Sony Launches 1000X Collexion Headphones, and They Keep It Classy at a Sweet Price Tag
Sony’s anniversary model adds premium materials and DSEE Ultimate, but its 24-hour battery life trails the WH-1000XM6.
- Sony launched the 1000X The ColleXion headphones today for $649.99, celebrating the 10th anniversary of its iconic 1000X series with a focus on premium sound and luxury design.
- Designed with hand-polished vegan leather and metal accents, the headphones take structural inspiration from the WH-1000XM6 model while introducing elevated materials and refined aesthetics for the luxury segment.
- Equipped with 12 microphones and an Adaptive NC Optimizer, the ColleXion features DSEE Ultimate AI technology that upscales compressed music files and 360 Reality Audio Upmix modes for music, cinema, and gaming.
- Battery performance reaches 24 hours with noise cancelling active, a reduction from the XM6's 30 hours with ANC, though Sony says it remains sufficient for all-day listening and long flights.
- Positioned against luxury competitors like the Apple AirPods Max 2 and Bowers & Wilkins Px8, the ColleXion establishes Sony's commitment to the high-end audio segment with its most expensive wireless headphones.
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