Headphones | £379 | whf.cm/SonyXM5
In recent years, Sony has struck upon a winning formula that has seen it build some of the best noise-cancelling headphones on the market. Gradual improvements in sound quality, noise-cancelling and call quality have kept the WH-1000 line one step ahead of the competition.
The drawing board has been well and truly dusted off for the latest iteration of its premium wireless ANC over-ears. It’s a brave decision, but the design changes made to the Sony WH-1000XM5 are significant. This “noiseless design” has seen the company attempt to create a slimmer, more seamless pair of headphones by reworking those areas that can contribute to wind noise. This has led to smoother, sweeping lines and less aggressive edges. Importantly, a number of the joints and hinges