Sony's last-gen, but still great 1000XM5 are cheaper than ever

"It's rare for Sony's flagship headphones, even slightly outdated models, to receive a big discount. However, the WH-1000XM5 in black or silver is selling at its lowest-ever price today at Adorama when you enter the code JHCE9834 at checkout (it's the last step before placing the order). Originally $399, they're $204.56 - practically half price. According to historic pricing data from CamelCamelCamel, this handily beats the previous best-ever price of $248 near the end of 2025."

"The XM5s are worth considering if you're curious about the newer XM6 from 2025, but are reluctant to drop $398 on the latest over-ear headphones model. The XM5s sound incredible, are comfortable to wear for long periods, and their active noise cancellation remains among the best currently available. The XM6s add a little extra in each of those categories, and Sony reintroduced a folding design from the XM3 and XM4 models, allowing the newest model to take up less space when stowed in its included case."

"Guitar controllers have made a comeback in the past couple of years, thanks to Rock Band's DNA being integrated into Fortnite Festival. The free-to-play game offers several tunes you can jam to. Alternatively, you can load Rock Band 4 if you already have a song library there. Whichever game you want to play, PDP's Riffmaster wireless guitar controller is cheaper than ever, costing $99.99 at Amazon and Best Buy for Xbox, PlayStation, or Nintendo Switch."

The WH-1000XM5 headphones are $204.56 at Adorama with code JHCE9834, down from $399, marking their lowest recorded price. Historical pricing from CamelCamelCamel shows the price undercuts the previous best of $248 near late 2025. The XM5s deliver excellent sound, comfortable long-wear fit, and top-tier active noise cancellation. The XM6 offers incremental improvements and a folding design for more compact storage, while the XM5 uses rotating cups and does not fold. PDP's Riffmaster wireless guitar controller is $99.99 at Amazon and Best Buy and includes a rechargeable battery, headphone jack, and an analog stick for easier menu navigation. Best Buy is discounting the TCL QM5K QD-mini-LED TV ahead of the Super Bowl, including a 75-inch model for $599.99.

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