This is exactly what I needed to hear. Youre a lifesaver honestly.

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tbh im in the same boat right now... just staring at my cart and waiting for that price to budge. i've been through this cycle so many times with sony gear and it never gets less stressful lol. my main worry this time is actually software compatibility since i use a mix of older and newer tech. my quick tip: definitely check if your source devices support the LDAC codec. if youre stuck on basic AAC, you might be leaving some of that sound quality on the table with the Sony ULT WEAR Wireless Headphones. also, make sure your bluetooth drivers are up to date if you plan on using the multipoint feature with a PC... it can be super finicky. if you start getting worried about device syncing, maybe look into the Soundcore Space Q45 Adaptive Noise Cancelling Headphones or the JBL Live 770NC Over-Ear Wireless. they tend to be a bit more plug and play with different ecosystems in my experience. hopefully we both get lucky come cyber monday.

Wait really?? Thats actually super helpful. I always thought it was the other way around.

Hey,

I totally get planning ahead – I’ve overpaid for Sony cans more than once because I assumed “eh, price won’t drop much” and then watched them tank a month later.

**My experience with Sony deals (and ULT/EX/WH line):**
Over the years I’ve tracked and bought a bunch of Sony models (WH-1000XM3/4/5, XB series, and recently the ULT WEAR). Pattern’s usually this:
- **Year 1 (new-ish model):** Black Friday / Cyber Monday tends to be **15–25% off** at best.
- **Year 2 and on:** You start seeing **25–35% off** in big promos and random flash sales.

For something like the ULT WEAR, if they’re still within their first major holiday cycle in 2025, I’d personally expect **more than a token $20**, but probably not a crazy 40% blowout. Think more like “solid-but-not-insane” – maybe **$50–80 off** depending on your region.

**Where I’ve actually gotten the best prices:**
- **Amazon**: Most aggressive for short-term lightning deals. You gotta refresh and be ready though.
- **Best Buy**: Often matches Amazon, but they sometimes throw in **gift cards or points**, which is basically hidden discount.
- **Sony’s own store**: In my experience, not usually the absolute cheapest, but they sometimes do **bundle deals** (case, warranty, etc.) that can be worth it if you care about long-term use.

**ULT WEAR vs WH-1000XM5 – from actually using both:**
I own both and commute with them:
- **Bass / ULT button**: If you’re a bass person, the ULT WEAR is absolutely the more satisfying pick. The ULT modes actually matter, not a gimmick.
- **ANC**: XM5 is a bit better overall, but ULT WEAR is still **very good for commuting**. Unless you’re in super loud planes a lot, you’ll be fine.
- **Comfort**: For long sessions, XM5 is lighter and more “disappear on your head”. ULT WEAR is comfy, but slightly clampier and heavier. I can still do 2–3 hour stretches no problem, but I feel them more than the XM5.
- **Mic quality**: For calls, both are “good enough”, but XM5 has the edge in noisy environments. For regular indoor calls, the difference isn’t huge.

**So, should you wait or buy early?**
Here’s how I’d look at it, very practically:

1. **If you see ~20% off any time between now and Cyber Monday** for the ULT WEAR from a reputable retailer, I’d honestly just grab it. Historically that’s very close to typical big-sale pricing.
2. **If the best you’re seeing is like $20 off**, then yeah, I’d wait for Cyber Monday 2025. In that case there’s a real chance you’ll do better later.
3. If you’re price-sensitive and not in a rush, set up **price alerts** (CamelCamelCamel for Amazon, browser extensions, etc.) and watch for those random mid-year sales – Sony stuff dips outside of Black Friday more than people think.

TL;DR from my experience: if the ULT WEAR is the exact sound you want (bass + ULT button) and you see anything close to **20% off**, I wouldn’t gamble a whole year just to maybe save another 10–20 bucks. If current discounts are tiny, then yeah, waiting for Cyber Monday is reasonable.

Hope this helps! Feel free to drop your region and current price if you want a more specific "is this worth it" take.

Hey,

So, quick story: I skipped a decent pre‑Black‑Friday deal on the XM4s a few years back, thinking *“Cyber Monday will be better for sure.”* Cyber Monday came… and the price was literally the same, then went back up. I ended up paying more a month later because I over-optimized it. Super annoying.

On the ULT WEAR specifically: newer / bass-focused Sony models usually *don’t* get the big 30%+ cuts in their first big sale cycle. What I’ve seen (watching XM3 → XM4 → XM5 and XB series) is more like:

- Year 1: ~10–20% during BF/CM, often bundled (case, gift card) rather than raw price drops
- Year 2: that’s when you start seeing 25–30%+ and random flash sales

Technically, the ULT WEAR is closer to a bass-tuned WH-H/XB line than an XM5 competitor. ANC is good, but not XM5-tier in tricky environments (low-frequency rumble + voices). Comfort-wise, clamp is a bit stronger; for long sessions that might matter more than a small discount.

If you mainly want bass + ULT button and they’re at full MSRP now, I’d personally:
- Set a price alert around 15–20% below MSRP
- Grab them if you see that anytime before Cyber Monday

Waiting *only* for CM 2025 might just net you the same 15–20% you could’ve had earlier, and you lose a year of use.

If you’re open to alternatives: look at the XM5 when it dips (often 25–30% off now in some regions) and EQ the bass in the app – you can get very close to that ULT thump, plus better ANC and comfort, and usually a better mic.

So, in my opinion: don’t hold out *only* for Cyber Monday unless you’re okay with the possibility it’s just a token discount. Watch for solid 15–20% dips and pounce.

Hope this helps – happy to compare ULT vs XM5 more if you want specifics like ANC bands, clamp force, etc.

Honestly, if you’re purely thinking budget/value, I wouldn’t *bank* on Cyber Monday 2025 for the ULT WEAR specifically.

From what I’ve seen with Sony launches the last few years, newer or “hype” models usually only get small cuts on big sale days (like 10–15%, or a gift card bundle) and the real 20–30% drops show up **months later** during random promos or clearances. I’ve been burned a couple times waiting for Black Friday/Cyber Monday, only to see the same or better price pop up quietly in, like, February.

If you’re happy with ULT WEAR over the XM5 *because* of the bass and ULT button, I’d do this:

- **Set a target price now** (like “I’ll buy at 20% off, minimum 15%”).
- **Track for a few months before**: use price trackers / deal subreddits / Amazon camel-style tools.
- If you see that price **anytime** before Cyber Monday, just grab it. Cyber Monday is often just a rerun of the best price from the weeks before, not some magical lowest.

Also, unfortunately, I’ve had the “Amazon is $20 off while a random retailer is $60 off” situation more than once, so don’t just check the big three. Look at warehouse/refurb from Sony directly too – those can be sneaky-good value.

TL;DR: don’t wait **only** for Cyber Monday. Wait for your target discount, whenever it hits, and be ready to pounce.

Hope this helps!

From tracking Sony, Bose, Beats, and Sennheiser deals the last few years, bass‑y models (Sony ULT, Beats Studio, Skullcandy ANC) usually get *smaller* % cuts than “flagship commuters” like XM5 or Bose QC. So if you mainly care about value, I’d actually watch Bose QC Ultra / QC45 or even Sennheiser Momentum 4 around Cyber Monday instead – they tend to hit 25–35% off, while Sony’s newer niche lines often sit closer to 10–20% unless they’re under heavy competition. In other words: if you’re dead‑set on ULT WEAR, don’t wait forever for a unicorn 30% drop; if you’re flexible on brand, Cyber Monday’s usually kinder to Bose/Sennheiser in that price range.

Honestly, I’d wait for at least a solid discount and focus on *where* you buy more than the exact % off. Option A: grab ULT WEAR now with a tiny sale from some random seller – fast, but bigger risk of sketchy warranty, fake units, or no support if the ANC / battery acts up. Option B: wait for Black Friday/Cyber Monday and buy from Amazon/Best Buy/Sony directly – price might only drop 15–20%, but you’re way safer on returns, firmware issues, and getting a legit unit. Option C: watch for “open box” / refurb from big retailers – usually the best combo of price + proper warranty, but stock is random. For commuting + calls (battery, ANC, mics = safety/reliability stuff), I’d go with B or C every time, even if it means paying a bit more than the absolute lowest possible price.

Hey,

I’m kind of in the same boat and I’m a bit of a DIY / self‑service nerd with this stuff, so my take is a bit different: instead of only thinking "wait for Cyber Monday or not", I’d also think **“how much can I squeeze out of a smaller discount using DIY tricks?”**

**My quick tip:**
If you see anything like 10–15% off the ULT WEAR *before* Cyber Monday, I’d personally grab them and then “DIY-optimize” the value instead of gambling on a perfect 25–30% Cyber Monday cut.

Here’s what I’ve been doing (and I’m pretty happy with the results):

1. **Stack your own discounts**
- Track Amazon / Best Buy price with something like Keepa or a price‑tracker extension.
- Combine a small sale with: gift card promos, store credit, or cashback (Rakuten etc.).
- I once turned a “meh” 10% discount on Sony cans into ~22% effective savings just with cashback + a discounted gift card.

2. **Use the return window as your “test bench”**
- Buy when there’s a modest drop.
- If Cyber Monday 2025 ends up being *significantly* better, return/rebuy (Amazon and Best Buy are usually chill about this).
- It’s kinda DIY price‑protection.

3. **DIY comfort / sound tweaks instead of paying more for XM5**
- You can swap pads later (Brainwavz, Dekoni, etc.) to tweak comfort and bass seal.
- Play with EQ instead of paying extra for a “more balanced” model. ULT button + EQ can get you really close to what you want.

So, in my opinion: don’t wait *only* for Cyber Monday. Snipe the first **decent** price dip you see, then use DIY stacking + return window + EQ/pads to make that smaller discount work like a bigger one.

Hope this helps!

Hey, long‑term ULT WEAR owner here (had them ~10 months, also owned XM3/4/5 before).

My tip: don’t wait *only* for Cyber Monday—set a “good enough” price and grab them when they hit it.

Why:
- In my case, comfort + ANC + bass have been very consistent over time, so the value doesn’t really change much; they’re not like phones that feel outdated in a year.
- Sony’s big extra cuts I’ve seen usually show up multiple times a year (spring sales, random Amazon weekends, back‑to‑school), not just Cyber Monday.
- I’ve watched people hold out for BF/CM and the final price was the same as a random 15–20% sale 2–3 months earlier.

So, IMO:
- If you see ~20% off anytime, that’s already a decent long‑term buy for ULT WEAR.
- If current deals are like 5–10% off, *then* it might be worth waiting until Cyber Monday.

Given how well they hold up, I’d prioritize getting them earlier at a fair discount over gambling on one specific day.

Hope this helps!