Sony has officially launched the WH-1000XM6, the newest addition to its flagship 1000X series of wireless over-ear headphones. Packed with meaningful upgrades in active noise cancellation (ANC), comfort, and sound quality, the WH-1000XM6 builds upon the widely acclaimed WH-1000XM5 model.
The highlight of the WH-1000XM6 is Sony’s new HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN3, which processes audio seven times faster than its predecessor. It now utilises input from 12 microphones — a 50% increase — to deliver significantly improved ambient noise isolation, even in high-noise environments. An adaptive microphone system further enhances the ANC performance by automatically adjusting settings based on the user’s surroundings.
Sony has introduced a new feature called scene-based listening, which uses sensors to detect user activity and environment. Based on this input, the headphones automatically optimise noise cancellation and playback settings — making transitions seamless between quiet home settings and noisy commutes.
Design enhancements focus on extended comfort and improved usability. The WH-1000XM6 comes with a wider, asymmetrical headband made from soft-fit vegan leather and newly designed stretchable earpads. These changes aim to provide a snug yet gentle fit for long listening sessions. The headphones are also lighter and now allow quicker identification of left and right earcups — a small but practical upgrade.
In terms of controls, Sony has added tactile physical buttons alongside a responsive touch panel, giving users more flexibility to manage noise cancellation, ambient sound modes, and microphone muting.
The companion Sound Connect app brings more personalisation, including a 10-band equaliser and new background music presets. Gamers will find value in the newly added Game EQ mode, adapted from Sony’s INZONE gaming lineup, which is specially tuned for FPS titles.
For movie enthusiasts, Sony has integrated a 360 Reality Audio Upmix for Cinema mode, which converts regular stereo content into a spatial audio experience using the brand’s 360 Spatial Sound technology — aiming to replicate the feeling of surround sound in a theatre.
While Sony hasn’t disclosed the exact battery life, USB-C fast charging is supported, suggesting strong endurance similar to or better than the previous model.
The WH-1000XM6 is priced at $450 (approximately ₹38,600), marking a $50 price hike from its predecessor. However, Sony has not yet confirmed the headphones’ availability in the Indian market.
With meaningful upgrades in nearly every department, the WH-1000XM6 is positioned to strengthen Sony’s dominance in the premium headphone segment.
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