Bose QuietComfort 35 II User

[Steven Rimmington]

Hi, I need to buy a new set of headphones to replace my damaged Bose ones. I am thinking of going for the Sony WH-1000XM5? I used to have a few pairs of open-back Sennheiser before the Bose, but I enjoy the Bluetooth portability and Noise Cancelling. 99% of my listening now is on the PC so I am wondering what would compare to the Sony in sound quality, if I switched back to a corded set. Or what would you spend the £350 on?

Any suggestions are welcome

 

[Steven Rimmington]

Thanks for the comments on the MX5s I listened to both the Bose and XM4 and preferred the Sound on the Bose, although the ANC was probably a little better on the Sony. I picked the Bose and they have been faultless. Only annoyance is the lack of quick charging and USB-C. I will probably end up switching to Sony.

Just for context I've bought some HD599SE from Amazon £69.99 seemed like a very good deal and I got to try some open back headphones after a few years using ANC with the Bose.

Not impressed at all, maybe I'm used to ANC but I can hear other people and noise over the music I'm listening to and this spoils my enjoyment. This is the deal breaker for me so the Sony XM5 will be a nice upgrade.