Leaked renders show Sony’s WH-1000XX “The ColleXion” 10th anniversary headphones with thicker leatherette padding and larger earcups than the WH-1000XM6. The design includes color-matched metallic yokes connecting the headband to the drivers, more distinct earcup buttons, and redesigned microphone grilles with larger holes through the earcup chassis. The headphones are expected to launch May 19 at $649 in the US, offering black or white options. Battery life is rated up to 24 hours with ANC and up to 32 hours with ANC disabled. Noise cancellation uses a V3 co-processor alongside the QN3 processor from the XM6. Sony has partnered with Battery Studios, Sterling Sound, and Coast Mastering for tuning bespoke audio drivers, and the package includes a carry case with USB-C charging and a 3.5mm cable for wired playback.
"Leaked image renders of what appears to be Sony's 1000X "The ColleXion" Edition have been shared online by OnLeaks and HotEUDeals, showing thicker leatherette padding and "generously sized" earcups compared to Sony's current WH-1000XM6 series. We knew to expect these headphones after the "ColleXion" name briefly appeared on Sony's websites in April with an over-ear headphone model number of "WH-1000XX," but that wasn't accompanied by any images at the time."
"For that higher price, you're getting a choice of black or white color options and some premium-looking design elements, including color-matched metallic yokes that attach the headband to the headphone drivers. The buttons along the earcups are also more distinct, and the microphone grilles have been redesigned from the usual mesh cavities to larger holes that appear to punch directly through the earcup chassis."
"Marketing slides from the leaked launch also include key specification details. Users can expect up to 24 hours of battery life, or up to 32 hours when ANC is disabled, according to HotEUDeals. That noise cancellation is powered by a V3 co-processor, alongside the QN3 processor that's already used in the XM6. Sony has also reportedly partnered with three studios - Battery Studios, Sterling Sound, and Coast Mastering - that have mastered Grammy-winning records to help tune the ColleXion's bespoke audio drivers."
"The launch includes a carry case for storing the headphones, which contains a USB-C cable for charging and a 3.5mm cable for wired playback. The case is a notable "
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