This is bullsh*t (2) | SoundCore Space Q45 vs Sony WH 1000 XM5
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- When the Sony WH 1000 XM5 was released, we gushed over it and gave it a rave review. But does the SoundCore Space Q45 poop all over Sony’s party? That’s exactly what we’re gonna talk about today. Poop.
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00:00 Introduction
00:58 Noise canceling
05:24 Phone calls
05:37 Mic tests
07:22 Mic conclusion
08:03 Build and battery
11:06 Comfort
12:10 Connectivity
13:46 Sound quality
17:21 Worth it?
19:50 Sound samples - Věda a technologie
![[Review + Samples] | Sennheiser Momentum 4 (ft. Sony XM5, Bose 700, AirPods Max)](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/QQmBl66LfT4/mqdefault.jpg)
Guys - we've trimmed the samples out because in our view, they weren't really representative. We've also made a couple of videos about it.
1. It's time to come clean: czcams.com/video/hZd20Px7UME/video.html
2. We're moving forward: czcams.com/video/6fLv07RJdA8/video.html
Hope this clarifies!
I was expecting you to say "test - test - testicle" when you were testing the mics :D
Suppose I'm an outlier, I've been wearing the Tronsmart Apollo Q10 ANC headphones most of the year, though I've been curious about the newer Anker Q35 and Q45. The Tronsmart has 100 hours (!) life, great mics, same sound chip as the Anker Q30, touch controls, very comfortable, downside is probably the build quality.
There you are! 😹
soundcore kill sony so easy. soundcore 10/10, sony 5/10
oml Louise im so glad im not the only one who was expecting them to say Test- Test - Testicle 🤣
X2
YESSS!!! Someone finally said it!!!
Great review guys your attention to detail is fantastic. Tremendous effort and it shows. I don't think I've ever seen a more nuanced and detailed review of pretty much anything.
Pop, pop, popsicle, ice, ice, icicle, test, test, testicle... ou... emm...
You guys put in a lot of work in your videos.. So detailed. You deserve way more subscribers. Rooting for you guys!!!!!
Thank you so much Mandela!
This is by far the best review I have seen of anything ever. And I have seen thousands. Wonderfully written, shot, directed and delivered. Aside from the fact that this is incredibly informative, light-hearted and well-informed - this review should be the benchmark for all others just for the exhaustive and relevant content. Outstanding work, fellas. My new fave CZcams rabbit hole 🙂
Wow! Thank you - that's quite the compliment!
I can only agree with here!!
Абсолютно солидарен!!!
Absolutely true.
Yea these guys are pretty dam great at what they do. Love the thoroughness and passion they put into their work. Love these guys man. Not to mention they haven’t led me wrong yet.
Recently got the xm5s and I was blown away by the audio quality and comfort of the headset. As an avid AirPod user this was definitely worth the upgrade. 😅
I actually elt the same...
Damn which AirPods. The new ones are way better than xm5. Make sure you test with the phone on same volume.
@beamboy420 Yeah no. Airpods arnet better, none are. Airpods never have had good sound quality for the cost. Ever.
My wife has fhe xm5 and I just got the q45. Color me impressed they are just as good if not better depending on music type ect. For less than half the price. My friend has the airpods max and they literally are worst than both xm5 and q45 by a mile apple should be ashamed to sell those so high priced.
@@beamboy420absolutely right.
Great job on the video, massive amount of information. I just ordered the Q45's and this video is making me suffer waiting for them to get here. Thanks for a great job guys.
What do you think of them?
I don't know in the Netherland but Anker / Soundcore / Eufy support is basically number 1 from my personal experience, the likes of Apple... They are aware of Amazon reviews (even if said reviews aren't negative) and they provide positive feedback, solutions and support.
If I wouldn't have bought the Sony Linkbuds a few weeks ago (the donut ones) for my particular needs, I would have definitely got the Soundcore Sport X10 for the aforementioned reasons.
Great review by the way.
Shouldnt it be test test testical ?
Agreed
Glad it wasn't just me
I really enjoy these reviews, thank you so much for the thorough comparisons! One thing which would be useful but hard to test is longevity. I know you mention repairability here - I would love to see you add a repairability section for your reviews, even as simple as ease of replacing ear pads and repairing hinges since these seem to be a common failure point. 🙏🏻
I’m hesitant to move on from my Beats Studio3 simply because I’ve repaired almost every part of them now with easy to source spare parts
Also I will never not laugh at “test test test…ing” 😂
Haha thanks Ro!
I have the Soundcore Q 30s and now after watching Y.O.U. I will be adding the Space Q 45s. My only issue is: I want a color other than black and will wait until the Navy Blue model is available. I think this year is going to be a Great Black Friday for me.. Thank You Once Again!!!
I recently got a Q30. It is my first headphone. I decided to use it while I´m cycling, doing laps of around 4,8km in my suburb, keeping an average speed of 20km/h. The noise caused by the wind, even with the anc on, was very high and annoying, mainly when I was facing it. So, I decided to turn the headphone off. However, before doing so, I put my hand in front of the left phone to prevent the wind to hit it and to my surprise the noise, like a pass of magic, stopped. Then, the next day I cut two pieces of black soft rubber (kind of) and using sellotape I fixed them around each phone. The intention, of course, was to try to deflect the wind. I jumped on my bike and I couldn´t believe the result. The noise was almost completely cut off. Sometimes 100%. On average I would say 95% or more. I also noticed that if I kept my head up the noise decreased . Now I can use my headphones without bothering about that annoying noise.
This is an excellent example of using ingenuity instead of throwing money at the problem. Thank you for sharing Rubinho!
nice
What did you put the rubber over?
@@carzy1.0 Hi! I fixed them around each ear piece using sellotape. To be honest it does not look great, but it works.
Is this me or the Sony is a clear winner in sound quality?
I would even say the Space Q45 sounds terrible!
the Q45 sound weird, almost broken in these examples.
Hollow sounding with some weird stereo processing. No idea what's going on.
I have the same feeling.
I think in this video Sony definitely win in any way！
It so funny, rhe review is perfect till the end they speak how good Q45 sound is... and the test is cleeeearly diferent! Best the sonys, the sownd is like a compressed in q45. Beleve me, i have a new pair of q45. And I'm giveing it back
What you pay is what you get.
Thanks for the review! While I own XM5 and might be biased toward it, it's fun to discover other headphones that may make XM5 run for its money. Great work guys!
Cheers Michael!
I need to say it. I was looking for EXACTLY this video and your video quality and script is absolutely awesome! ❤ Keep up the good work, maybe I'll see it again with another product! 🙂
Well done guys! Fantastic video, informative, highly knowledgeable and a nice balance of humor & charisma. Looking forward to new content. 💪
Thanks, guys. As others have already mentioned, this is a superb and detailed review. I wish I had watched it a few months ago before plopping down $400 on the Sony XM5s. That said, I am now your 2nd follower who would happily sell his XM5s due to the extremely annoying automatic noise canceling. They shut off when I cough, when I clear my throat or when I think dirty thoughts. Okay, maybe not the last one, but still. I've been inside the app several times looking for a way to turn this awful feature off, but alas there is none.
Excuse the rant: maybe I'm getting old, but I want to control my headphones, not the other way around.
Other complaints: the sound signature on the XM5s is jumbled together in the middle (imho) with no separation of bass. My Bose QC 35 IIs were MUCH better in that regard. Whoever thought that many years after their release, I would be praising Bose sound quality? Go figure. With the EQ settings, I can tweak the XM5s to where the sound is almost acceptable but the XM5s are not as good as people are raving about, imho.
Regarding comfort, you would think that in the year 2022, manufacturers could find an earcup material that doesn't get sweaty after 2 minutes in a hot environment. You would be wrong. The earcups are also too shallow and annoy my ears after an hour of listening.
In short, I can live with the XM5s but I would trade them for the Soundcore Q45s - just to get rid of the crappy ANC.
Love your reviews. Happy New Year!
Kent
PS: NOTE TO SONY:
We're not all 13 years old and we don't all think it's cool to have AI making decisions for us. If you insist on being trend-setters, that's fine, but at least give us the option within the app TO TURN ALL OF THIS AUTOMATIC CRAP OFF. Thank you!
Thank you for the lovely comment Kent. Agree with a lot of what you've said!
Eu tenho o 1000xm5 e sim ele tem o recurso de desligar e so ir no applicativo e quanto ao som so baixar o tidal hi fi plus e pronto perfeito o som!!
Update: They just added the feature to turn it off.
They do give you the option to turn it off you bozo. Explore the headphones app more.
I'm glad that it can read your dirty thoughts. think wisely next time okay!
Dhrme I just ordered the 45 off this review!!! Great job guys!!!!! Just finished vid and will say from all the companies I've bought from soundcores customer service is 2nd to none!!!
Cheers, Wade!
You guys are the best true reviewers out-there! Your details blow me away! Thank you..from Sacramento California! Q45's for me!
Finally since today by firmware update, HearID is added. This is the magic solution we wanted. Now we are talking, I think I will have another try with this Q45. Already had a return label printed. Keep you updated...
I own soundcore life q35 which according to some reviews it has same driver and same sound quality as soundcore space q45. When I tried my q35 for the first time I was not really impressed, it sounded too bright for me so after 5 minutes of eq it started to sound way way better than I expected. Also i was surprised that these headphones needs driver burning. After one week of listen I could tell that those drivers got better and better, the sound quality improved a lot compared to the first time I used. And now soundcore signature sounds hella good. So definitely if you bought one of these you should use these at least one week, yes it's going to be a difference. Ldac is like your secret weapon, when you turn it on its just blessing. I could hear instruments vocals that I was having no idea that there are in that song, it made me crying bcs It remembers me of the good old days of my studio headset
There is nothing called a driver burn in, it's just a myth. There is not science that supports this except the science of human ears needing time to adapt. Otherwise companied would just burn in the drivers before selling them with bad sound or sending them to reviewers. It's sounds better after awhile because your ears get used to the frequency and sound stage of that particular headphone. This is specially noticeable if you change a headphone after listening to specific brand for a long time and got used to it. I went from 15 years of Sennheiser to really high end Sonys, and the Sonys sounded really bad to me the first few weeks, even first 2 months.
@@RedMilitiaX Thx for stating this. I wish this myth would go away. It's the ears, not the headphones
Loved your review guys, instant sub! Attention to details, fun, precise. Thank you! My wife got me the Q45 as a birthday gift, and I cannot wait to get my hand on those! I travel a lot for work, so the long battery life and ANC are something I really look for to try (never had ANC headphones before). Q45 harder clamping force is a big plus for me as well as they'll be extensively used in the gym as well!
you can actually use them while moving? if you look up and down will they slide a lot because thats what most people say
@@Messup7654 I guess we'll see, I haven't got my hands on them yet. I mostly do deadlift, squats, benchpress... Not a lot of bobbing around.
Thank you for the great video, the comparison I was looking for, everything so thoroughly explained. Much appreciated!
Not only a brilliant detailed review, but very entertaining also, nice one guys, you've just got another subscriber.
Cheers Steven! Welcome to the channel 🙏
This is such a damn good review video, you guys are so underrated. I came here wanting to get a review, but now I’m just blown away by the quality of this video.
Thank you Nelson!
Great review! I don’t have the XM5 but I do have the XM4 and I just received my Q45s. Out of the box, I feel both of the headphones sound very lifeless, muffled and muddy. After installing the Soundcore software, I was able to tweak the Q45 to sound great, same with Sony’s software with the XM4. I find the Soundcore default setting (Soundcore Signature) just sounds bad (to me, at least). I don’t like the top cushion on the Q45 as it feels very hard, but it feels better on my ears than the XM4 which don’t quite fully cover my ears and put pressure on the edges of my ears.
How about anc? Is it really that better on xm4 or are they comparable?
Same opinion on the XM4. They don't quite fully cover my entire ears. But they're great after EQ because they're quite lifeless by default.
Here are my settings as I prefer more bass: +7 +4 +7 +4 +7 with Clear Bass at +10. It might sound a little harsh to more sensitive ears but sound is all subjective for people.
I also have a Bose QC35 Mark I and those are comfortable but I can't change the EQ with the app so they sound only a little better than the XM4 on default. And it's annoying it has 2.5 mm aux and micro-USB.
If the XM4 battery completely dies, I can still use the XM4 wired while it's off and they're not too bad. On par to typical AirPods but no need to charge them. My only real issues is the fatigue after wearing them for a few hours. They're not super uncomfortable but you can feel the fatigue there.
Overall, the XM4 is obviously the better package. Better case than the XM5 or my QC35. I actually don't care about the ANC. I think that's bad when walking around as I want to be aware of my surroundings like if a car is speeding.
You guys are great. Love the work and details that you put in your videos. I'm a fan ! Much love and greetings from Rotterdam. 👍. Patrick.
De groeten, Patrick!
@@DHRME groeten terug. Keep it coming heren 👍
Ive had these headphones for about a week and i still have em.
They are amazing.
After years of searching and over a dozen headphones i have found a pair that i like.
From $50 headphones to $400 headphones
These are exceptional, especially considering the price. ($130usd)
I subscribed but you guys should really changed up the whole "popsicle, icicle, testicle" thing 😂 everyone's laughing at how obvious the wording plays out.
You guys do a fantastic job, I've watched a few videos already and you're one of my new favorite channels. Cheers from Seattle, WA
Haha cheers Albyx! Welcome to the channel 🙏
I do like the Soundcore redesign of their headphones. The Q30 is a nice product, but the headset sometimes developed cracks after 12 months. However, Soundcore is great on warranty support in North America.
People say after 4 months lol
Strange. I've been using the Q10 which is a cheaper version of q30 for 2 years and it still looks brand new
Detailed straight forward review. Outstanding job!!👍
Just discovered your channel and I really like your unique style. Well made and detailed review but also isn't overly professional feeling with your personalities which is think is great
Thank you!
@@DHRME keep up the content! Btw how does the Q45 compare to the older Q35 overall?
I have had my Q45's for about a month now and they are my go to wireless headphones. I use them when on my laptop mostly. I do not find I have any issues with them. I did have the XM5s and sent them back a few months ago because they did not seem worth the money. I got the 30.00 discount so I only paid 119.00 US for a very nice pair of headphones. When I want to really get into the music I do use my wired Sennheiser 58X or my Hifiman Anandas... but for most of the day I do use these and would recommend them to anyone. Thanks again for your wonderful and entertaining reviews!
Cheers Brian!
There is a bug with EQ in Soundcore space q45 (seems fine with other device) that every time you turn on the device, you have to go and change the EQ and it won't save the EQ. Soundcore responded a firmware update will be released soon and lets see
Thank you guys! I'm from Brazil and I wasn't finding any videos in my language about these headphones, thanks to U 2 I made my decision!
You guys are so-o good!! Thank you! I've got the XM-5's and I bought the Q45 for my nephew's Christmas gift and thought I'd have to never tell him about this review. So glad to hear that the Anker cans really stand up next to the Sony! But really - what a good review - so thorough and fair-seeming. Kudos, keep up the good work! I'm in!
Just ordered these a couple hours ago. For 120, I don't see how I could go wrong
Have you guys tested the wh1000x M2? I've been waiting to upgrade for forever. If the soundcore are an improvement in noise cancelling, I would upgrade to those.
Hi
do you know if at that price, if there are headphones that have better audio quality?
and also which headphones has the best audio quality between the q45 and the q35? (I listen to rap/edm/hip hop/drill)
thank you hope to get an answer.
Is that a Hickey on Rohans neck 😂 🤣looks like you were testing more than just the Q45s . . . Cough . . . Cough . . .
I came here to comment the same but searched through the comments to see anyone else did. Thank you! Lol love it
Sadly these headphones are not available anywhere in NZ. No stockists at all. Was wondering about the Soundcore instead of the Technics A800s, which looks like I'll be going for instead. Thanks for the excellent review!
Should go for the Sennheiser Momentum 4s. Just came out, and man they're better than the Sony XM5 in pretty much every way. Better sound, better case, I like the features better, literally twice the battery life at 60 hours which is insane. The only thing I like the XM5s more for are the mics for call quality.
Momentum 4 are the superior headset by far in every other way.
On the basis of soumd quality only , what would you guys recommend, these ones or Senheiser momentum 4s? Thanks in advance.
I’m super happy with my XM5s. When I’m doing home office work, working in a cafe, or listening around the house, they’re great. But I’ve got a pair of Q45s that are sound almost as good, and I can beat them up doing chores and working out without worrying if they dinged up here and there.
Good job guys. Really enjoyed your review and the detailed info. However, I’d have preferred the sound sample at the end with EQ settings turned on cause to my ears, the Sonys smashed the Soundcore with EQ off, and I listened to that section twice with my iPad which made the sound quality of the Soundcore so bad and then with my Bose SoundtTouch 30 and the difference between both was still the same. Maybe tweak the EQ settings a bit more so we can get the full rich signature Soundcore sound? Even my Liberty 3 pro’s earbud sounded way better. Could be because I am a bass head, but even the mids were disappointing. Now I am not sure I’ll be getting the Soundcore. I am a bit of a collector of premium headphones and have the Bose 700, QC35, B&O H8 and Beoplay H95 and it’s the bass that sold them for me, though I still find myself going back to the QC 35 and the Bose Quiet Comfort earbuds when travelling, though they might not be the best, probably familiarity and nostalgia.
Hi guys! Just revisited this video as I've considered the *Q45's.* Was going back and forth between *Q35's* and *Q45's,* but you -(and maybe a few others)- ¹ convinced me to go with the *Q45's.*
15:04 Glad to see the love for *L3P's.* 😁
Be well! 🙋🏼♂️
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¹ ─ Nah, it was mostly you. 😃
Hello, I would like to ask if the sound of the soundcore q45 is similar to the soundcore q30? Because the q30 has too heavy bass, the sound is not clear and distorted, and the q30 has a light pressure, which is not suitable for my small head. I sold the q30, is it the same as the q45? Do you have a recommendation for me? The requirements are that the earmuffs should not be pressed against the ears, the pressure should be large because my head is small, the treble should not be too sharp because I don’t like harsh sounds, the sound should be clear, and the bass should not be distorted. Do you have any recommendations?
This was exactly what I was looking for, I'm looking into the Soundcore Q45. I was also amazed to see that you seem to live where I used to live near the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal! :D
Haha that's where we do the mic tests! ;)
The Space Q45 headphones and they are excellent! ANC right up there with the best- and 50 hour battery life. I also have the Space A40's earbuds and they are also great! Great ANC! Excellent battery life- close to 8.5 hours with ANC on. I recommend both of these highly!
Space A40's have 50 hour battery life? :O That's insane. I love my Galaxy Buds 2 Pro but have been very disappointed with their battery life. They were very very easy to EQ to get closer to Harman. Do the A40's sound decent?
You guys are great! So detailed and funny too.
Thank you!
Just got these. But more importantly... Amazing review. Love the channel already...
I’ve just received mine. They haven’t broken in yet but I really like them. I love the app as well.
Impresionante el detalle de este review. Es uno de los mas completos que he visto en todo youtube. Pero aparte hay un trabajo de producción espectacular, como los relojes de tiempo x cada sección. Una locura. Actualmente uso los Q35 y estoy mas que conforme. Pero los Q45 sin lugar a dudas es un salto bestial. Saludos desde Argentina.
Love this video. But the mic test had me laughing here, it’s like when tv cuts the bad words from movies. Pop pop popsicle, ice ice icicle, test test test-ING 123. Hehehehehe loved it.
Fantastic comparison video. Best around for sure. Thank you.
😄 thanks Tiago!!
What a piece of excellence. The best review I've ever seen. This is indeed a benchmark for every headphones test!
It is not just because I am coincidentially listening to your vid on the XM5 while looking forward to get the Q45 on Monday for testing. It is more about your comprehensive thoroughness and brutally sympathetic presentation that makes my happy to stay with your channel from now on. Well done! I am glad about this discovery.
And... still preferring my clunky Virtuoso SE (RGB, as they are called today), over both of them. But I know in the end they're not even playing the same sport.
I want one of the comfy ANCs with a decent mic plus an APP for use on PC.
Sooooo. After 5 months you still love the q 45 s and are they better than your xm5 ?? Greetings 🙏🏼 from germany
I had the life q30 and they were pretty good for the pride, i gifted them to my cousin though and just today i bought the bose qc45, sure its like triple the price but boy is it a massive improvement
Currently Q30 is £55 and Q45 is £98. Leaning towards Q45 though. Is the higher price worth it in your experience?
How is the fit of q45 vs q30? Q 30 just fell off my head and didn't form a tight seal around my ears.
@@Shalom-12 well if we're talking about the Bose the fit is wonderful, it's not like a clamp but you don't immediately forget they're on your head
As for the life Q45 i wouldn't know as i haven't had a chance to try it
For $120 how can you go wrong for your yard working, car washing headphones. Thanks Guys for the excellent review and nice upgrade over Q30's.
Cheers Doc!
Incredible review, you have convinced me to go for the Soundcore Space Q45, there is really not much difference with the Xm5 that cost 4.5 times more.
You guys are one of the best reviewers I've ever seen. Thank you!
Suggest :
About comfortable, you should add how comfort it when using a glasses
Thanks for the great review.
I still feel that XM4 is a cut above the rest in sound quality with its density.
One thing I can say for sure is that XM5 was too expensive for me to afford.
So I bought the Q45.
The Q45 is certainly a surprisingly high quality headphone for the price.
However, they are also the lowest priced of the many headphones I was comparing them to, so I feel like I made the cheapest choice....
Could you give an update on them, have you tried them while traveling/or on a plane(with the annoying plane engines), are they comfortable, and is the noise canceling enough?
I commented on your review a few days ago - bought the Q45's -just awesome!! Thanks again!
Sony thinking it's ok to forbid the owner from simply turning ANC to max and forgetting about it is BS. As an owner of XM2 and XM3 headphones I was going to buy the XM5 but this changed my mind. I skipped the XM4 because the mic quality on the 3 was garbage and still needed more improvement on the 4. Now the XM5 delivers on this but insists on yanking control of the ANC away from the user and charges $400 for the privilege. Hard pass unless and until they correct it. Thank you for the great review!
This is a brilliant review. After buying the liberty 3 pros I'm looking at getting over the ear headphones as well. I think I will be getting the q45. You guys are fantastic and deserve more followers !
Thank you George!
Great review. I was hesitating between the two headphones but I'll definitely buy the Q45.
How they are with you
This is truly the most in depth review I have ever seen. I was just captivated. 👏👏👏I applaud you.
🥹 thank you!!
Question: you may have already but can you compare these with momentum 4? Thoughts especially on sound.
Not me thinking it will be “test test testi…. (something else)” hahaha. But amazing review! Thank you!
Thanks Christian!
Great review
Updating my review Why didn’t u sample in hip-hop at the end? 😕
great video! very professional and complete... greetings from Brazil
Obrigado!
Great Review guys, thanks
Good review. But to me for one reason or another the XM5 samples sound much better than the Q45. Sound seems bigger, fuller on the XM5s comparing to them the Q45s sound a bit artificial. But it may be just the samples, my ears or how my Q30s are reproducing it.
I felt the same way listening to the samples on my iPhone speakers! Q45 sounds like it has some sort of distortion and less clarity.
Same here! Hearing in bed with 1 ear and in my s21, i could tell the difference! Sony better
Great review guys, although I would have to disagree about the sound.
The XM5s definitely sound fuller, maybe it's due to its increased bass response or maybe I'm just a sucker for the Sony house sound :P
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Very nice review, actually you guys are the best headphone reviewers so far. I was quite surprised by the quality of the Q45, but the sound samples really showed their biggest shortcut. Even if I'm still happy with my Beyerdynamic Lagoon (still the best headphone when it comes to sound quality due to the seperate ear customization), I will have a look at the XM5
Thank you very much for this detailed and thorough review guys! Much appreciated 🙏
You’re very welcome Joe!
One of the best reviews I have ever heard. Really really really! Thanks
The Sony WH-1000XM5 clearly justifies the price in build quality, sound quality, noise cancelation and mic quality. If money is short or the user does not need/want "the best" quality, the Soundcore remains a very good option for a much more affordable price. Thanks for the video!
Agreed. There was no real comparison with regards to sound based on the samples. Maybe the violin wasn't bright enough in the classical, but nothing an adjustment can't fix. No amount of EQing will reproduce the clarity of the Sony's.
Personally feel like the Sennheiser Momentum 4 are better than the Sony XM5 in every category besides mic/call quality.
@@joeface03 the Sony's generally lack clarity. The microphone they use just sucks lol.
@@JuanAuribus Incorrect. I could easily decipher the sonys as option B and D. The majority chose A as their favorite. That says a lot. Nice try though.
@@joeface03 these samples are not accurate. Especially if they aren't calibrated to a specific set of headphones etc
The wh1000xm5's can BLOW ME. The adaptive anc completely ruins these headphones, unless you sit in a perfectly controlled room all day. I want to love these headphones.. But for the amount of money they cost, I have decided to get rid of them. If you don't have them, then you don't know. If you know, you definitely know..
Yes, really poor decision from Sony there!
I ordered the q45s for 100 dollars black fri., and I got white ones, thanks for the review..arriving fri., Dec 2, very exciting 😀
Where did you buy this one?
Great review! Just bought my Q45 thanks to your review video. Cheers!🎉
Enjoy them!
3:15 ...is that what I think it is Rohan? :P
According to Oluv's Gadgets, and his graph measurements the Q30 was already better than XM4 so I kinda expected the Q45 to be better than the XM5, at least in terms of sound reproduction.
Indeed. For example I got the Q35 and the XM4 and the Q35 got the better sound no matter what settings. But buying such products it's all about ANC and additional features. Due the fact that basically perfect "audiophile" Headsets can be purchased for as less as 30-40 bucks maybe 50, the rest ist bells and whistles, marketing, brand and paying for additional features and of course manufacturer greed.
Great review, I will definitely be checking out your channel again.
Cheers Matt!
Really useful to know about using preset EQs as a starting point for creating your own 👌. Now my Q45s sound possibly on par with my XM5s.
The mics and the anc from XM5 are ridiculous great!!
The Q45 did a very decent job considering the price range.
Great review guys btw
no one covers headphones better than these guys 🤗 Just one suggestion, do actual phone calls ro test the call performance. These mics do really well when recording but are caught pooping when on a call. Don't know why it happens? may be radio wave overlap but does happen
Yeah that's hard to do, but we also do tests that says not in the video.
Wierd question. I currently have DT 990 Pro's and I absolutely love how the XM5 sound samples sounded like on my own headphones yet I'm unable to recreate it via equalizer settings myself. Is there any reason for that?
Informative and entertaining great combination and great job guys
Cheers Keith!
With the exception of the classical sample (violin not bright enough - easy EQ fix), the Sony sounded better every single time. Not even a close comparison with regards to stage and clarity. Maybe an exceptional budget headphone, but I'm not even sure it could beat the XM4 based on the provided samples.
Great video though!
Xm4 no treble meme
Nah, I agree with you with Sony sounding more neutral and natural. The Q45 beats Sony on the sound stage. You can tell with the classical and EDM test. Given the price gap, I am surprised Sony couldn’t maintain a better sound stage. The soundcore is costing 50% less than the XM5. Unless you have a lot of extra money or just a Sony fanboy, Q45 offers a much better value
@@ariefhalim5287 Nah, not even half as good at ANC. If ANC wasn't as important, you wouldn't even be looking at these headphones in the first place.
Also, hard disagree on the soundstage.
Impressive! The Soundcores seem to have a similar sound profile and clarity as my old Sennheiser PXC 550 and often sound pretty nice. Listening on Beyerdyamic DT 880, The classical example surprised me the most, while the rock example lacked power in the guitars and sounded somewhat scooped - just as you described. The other examples were surprisingly clear, maybe a bit shouty in the mids, and they could use a little bass boost. My PXC 550 seems to perform more consistent across genres however, but I also boost the bass on those a bit.
So I might give them a try, even though I'm not very optimistic regarding the comfort, I'm pretty sensitive there. How spacious are the earcups compared to the XM5?
Thought the XM5 was better with the earcups overall.
Hey... I'm still using my PXC 550 gen 1 too and still as reliable and like you say it, PXC seem to work wonders across all genre and using the club mode. Just change the earpad and looking to replace the case since the wear and tear is very visible.
For wired using massdrop jubilee since I do not own any amp...might be looking to upgrade soon.
Anyway it's nice to see ppl is still using the classic good old PXC 😁
@@kennykhoo1689 Lucky you that your power switch still works! I have to rotate the earcup in just the right position and often need a few tries, so I'll need to find new cans. And that's really not an easy thing to do as the PXC 550 sound so good and are so comfortable to wear. I even considered getting the PXC 550-II, even though they're so old that are already hard to get. But they are also missing some important modern features like transparency mode and USB-C.
Now I'm torn between 3 more expensive ones: The Momentum 4 (haven't tried them yet), the B&W PX7 S2 (actually sound very similar to the PXC 550, but more refined), the Technics EAH-A800 (different sound, but well-balanced and detailed, and very comfy), but now I'd also throw the Q45 into the mix. The XM5 are not for me, too expensive for the little detail they can deliver, although they sound pleasant in their own way and are the king of ANC and voice calls.
@@VeitLehmann yeah... didn't really put attention and cross my mind on the power switch. Now you mentioned it, will need to be extra careful when turning the cup...haha.
Thought of upgrading to the gen 2 but after trying it, the sound just not like the gen 1 even though they say it's the same 🤷. Also, the button for the mode on the earcup has change and of course it's still uses the micro USB which should have change to USB C instead. End up, passing it. Will wait for the gen 3 if they are to continue which I hope so.
Same with me, didn't like the xm-4 and xm-5 too is expensive for the overall performance.
Haven't tried the Q45 yet but having the liberty 3 pro earbuds. Bought the Q35 for my nephew and overall seem okay.
Will need to try the Q45 and see how it really is.
Great review!
Sony XM5 ANC sounds 2x. That is the #1 priority for ANC headphones. Night and day difference in ability to focus in a noisy office or work area. The SCQ45 is great value.
I have the l3p and tried both beoplay ex and momentum 3 and sent them both back cuz they didn't sound as good as my l3p, especially for the price. Now I'm looking for over the ear and wondering if that might be the same lol
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Great review! I currently have the Q35. Is there a noticeable improvement over anc in Q45 compared to Q35?
Ditto. *Loving* my Q35 and thinking the app/sound capabilities are likely indistinguishable. This seems like mainly new features and battery life. ANC might be better too.
@@outermarker5801 Same here. I also love Q35. If there isn't any noticeable improvement over anc, then I won't upgrade and keep my Q35.
@@axelphoenix8210 More reviews are saying with more mics the ANC and transparency improvement is significant.
I'm happy enough to wait till the hype is over and usual steep discounts are available months from now, same as I did the Q35.
I'm disappointed by the ear pressure, if I'm dancing to a song and bobbing my head up and down the bass keeps oscilating in volume. This happens with some other ANC headphones but the Q45 seems more sensitive to this than the Q30 where I have to shake my head vigorously to get the same effect. I'm wondering if this is affecting the perceived sound quality of your recordings.
Pop pop popsicle, Ice ice ice sickle, test test testicle….. 😂 there’s no way I could have said that over and over without screwing that up.
Love the vid! 👍
Excellent review and comparison guys 🔥
Dank!
The thing I don't like about the XM5 sound is that when it comes to older music with older technology such as the '90s or early 2000s hip hop, there is definitely a lack of quality. I have to listen to music produced within the last 2 years in order to really see how good these headphones sound. However, I don't have to do that with my sennheiser's or my soundcore's. No matter what genre or years I'm listening to music. It always sounds great, but with Sony if the music is more old school you can forget it.
@@shiwomino5775 I kind of understand what he is trying to say. It's not that the audio-quality of older songs is bad. It's more the production quality of these older songs compared to now which is slightly worse and which can be noticible on some headphones more than on others.
The Sony App should solve that it has a setting on the app, can't remember the name but it is meant for your exact issue
Very nice review. Planning to buy Q45.
Got distracted with that kiss mark though. ✌🏼✌🏼