Sony expands 1000X series with luxury ColleXion and price drops for WH-1000XM6

Sony is diversifying its premium audio lineup through two distinct approaches in the 1000X series. The new Sony 1000X The ColleXion enters the luxury market, utilizing metal and premium faux leather to compete with high-end brands. This model features adaptive noise cancellation, 26 hours of battery life with ANC enabled, and Bluetooth 5.x connectivity, though it lacks USB-C wired audio and a foldable design.

Simultaneously, the flagship WH-1000XM6 is seeing price reductions on certain retail platforms. The XM6 remains a top-tier choice for noise cancellation, powered by the QN3 processor and a 12-microphone array designed to neutralize ambient conversations and engine drones. It supports the LDAC format for high-quality audio transmission and offers approximately 30 hours of battery life.