Binaural Sound Test! 🔥 Sony WH-1000XM5 vs AirPods Max vs WH-1000XM4 vs Bose NC 700
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00:00 Intro
01:40 How to use the recordings?
02:37 Test Track 1
05:12 Test Track 2
07:39 Track 3
10:14 AirPods Max Sound?
10:30 Sony WH-1000XM5 Sound?
10:37 Sony WH-1000XM4 Sound?
10:52 Bose NC 700 Sound? - Věda a technologie
![[Review + Samples] | Sennheiser Momentum 4 (ft. Sony XM5, Bose 700, AirPods Max)](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/QQmBl66LfT4/mqdefault.jpg)
1. AirPods Max
2. XM4
3. XM5
4. Bose
I was surprised how narrow the sound stage was on the XM5s.
Yeah damn it really is
In real life hearing?
Exactly, maybe Bose before xm5 even
Bose nc 700 is best in all it try it in real then you know about the bose. The open voice of bose is amazing ❤️
Excellent sound comparison video. Really helpful in making a purchase decision & thank you for bringing the new format. Keep up the excellent job :)
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
@@aaronloudnwireless where was the M3 and M4 and even the Xm3?
You are awesome, you are the only one to propose that kind of content which help us so much to decide wich one to by
I am surprised by the XM4 vs XM5 - sound so similar but sound yet so different. Air Pod Max is ahead in terms of airiness and clarity. Aaron is spot on with his ranking and thoughts. XM4 will be my go to next purchase since the price is way more attractive then the XM5 and the Air Pod Max.
Good choice Johnathan.
You like the xm4 over xm5? Take price out the picture hypothetically
@@blakelewis8547 I owned the XM5 and now im using the XM4, because the XM5 was to big for my head... After listening to both (and also the XM3), i have to say, if you like bass, then choosing the XM5 over the XM4 is a bad idea regardless of price. When i tried the XM5 after the XM3 i felt that the strong bass was missing. The sound is more clear, but if you like thumping bass, then you should not buy the XM5.
I think even though the XM4 is the previous version, it still has a place in the market, because most of the bluetooth headphone manufacturer are going for flat sound. The XM4 gives you the option to buy a bass heavy headphone, another alternative is the Momentum 3, but it lacks in ANC and comfort. (Momentum 4 has bass but only sub bass, not high bass like on the Sonys)
@@zoltankurucsai1296 ty for lengthy reply. I went with the 5 and have no regrets
@@zoltankurucsai1296 I’m also about to return my xm5s tomorrow for the xm4’s but only because the adaptive noise cancellation is really annoying when walking into different parts of my house with fans running and such
I keep going back and forth between my XM4s and XM5s and now I know why! Thanks for doing this comparison. I kind of treat my XM4s and XM5s as different “tools” and use them based on what I’m listening to and what I intend to do during the day. But yeah, if you’re wanting the XM4, they’re such a steal right now! But if you go for the XM5, you’re also getting great headphones. Same for any of the other headphones. It’s a win all around for all the headphones in this comparison video.
Glad I could help!
Interesting. I’m an Air Pods Max and Sony XM3 user. XM3 will sound a little more weighty but XM4s which i got a chance to listen to, addressed some of the issues. My older Parrot Zik3 still can give some of these a run for their money except battery life
Listening on my AirpodMax and they did sound the best overall, surprisingly the XM4 sounded so much better than the XM5.
I tested xm5 and xm4 and at first glance xm4 looks much better
But when you listen to both for a long time, you will notice that the midrange sound of xm5 is better and the sound of the instrument and the singer is more distinct.
But in xm4 headphones, the sound of the singer and the instrument fades a little under the intensity of the bass and treble
SUbbed so much helpful video thank you so much Aaron :)
Welcome to the channel Bob. I liked the XM4.
Thank you sooo much for this video! I was possibly going to get the XM5 but the sound is too muffled and the XM4 sounds much better in comparison to my ears.
I tried both and i do like the xm4 more
i personally have to give it to the NC700. The sound is more natural and more crystal clear. The sound is more comfortable to me. The bass on the Sony is a little high, the sound is like artificially boosted.
Agreed,after watching this video,I am now targetting a Bose NC700.
Airpods Max is comfortable to listen to, the xm5 however immediately sounded worst, xm4 sounds better again, bose sounded good in a way but maybe for some people
Thx for this video Aaron, good job, keep it up👍
Thanks!
Can you apply this test to more tws earbuds? These tests are so valuable for us. Many thanks for your effort!
Hi Aaron. What do you think about the B&W PX7 when compared to the XM5?
What codec were you using? Are you using AAC on the xm5, if it is does it makes a different when you use ldac?
Great video! Will you do a review od the new Huawei Freebuds Pro 2? And maybe comparison to XM4, Airpods pro and sennheiser TM3
What’s with the steep rolloff on the XM5’s? It makes the headphones sound a little dark and murky. There’s also some kind of weird manipulation of the soundstage happening. The XM4’s sound more balanced and probably best for a wide range of music. The Apple Airpods would be a close second. The Bose sound a little flat but probably best for midrange spoken word or vocals. I don’t understand what Sony is doing with the XM5’s.
I don't know much about headphones and music, but a bit curious. Is it possible to change eq on xm5 so you can listen to a wide range of songs without making them sound different. At least to make them sound more "neutral" I guess.
Thank you.
Great test, airpods and xm4 are the best. Just curious is it possible to make a test with the in-ear tws earphones with the Bob) - airpods with the others. Or comparing full sized sony's xm 1-2-3-4-5
De fait oui mais non... Il a un équipement spécial pour les intras avec des micros plus précis et avec généralement un système ventouse.
Would you buy pxc550ii or xm4 for sound quality? I like sony's sooo much but I just can't quite get over their sound, so I think im going with pxc's, + they have apt-x
You awesome Arron. Another great review thanks
Thanks for watching as always!
Xm5 and Xm4 both are good and this confused me more now. Can you suggest which would you pick amongst these two ?
Quite surprised. My ranking after listening on Sennheiser MTW3:
1 XM4
2 Apple Max
3 XM5
4 Bose
Would love to hear these up against a quality cheapie like Soundcore Q35, just for comparison
Agreed. I'm in the XM4 camp as well. I used my Sennheiser HD650's and yup, your list is pretty darn accurate.
I completely agree with your list. I listened on Soundcore Q30's. The XM4's just sounded cleaner and clearer than the XM5's on everything (which really surprised me) while the Apple Max cans were way better than I thought they'd be. The Bose, well they might be open and if that is a flat response, then to my ears they just sounded tinny, too much treble and high end. The XM4's just seemed to my ear to be the sweet spot for my hearing. I'm looking to upgrade my cans soon, and was looking for reviews of the new Soundcore Q45's when I came across this video. I'm now thinking that with the price drop of the XM4's because of the XM5's, that might be the way I go as the increase in cost over the Soundcore Q45's isn't as big. The only fly in the ointment now is the new Sennheiser Momentum 4.
YOU ARE THE BEST, I WAS STUCK DECIDING WHICH HEADPHONES TO BUY BUT NOW I KNOW WHAT TO PICK!! THANK YOU this took me like 7 days to figure out... I'm going with XM4s
Super great review 👏 thanks so much I wish everyone would do reviews like this so we can hear the differences in the sound in the head phones. By the way I listen to your video with the Sony m5. Just ordered the bang and olufsen h95 I wish they were in this review 👍
Thanks for watching!
I've finally got my XM5 (for 359.99 euros), and i'm loving it, so light, so comfortable, I'm using LDAC so I can get the best sound quality, and very important I can use the equalizer to my preference. I do have a pair of AirPods Max, but the trouble is that I live in Portugal, and here the temperatures can reach 109º Fahrenheit in the summer, I started to have a condensation problem on my AirPods Max, and with just a few minutes on my ears, finally after 2 months the condensation build on the drivers made it fail on the right cup, so I returned the AirPods Max, waiting for them to arrive from Apple repair service and as soon as they arrive I will sell them online. Apple please learn with other brands, going for stainless steel and aluminium is a wrong move, and that's why most of the brands go for plastic or composite materials. The Apple ones are very heavy and bulky, and like me, many people complaining about Apple AirMax, having condensation build up inside the cups and on the drivers too, making them fail over time, and thats because aluminium dissipates heat better, the difference in temperature creates condensation, and they are not water proof.
but does you mx5 fold bc the mx4 fold and they are easier to travel however the mx5 doesnt fold
but im glad you love you mx5 headphones
Thanks for the video. I am a fan of your channel. Personally, I'm not real thrilled with any headphones straight out of the box. That's why an app and a detailed EQ is paramount for me. After hours of tuning my headphones to MY personal taste the XM4's are definitely my favorite all around headphone, taking into account not only sound but my total experience with the headphones. I have one suggestion and that is that you use different genre's of music which are sonically and dynamically diverse to give a full spectrum of the sound we might be looking to achieve and which headphones we might use to achieve that sound.
Thanks for following the content. That's a good suggestion, appreciate it!
@@aaronloudnwireless yes, for example some rock/metal music please :P
@@aaronloudnwireless Some jazz music as well. Thanks!
Hello you are doing really great.
Just had one question-
Is sony wh1000-xm5 comfortable with spectacles/eye-glasses??
Does it hurt our ears ??
Thank you
Love these Sony headphones. Can someone please tell me why when changing between different audio sources, the volume defaults to high volume???
l'm listening to say some music at a
reasonable volume level, then change to a different source, the volume always defaults to high.…???
Very annoying, I wished I could
understand why.!!!!
That's awesome comparison. Really appreciate your work
Your channel is the best channel for audio. You helped me make the right decision. Your follower from Saudi Arabia. Thank you
Thanks and welcome!
1. XM4s (EQ options unlimited to the user’s liking, more bass centered)
2. AirPods Max (Apple’s “ideal” sound quality makes them flat, yet spacious sound gives them immersion)
3. XM5s (EQ options unlimited, but more flat)
4. Bose NC 700 (Way more flat than XM5)
My ranking opinion, Great comparison and video overall!
I never understand why people like bad sound? the xm4s are the worst in the ranking. it's the only ones that destroy voices and make medium instruments bassy. the airpods max is the only one in the ranking that deserves to be audiophile
@@delamain1559 as a audiophile i disagree they aren't necessarily flat sounding as we can see the frequency response graph. The XM4 doesn't sound bad at all, although they do sound bassy. I enjoyed the Bose that low frequency response at the sub bass was gorgeous and that's about it. Bad sound to you doesn't necessarily mean it has bad sound since that is a taste.
@@alexsmith1207 xm 5 the best sound
The difference is way noticeable with the second song. Can’t really say which ones I prefer as I believe that the fact I am listening through a pair of AirPod Max may influence my listening experience to its advantages
The advantage of either one of the Sony headphones is being able to use Sony's LDAC codex to get the best sound quality from them. So it seems fair to compare the difference with the Sony's using the better LDAC codex because as the old saying goes... "garbage in... garbage out" still applies and many users claim LDAC has "way more detail, richness, fuller audio and all other aspects of better music" (off CZcams even) and may fill in the gap mentioned compared to the AirPod's detail that do not support LDAC. Increasing information will likely increase detail that Sony engineered to be present using LDAC without adding "information tricks" to get around what's missing.
In the end music data is information and going wireless via Bluetooth reduces it so to be fair the LDAC codex which is available to use and supported by Android 8 and above should be used for a true comparison. High resolution wireless consumer audio has been slow coming, but time has been favorable to LDAC where audio latency for video can be adjusted on good equipment so not an issue to worry about IMO if there is a better sounding solution.
You are correct in most ways but there is some important thing missing. LDAC does not fix muddy tuning by Sony. Both Sony headphones are way to bass boosted and lack trebble for a balanced experience.
Brought today xm4 and now watching your video ;)
How does this work if I'm watching this video using the XM5's? If another headphone sounds good then shouldn't they be unable to that sound with the EQ in the app?
I recently bought a MOMENTUM 4 but I'm thinking that my iphone doesn't have enough power to push the phone
I'm thinking of replacing it with the WH-1000XM5, it seems like it needs less power to push. the impedance of MOMENTUM 4 is 60 ohm and it seems that the WH-1000XM5 drops to 40 ohm
could someone help me?
thanks
I think there is a weird thing with your xm5's because if you look closer to the eq there is a big drop on the highest frequency, according to other test on youtube this big drop is not recurrent on any of the videos I watch. Even without LDAC this frequency is normally supported by this headset.
No measuring rigs are accurate at those high frequencies. So take those graphs as relative to each other and not on absolute terms.
I now using m50xbt2 is good headphone but I looking anc to replace my current headphone. Any recommend anc with similar SQ on m50xbt2?
Awesome job
Really great comparison
ordered some xm4’s glad I did the xm5’s sound muffled. The air pods max sound mint tho they’re clear af
Pretty great comparison bro!
Appreciate it!
I have xm3 , how much improvement are xm4? Didn’t like at all the xm5 how it sounds in this test … max sound really nice
They all sound narrow and muffled - is this just the limitations of the recording method or a limitation of bluetooth headphones? I'm using reference grade Sennheisers
Hmmm, a new video format. Nice!
Thanks! More to come!
I think if you like clarity and richer sound get the Airpod Max but for muffled and base sound get the sony and BOSE in between
Good work.. pre ordered xm5 in India($300).. waiting for the experience
What music player did you use for all these headphones
XM5
XM4
Bose
AirPods Max. but the songs made a huge difference in the sound of each headphone. some help and some didn't.
Great comparison, "Bob" is great in listening 😍😆👌
XM4 sounded more balance among the tested Headphones.
Great sound comparison have done here.
the airpods max sounds great but sucks that its tied to apple products only. i got the xm5s and had to return it, it sounded so muffled wnd hollow, it was just hard to hear anything... might try to go for the xm4 and see if its better
Thx for this comparison. Now I know which headphones I will buy. XM4 has the best sound quality for me. The worst has the xm5. The AirPods and the Bose are very clear and are also good quality but not so good balanced as the XM4. In my opinion the AirPods has more „focus“ on the right ear side, by track 2 and 3. That was not so nice. If I had to make a range: 1 XM4 - 2 Bose - 3 AirPod Max - 4 XM5
The sound from the AirPods Max is richer and "warmer". The Bose is on the other extreme, "colder" and less detailed. The 2 Sony's are in the middle, very close to each other.
Airpods Max is the best for me, second one is XM4, although I already have a XM4, I am considering to buy an AirPods Max. Great test! Thanks!
You're welcome! 👍🏻
Did you keep in mind that the sound quality of the NC700 varies greatly depending on how it is attached to the recording?
Overall I liked Bose 700 for its clarity of each instrument and voice.
If I want to buy a Bob what's the model number. Do you have an affiliate link.
Nice Review..It Worth it to buy the Sony Wh-1000XM5 please?Until Now The Sound Quality/Build Quality/Comfort/Battery Life and Charging/Features/App Still Great please?
Listening on my B&O H95 the Airpods Max have a slighty better soundstage and more detailed sound than the rest so it's #1, the XM4's has a more upper bass kick than the rest but can be EQ'd to sound better
so #2, the XM5's sounded bad with a scratchy sound 🤔 the Bose sounds cold and lifeless to me 🤮 The best value IMO is the XM4's which can be bought for $150.
Xm5 is not the brighter in base setting (mass people asking for bass bass bass oriented them toward this imho) but they could be the most pleasable one for long term listening. It is like silk vs jean, sure one has more texture but to sleep I am taking silk everyday.
btw are these settings right out from the box?
when you add in planar phones from Hifiman and those similar then the test will open up a can of worms e.g. clarity, openness and soundstage etc.
Overall good test. Next time try throwing in cheaper headphones from Soundcore Q30, Moondrop, etc. to shake up the comparison.
I'm shocked how good XM4's are. I tried XM5's almost everyday for 30 days, but I ended up returning them and I got XM4's for an awesome price on Prime Day and I love them so much more. XM4's are my favorite at the moment.
I agreed with you and I think Sony could have made xm5 completely different range and name, just like what Bose did to NC700 previously, rather than making it a direct update to QC35.
That's why I kept my xm4s
@@911S you really feel that way? I can't decide between xm5 vs xm4?
@@starsea122 I can't decide between the xm4/ xm5?
@@blakelewis8547 you can't fold the 5s
The xm4 sound noticeably better than the xm5 in terms of the vocal range. But In the background you hear a lot more on the xm5.
To me the AirPods Max sounded most natural and the rest sounded more processed but i am listening on AirPods Pro’s so that have something to do with it. Of course its all about personal taste so one persons meat is another persons poison. Good video too really enjoyed it 👍
You're right
Thank you!
I am so surprised by the XM5, honestly was expecting more, between the XM4 and the XM5 i have to go with the XM4 as being the better pair of headphones. It's more clear on the 4s compared to the 5s. Now comparing the AirPod max to the XM4, i would have to go with the Airpod max, only because my mind is stuck on them, i also believe if you've got the apple eco-system (which i do) the airpod max will be a better choice for you. If you use the apple max with say a Samsung device, you're really missing out on some of the main features that come with the airpod max, hence the price being 500. My overall opinion is buying the Airpod max. Great video!
If sound quality is the main goal, have you checked out IEMs? They are of course wired so outside of the remit of this channel but even FiiO FH3s at 120 UKP/$ make all of these sound as if you have a pillow between the ear-cup and your ears.
I ended up giving my Xm4s to my wife and now use Moondrop Blessing 2: Dusk IEMs which are more or less the same price but sound better than pretty much anything under S500 and certainly anything wireless I have tried. Add a small DAC and you're in heaven.
I own a pair of XM4s but I prefer the sound of Airpods Max, the sound is much more clear and balanced. Surprisingly, XM5s sound muffled to me, but in the end this is just personal opinion
Hey man. Why have yoi never considered to do review of sony wh100xm4 vs jbl Tour One?
Is this on default sound profile?? Like out of the Box
Thank you for the video 🫶🏽
Hello Aaron, please test the LG Tone Free FP9 😀
Frankly the work is top and the intention very very commendable.
But the problem with this kind of test is that everyone's feelings will be different since we all listen with different earbuds and headphones, therefore with different sound signatures and equalizations.
And above all, 1 headphones can seem to us to be the best because they have the same sound signature as ours or because they are the same headphones and therefore have the same sound signature.
The only real way to know who really is the ′′best′′ is to listen with a neutral calibrated earphone.
🙏🏽
Pas forcément. C'est surtout d'écouter avec un écouteur qui n'est pas dans la liste, si possible audiophile, sinon pour être honnête j'ai entendu la différence entre airpods max et xm4 (préféré airpods max) même avec des earpods... Le son est mauvais, pas de basse, pas d'aigus, que des médiums sans détail, mais les airpods max avaient sonné comme si j'entendais juste ma musique sans passer sur un test audio, alors que les autres si. (Ça me le fait avec tous les casques sauf mon casque audiophile justement où j'entends par contre les limites du airpods max)
@@delamain1559 Lol, trouver que les Airpods Max ont plus de basses que les Xm4 😳.
Les earpods sont des écouteurs Apple calibré Apple, c'est donc normal que vous trouviez les Airpods Max meilleurs, c'est bien ce que j'expliquais dans mon précédent commentaire.
@@rolins3279 xm5 the best Sound
Well, I still think this test is a very useful one, but only if it is being used for the purpose that it was made for.
This kind of comparison will show the relative difference between each headphone and the others. It is not ment to define the sound characteristics like a frequency response graph measured on a standardized test equipment would do for example.
No matter the equipment used to listen to the comparison (so the headphones used by us, the viewers), if it is good enough to reproduce the signal as it was recorded in the video, the difference between the tested headphones will still be audible.
XM5’s & Bose 700 sounds not only narrower than the other two (which are XM4’s & AirPods) but I also hear less instruments so I don’t feel as connected to the music. After a thorough listen AirPods Max are my new favourites! :)
The Bose 700 was great sounding for it's time but we have come a long way, XM5 and XM4 aren't really the best but there is more separation on the sounds, well, that is what I heard, but the real thing could be different.
Can you please tell me the model name of your binaural head? It sounds perfect
Excellent !
Many thanks!
Airpod Max>xm4>Nc700>xm5. Thanks amazing job ! Could you use an opera sample with a soprano colorature please ? ^
Xm4 were my favourite, but bass can get tiresome so would want Bose 700 too....depending on mood.
Great video
Mantap
1 - airpod max
2 - xm4
3 - xm5
4 - bose
I am actually looking for reviews for xm5. Went to a store and tested it myself. And yes similar to your review here vioces does sound clear but its so sharp that has tht harshness. Waant able to make adjustments though since i did not dl the app. Out of the bat thats my take. Aiming to get this mostly for voice calls but listening to muaic would be 2nd for me still of course i want it to sound good. I have no doubt that the amax will blow everyone out of the water but for voice calls its 👎🏼 for me. Plus its heavy and gets uncomfy for long period of time.
They actually sound good using my joyroom earbuds
bose and airpod max are more standout to the drum set. very nice
Nice comparison, I would have to go with the AirPod Max and the XM4 to be the top two then xm5 putting the Bose last place although they all do have excellent quality in their own way but as far as my sound preferences go this is what I feel are best to worst. Although there is really no worst in this case 💯💯can’t go wrong with any of these as a selection.
Thanks for sharing!
Came across this vid now as yesterday I bought XM4 😊 and they are just awesome.
According to me XM4's are the Winner 🏆. Keeping Price, travel friendly, lite weight (AirPod Max biggest problem) and compact design, in mind. It is cheaper too thn all others in list and still stands at 2nd position after AirPos Max.
Taking about this vid. So ya AirPods were the best, so do price 😋.
XM4 sounded much better than XM5. Bose 700 - really don't like their performance.
I tested xm5 and xm4 and at first glance xm4 looks much better
But when you listen to both for a long time, you will notice that the midrange sound of xm5 is better and the sound of the instrument and the singer is more distinct.
But in xm4 headphones, the sound of the singer and the instrument fades a little under the intensity of the bass and treble
For me 1- air Pods max,. 2- xm4, 3-xm5,. 4 - bosse 700
If someone here is wondering if changing Sony wh1000xm4 to AirPods Max is worth I can tell you. Go get AirPods. They sounds so much cleaner and wider. I’m in love with them
Lol the BOB part was so good! Totally unexpected😭
Hahaha 😂
Great job!
I listened in my AirPods Pro, but also have XM3
1. AirPods Max
2. XM4
3. XM5
4. Bose
Thank you! 😁
Have you tried jbl tour one?
@@jasonMB999 No. I don't have JBL tour
Bob? I think Mike would have been more appropriate. Thank you for doing these comparisons it looks like a lot of work and it's much appreciated. 👍💯🇺🇸
Yea, Mike is a great one too 😁 Thanks for watching!
Aaron what are your thoughts of IEMs? I'm interested in those moondrop stuffs lately
It's a niche market. Would love to explore if I had the time. Moondrop's pretty famous now
Oh wait this channel literally says wireless 😂
I'm excited for the sound quality tho
@@aaronloudnwireless what gets me excited is the reviewer I watched said the moondrop chu which is about $20, has a close quality with wf-1000xm4, the xm4 still better, but not too far.
Hmm, thing is, it's never a whole system. What dap is he rocking?
AirPods Max are miles ahead, it’s crazy!
Is xm4 can play hires audio?
Xm 4 overall balanced sound
Great video 📸 mx4 sounds the best
Xm4 please, despite listening using best studio 3, I'm getting the xm4
XM4 or Momentum 4 ?
1. Airpods Max
2. Sony XM4
3. Bose NC 700
4. Sony XM5