Sony WF-1000XM5 Firmware Update, version 4.0.2
Just like the WH-1000XM5, the WF-1000XM5 has also received a firmware update. The update brings similar benefits, but lacks the security features of the system software. So I guess that was not related to Google's Find My Device.
- Adds support for the following features:
- Auto Switch
- Google Fast Pair through LE Audio priority connection
- The new Google's Find My Device (only during dedicated Classic Audio connection)
The fast pair seems to be absent from the WH-1000XM5 update, so not sure if that is already part of the WH-1000XM5 firmware or only specific to the WF-1000XM5.
Before updating the firmware, make sure both the updating device and the earbuds are fully charged. One might need to update the Sony headphone app to the new Sound Connect app to have the update show up.
Some users are reporting improved ANC function on the WH-1000XM5 and WF-1000XM5. Anyone else able to confirm?
For both the buds and the headphones, it seems that they tweaked the sound profile. There seems to be less of a bloaty bass, and more of a precise one, the sub-bass being more proeminent now. The soundstage / sense of spaciousness also seems to be improved - could be a byproduct of the less bloaty bass, or could be an actual tweaking of this aspect as well.
ReplyDeleteI didn't specifically tried to see if there is a difference in ANC. There is a guy on Youtube (Aaron something) that does tests regarding ANC and the sound, I'm curious about his future measurements/tests.
This tweaked sound profile is definitely an improvement in my book, but I could see some people, maybe bassheads, complain about it. Myself I like a more qualitative bass.
ANC performs about the same to me
ReplyDeleteUpdated Sound Connect app that works with MDR Proxy is available at https://www.mrwalkman.com/p/mdrproxyfwsidegradetool.html for anyone that would like to downgrade the firmware.
ReplyDeleteMyself I went through the previous versions, and they all have that bump in the upper bass.
The sound, it overall seems more congested, and it definitely doesn't sound as clear as the latest update.
High frequencies can easily become hot, shouty, depending on the song I'm listening to, and I feel the need to turn the volume down a bit.
By not having the upper bass emphasis, I guess that the texture of the lower frequencies is heard better, it's cleaner, hence why it seems like it rumbles more, to me.
In conclusion, my experience is that with this firmware it's indeed a more balanced sound, and it's easier on the ears.
I am using the stock tips (the biggest ones).