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At €119, this Sony WH-1000XM3 is ambitious compared to the obvious alternative of grabbing a newer XM4 or XM5 for similar money, but it still lands above the typical used market for this specific model. Based on 26 recent EUR listings, the median asking price is €93, with the 75th percentile at €103; this listing sits €16 above that upper quartile, making it a hard sell unless the condition is pristine or accessories are complete.
The WH-1000XM3 remains a top-tier choice for its class-leading noise cancellation, 30-hour battery life, and comfortable fit, delivering sound quality that still competes with modern mid-range headphones. If this unit is from an original owner in excellent shape with the case and cables included, the extra €26 over median could be justified as a premium for reliability; otherwise, it’s worth waiting for a listing closer to the €93 median to get genuine value.
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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