• ayyndrew@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Credit to Sony, they keep updating the XM4 with new features. After updating the firmware to enable multipoint, they just added the Find My Equalizer feature to the app. On the other hand, it makes it so I have no reason to upgrade yet

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      1 year ago

      That’s great to hear. Knowing that they support the products that way is what will encourage others to buy their new ones. It also helps with getting loyal customers year after year. My Bose NC 700 continues to be pretty meh. The transparency mode quality is amazing compared to Sony but we still don’t even have a proper EQ beyond three sliders.

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    1 year ago

    I just got the xm4s not too long ago as AirPods replacements. They’re not perfect but they sound fantastic, should I return and upgrade to the xm5s??

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      1 year ago

      My xm4 are about to die and just around when these were released. My leading theory is their update or something is remotely killing mine.

      Sometimes there’s a crackling sound on both and the left earbud touch has become shaky occasionally gets disconnected.

      Based on reviews the newer ones are lighter, smaller (maybe too small for some) and has a more balanced sound signature with higher detail retrieval. Not exactly worth the upgrade but the higher SQ is noticeable.

      Bass is less bloaty, mids have been brought slightly forward and highs are clearer. Imo looks cheaper with the glossy finish too. Didn’t find anything about ANC

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    1 year ago

    I’m underwhelmed. I just sold my wf xm4 and will likely get the AirPods Pro 2. I did enjoy the xm4, and I could cope with how uncomfortable they are, but I am interested in what the AirPods can deliver, even though the stem design I find hideous.

    The mic on these Xm5s sound like garbage, but maybe that can be fixed with an ota.

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    1 year ago

    Anyone here buying a pair? They look similar to my Galaxy Buds and Galaxy Buds2 Pro, which don’t fit my ears right. I really want Samsung to put out something shaped like the Air Pods Pro, personally.