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6d ago

Sony WH-1000XM6 Launches with Upgraded ANC and Foldable Design

The $450 flagship headphones bring a faster processor, enhanced sound, and new usability features to the market.

Sony's new XM6 headphones, mastered by engineers, are good enough for studio work, Sony said.
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Overview

  • Sony's WH-1000XM6 headphones, priced at $450, are now available at major retailers and Sony.com in the US, with additional availability in Canada.
  • The headphones reintroduce a folding hinge for improved portability and a smaller, magnetically-sealed carrying case for easier storage.
  • A new QN3 processor, paired with 12 microphones, offers faster and more precise active noise cancellation than the previous model.
  • Enhanced audio features include carbon-fiber composite drivers tuned with Grammy-winning engineers, resulting in richer sound and clearer vocals.
  • Usability improvements include simultaneous charging and playback, Bluetooth 5.3 with LE Audio support, and a Scene-based Listening feature that adapts playback and noise cancellation based on activity and location.