intelligent industry-leading noise cancelling headphones with premium sound elevate your listening experience with the ability to personalize and control everything you hear.
pure immersion
Mastered for clarity.
Every curve tuned for acoustic pressure distribution and effortless weightless listening.
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Silence is an instrument.
Before we reveal every millimeter of internal craftsmanship, discover how we sculpted silence into physical form.
Acoustic Mastery
Precision-tuned resonance chambers and ultra-rigid diaphragms create harmonic purity at any volume.
Neural Audio Engine
Custom dual-chip architecture processes 700,000 environmental audio samples every millisecond.
Aerospace Alloy
Engineered with magnesium-infused structural ribs for weightless rigidity and total acoustic damping.
Battery Life
Noise-Sensing Microphones
Ultralight Design
Frequency Response
WHY WH-1000XM6
Every detail, considered.
Six reasons the XM6 sets a new standard.
Industry-Leading ANC
Multi-noise sensor technology with 8 microphones delivers unprecedented silence in any environment.
Hi-Res Audio
LDAC support transmits approximately three times more data than conventional Bluetooth audio for studio-quality listening.
40-Hour Battery
All-day power with quick charge—3 minutes gives you 3 hours of playback when you need it most.
V2 Processor
Sony's Integrated Processor V2 unlocks real-time audio optimization and AI-driven noise cancellation.
Multipoint Connection
Seamlessly switch between two Bluetooth devices without the hassle of manual re-pairing.
DSEE Extreme
AI upscaling restores detail and richness to compressed digital music files in real time.
COMFORT
Designed to disappear.
Lighter, softer, and more ergonomic than ever. The redesigned headband distributes pressure evenly, while ultra-soft ear cushions create a perfect seal without fatigue—even after hours of listening.
- Redesigned pressure-relieving headband
- Ultra-soft protein leather ear cushions
- Optimized for glasses-friendly comfort
SMART FEATURES
Knows what you need.
Speak-to-Chat pauses your music automatically. Adaptive Sound Control learns your routines and adjusts noise cancelling accordingly. Wear Detection stops playback when you remove the headphones.
- Speak-to-Chat auto-pause
- Adaptive Sound Control learns your habits
- Wear Detection for instant pause/play
PRESS
What the experts say.
“The best noise cancelling headphones money can buy. Sony continues to set the standard.”
The Verge
Editor's Choice
“A near-perfect blend of sound quality, comfort, and intelligent features.”
WIRED
9/10
“The XM6 doesn't just cancel noise—it redefines what premium audio means.”
TechRadar
5 Stars
“Sony's best yet. The sound quality alone justifies the price.”
What Hi-Fi?
Product of the Year
“These headphones make everything else feel like a compromise.”
Engadget
Best Overall
“The best noise cancelling headphones money can buy. Sony continues to set the standard.”
The Verge
Editor's Choice
“A near-perfect blend of sound quality, comfort, and intelligent features.”
WIRED
9/10
“The XM6 doesn't just cancel noise—it redefines what premium audio means.”
TechRadar
5 Stars
“Sony's best yet. The sound quality alone justifies the price.”
What Hi-Fi?
Product of the Year
“These headphones make everything else feel like a compromise.”
Engadget
Best Overall
SPECIFICATIONS
The full picture.
Everything you need to know, at a glance.
AUDIO
01Driver Unit
30mm specially designed driver unit
AUDIO
02Frequency
4Hz - 40,000Hz (JEITA)
AUDIO
03DSEE Extreme
Yes, AI-powered upscaling
ANC
04Processors
Dual processors (V1 + QN1)
ANC
05Microphones
8 mics total (4 on each ear cup)
ANC
06Ambient Sound
Adjustable 20-level transparency
POWER
07Battery Life
Up to 30 hours with ANC on
POWER
08Quick Charge
3 mins charge = 3 hours playback
DESIGN
09Weight
Approx. 250g (8.82 oz)
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