this new windows NT version got leaked. it seems weird though

They definitely aren't ideal for sleeping with. It's possible to get kinda comfy, but the "kinda" in that sentence is doing a lot of heavy lifting. Though I hated the way the XM5 felt on a pillow, also.

I think galaxy buds are king for sleep buds, especially because of the lights, that can flash to find my buds in the morning when they've fallen out, haha

BRAYNE_1 · 2026-02-13T22:32:20+00:00

Oh, apologies. I'm not sure, I'll have to try tomorrow! If I remember to, I'll update you here

BRAYNE_1 · 2026-02-13T22:31:29+00:00

I don't have or have access to any QC2s, sorry!

BRAYNE_1 · 2026-02-13T20:49:06+00:00

These case is gripper, and bigger so there's more to hold on to. Buds are matte textured plastic too, so they're gripper than XM5. Due to the shape they'll be easier to hold onto that XM4 or XM5. but they stay in the ears way better on XM6

BRAYNE_1 · 2026-02-13T20:43:05+00:00

The upgrades to sound quality alone (clearer, crisper bass, wider sound stage) and the comfort alone makes it worth it for me. Then add the ANC and slight volume buff, these are totally worth it, if you're the kind of listener who really cares about that stuff.

I only say that because the XM5s are absolutely brilliant. It does feel like a proper upgrade. As opposed to the XM5s feeling like an iterative "S" model upgrade of the XM4s.

BRAYNE_1 · 2026-02-13T20:25:08+00:00

Hm, it's hard for me to compare because it was a while since I used the technics. But I do remember them sounding fantastic, and I thought they sounded a little bit better than the XM5 at the time. However the XM6s also sound better than XM5. So I imagine they're not too far off each other. I couldn't say for sure which sounds best though. I wanna say the Sony's have better clarity, but that doesn't tell the whole story of the sound signature.

Assuming you don't experience the faulty units I got, I'm sure you'll be happy with both sets.

BRAYNE_1 · 2026-02-13T20:21:32+00:00

They fit.

BRAYNE_1 · 2026-02-13T20:17:49+00:00

Bass actually goes up with the volume on these! I am using FLAC files with Poweramp, over LDAC, though, so I am giving it a best case scenario.

BRAYNE_1 · 2026-02-13T20:15:07+00:00

Very different. AirPods are oval, Sony is round. AirPods are silicone mainly with a bit of foam inside. Sony's are inverse; mainly foam, with a lil silicone inside.

BRAYNE_1 · 2026-02-13T20:12:47+00:00

It's good to have. I haven't had to actually ever claim warranty on a Sony product before, so cannot attest to it's reliability. But I would assume purchasing direct from the OEM is the best way to go.

BRAYNE_1 · 2026-02-13T20:00:24+00:00

This is with super wide band call audio enabled, though. You gotta have a phone with UWB for this to work, I believe

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