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Sony Launches 1000X THE COLLEXION as $649 Luxury Edition of Its 1000X Line

At $649, Sony is repositioning the 1000X family toward premium buyers with stainless‑steel accents, a purse‑style case, V3 audio processing, bespoke drivers, bespoke drivers, and enhanced spatial upmixing.

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Overview

  • Sony has officially released the 1000X THE COLLEXION for $649.99 and is selling the headphones directly and through Best Buy and Amazon.
  • The Collexion emphasizes premium materials with textured vegan leather, stainless‑steel yokes and a distinctive purse‑style carrying case that reflect a move upmarket.
  • Sony ships the model with new audio features including an integrated V3 processor, 360 Reality Audio Upmix modes, DSEE Ultimate upscaling and bespoke unidirectional drivers to widen the soundstage.
  • The Collexion is heavier at 320 grams and rated for 24 hours of ANC playback compared with the WH-1000XM6’s lighter 256 grams and 30-hour ANC life, and early coverage flags a slightly weaker ear‑seal that could blunt noise cancellation.
  • Performance claims remain largely manufacturer stated and early hands‑on impressions are limited, so independent reviews and direct comparisons to rivals such as AirPods Max 2 and Bowers & Wilkins will be needed to verify Sony’s audio and ANC advantages.