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Fijne koptelefoon goede kwaliteit voor zowel de muziekliefhebber als de thuiswerker (telefoon, videobellen). Drie keer gebruikt dus echt zo goed als nieuw. Aankoop in januari 2025 en digitale factuur

Our Thoughts RADAR AI

Sony’s WH-1000XM5 sits near the top of the wireless noise-cancelling pile, and €130 is a strong deal against your recent EUR comps. With a median of €170, a 25th percentile of €150, and a 75th percentile of €183, this asking price lands clearly below the lower quartile, which makes it bargain territory rather than merely fair.

That’s the kind of price that makes sense if you want excellent ANC, very good sound, and a light, travel-friendly fit without paying flagship tax. The real upside here is simple: if the unit is clean and the battery is healthy, you’re getting one of the most well-regarded everyday closed-back ANC headphones for noticeably under market. I’d only get specific about pads, hinges, and battery wear if the seller’s photos or description raise doubts.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About Sony

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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