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This is actually what I enjoy most of my Sony ANC headphones and this is what makes them so much better for noise reduction compared to simple earmuffs: they al
by deng 2y ago
This is actually what I enjoy most of my Sony ANC headphones and this is what makes them so much better for noise reduction compared to simple earmuffs: they also cancel your own sounds.
- ricardobeat 2y agoI have two Sonys and never noticed that. Do you hear a difference when comparing to Bose or Apple ANC? My impression is that all earbuds I’ve tried suffer from the occlusion effect equally.
- deng 2y agoSorry, I'm not talking earbuds but closed headphones. I have the WH-1000XM5, and I immediately notice that I hear my own voice/noise way more as soon as I turn them off.
- boringg 2y agoAgreed - I have the same headset and same experience - amazing. They are by far the best headset I have ever owned. Some minor quibles as always.
- deng 2y agoAnother point that is rarely mentioned or tested in reviews: massively improved transparency mode compared to the older models. I can use these headphones for hours as headset in video conferences with enabled transparency and not feel isolated from my surroundings, it's almost like you're not wearing them. My main quibble is the touchpad, which is way too sensitive and I had to turn it off (probably a defect, I guess I'll send them in eventually).
- lunaticlabs 2y agoI also love my XM5s, but yeah, the touchpad is useless and far too sensitive. I kept accidentally touching it whenever I move my hair out of my face to tuck it behind my ears, or otherwise brush past it. I also turned mine off, and its stayed that way.