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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:29 The Best Way to Experience This Video
0:43 Some of What We'll Cover
1:01 SONG - Broad Frequency, Electronic
1:41 The Flow of this Video
1:59 Why This Video Focuses on the XM5 the Most
2:08 SONG - Female Vocal, Electronic
2:57 Build, Fit, Feel, and Size Comparisons
3:51 One of my least favorite parts about the XM5 Design
5:34 SONG - Acoustic, Male, Singer-Songwriter
6:21 Battery Life and Charging
7:40 SONG - Male Vocal, Funk
8:26 Interactions, Connectivity, and App
9:38 We literally didn't plan an awkward handshake, which makes this 10x more hilarious @braethorn
10:18 SONG - Female Vocal, Soul
11:22 Microphone & Call Performance Mega Test
14:33 SONG - Broad Frequency, Electronic
15:40 Gaming Tests
15:59 SONG - Male, Hip Hop
16:53 Transparency Mode Tests
19:07 SONG - Cinematic (https://www.hannahparrott.com)
20:30 ANC Mode Tests & Talking Tests
22:26 SONG - Male Vocal, Rock
23:02 My Thoughts on Sound Quality
24:40 Male Vocal, Surf/Beach Rock
25:43 My Custom EQ & How to Gain Access to it
26:47 SONG WITH MY CUSTOM EQ - Male Vocal, Blues, Soul
27:45 Which One Should You Get?
29:45 SONG - Male Vocal, 80s Style Retro Pop
30:34 My Personal Preference
31:25 OUTAKES

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