91. sony wh-1000xm5 vs focal listen wireless (W):
The wh-1000xm5 has more bass and sub-bass, a wider soundstage, smoother treble, and generally a warmer signature.
The listen wireless has leaner mids, much better background detail, is clearer, more transparent, better bass-mids-treble balance, better imaging, better instrument separation, clearer bass, better treble, and more forward mids.
The 1000xm5 was used via bluetooth since it sounds better than wired mode, whereas the listen was mostly tested on wired mode. I was quite disappointed with the 1000xm5’s sound quality, since the listen wireless cost me a lot less ($120 new). But even if they were the same price, the listen is better in most areas. Of course, the listen does not have ANC, and the 1000xm5’s is best in class, so that’s one reason why you may buy the 1000xm5 instead. Another reason is that it is comfier and lighter. But for anything sound related, I prefer the listen a lot more.
The wh-1000xm5 has more bass and sub-bass, a wider soundstage, smoother treble, and generally a warmer signature.
The listen wireless has leaner mids, much better background detail, is clearer, more transparent, better bass-mids-treble balance, better imaging, better instrument separation, clearer bass, better treble, and more forward mids.
The 1000xm5 was used via bluetooth since it sounds better than wired mode, whereas the listen was mostly tested on wired mode. I was quite disappointed with the 1000xm5’s sound quality, since the listen wireless cost me a lot less ($120 new). But even if they were the same price, the listen is better in most areas. Of course, the listen does not have ANC, and the 1000xm5’s is best in class, so that’s one reason why you may buy the 1000xm5 instead. Another reason is that it is comfier and lighter. But for anything sound related, I prefer the listen a lot more.
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