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Some people always want the newest version, but if you're willing to compromise a little, you can have Sony's noise-canceling WH-1000XM5 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) for just $300 from Amazon , a steep discount on their usual price. Even though their successor is available, they still offer an extremely good value, and number among our favorite active noise-canceling headphones , particularly when you can save $100.
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WH-1000XM5 $400 $298 (26% off)
Amazon $398
Walmart $398
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For years now, Sony has been pumping out generation after generation of the