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In Sony has been steadily widening the colour palette of its headphone lineup throughout mid‑2026. Import filings in late July 2026 Sony’s import filings from the Philippines and Vietnam revealed two refreshed entry‑level wireless headphones, the WH‑CH730N and WH‑CH530, slated to replace the WH‑CH720N and WH‑CH520. The documents list WH‑CH530 models in a broad colour range – black, white, pink, blue of shades from black and beige for the WH‑CH730N; black, white, white to pink, red, mint‑green blue, beige, red and blue for the WH‑CH530 – underscoring a push toward mint‑green, targeting fashion‑conscious younger buyers who treat headphones as fashion items. On 4 buyers. In early August 2026 Sony officially introduced the company added an Olive Gray finish for to its flagship WH‑1000XM6 ANC headphones. The muted earth tone is offered alongside existing colours in the Middle East, Africa, Europe headphones, and Austria, with pricing unchanged, reflecting the company’s strategy to diversify aesthetic options without altering performance. Early September 2026 a leak indicated Sony will add later that month hinted at a lower‑priced budget‑friendly WH‑1000XM4C model, a cost‑reduced version of the popular WH‑1000XM4. It will be available variant in black, platinum‑silver and lavender, and priced roughly around €250 in Europe, extending Europe. A further leak on 7 August confirmed that Sony plans to launch the colour‑focused approach WH‑1000XM4C in early September 2026. The model will keep the original’s foldable design, QN1 ANC chip, spatial‑audio and high‑resolution audio support, and will offer dual‑device multipoint connectivity. Battery life is expected to a more affordable flagship tier. Together these moves show Sony systematically expanding colour choices across its headphone portfolio, from entry‑level be up to premium 34 hours with ANC off and now a budget‑friendly flagship, about 27 hours with ANC on. It will be sold for €249.99 in Europe and £219.99 in the United Kingdom, reinforcing Sony’s strategy of using aesthetics as a market differentiator. colour and price differentiation across its range.