Overview
- Sony, which launched the 1000X The ColleXion on Tuesday, set the U.S. price at $649.99 with orders open at Sony and major retailers.
- Sony positions this as a step above the WH‑1000XM6 as a 10th‑anniversary edition rather than a direct replacement.
- The build swaps visible plastic for crafted metal yokes and buttons with a specially developed vegan leather finish, plus a new magnetic clutch‑style case with an integrated handle.
- New audio hardware includes bespoke unidirectional carbon drivers and an Integrated Processor V3 with the QN3 chip, enabling DSEE Ultimate AI upscaling and three selectable 360 Reality Audio upmix modes for music, cinema, and games.
- Sony says noise canceling may be slightly less effective than the XM6 due to a looser seal for comfort, and battery life is rated at up to 24 hours with ANC on or 32 hours with it off.