[davidmthekidd]

Any news on the WF-1000XM5's getting Auracast support?

 

[Ozzy B]

Hi,

bought WF-1000XM5 today in order to replace Senn MTW3 because I would like more livelier sound, but no matter how I tune WF-1000XM5 sound in their app, they sound pretty edgy to me. Is there some chance that they would after some hours start to sound more relaxed?

Thanks

 

[MrWalkman]

Hi,

bought WF-1000XM5 today in order to replace Senn MTW3 because I would like more livelier sound, but no matter how I tune WF-1000XM5 sound in their app, they sound pretty edgy to me. Is there some chance that they would after some hours start to sound more relaxed?

Thanks

Try this EQ, that someone mentioned about one page ago:

 

[Ozzy B]

Thank you, but unfortunatelly did not help. Guitars are stil way sharp and with pronounced edge.

 

[TooFrank]

Thank you, but unfortunatelly did not help. Guitars are stil way sharp and with pronounced edge.

Have you tried different tips? Comply foams do sound different and are good for optimal ANC (prefer those for the Sony stock)

 

[Ozzy B]

Thanks TooFrank. Further listening shows me that I don’t like so tight and brittle character they have. I prefer more layered and relaxed, but yet dynamic presentation. I tried silicone tips, but cannot remember who made them and that edge is still there.

 

[docentore]

Try some foams. They can help with edginess.

 

[davidmthekidd]

For those of you looking for different tips for the XM5's, some have recommended the AZ80's tips for the XM5's, Here's the suppliers page.

https://panasonic.encompass.com/model/MSCEAHAZ80K

 

[David A Silva]

Thanks TooFrank. Further listening shows me that I don’t like so tight and brittle character they have. I prefer more layered and relaxed, but yet dynamic presentation. I tried silicone tips, but cannot remember who made them and that edge is still there.

I just bought a pair to replace a pair of XM4s. Try taking the bands above 400 hz down 2 ticks, if that’s not enough take the middle two bands down another tick or two. Get it close and then give your ears a week to adjust.
Good luck, hope they grow on you like they did on me…

 

[Ozzy B]

Thanks. Tried that with EQ, but no luck. It is their core sound. Everything sounds forced, edgy and way too tight… and I like tight and grippy sound, but this is way too much.

Do they mellow out a bit after some hours?

 

[nc8000]

Thanks. Tried that with EQ, but no luck. It is their core sound. Everything sounds forced, edgy and way too tight… and I like tight and grippy sound, but this is way too much.

Do they mellow out a bit after some hours?

Sounds to me like you might like the XM4 more than the XM5

 

[Ozzy B]

Sounds to me like you might like the XM4 more than the XM5

Most probably. Hopefully they will sound more relaxed and textured after some time, but somehow I don’t believe.

 

[Blashyrkh]

Thanks. Tried that with EQ, but no luck. It is their core sound. Everything sounds forced, edgy and way too tight… and I like tight and grippy sound, but this is way too much.

Do they mellow out a bit after some hours?

I don't think it will change, if it's not a equalization issue. Try at least the custom eq with the wizard.
Anyway never heard the Tw3/4, but I know quite well the typical sennh sound...quite slow, relaxed, not punchy, mellow. XM5 will never sound like that

 

[Ozzy B]

You are right regarding older models sound. Reviews of new model says that it’s sound wasn’t rich anymore. It could be that what I hear. Way too shallow and tight harmonically. Exciting it is I can confirm for sure, but shrill to the max.

 

[David A Silva]

Thanks. Tried that with EQ, but no luck. It is their core sound. Everything sounds forced, edgy and way too tight… and I like tight and grippy sound, but this is way too much.

Do they mellow out a bit after some hours?

In my case yes. It started getting better at 40 hrs and improved more from there. However they never sounded edgy to me, tight yes.