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2025-10-26T20:00:00
Great product and sound quality but its quite heavy on the ears
Thegreatleke

2025-10-25T20:00:00
I originally owned Sony's WH1000XM4 Headset. I read just about every article - review- customers feedback- I decided to take a leap of Faith. It's all true. Let me preface by adding I lost 40% of my hearing in my right ear. When Sony came on the scene with one of its first video's featuring Zara Larsson singing "Talk about Love" I had just purchased my XM4 downloaded 360 reality and she was the hit song. I have heard stereo for the last 50 but nothing like this. I was blown away. I listened to the song over and over and with Sony's programming internal equalizer I was hearing instruments with both ears - clearly - for the first time. New sounds my right ear had never picked up on. Frankly I was so grateful that Sony produced a product that packed so many features and high end audio. I had tried other competitors at the time but 360 wasn't available to them and I was in a whole new world. With the recent introduction of the XM6 - I relented and purchased directly from Sony. The price was a little more than what eBay was offering. Many stated new in the box never opened. I almost bought but when I asked if they had a warranty from Sony- they all said no. You can buy an additional Warranty that was backed by Allstate. I wanted new and I wanted a Sony warranty. And the price was a little more- but it bought peace of mind. Maybe they were on the shelf for a long time or dropped or repackaged and sealed to look like new. I couldn't afford the take chances. When the packaged arrived it felt like Christmas. It opened into a great looking container with rounded edges that one could store and it offered an additional layer of protection over the case for the headphones. I set up sound connect. Opened my Music image in settings. Set everything for the highest quality down loads . Learned I had to remove all previous downloads and not delete just remove. One stays on the songs title page and opens the icon for Music . Whether Apple or Amazon they both have a remove icon. Briefly- I re down loaded. Found the original video Sony introduced for 360. It was magic. What an upgrade. The quality is vastly improved and with a 10 band equalizer opposed to the older XM4 version with only 5 bands. I really heard music at an even higher level that I cannot put into words. Then I turned on the noise cancellation and it really works. I drive a F350 with diesel and the difference was drastic. I had to turn off the NCS system and put the headphones into Ambiet mode. I couldn't hear my initial keying and turning on the engine. With ambient I knew when it kicked into life but to reiterate, with noise cancelling I could not hear the engine starting and was afraid of leaving the key turned on turning the starter while the engine had actually started.You really have to find a way to purchase these Headphones. Sure more money- but I had my XM4's for years and years and even today they are great overall headphones. Incidentally if you own Adam 3-4or 5 Sony has a trade in program and will purchase your headphones and use the trade in price as a credit for the new WH1000XM6 headphones. In closing let me make one more point. The noise canceling is as good as written. All reviews state the Sony's headphones the best in that Arena. Now when I turn on my headset and enter noise canceling- the music is even brighter as there are no sounds that distract and take away hearing some part of the recording. Thank you Sony I am delighted to be a return customer.
Richard K.

2025-10-25T20:00:00
bought it last september. incredible performance & features
DZam

2025-10-24T20:00:00
I bought this last month and happy i did it- best in class noise cancellation
Joe5106

2025-10-24T20:00:00
I am happy with the quality of sound. Easy to connect. Value for money
DMFY

2025-10-24T20:00:00
Bought a month i feel that it very nice headphones noise cancellation very good
Jenely

2025-10-21T20:00:00
Amazing product. I love it, and its the best pair of headphones I've ever owned. The noise cancelling is the best (literally) and the app features are top tier.
Ryan S.

2025-10-21T20:00:00
My best friend loves the headphones!! In his own words, "TOP".
Lanu

2025-10-21T20:00:00
I bought the 1000XM6 two weeks ago, and the noise cancelling is amazing. The headband is comfortable and not as tight as my previous headphones. However, the earpads are too shallow, so my ears touch the inner part (I'm not sure what it's called), which becomes painful after about 20 minutes of use. I have the blue version - the oil stains are manageable and easy to clean, but the material is quite soft, so it can get scratched easily.
SSSo

2025-10-20T20:00:00
I am very pleased with these headphones. Super high quality sound and really well made.
GaryEv

2025-10-20T20:00:00
The headset is suitable only for listening music and please keep improve the sound quality as per music auto play
Genisis o.

2025-10-19T20:00:00
Amazing product. I have the mx4 too and the change in sound is amazing. Talking to people is much better and the pass through is much better. Would say could be on par with being the best on the market
Ndgm

2025-10-19T20:00:00
It was good buy and this my 2nd Sony headset I bought the first one 1000x1 which stay with me in good condition and my 1000x6 more advanced version.
Sam 5.

2025-10-19T20:00:00
Bought this a month ago to help me with my meditation and long trips. Love this absolutely. The NC is just amazing and also the music notes are just awesome. Use this for my daily meditations and also for my trips. Just the best that is there.
Rganti9

2025-10-19T20:00:00
Sound and noise canceling is top tier, build quality though lacks. Recently replacement a pair of these headphones and the new one also makes a creaking sound everytime I place then on their case or just simple put them on my head, seems like plastics parts are loose Only on the right side though. That's too shame for such expensive premium product!! Maybe specific batch was faulty idk
Steve_77

2025-10-18T20:00:00
Headphones sounded great out of the box and the noise cancelling is a game changer. Ambient mode is also great with the voice filtering being extra helpful for me on the train. Battery life is also excellent and it recharges fast. They do clamp tight around your head so might be uncomfortable for some.
Wiktoria

2025-10-18T20:00:00
I bought one a few weeks ago and I am very satisfied with its performance. I use it everyday and it's very comfortable to wear and the sound quality is great. I've been comparing different brands for months and deciding to get this was the best decision.
kyeoulhime

2025-10-17T20:00:00
I bought it less than a week ago and it's having a few issues, it makes random beeping noises and feels like there is a loose wire in the ear piece annoying you like a mosquito you can't swat away. Rather displeasentry. However I do quite the ANC very strong!
Blanc860

2025-10-16T20:00:00
Tried these out at 3 locations. Not impressed. 30mm drivers are so 90s. We should have moved into 50-54mm drivers which sound much more alive. If you like a generic sound quality - these are for you. If you want true brightness and great lows there are far better products available for the price.
L t.

2025-10-15T20:00:00
The quality is better than expected. Can hear very minute sounds. Immersive experience
nickmy

2025-10-13T20:00:00
I'm so happy to purchase xm6 because of the ANC which is very good for my meetings.
Cheddie C.

2025-10-12T20:00:00
I bought this month ago and I'm not disappointed at all. The sound quality and comfort is superb. It's lightweight, travel-friendly.
jaz j.

2025-10-12T20:00:00
I've moved to these headphones from Apple AirPods, so the sound is massively better. Exactly as I expected from Sony. The noise cancellation is also excellent. I would highly recommend. On the expensive side, but worth it.
Jules12

2025-10-11T20:00:00
Great headphones! Blocks out all noise. Love them. Definitely recommend
Umar A.

2025-10-10T20:00:00
One word! Amazing!! 5 Stars ?????????? Sound quality is great, done some big eq tuning to get the best sound posible and... WOW they just sound WOW *NOTE: Only with my personal EQ*. Noise cancelling as you'd expect is top top!!! still not complete silence but is a nice upgrade and you can hear the improvments! Check them out for yourself, one BIG thing they fold YES YES! Love these Thanks again!! Keep delivering on updates, for noise cancelling, sound ect. :)
Kyle_G04

2025-10-09T20:00:00
Product is better than the XM4s in almost every way other than comfort. They begin to get uncomfortable after wearing it for a couple hours.
Ugen

2025-10-08T20:00:00
I bought this device this month and its really cool but there is some negative points, the noise cancellation work when you rise up the volume near 75 % unless you can not feel any noise cancellation. The product has one physical issues and I decided to ignore because I have terrible delivery issues and I don't want to have it again. So Im happy to have this product but I don't recommend it for people who really need professional sound.
Ahoora

2025-10-07T20:00:00
I've been using the WH-1000XM6 for a couple of weeks now and honestly - they're brilliant. Perfect for commuting, the noise cancelling completely blocks out the world around you, and the sound quality is rich and immersive. The comfort is spot on (even after hours of use), and the battery life just keeps going - well over a week for me with 2-3 hours a day. Sony have absolutely nailed it with these. A premium product that delivers on every promise. Highly recommended, worth every penny!
TheTrueGeek

2025-10-07T20:00:00
I bought this 3 weeks ago and enjoyed the sound quality of this product. The noise cancellation is great.
Kechan

2025-10-07T20:00:00
For the price paid the performance is very good. Comfortable to wear and very light.
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Neodymium
4 Hz - 40,000 Hz (JEITA)
Active Operation: 4 Hz - 40,000 Hz (JEITA)
Bluetooth Communication: 20 Hz-20,000 Hz (44.1 kHz sampling) 20 Hz-40,000 Hz (LDAC 96 kHz sampling 990 kbps)
48 ohm (1 kHz) (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned on), 16 ohm (1 kHz) (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned off)
103 dB/mW (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned on), 102 dB/mW (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned off)
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Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug
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Single-sided (detachable)
3.93' (1.2m) (Approx.)
Bluetooth Specification Version5.3
32.80' (10m) (Approx.)
2.4 GHz band (2.400 0 GHz - 2.483 5 GHz)
A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, PBP
SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3
SCMS-T
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Adaptive NC Optimizer
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Continuous communication time: Max. 24 hours(NC ON), Max. 28 hours (NC OFF)
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| Models | SKU: SOWH1000XM6S MFR: WH-1000XM6 / S $428.00 $458.00 Save:$30.00 (7%) In Stock | SKU: SOWH1XM5B MFR: WH1000XM5/B $328.00 $398.00 Save:$70.00 (18%) In Stock | |
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| Features | Microphone, Noise Canceling | - | Microphone, Noise Canceling |
| Connection | Bluetooth | - | Bluetooth or Wired |
| Earpiece Style | Over-Ear | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Cup Style | Closed-back | Open-back | Closed-back |
| Form Factor | Overhead Headband | - | Overhead Headband |
| Kit Style | Base | Base | Base |
| Edition | - | Standard | - |
Sony WH-1000XM6 well worth getting
By Iceman
I have used the headphones for just over a week and I am very impressed with them they are good fitting and are not loose and do not move around but also at the same time not to tight. My last head phones were Sony WH-CH720N they are very good but the WH-1000XM6 are better the sound quality is better and I have used them both for television and music on the tv watching films gives you great surround sound and with the noise canceling on gives you a better experience. With the music tried it o...
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Amazing sound with feature never seen before
By Zulifkar
The feel of these headphones is smooth to the touch the weight is very balanced not too heavy but not light, i love the fact it has a 3.5 mm Jack port and adaptor wire included in the box, so you can use for any devices you may have, that doesn't have Bluetooth connectivity, The volume and skipping songs or going back can all be done with a touch or tap on the headphones moving your finger up will make it go louder and moving your finger down will lower it, there's a button where you can sw...
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The Best Noise Canceling. Studio-Quality Sound.
Designed with mastering engineers, the WH-1000XM6 premium headphones deliver studio-quality precision, our most advanced noise cancellation, and crystal-clear calls for pure, uninterrupted immersion.
Real-time analysis maintains the quiet
Our new Adaptive NC Optimizer delivers unmatched noise-canceling precision-adjusting to external noise, air pressure, and your wearing style, even while wearing a hat or glasses, for uninterrupted, immersive sound.
Premium sound, co-created with the masters
Co-created with world-renowned mastering engineers, these headphones deliver studio-level precision-preserving every nuance, every note, exactly as the artist intended.
Noise Canceling
The next evolution in noise cancellation
Powered by advanced processors and 12 adaptive microphones, noise cancellation is optimized in real time-so your world stays undisturbed, and your sound remains pure down to the finest detail.
7x faster. Flawless control.
With processing speeds seven times faster than its predecessor (found in our WH-1000XM5 headphones), the HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3 fine-tunes 12 microphones in real time-delivering a dramatic leap in noise cancellation, sound quality, and call clarity.
12 microphones. Precise detection.
With optimally placed microphones, noise cancellation adapts more precisely to your wearing situation and environment-so your sound feels effortless and powerful.
Designed for superior noise cancellation and sound
Lose yourself in the details. The specially designed driver unit is optimally tuned for enhanced noise cancellation and supported by a lightweight carbon fiber dome that keeps high frequencies crisp and clear.
Stay in sync. Wherever you are.
Our Auto Ambient Sound mode is even better at adapting to your surroundings in real time by balancing music and external sound. The multiple microphones can filter out the noise or let in what matters: announcements, conversations, or the world around you. Adjust settings automatically or fine-tune them manually in the Sony| Sound Connect app.
Sound Quality
Hear it as the artist intended
Developed in collaboration with world-renowned mastering audio engineers, these headphones deliver unparalleled sound clarity and precision. A specially designed driver with a lightweight carbon fiber dome delivers high fidelity sound, where rich vocals and every instrument remains pure and balanced. Optimized for advanced noise cancellation, the WH-1000XM6 headphones keep every frequency crisp and true to the artist's intent.
Engineered to perfection
A specially designed driver unit delivers clarity that feels almost tangible-highs shimmer, vocals breathe, and every detail comes through with precision. With optimized circuitry and premium materials, sound flows effortlessly, pure and balanced.
Richer detail. Clearer vocals.
A high-rigidity carbon fiber dome and uniquely developed voice coil structure bring out the subtleties in every frequency-so vocals sound richer, instruments feel more defined, and every track carries more emotion.
Authenticity, in every note
The newly developed look-ahead noise shaper D/A conversion technology in our HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3, better anticipates and adjusts the combined output-reducing distortion, enhancing bass energy, and delivering crisp, fast sound that stays true to your music.
Enjoy High-Resolution Audio with and without wires
The WH-1000XM6 headphones support High-Resolution Audio and High-Resolution Audio Wireless, thanks to LDAC, our industry-adopted audio coding technology. LDAC transmits approximately three times more data than conventional Bluetooth audio for exceptional High-Resolution Audio quality.
Real-time restoration of all your compressed files
Using Edge-AI (Artificial Intelligence), DSEE Extreme upscales compressed digital music files in real time. It dynamically identifies instrumentation, musical genres, and individual elements of each song, restoring high-range sound lost during compression.
Fine-tune your entertainment experience
With the Sony | Sound Connect app it's easy to personalize your sound. Compare settings, tweak the details, and find the perfect balance for every song, scene, and game session.
Listening to music
Dial in your perfect sound with the 10-band EQ, or create a spacious feel with a Background Music Effect.
Playing games
Game Equalizer (EQ), developed with Sony's gaming gear lineup, INZONE, enhances sound clarity for FPS gaming across our headphone range.
Cinema
Human voices, environmental sounds and effects are placed in a spherical field with location data, expanding audio beyond your headphones for a theater-like experience. 360 Reality Audio Upmix for Cinema makes playback of stereo audio sound like spatial audio in your headphones by using Sony's 360 Spatial Sound technology.
A new sound experience for AR gaming
If you're looking for new entertainment options beyond music and movies, the WH-1000XM6 headphones use new sensors and spatial sound technology to deliver immersive sound for Augmented Reality games like "Ingress" from Niantic.
When playing "Ingress" with the WH-1000XM6 headphones, sensor and spatial sound technologies deliver a new experience: using head tracking, the sound is conveyed from different directions to line up perfectly with the action on the screen.
Head tracking function
Head tracking ensures a realistic and compelling listening experience by automatically adjusting sound fields to compensate for your head movement. Sounds are precisely aligned with your headphones, even as you move, to completely involve you in your listening, when paired with compatible devices and services.
With head-tracking capability
With conventional headphones, when your head moves, the sound moves with the headphones. This disconnects the sound from its position in space, impairing the 3D effect and presence.
Experience head tracking for yourself
Experience the immersive power of head tracking for yourself with this simulation. Pop on some headphones and watch the video to learn more and hear how head tracking makes your listening more realistic.
Certified headphones for a personalized experience
With 360 Reality Audio Certified headphones and our Sony | Sound Connect app you can optimize your experience by analyzing your individual ear shapes so you can enjoy the ultimate immersive music experience.
An advanced personal optimization algorithm gives an even greater sense of sound space, distance and height, allowing you to become even more immersed in the music.
A personal cinematic experience With BRAVIA
Enjoy a thrilling Dolby Atmos experience and 360 Spatial Sound that adapts to your ears with BRAVIA and these headphones.
360 Spatial Sound Personalizer
With the Sony | 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer app, you'll enjoy a sound experience that's optimized for you. The app captures and analyses your ear shape, allowing these headphones to create your spatial sound field when paired with select BRAVIA TVs.
Call Quality
Ultra-clear calls
Clarity in every call. Intelligent beamforming isolates your voice from background noise, so you're always heard-even when others are talking. Need to mute? Do it instantly, right from your headphones.
Focused on your voice
With a six-microphone AI-based beamforming system, the WH-1000XM6 headphones focus on your voice while filtering out background noise-so every word comes through sharp and clear.
Intelligent noise reduction
The AI-optimized noise reduction algorithm suppresses background sounds while isolating your voice. Beamforming microphones and Precise Voice Pickup Technology ensure every word is heard clearly-even in noisy settings.
Wind noise reduction
Refined microphone placement and structure minimizes wind interference-reducing noise on your calls and ensuring a clearer, more comfortable listening experience.
Design & Wearability
Tailored comfort. Masterfully crafted.
All-day wear comfort. A wider headband and smooth synthetic leather ensure a pressure-free fit.
Soft fit
Comfort you can wear all day with a wider headband and smooth, synthetic leather ensure a pressure-free fit. With supple, stretchable material, providing a secure fit -reducing pressure while blocking external noise.
Seamless design
With a stepless slider and seamless swivel, every adjustment is smooth-so all you feel is comfort. The asymmetrical headband design makes it easy to identify the left and right sides at a quick glance.
Intuitive controls
Easily switch between noise canceling, ambient sound, and muting your mic with tactile buttons and a responsive touch panel. Fine-tune your settings in the app for a personalized experience.
Foldable design
Inspired by products with handcrafted precision workmanship, the folding mechanism is crafted using advanced metal injection techniques for a seamless durable fold, ensuring a design that is as refined as it is resilient.
Compact carrying case
Designed to slip seamlessly into bags and airplane pockets, the compact case now features a magnetic closure for easy access-so your headphones are always ready to go.
Sustainably crafted
These headphones are designed with sustainable materials, including a carrying case crafted to reduce our environmental impact.
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