2026-05-19 16:00 UTCSummary onlyUpdated: 2026-06-30 13:03 UTC

I tested Sony's new premium headphones, and they define practical luxury for me

Sony debuts a special edition pair of 1000X-series headphones, striking a balance between modern style and function.

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Sony's 1000X The Collexion is a $650 special edition celebrating a decade of flagship headphones, featuring premium materials and design upgrades over the WH-1000XM6.
Internal improvements include a unidirectional carbon driver, V3 chip with DSEE Ultimate, and two new spatial audio modes, delivering a livelier sound with deeper bass.
Comfort is greatly enhanced with thicker ear pads, a wider headband, and slimmer earcups, though noise cancellation is slightly less advanced than the XM6.
The headphones are ideal for those seeking style and function without ecosystem lock-in, while the XM6 offers longer battery life and stronger noise canceling for practical users.

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