Sony XM5 wireless ANC headphones hit one of the best Amazon prices yet at $274 (Reg. $400, $176 under the XM6)

Sony's WH-1000XM5 headphones are on sale for less than $275

SAVE $126: As of Aug. 21, the Sony WH-1000XM5 noise-cancelling headphones are down to just $273.99 at Amazon. That's 32% off the usual sticker price. The Sony WH-1000XM6s have officially surpassed the previous-generation XM5s in the race for best-sounding headphones. But honestly, they aren't all that different. And if you opt for the older generation, you can save over $150. As of Aug. 21, the Sony WH-100XM5 noise-cancelling headphones in black…

Sony's WH-1000XM5 headphones are 32 percent off ahead of Labor Day

Sony's WH-1000XM5 once topped our lists of best noise-canceling headphones and best wireless headphones, and were only usurped by the follow-up XM6. This line of headphones is consistently impressive and the WH-1000XM is truly in a league of its own. So we get excited when one of the all-around best headphones out there goes on an aggressive sale. You can pick up a pair of XM5s right now for just $274, which is 32 percent off its normal retail p…

Sony XM5 wireless ANC headphones hit one of the best Amazon prices yet at $274 (Reg. $400, $176 under the XM6)

The official Sony back to school headphone sale rolls on with notable deals on both its more affordable current-generation earbuds and headphones as well as some of the higher-end models. While we are still awaiting a notable discount on the regularly $450 new XM6 over-ears – they are currently starting at $428 on Amazon – the still quite compelling and far more affordable XM5 set is seeing some big-time price drops right now. Just make sure to …