Sony launches 1000X THE COLLEXION luxury headphones

Sony unveiled the 1000X THE COLLEXION, a premium addition to its 1000X line, celebrating ten years since the MDR‑1000X debut in 2016. The model features a metal headband with a matte sandblasted finish, hand‑polished accents, soft faux‑leather ear pads, a carbon‑composite driver dome, Edge‑AI‑powered DSEE Ultimate upscaling, and expanded 360 Reality Audio modes for music, cinema and gaming. It retains the series’ 12‑mic Multi‑Noise Sensor system with Adaptive NC Optimiser, offers up to 24 hours of battery life, and incorporates roughly 25 % recycled plastic with plastic‑free packaging.

Violinist Ara Malikian, appointed as Sony’s brand ambassador, praised the headphones, saying they let him hear each detail “with honesty, clarity and emotion.” He compared the listening experience to the resonance of a violin’s wood, underscoring the link between acoustic engineering and musical performance.