Sony WH-1000X “The ColleXion” Luxury Headphones Leak Full Specs, Price, and Launch Date

Sony is preparing to launch a new luxury headphone model named the WH-1000X "The ColleXion". The official announcement for the device is scheduled for May 19, 2026. Industry leaks position this product as a premium tier above the existing WH-1000XM6 lineup. The release targets the high-end audio market with a focus on refined materials and advanced processing.

New premium headphones feature advanced noise cancellation and luxury design elements.

The headphones utilize a QN3 and V3 processor pairing to manage active noise cancellation. A dedicated 12-microphone array handles real-time adaptive noise canceling duties. Voice pickup relies on a separate 6-microphone beamforming array with wind and background noise reduction. Audio drivers are co-tuned by engineers from Battery Studios, Sterling Sound, and Coast Mastering. The device supports Bluetooth connectivity and includes a physical 3.5mm jack for wired use.

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Battery performance reaches up to 24 hours with active noise cancellation enabled. Users can extend playback to 32 hours by turning off the noise cancellation feature. A quick charge provides 1.5 hours of playback from just five minutes of charging. The headphones will be available in Black and Platinum White color options. Buyers receive a 1.2-meter 3.5mm audio cable and a sculpted purse-style carrying case.

Pricing is set at 629 EUR for the European market. The United Kingdom price is listed at 549 GBP. United States customers will pay 649 USD. These figures position the headphones directly against competitors like the Apple AirPods Max 2 and Bowers & Wilkins Px8. The launch date is confirmed for May 19, 2026.

Contradictory evidence exists regarding the inclusion of a charging cable in the box. Official slides omit the cable to reduce e-waste, while promotional shots show a USB-A to USB-C cable included. Sony has not clarified this discrepancy. The leak source for these specifications is HotEUDeals.