Here is a golden opportunity to equip yourself with the excellent Sony WF-1000XM5 wireless headphones. High-end, high-end headphones now below 250 euros. Sony is also taking the opportunity to lower the price of its small SRS-XB100 portable speaker.
During its test of the Sony WF-1000XM5 headphones (rated 8/10 last July), the Frandroid editorial team mainly regretted one thing: its excessively high price of 320 euros. It is mid-December and this defect has now been corrected. The Sony WF-1000XM5 headphones saw their price drop from 299 to 249 euros just before Christmas.
This discount is available from major names in French distribution such as Sony, Fnac, Darty, Boulanger and Amazon. If you’re looking for high-end headphones without breaking the bank, now is the time!
Why choose the Sony WF-1000XM5?
The WF-1000XM5 wireless headphones are not just a simple evolution of their predecessors, the XM4. Sony has redesigned the design of these headphones to make them lighter and more compact.
This modification has a double advantage: increased comfort for the user and better adaptation to the shape of the ear, thanks in particular to the introduction of small tips and a composite material.
In addition to comfort, this design development has a direct impact on performance, in particular by reducing wind resistance, which considerably reduces interference when making calls or listening to music. The touch controls, located directly on the front of the headphones, are more intuitive, allowing easy control of playback, volume and active noise cancellation (ANC).
Sony didn’t just improve the physical appearance of the WF-1000XM5 wireless headphones. The addition of an additional microphone in each earbud, bringing their number to three, in combination with the new HD Noise Canceling QN2e processor, improves noise cancellation by 20% compared to the XM4.
These headphones retain popular features from the previous model, such as support for Sony’s LDAC audio codec and 360 Reality Audio technology, but also introduce new features such as head tracking for more spatial sound and the ability to answer calls with a simple nod of the head.
Finally, the WF-1000XM5 is equipped with an IPX4 water resistance rating and supports Bluetooth 5.3, including the LDAC codec.
The WF-1000XM5 comes with a charging case that is 15% more compact than the previous model. It benefits from USB-C fast charging and Qi wireless charging support, ensuring up to 24 hours of battery life.
Sony WF-1000XM5: advanced sound customization
The sound quality has also been revised. Sony has transformed the sound profile of the WF-1000XM5. By default, the headphones highlight the artists’ voices. Which is also very practical for listening to podcasts. Don’t panic if you find that these headphones lack bass, it is possible to access an equalizer via the Headphones Connect application. The latter allows you to manage eight frequency bands of the equalizer… Or simply to choose from eight pre-established configurations.
Launched a few months ago at a price of 319 euros, the Sony WF-1000XM5 wireless headphones are currently on sale at a price of only 249 euros. A great gift for a discerning audiophile or someone looking for excellent wireless headphones.
The SRS-XB100 portable speaker for only 49 euros
In addition to the Sony WF-1000XM5 headphones, here is another good deal not to be missed: the SRS-XB100 speaker is now 49 euros instead of 65.
This offer is valid at trusted resellers such as Sony, Boulanger, Fnac, Darty and Amazon. This is the perfect opportunity for those looking for a quality portable speaker without breaking the bank.
The SRS-XB100 is a speaker designed to be taken anywhere. It is compact, solid and easy to transport thanks to its integrated wrist strap. Whether you’re on a picnic, at the beach or just in your house, this speaker goes everywhere.
When we talk about a portable speaker, we often wonder if the sound will be up to par. With the SRS-XB100, don’t worry: it is equipped with a single upward-facing speaker, thus offering 360° sound diffusion. In addition, it is equipped with a passive radiator located under the speaker to reinforce the bass, guaranteeing an immersive and homogeneous audio experience.
The design of the SRS-XB100 is also a strong point. With its dimensions of 76 × 95 mm, it is really small and fits easily into any bag. Its covering with vertical furrows gives it an elegant look. Weighing just 274g, it’s like it weighs nothing. So you can carry it with you all day without effort.