so i finally saved up some cash to upgrade my gym setup and i am stuck between two different sony models and honestly cant decide. i am looking at the wh-1000xm5 over-ears versus the wf-1000xm5 earbuds. i do a lot of high intensity stuff like burpees and box jumps so i am super worried about the big ones just flying off my head or getting the pads all sweaty and ruined after a month. but then the earbuds sometimes fall out when i am really grinding out a set of heavy squats so i dont know what to do here.
i am moving to chicago next week and want to grab these before i join a new powerlifting gym there since i heard their speakers are literal trash. my budget is basically $350 max and i need something that can actually block out the terrible gym pop music.
the over-ears look cooler but are they gonna be a nightmare for heat? i see people wearing them in gym vids all the time but i dont know if thats just for the aesthetic or if they actually work for real training...
unfortunately the flagship sony over-ears are a total letdown for powerlifting. i tried them and the pads got gross fast, plus they slide around during box jumps. honestly i had issues with the xm5 weight balance too. for a real grind, try these:
tbh for high intensity stuff, just go with the earbuds. I have the Sony WF-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds and im super satisfied with how they handle movement.
Can confirm this works. Did the same thing on mine and its been solid ever since.