is amazing thank you
Thank you for such an indepth and fun review of all these main competitors in the space. I love it and you've convinced me on the xm5!
Just leaving a comment so that this video will be pushed and boosted more
THis may be one of the best audio reviews i've seen, well done. Subscribed!!
Amazing review. Very detailed. To date this is the best review I've seen for a headphone. Purchased an XM4 and wanted to see a review before opening it. Glad I saw your video. Now will return the XM4 and buy XM5. Thanks
An excellent review! You covered everything regarding the xm5s while comparing it to the xm4s and the AirPod pros. I really like the binaural mic to give the best possible experience without actually owning each headset. Lastly and I really like that you gave your professional opinion to what headphone is your favorite and why. I feel like some reviewers give reasons why each one is the best without really saying their opinion. From what I could hear with the binaural mic, the airpod maxs might have the best high frequency but the xm5 covered the mids and lows really well. And overall in regards to sound quality you think the xm5s beat the airpod maxs with the correct EQ which is nice to hear. I have the xm4s but it seems tempting to get the xm5s
If it turns out that this video *accurately* reproduced the listening experiences of these different headphones, this will be a game changer! Basically got to try on these headphones from the comfort of my house. Amazing video. Also really impressed by the XM5! So much better than all the other ones
unfortunately, the experience is not accurate. With this review, you can tell, that some headphones output more bass mids or trebles than others, but you are still listening to the sound with your own device, which might not be able to even output certain frequencies that those headphones under review do.
@@MrValdemar4ik Still very helpful
@@user-ld2tt7sv9nNot really. His equipment would be perfect to measure data and show us the graphs next to eachother but when the sound is compressed for this video and we hear it from another device with its own strengths and weaknesses in sound quality things arent that objective anymore. Hence why there is always such a big difference in audio samples in reviews where some headphones just sound awful. His comments however and his personal experience since he heared it directly is then actually more valuable. Especially because this guy is probably more experienced than other reviewers.
I just found your channel, this was an incredibly professional video and solidified my decision. Thank you for putting effort into your review!
Hats off to you. The level of detail is really commendable. More power to you my friend!
Now this is the real review and comparison video! huge respect for all of the work you and your team has poured on this video! truly worth my subscription.
Just me and someone to help with some extra filming for a few shots. Lol. Thank you!
no real. you still hear it on random equipment.
This was sick, by far the best review I’ve ever watched! So glad I stumbled on this channel. Understanding all the specs makes this super informative but listening to the song samples were the best. Personally I really liked the sound of the Bose for one half and then the x5 for the other half lol I thought the base was a bit too strong in the x5’s at times, and would drown out some of the other instruments / melody. Surprisingly my least favourite sound wise were the apple headphones. I wasn’t going to shop around and was going to just buy the apple headphones so I’m very glad I watched this review. It’s a thumbs up from me 😊
This was a great Video! Really liked the logic structure of the video, the frequent sound comparisons and the detailed information (also a good placement for the ad). One thing I´d wish for in the future would be a bit more detailed resume for each headphone. Otherwise great video thank you very much!
Thanks for such a great video, and for taking the time to go above and beyond. Love and light to you ❤
Wow! I watch a lot of sound, and headphones reviews. I have to say this is the best one I have seen so far. Very entertaining and easy to see, if you are a casual listener, or if you want a really in depth dive for all the headphones. A very big congrats for the work you have put in it for us. Earned a sub :) !
Awesome review. One of the most comprehensive + technical I’ve ever seen on CZcams. Great job 🙌🏽. That said, as an iPhone user, I went with the APM’s 🎧
i just found your videos and im half way through and this is possibly the best review ive ever seen, so good. keep it up :) everybody should do reviews like this, no confusing. thanks :)) appreciate it
This is good stuff! The best sound review video I’ve seen thus far great job!
this has gotta be one of the coolest and most thorough review i've ever watched. Those sound comparison makes me wanna go more for the XM5's tho. Great Review and very helpful!
This is the most in depth review I have seen on these headphones. It was refreshing to have a review that gives me the best possible idea of what the headphones actually sound like vs someone telling me their opinion. It is also nice to see a review from the perspective of a studio engineer who really knows sound, instead of just someone telling me that they sound "good." What sounds good to them may not sound good to me, however this presents the headphones as they are and lets me decide. Keep up the excellent reviews.
which one you end up buying man?
@@angelvazquez3323 I haven’t bought a set yet. I really want to hear the XM5s in person.
Thank you so much. You have helped me decide on buying the XM5's. Your review was informative and impressive. So a HUGE thank you. Keep up the awesome content.
This is exactly what i was looking for. Liked and subscribed. You have a new fan.
Amazing review! XM5 is the best because it is obvious that how it sounds was made to prevent ear-fatigue long-term. Full and clear sound but with sensible high+low freq shelves. Also, the sound isolation was unbelievably amazing.