Sony’s last-gen, but still great 1000XM5 are cheaper than ever

It’s rare for Sony’s flagship headphones, even slightly outdated models, to receive a big discount. However, the WH-1000XM5 in black or silver is selling at its lowest-ever price today at Adorama when you enter the code JHCE9834 at checkout (it’s the last step before placing the order). Originally $399, they’re $204.56 — practically half price. According to historic pricing data from CamelCamelCamel, this handily beats the previous best-ever price of $248 near the end of 2025.

The XM5s are worth considering if you’re curious about the newer XM6 from 2025, but are reluctant to drop $398 on the latest over-ear headphones model. The XM5s sound incredible, are comfortable to wear for long periods, and their active noise cancellation remains among the best currently available. The XM6s add a little extra in each of those categories, and Sony reintroduced a folding design from the XM3 and XM4 models, allowing the newest model to take up less space when stowed in its included case. The XM5, on the other hand, can’t be folded, although its cups can rotate to rest on your chest while not in use. Read our review of the XM5 and our hands-on impressions with the XM6.

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