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gadgetgirl85

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Original poster
Mar 24, 2006
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I am about to buy some overhead ear phones but am undecided between APM and the Sony WH-1000XM5. I really want apple headphones but it’s a lot of money to drop for 3 plus year old headphones. I’m mainly
looking for good noise cancelling
 

AustinIllini

macrumors G5
Oct 20, 2011
12,699
10,567
Austin, TX
XM5 are better sounding but you have a number of Apple devices in your signature which makes me think APM is best for you.
 

JCCL

macrumors 68020
Apr 3, 2010
2,042
4,680
Sony XM5s for me, I find them much more comfortable, can actually be turned off and you can equalize the sound to your liking. In my case I use Windows and iOS devices, so it’s easier to do so with its multipoint feature.
 

TechnoMonk

macrumors 68030
Oct 15, 2022
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4,112
I bought APM on sale for 425 at micro center 16 months ago. I find it way better and more comfortable than Xm4. I would recommend trying both and decide.
 

gadgetgirl85

macrumors 68040
Original poster
Mar 24, 2006
3,797
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Tried XM5 they went back - had some apple vouchers so am picking up APM today
 
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