Sony is preparing to launch the WH-1000X The ColleXion, a new premium headphone model positioned above the existing WH-1000XM6 line. The device features a distinct design language that separates it from its immediate predecessor while retaining some familiar structural elements.
Leaked details show brushed metal construction and improved processors ahead of launch
The headphones utilize brushed metal for the yoke, hinge, and outer headband, paired with a soft leather-like material on the inner headband. This construction includes a thicker and wider headband compared to the XM6. The device also incorporates a rotating folding mechanism similar to the XM5 rather than the folding style of the XM6.
Spec comparison
| Spec | WH-1000X The ColleXion | WH-1000XM6 |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Brushed metal on yoke/hinge and outer headband; soft leather-like material on inner headband | Not specified in source |
| Headband Design | Thicker and wider | Standard design |
| Physical Buttons | Three physical buttons on one earcup | Two physical buttons on one earcup |
| Colors | Black and White | Not specified in source |
| Carrying Case | New portable case with built-in handle, fabric material similar to previous generation | Standard carrying case |
Under the hood, the WH-1000X employs a QN3 noise cancelling processor alongside a new V3 integrated processor. This combination aims to improve active noise cancellation and sound processing capabilities. The audio hardware includes custom drivers tuned with engineers from Battery Studios, Sterling Sound, and Coast Mastering. Each earcup contains 12 microphones and three physical buttons, which is one more button than the XM6.
Sony has set the price for the WH-1000X at 649 USD (about $649) in the United States, 629 EUR (about $731) in the European Union, and 549 GBP (about $731) in the United Kingdom. The package includes a new portable fabric carrying case with a built-in handle, a 3.5mm audio cable, and a USB charging cable. The headphones are available in black and white color options.
Leaked information suggests the battery life reaches up to 24 hours with active noise cancellation enabled and 32 hours with it disabled. This represents a reduction in battery performance compared to the XM6, which offers 30 hours with ANC on and 40 hours without. The exact driver size remains unspecified in current reports.
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