Sony has announced the WH-1000XM6 wireless noise cancelling headphones, the latest edition in its acclaimed 1000X series. Renowned for setting the bar in premium audio, the WH-1000XM6 bring next-generation noise cancellation and studio-quality sound to music lovers, travelers, professionals, and fashion-conscious users alike.
Next-Level Noise Cancelling Technology
The WH-1000XM6 headphones feature Sony’s most advanced noise cancelling technology yet, powered by the HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3. This processor is seven times faster than the previous model and optimizes sound by fine-tuning 12 microphones in real time—1.5 times more than the WH-1000XM5. This sophisticated system ensures ambient noise is effectively blocked, whether you’re on a busy commute or working in a noisy office.
Sony’s Adaptive NC Optimizer further customizes noise cancellation by adjusting to your environment and air pressure. Auto Ambient Sound mode lets you balance music with external sounds like announcements or conversations, which you can control manually or automatically through the Sony | Headphones Connect app.
For more on noise cancellation tech, check out What is Noise Cancelling Technology? by SoundGuys.
Studio-Quality Sound Co-Created with Mastering Engineers
The WH-1000XM6 headphones deliver studio-level precision thanks to collaboration with world-renowned mastering engineers from Sterling Sound, Battery Studios, and Coast Mastering. Grammy-winning engineers like Randy Merrill and Mike Piacentini helped fine-tune the sound so listeners experience music as the artists intended—capturing every emotion and detail.
These headphones feature a specially designed driver unit with a carbon fiber composite dome and unique voice coil structure, bringing out clear vocals and rich instrumentals. The HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3 also improves D/A conversion with advanced noise shaping, delivering richer bass and clearer details.
Learn more about High-Resolution Audio and mastering from Sound on Sound.
Immersive Audio Features for Movies and Music
Experience cinematic sound with 360 Reality Audio Upmix for Cinema, which creates spatial audio that makes movies feel like a theater experience. Plus, support for High-Resolution Audio Wireless via LDAC ensures you hear every note in high quality. The DSEE Extreme™ technology upscales compressed music files in real time to restore lost audio details.
Read more about 360 Reality Audio Technology.
Ultra Clear Calls and Comfortable Design
The WH-1000XM6 are designed for crystal-clear calls with an advanced six-microphone AI-based beamforming system that isolates your voice from background noise. The headphones also feature a mute button for quick control.
For comfort, the headphones have a wider vegan leather headband, soft stretchable earpads, and an asymmetrical design for easy left/right identification. The folding mechanism uses advanced metal injection molding for durability and compact portability.
For headphone comfort tips, visit Consumer Reports: Best Comfortable Headphones.
Smart, Intuitive Features and Connectivity
Scene-based Listening automatically adjusts sound and noise cancelling based on your activity and location. The WH-1000XM6 seamlessly connect with services like Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube Music. With Multi-Point connectivity and Auto Switch, switching between devices is effortless.
Quick charging lets you get up to 3 hours of playback with just 3 minutes of charging. Available in Black, Platinum Silver, and Midnight Blue, the WH-1000XM6 combines style, technology, and comfort.
Learn more about Bluetooth Multipoint Technology.
Collaboration with Post Malone: “For The Music”
Sony teamed up with global icon Post Malone to showcase the WH-1000XM6 as part of the “For The Music” campaign. Post Malone praises the headphones for immersing listeners completely in music, capturing every detail and emotion.
Watch the campaign video on Sony’s Official YouTube Channel.
Eco-Friendly Packaging and Pricing
Sony designed the WH-1000XM6 packaging from 100% paper materials, using sustainable resources like bamboo and sugarcane fibers.
Available nationwide in authorized Sony dealers from May 16 to June 20, 2025, the WH-1000XM6 retails for PHP 27,999. Pre-order buyers get a chance to win a trip to Coron, Palawan.
For more info, visit the official Sony WH-1000XM6 microsite.
