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Sony WF-1000XM5 new. Unopened packaging. Never used.
Lost the invoice. 1 year old.
Private sale, no warranty.
Notable mostly because Sony’s top-tier true wireless model still holds its value well, and this one is priced right in the sweet spot. At €150, it sits just under the €156 median and comfortably within the usual used spread of €137 to €179, so this reads as a fair buy rather than a bargain-bin score.
What makes it worthwhile is the combination of excellent noise cancelling, strong sound for the size, and a compact flagship package that still competes well today. If the batteries are healthy and the original tips, case, and cable are included, this is the kind of listing that makes sense for someone wanting near-current performance without paying new-item money.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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