Sony Launches WH-1000XM6 Flagship Over-Ear Headphones
Posted on August 9, 2025
Sony recently unveiled its WH-1000XM6 headphones. These are the latest flagship over-ear wireless headphones for Sony. They have great noise cancelling thanks to a new HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3-7×, which is faster than its predecessor.
The new headphones also have an expanded mic array with 12 microphones to finely tune sounds in real-time. It also has a redesigned carbon-fiber composite driver dome. Sony collaborated with engineers including Randy Merrill, Chris Gehringer, Mike Piacentini, and Michael Romanowski to co-create the WH-1000XM6.
The headphones have a foldable design, wider headband and slimmer magnetic-closure case. The headphones have a battery life up to 30 hours with ANC on. The quick-charge feature delivers 3 hours of playback with just a 3-minute charge. You can also play and charge at the same time.
The headphones with a suggested retail price of $449.99. They are available in three color styles: Black, Platinum Silver, and Midnight Blue.
The headphones can be found on Amazon.com.