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I’ve been eyeing the Sony WH-1000XMX series for a while. The WH-1000XM4 - which seems to be a favorite - is harder to buy these days, but still around for about €200.

The WH-1000XM5 is for sale around €180. It seems the better buy on paper, except for the build quality: I have been reading about the hinge breaking, but I am wondering how big the issue really is. I could use some advice. I will mostly be using it for commute (mostly train), perhaps some gaming and in house.

On a side note: also saw the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e for sale for €200. I don’t know the brand, but read good things.

Any long term MX5 users who can give some advice?

(also posted this in the headphones subreddit).

thanks!

I’ve been eyeing the Sony WH-1000XMX series for a while. The WH-1000XM4 - which seems to be a favorite - is harder to buy these days, but still around for about €200.

The WH-1000XM5 is for sale around €180. It seems the better buy on paper, except for the build quality: I have been reading about the hinge breaking, but I am wondering how big the issue really is. I could use some advice. I will mostly be using it for commute (mostly train), perhaps some gaming and in house.

On a side note: also saw the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e for sale for €200. I don’t know the brand, but read good things.

Any long term MX5 users who can give some advice?