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Sony WH-1000XM5: The gold standard for headphones

Let’s get this bit out of the way, Sony’s new flagship headphones, the WH-1000XM5, cost £379. By any measure that is expensive, even when compared to the likes of Apple and Bang & Olufsen who scoff at the idea of affordable. And with headphone tech improving to the point where you can buy a decent pair for under £100, there’s no sane reason to spend nearly £400. Or is there?

If you’re not familiar with these headphones, they have a bit of

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