Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones

Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones Key Features at a Glanceย  and price in Kenya

  • Wearing Style:ย Headband
  • Foldable:ย No
  • Driver Type:ย Dynamic
  • Driver Size:ย 1.2โ€ณ / 30 mm
  • Magnet Type:ย Neodymium
  • Impedance:ย 48 Ohms (Active)
  • Active Noise Cancellation:ย Yes
  • Bluetooth:ย 5.2
  • Wireless Range:ย 10 m (Bluetooth)

KSh37,000.00

The Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones by Sony are the ultimate expression of audio engineering for the most discerning users seeking sound experience and convenience. Looking through the lens of the advanced noise canceling abilities of the WH-1000XM5, it is possible to enjoy Adaptive Sound Control, a smart system that finely tunes noise canceling features depending on the surrounding environment. Whether commuting, working in a noisy cafรฉ, or relaxing on a quiet evening, the WH-1000XM5 ensures that there is a functional purpose for music. These headphones possess a very sturdy battery that can last for as many as 30hours when played back without being charged, therefore spending time on listening to music, podcasts, or audiobooks is made easier. On top of that, you can control everything with a simple tap of your fingers thanks to the touch controls.

Where comfort is required, the WH-1000XM5 is poise built with soft cushion ear cups, and lightweight design which makes them warranted for long time use. The headphones are designed with the best quality materials to be strong and simultaneously have a beautiful and modern design. With high-res audio and a built-in equalizer offered in the Sony Headphones Connect app, users can tweak the sound to their liking. The WH-1000XM5 also features voice assistant compatibility for easier controlling and information retrieval. The headphones are designed to enhance the listening experience no matter the level of use, so, these become an inevitable accessory for any sound and comfort seeking person.

Sony WH-1000XM5 Features

  • Industry-leading Noise Cancellation:ย From airplane noise to peopleโ€™s voices, our WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones with multiple microphone noise canceling keep out more high and mid-frequency sounds than ever.
  • Magnificent sound engineered to perfection:ย The light and rigid precision-engineered driver unit improve high-frequency sensitivity for more natural sound quality.
  • Crystal clear hands-free calling:ย With Precise Voice Pickup Technology and advanced audio signal processing, the person on the other end of the call will hear your voice clearly, even when you are in noisy situations.
  • All-day power and quick charging:ย With up to 30 hours of battery life, youโ€™ll have enough power even for long trips. If you need to charge in a hurry, you can get 3 hoursโ€™ worth of charge after just 3 minutes with an additional USB-PD compatible AC adapter.
  • All-day comfort with an elegant design:ย These lightweight headphones are beautifully finished in newly developed soft-fit leather. This material fits snugly around the head with less pressure on the ears while keeping out external sounds.
  • Multipoint connection:ย For total convenience, these Bluetooth headphones can be paired with two Bluetooth devices at the same time. So when a call comes in, your headphones know which device is ringing and connects to the right one automatically.
  • Speak-to-Chat:ย As soon as you start a conversation, Speak-to-Chat automatically stops your music and lets in ambient sound โ€“ handy if you want to keep your headphones on or talk hands-free.
  • Collapsible case saves space:ย Carry your headphones effortlessly in the redesigned case.
  • Instant pause. Instant play:ย Just take the headphones off and the music stops โ€“ a capacitive sensor knows when you are wearing them. It also helps improve detection accuracy and design. Put the headphones back on and the music starts again.

Sony WH-1000XM5ย specs and price in Kenya

Price in Kenya Ksh 48,000
Earpiece Connection / Wearing Style Headband
Foldable No
Driver Type Dynamic
Driver Size 1.2โ€ณ / 30ย mm
Magnet Type Neodymium
Impedance 48 Ohms (Active)
16 Ohms (Passive)
Active Noise Cancellation Yes
Controls/Microphone Location Controls: Earpiece (Side Unspecified)
Microphone: Left Earpiece, Right Earpiece
Full Remote OS Support Not Specified by Manufacturer
Sensors Touch

PERFORMANCE

Frequency Response 20 Hz to 40 kHz (Wireless)
4 Hz to 40 kHz (Wired)

MICROPHONE

Number of Mics 4
Beamforming Support Yes
Noise Canceling Yes

WIRELESS CONNECTIVITYย 

Supported Audio Codecs AAC, LDAC, SBC
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Range 32.8โ€ฒ / 10ย m (Bluetooth)
Frequency Bluetooth:ย 2.4 GHz (2.4 to 2.4835 GHz)
Multipoint Support Yes
Maximum Paired Devices 2
NFC No
Encryption Proprietary

WIRED CONNECTIVITY

Audio Connector to Source 1 xย 1/8โ€ณ / 3.5 mm Right-Angled
Audio Connector to Earpiece 1 xย 1/8โ€ณ / 3.5 mm
Cable Length 1 xย 3.94โ€ฒ / 1.2ย m (1/8โ€ณ / 3.5 mm)

BATTERY

Runtime 30 Hours (BT+ANC)
40 Hours (BT)
Quick Charging Times 3 Minutes for 3 Hours
Recharge Time 3.5 Hours
Wireless Charging Yes
Charging Port Not Specified by Manufacturer

PHYSICAL

Colour Silver
Material of Construction Leather, Plastic
Weight Headphones:
8.8ย oz / 249ย g

ย The Design of Sony WH-1000XM5

Although we first would like to think that functionality comes primary in the world of technology, only a handful of brands market successfully with a proudly repulsive design. The WH-1000XM5 uses more or less the same description devoid of noise as the previous model only that it is compact and appealing.

Fast Pair is now available on the WH-1000XM5 thanks to Google. Using Google’s Find My Device app on your phone, you can quickly locate where your headphones are by hearing a tone or checking their last known location.

WH-1000XM5 Sound and Noise Cancelling

Since the launch of their V1 noise-cancellation chip inside their WF-1000XM4, later paired with the HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 Frozen in the WH-1000XM5, they still sits in the audio worldโ€™s noise cancellation technological apex. The XM5 employs eight external microphones, while its predecessor focused more in the low end frequency canceling.

The new drivers are claimed to produce more natural sound output with better high frequency range. Headphones support AAC, SBC and LDAC.

Sound features:

  • dynamic 30mm drivers with carbon-fibre composite diaphragm domes
  • tuned for clear, consistent sound across a wide frequency range
  • DSEE Extremeโ„ข (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) processing restores high-frequency signals to compressed digital formats
  • uses artificial intelligence to dynamically recognize song elements and restore in real-time

Auto NC Optimizer:

  • The dual-chip system includes the QN1 HD Noise Cancelling Processor and V1 Integrated Processor
  • strengthens noise cancellation for human voices and other higher-frequency sounds
  • active noise cancellation circuitry adjusts to the level of external sound
  • four microphones in each earcup to capture ambient noise
  • QN1 chip senses and adjusts to music and noise signals up to 700 times per second
  • free Sony Headphones Connect app for Appleยฎ and Androidโ„ข lets you adjust settings
  • customize the sound and choose the level of ambient sound
  • 20 steps of ambient sound control for allowing external sounds in
  • personalized Sony sound experience with select music services (firmware update required)
  • Adaptive Sound Control uses movement sensors to adapt noise cancellation

 

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