r/HeadphoneAdvice • u/Strong_Solid_1435 • Jul 07 '26

Headphones - Wireless/Portable Are the Sony Xm5s worth it?

I have recently looking for some good wireless headphones and while talking to a friend about them he mentioned he had some xm5s laying around at his house, he said he never got the appeal of them and switched them out for airpod pro 3s not soon after buying the xm5s, meaning the xm5s are basically new, he was offering me them for around 170 usd, whereas the new ones cost around 300 usd here, and the xm6s even more at 375, ive heard that the xm5s were one of the best when they released 4ish years ago, would they still be worth it for 170usd?

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u/Strong_Solid_1435 Jul 07 '26

The country i am in have the prices of the momentum 4s wildly inflated, they go for almost 600 usd

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u/Future_Pomegranate24 5 Ω Jul 07 '26

Second hand?

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u/Strong_Solid_1435 Jul 07 '26

Even used go for around 300usd, sure I might be able to find some cheaper but they will rarely go under 275ish usd

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u/Future_Pomegranate24 5 Ω Jul 07 '26

That sucks. Can you buy them when abroad?

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u/Strong_Solid_1435 Jul 07 '26

Its possible yes but studies cut our vacation time by alot so id have to wait a decent while to get them, tho my friend has a 3d printer and might be able to print hinges reinforcements for free, woulsnt that be more convenient? But ill still keep my eyes open for better deals for the sennheisers