Here’s your excuse to upgrade your headphones: the Sony 1000X series 10th‑anniversary limited luxury edition is stunningly here

Key highlights

• Sony’s new premium model, the 1000X THE COLLEXION, is now available.
• The flagship headphones feature up to 12 built-in microphones and offer up to 24 hours of battery life with noise canceling turned on.
• The entire series is tuned by a Grammy-winning audio engineer.

For women who value a well-lived life, headphones have long been more than just a way to listen to music; they’re also a stylish accessory that reflects personal taste. If you’re a devoted fan of Sony’s 1000X series, this next piece of news is sure to make your heart race! To celebrate 10 years since the 1000X series’ innovative debut, Sony has unveiled its new premium flagship wireless noise-canceling headphones, the 1000X THE COLLEXION. Moving away from the purely tech-driven aesthetic of past models, they pair the series’ signature sound with luxurious, top-tier craftsmanship.

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Understated luxury, like a piece of jewelry

The most eye-catching feature of the new 1000X THE COLLEXION is its refined exterior, which combines exceptional craftsmanship. The headband is made from high-quality metal, pairing a matte sandblasted finish with hand-polished glossy surfaces for an elegant contrast.

To provide an even greater level of comfort, the brand spent two years developing a soft, supple synthetic leather. Together with ergonomically designed wide earcups and a wider padded headband, it distributes weight evenly and conforms to the shape of your head, so you can wear them all day while commuting or working without any strain. Available in understated platinum silver and black, the headphones also neatly integrate their metal buttons and microphone ports. Their clean, flowing lines are as beautiful as a work of modern art.

A new standard for headphone sound quality

Its looks may be love at first sight, and its sound quality has received the ultimate upgrade, too. The 1000X THE COLLEXION features a newly developed driver unit with a high-rigidity dome made from a unidirectional carbon-fiber composite, a first for the series. It delivers clearer, more nuanced separation between instruments and vocals, creating a spacious, powerful soundstage.

Even better, this is the first model in the series to use DSEE Ultimate technology. Its Edge-AI function enhances the sound quality of compressed digital music files in real time, restoring lost detail and dynamic range. Sony also specially invited a Grammy-winning audio engineer to personally tune the headphones, faithfully conveying the artists’ most genuine intended emotions and immersing you in your own musical world the moment you put them on.

Legendary portable noise canceling

To meet today’s varied entertainment needs, the headphones extend 360 Reality Audio Upmix across three dedicated modes for music, movies, and gaming. Simply use the Listening Mode button on the headphones to adjust and customize the most realistic, immersive spatial audio experience.

They also carry over the acclaimed core technology of the WH-1000XM6, with up to 12 built-in microphones and an adaptive noise-canceling optimization system that precisely blocks unwanted sound, whether you’re in a noisy city or an airplane cabin. With noise canceling turned on, the headphones still offer up to 24 hours of battery life, along with smooth connectivity and excellent call quality.

The WH-1000XM6 arrives in a stunning “Sandstone” shade

If you prefer something with a more everyday feel that pairs easily with earth tones or soft knitwear, the new fifth WH-1000XM6 color, “Sandstone,” launching alongside it is sure to be the one for you! Fashionable, warm, and rich in natural texture, Sandstone brings a gentle touch of sophistication to everyday outfits while fitting perfectly with the series’ industry-leading sound quality and classic design.

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