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Prijs is per stuk! Nwpr 179 euro de beste noise cancelling1 oordopjes wf-1000xm5 de wf-1000xm5 bevat geavanceerde technologie die premium geluidskwaliteit en de beste noise cancelling op de markt bied
At €149, this used Sony WF-1000XM5 sits just above the 75th percentile of €148 but remains well below the typical new retail price of €319.99, making it a fair-to-ambitious ask rather than a bargain, especially given the unknown condition. While the median used listing is €110 and the 25th percentile is €92, this price reflects the premium still attached to Sony’s top-tier noise cancellation in the current market, where new units occasionally dip to €165–€169.
The WF-1000XM5 is widely regarded for its class-leading noise isolation, compact fit, and precise audio, making it a worthwhile buy if the unknown condition turns out to be clean with original accessories included. At this price, it’s only a strong opportunity if the seller confirms no battery degradation, intact ear tips, and a full charging case—common concerns in used true-wireless models. If those checks pass, you’re securing high-end performance for nearly half the new cost, which is a solid value for a discerning listener.
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Sony emerged from the ruins of post-World War II Japan, founded on May 7, 1946, by Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita as Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo K.K. in Tokyo's Nihonbashi district. Starting with radio repairs and Japan's first magnetic tape recorder, the duo secured transistor licensing from Bell Labs, pioneering the TR-55 transistor radio in 1955. Renamed Sony Corporation in 1958—from the Latin "sonus" for sound—the brand symbolized Japan's ascent from cheap imitations to innovative leadership, fueled by Ibuka's engineering prowess and Morita's global marketing vision.
Sony's hi-fi legacy spans headphones, amplifiers, speakers, turntables, and DACs, alongside landmark formats like the Compact Disc in 1982 and Blu-ray. Iconic products include the Walkman for portable audio revolution and Trinitron televisions, blending consumer accessibility with cutting-edge tech. Today, offerings like the Signature Series headphones and ES amplifiers target discerning listeners seeking refined soundstaging and dynamic range.
Positioned as a mid-to-high-end powerhouse, Sony commands respect among knowledgeable buyers for blending mass-market reliability with premium performance, outpacing many pure audiophile brands in innovation and value. Far from vintage relic or niche boutique, it dominates with forward-thinking engineering, holding strong market share in headphones and streaming ecosystems.
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