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When they launched, the asking price was 259 / $299 / AU$499.
Looks familiar, doesnt it?
Thats not to say the Sony WF-1000XM5 are in any way deficient, you understand.
And thats certainly the case with the XM5 at every turn, theyre an engrossing and entertaining listen.
They communicate eloquently, and are open and well-defined even when playing complex and/or element-heavy recordings.
Perhaps the only area in which they are mildly lacking is in low-frequency presence and substance.
Other true wireless earbuds hit harder and with more determination… and the Technics EAH-AZ100 are among them.
Which means the Technics EAH-AZ100 are profoundly accomplished and absolutely demand your attention.
Both include a variation on adaptive active noise-cancellation that monitors external sound levels and adjusts ANC accordingly.
Naturally there are differences too, though, both in terms of features and specification.
This is borderline unique only theTechnics EAH-AZ80match this.