The newly launched WH-1000XM6 headphones by Sony are now available on Amazon, offered in black, blue, and platinum colors, each bundled with a $30 gift card for the price of $448. While this does not represent a direct price cut, it does ease the purchase decision for those considering Sony’s latest iteration of noise-canceling headphones, especially given the $50 increase compared to the previous XM5 model.
The WH-1000XM6 models present noticeable enhancements over their predecessors, despite a higher price point. Equipped with Sony’s advanced noise-cancellation technology, these headphones excel at minimizing external sounds encountered in various environments, including busy streets, cafés, or during air travel. The new drivers also enhance sound clarity and preserve the rich audio quality characteristic of the XM series.
In terms of design, the WH-1000XM6 headphones have made several improvements for enhanced comfort. They feature a wider headband that distributes pressure more evenly during extended use, alongside a more intuitively placed power button for better differentiation from the ANC button. Importantly, they retain the foldable design with joints in the arms, facilitating compact storage within the provided carrying case—a significant upgrade noted by travelers familiar with the previous non-foldable XM5 variant.
Read our hands-on impressions of the XM6.
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