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Sony wh-1000xm5 price: €220 (open to reasonable offers) selling my sony wh-1000xm5 wireless noise-cancelling headphones. ✅ Perfect working condition ✅ rarely used ✅ excellent cosmetic condition ✅
At €220, this sits above the 75th percentile versus your recent EUR comps, so it reads ambitious rather than fair for the used market. With a median of €154 and a 75th percentile of €180, the seller is asking a clear premium that needs a very clean condition or a standout accessory bundle to justify it.
That said, this is still a genuinely strong all-round wireless ANC headphone: the XM5 is well-regarded for comfort, effective noise cancelling, and easy everyday usability. If it’s in clean shape, holds charge well, and includes the original case and cables, it remains a good buy for someone who values performance over bargain hunting—but at this price, I’d want more than a plain used unit.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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