Sony WH-1000XM6 The Best Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones, HD NC Processor QN3, 12 Microphones, Adaptive NC Optimizer, Mastered by Engineers, Studio-Quality, 30-Hour Battery, Midnight Blue
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About this item THE BEST NOISE CANCELLATION: Powered by advanced processors and an adaptive microphone system, the WH-1000XM6 headphones deliver real-time noise cancellation for an immersive, distraction-free listening experience. CO-CREATED WITH MASTERING AUDIO ENGINEERS: Developed in collaboration with world-renowned mastering audio engineers, these headphones deliver unparalleled sound clarity and precision. A specially designed driver with a lightweight carbon fiber dome delivers high fidelity sound, where rich vocals and every instrument remains pure and balanced. Optimized for advanced noise cancellation, the WH-1000XM6 headphones keep every frequency crisp and true to the artist’s intent. HD NOISE CANCELING PROCESSOR QN3: The HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3 is 7x faster than the QN1 (found in our WH-1000XM5 headphones), optimizing 12 microphones in real time for superior noise cancellation, sound quality, and call clarity. With more microphones than ever, we can precisely detect external noise and counteracts it with opposite soundwaves, delivering a new level of noise cancellation. ULTRA-CLEAR CALLS, FROM ANYWHERE: A six-microphone AI-based beamforming system, intelligent noise reduction technology, and wind-resistant design, work together to isolate your voice, filter out background noise, and ensure every word comes through crisp and clear—even in the busiest environments. COMPACT CARRYING CASE & FOLDABLE DESIGN: Crafted for durability and style, the foldable design features precision metalwork and a compact case with a magnetic closure—ready to go wherever you do. TAILORED COMFORT, THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED: A wider, asymmetrical headband with smooth synthetic leather ensures a pressure-free, all-day fit, while a stepless slider and seamless swivel make every adjustment effortless. LONG BATTERY LIFE AND CONVENIENT CHARGING: With up to 30 hours of battery life, these headphones ensure you’re powered for even the longest trips. When you’re running low, simply plug in the USB charging cable and keep listening, with both Bluetooth and audio cable connections supported. Charge for 3 minutes and you’ll get up to 3 hours of playback with an optional USB-PD compatible AC adapter. ADAPTIVE NC OPTIMIZER: Our new Adaptive NC Optimizer intelligently adjusts to a variety of factors, including external noise, air pressure, and your wearing style, even while wearing a hat or glasses, for uninterrupted, immersive sound. This technology monitors your environment to ensure you enjoy the purest, most immersive sound, no matter where you are. AUTO AMBIENT SOUND MODE: Our Auto Ambient Sound mode adapts to your surroundings in real time by balancing music and external sound. The multiple microphones can filter out the noise or let in what matters: announcements, conversations, or the world around you. HIGH-RESOLUTION AUDIO: The WH-1000XM6 headphones support High-Resolution Audio and High-Resolution Audio Wireless, thanks to LDAC, our industry-adopted audio coding technology. LDAC transmits approximately three times more data than conventional Bluetooth audio for exceptional High-Resolution Audio quality. Show more See more product details
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Product information Item details Brand Name Sony Model Number WH1000XM6L.UC Model Name WH-1000XM6 Built-In Media Cable, Headphone cable, Headphones, Protective Case Warranty Description 1 year Number of Items 1 UPC 027242930711 Global Trade Identification Number 00027242930711 Manufacturer Sony Best Sellers Rank #302 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #16 in Over-Ear Headphones ASIN B0F3PT1VBL Customer Reviews 4.3 out of 5 stars Design Headphones Ear Placement Over Ear Headphone Folding Features Over Ear Earpiece Shape Over Ear Style Color MIDNIGHT BLUE Style Name Midnight Blue Measurements Item Weight 8.96 Ounces Unit Count 1.0 Count Warranty & Support Feedback Audio Impedance 48 Ohms Noise Control Active Noise Cancellation Frequency Response 20 Hz Sensitivity 103 dB Audio Driver Type Dynamic Driver Frequency Range 20 - 20000 hertz Additional details Enclosure Material Stainless Steel Specific Uses For Product Business, Entertainment, Fitness, Gaming, Professional, School, Travel Compatible Devices Cellphones, Desktops, Laptops, Smart Speaker, Tablets, Telephones Water Resistance Level Not Water Resistant Additional Features Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Noise Control, Ambient Sound Mode Connectivity Headphone Jack No Jack Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth Range 10 Meters Bluetooth Version 5.3 Controls Control Method Touch Battery Battery Charge Time 3.5 Hours Battery Average Life 30 Hours
Customer reviews
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But are they enough of an upgrade over what you already have?
I have a headphone problem, or so my wife says. I’ve owned the Apple AirPods Max, the Sony XM5’s, the Bose QC and QC Ultra the QC 45’s and 35’s both I and II, the Sonos Ace, and the Beats Studio Pro. Going into my XM6 purchase, my favorite are/were the Bose QuietComfort Ultra. I bought the QuietComfort Ultra during Prime Day for an unbelievable $329! I have found that they offer the best combination of comfort, sound and ANC for the price. So, how does the XM6 compare? The ANC is second to none. I augment our central air with a window unit, which sits right behind my head, and I can completely eliminate its sound. But static sounds are pretty easily muffled by most of newer ANC headphones, so how about dynamic sounds like a tv or normal conversation? The XM6 excel there, too. Put simply, they offer the best ANC of any of the aforementioned headphones. They are also pretty comfortable and clamp down relatively tight, though I haven’t found anything to be as comfortable as either the QC or QC Ultra. The XM6 are designed to be over ear headphones, yet my ear doesn’t seem to fit inside the cup like other over ear headphones. This, in my opinion, makes them less-comfortable then they could/should be. However, the memory foam is a nice touch and does help. The sound is well-balanced and pretty good right out of the box, though I had to make use of the ten-band EQ to get them to sound just a tad better than my QC. With my current EQ settings, I would say they offer the clarity of the Apple AirPods Max, but with the bottom end of my Bose QuietComfort. The bass isn’t overpowering, it’s actually pretty accurate (after EQ tinkering). In the final analysis, the XM6 offer the best sound of any of the headphones I mentioned, but not by much. Furthermore, the ANC is superior to everything else I’ve owned, but not by a staggering amount. So, which should you buy? If you’re like me and in search of the best possible sound, and won’t settle for anything less than the best ANC, then get the XM6. If, however, you prioritize comfort and value, and don’t mind making some very minor concessions regarding sound and ANC, then get the Bose QuietComfort or the QC Ultra (wait until you catch them on sale, which is pretty often). I hope that helps. Happy listening! Update: “6/02/2025: Intermittent crackling in left speaker. Had to return them. I have replaced them, though. Update 06/07/25: I received the replacement pair and everything seems great. I neglected to mention in my previous review how great the Sony app is and how customizable the XM6 are. First, you get a ten band EQ, instead of the Bose three bands. Additionally, there are some awesome (optional) features that are missing from Bose. Sony has speak to chat, which mutes your music and puts your headphones in aware mode when you speak. Also, there is an option to accept or reject calls by simply nodding or shaking your head, which is very cool. If you’re into features like that and general customization, then the Sony XM6 are for you. UPDATE 06/17/2025. Started hearing crackling again in the right speaker this time. This time I did a Google search to see if others were having the same problem, and it seems like turning on DSEE Extreme could be the culprit at high volumes. The DSEE Extreme setting is supposed to upscale compressed files. I turned off the setting and no more crackling. I replayed the same part of the same song with and without it engaged, it it’s definitely the DSEE Extreme. Consequently, I’ve turned off that setting and now everything seems fine.
I have a headphone problem, or so my wife says. I’ve owned the Apple AirPods Max, the Sony XM5’s, the Bose QC and QC Ultra the QC 45’s and 35’s both I and II, the Sonos Ace, and the Beats Studio Pro. Going into my XM6 purchase, my favorite are/were the Bose QuietComfort Ultra. I bought the QuietComfort Ultra during Prime Day for an unbelievable $329! I have found that they offer the best combination of comfort, sound and ANC for the price. So, how does the XM6 compare? The ANC is second to none. I augment our central air with a window unit, which sits right behind my head, and I can completely eliminate its sound. But static sounds are pretty easily muffled by most of newer ANC headphones, so how about dynamic sounds like a tv or normal conversation? The XM6 excel there, too. Put simply, they offer the best ANC of any of the aforementioned headphones. They are also pretty comfortable and clamp down relatively tight, though I haven’t found anything to be as comfortable as either the QC or QC Ultra. The XM6 are designed to be over ear headphones, yet my ear doesn’t seem to fit inside the cup like other over ear headphones. This, in my opinion, makes them less-comfortable then they could/should be. However, the memory foam is a nice touch and does help. The sound is well-balanced and pretty good right out of the box, though I had to make use of the ten-band EQ to get them to sound just a tad better than my QC. With my current EQ settings, I would say they offer the clarity of the Apple AirPods Max, but with the bottom end of my Bose QuietComfort. The bass isn’t overpowering, it’s actually pretty accurate (after EQ tinkering). In the final analysis, the XM6 offer the best sound of any of the headphones I mentioned, but not by much. Furthermore, the ANC is superior to everything else I’ve owned, but not by a staggering amount. So, which should you buy? If you’re like me and in search of the best possible sound, and won’t settle for anything less than the best ANC, then get the XM6. If, however, you prioritize comfort and value, and don’t mind making some very minor concessions regarding sound and ANC, then get the Bose QuietComfort or the QC Ultra (wait until you catch them on sale, which is pretty often). I hope that helps. Happy listening! Update: “6/02/2025: Intermittent crackling in left speaker. Had to return them. I have replaced them, though. Update 06/07/25: I received the replacement pair and everything seems great. I neglected to mention in my previous review how great the Sony app is and how customizable the XM6 are. First, you get a ten band EQ, instead of the Bose three bands. Additionally, there are some awesome (optional) features that are missing from Bose. Sony has speak to chat, which mutes your music and puts your headphones in aware mode when you speak. Also, there is an option to accept or reject calls by simply nodding or shaking your head, which is very cool. If you’re into features like that and general customization, then the Sony XM6 are for you. UPDATE 06/17/2025. Started hearing crackling again in the right speaker this time. This time I did a Google search to see if others were having the same problem, and it seems like turning on DSEE Extreme could be the culprit at high volumes. The DSEE Extreme setting is supposed to upscale compressed files. I turned off the setting and no more crackling. I replayed the same part of the same song with and without it engaged, it it’s definitely the DSEE Extreme. Consequently, I’ve turned off that setting and now everything seems fine.
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Not worth the upgrade from xm5
5 stars if you didn't have the xm5. Can't provide a software or specs review, but here's what I thought about the fit and use of the headphones. I was a bit hesitant about getting the xm6 since I had the xm5, but decided to go for it and gave my xm5 to a family member. Band width: The xm5 was the only pair of headphones I can wear for longer than 2.5 hrs without causing a headache, but even then, because of how narrow the width of the band was I still had to take it off periodically. The xm6 has a wider band so the pressure is more evenly distributed. I've successfully left it on my head for 4.5 hrs without pain. The power button!: a significant improvement from the xm5 because it is now a different shape from the ANC button!! No more accidentally pressing the power! The noise canceling aspect is still top notch as before. I wore this in the same room as a preschool music class learning how to play musical instruments and singing, and the sounds were so well dampened I can treat their voices as white noise. (At the same time I've also worn the xm5 next to a crying baby on a 18hr flight and I slept better than that baby did) The foldability of the xm6 is probably the biggest difference. Personally, the xm5 never bothered me because it stays around my neck during travel. I actually keep folding it the wrong way, which is a problem for me😂. I do like that the case is magnetic as opposed to zippers because it's much easier to open/close one handedly. The position of the cups(?) are more angled than the xm5, which in my case, made it slightly more susceptible to sliding off of my head, but not enough that it becomes a problem. I think the ambience mode is not as muted as the xm5, which I don't like, but I do love that you can always adjust your preference in the app. I wish the cord included comes in the same color as the headphones though. Overall, on it's own, this is a good headphone, but I don't think there's enough adjustments to justify the price tag if you have the xm5. It's good if you're looking for the specific upgrades, but if you're on a budget it's not worth the extra $150-200.
5 stars if you didn't have the xm5. Can't provide a software or specs review, but here's what I thought about the fit and use of the headphones. I was a bit hesitant about getting the xm6 since I had the xm5, but decided to go for it and gave my xm5 to a family member. Band width: The xm5 was the only pair of headphones I can wear for longer than 2.5 hrs without causing a headache, but even then, because of how narrow the width of the band was I still had to take it off periodically. The xm6 has a wider band so the pressure is more evenly distributed. I've successfully left it on my head for 4.5 hrs without pain. The power button!: a significant improvement from the xm5 because it is now a different shape from the ANC button!! No more accidentally pressing the power! The noise canceling aspect is still top notch as before. I wore this in the same room as a preschool music class learning how to play musical instruments and singing, and the sounds were so well dampened I can treat their voices as white noise. (At the same time I've also worn the xm5 next to a crying baby on a 18hr flight and I slept better than that baby did) The foldability of the xm6 is probably the biggest difference. Personally, the xm5 never bothered me because it stays around my neck during travel. I actually keep folding it the wrong way, which is a problem for me😂. I do like that the case is magnetic as opposed to zippers because it's much easier to open/close one handedly. The position of the cups(?) are more angled than the xm5, which in my case, made it slightly more susceptible to sliding off of my head, but not enough that it becomes a problem. I think the ambience mode is not as muted as the xm5, which I don't like, but I do love that you can always adjust your preference in the app. I wish the cord included comes in the same color as the headphones though. Overall, on it's own, this is a good headphone, but I don't think there's enough adjustments to justify the price tag if you have the xm5. It's good if you're looking for the specific upgrades, but if you're on a budget it's not worth the extra $150-200.
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Headphones... Goooooooooooooooooood
Kinda expensive but well worth the price, you cannot hear anything in them, weither that be someone screaming at you or a blowdryer going off. The sound quality is also unreal, you can bop to this all day and it still hits the next time you put it on. Also the battery life is quite good, I barley have to charge it even after 3-4 days of heavy use. A lot better then my previous Hesh ANC headphones. Also while it isn't mentioned anywhere it is quite water resistant, I wash dogs for a living and they tend to shake and get you soaked and they have'nt rusted or degraded at all, at least from what I can see. Also unlike my previous headphones it has not pulled out my hair a single time when adjusting it, but that makes sense for $500 dollar headphones, the middle section bends quite a lot to but puts little force on your head so it remains quite comfortable for different sized heads. Also unlike my previous headphones again it never interupts you music to say low battery, it only does that once at 10% and lowers your music a tad to say that then ramps the volume back up again. I will say however I kinda like the physical buttons of my previous headphones a lot more then the swipe controls, even though they do not fail as often as you might think physical buttons just, never fail, its annoying when you go to up the volume and you skip the song thats all. It is a buy for me, and I would do it again, the ANC is just to good, you feel like your in a library all the time, even if someone is leafblowing right next to you, it is actually unreal.
Kinda expensive but well worth the price, you cannot hear anything in them, weither that be someone screaming at you or a blowdryer going off. The sound quality is also unreal, you can bop to this all day and it still hits the next time you put it on. Also the battery life is quite good, I barley have to charge it even after 3-4 days of heavy use. A lot better then my previous Hesh ANC headphones. Also while it isn't mentioned anywhere it is quite water resistant, I wash dogs for a living and they tend to shake and get you soaked and they have'nt rusted or degraded at all, at least from what I can see. Also unlike my previous headphones it has not pulled out my hair a single time when adjusting it, but that makes sense for $500 dollar headphones, the middle section bends quite a lot to but puts little force on your head so it remains quite comfortable for different sized heads. Also unlike my previous headphones again it never interupts you music to say low battery, it only does that once at 10% and lowers your music a tad to say that then ramps the volume back up again. I will say however I kinda like the physical buttons of my previous headphones a lot more then the swipe controls, even though they do not fail as often as you might think physical buttons just, never fail, its annoying when you go to up the volume and you skip the song thats all. It is a buy for me, and I would do it again, the ANC is just to good, you feel like your in a library all the time, even if someone is leafblowing right next to you, it is actually unreal.
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Are the Sony WH-1000XM6 worth the price? Here's my opinion
I purchased the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones from Amazon for $298.00 about two months ago as an upgrade to the WH-1000XM5 headphones, and I use them regularly. First and foremost, the Active Noise Cancelation (ANC) on these new headphones is the best in its class. With an array of 12 microphones, they capture and cancel-out most frequencies of background noise. It's a nice improvement over the older XM5 model. The sound quality is impressive. The frequencies are well-balanced with regard to bass, midrange and treble. They offer decent bass without being overbearing. They are lightweight and feel comfortable to wear, although they have small earcups which might not fit entirely over the ear. They also have a tight clamping force on the head, which probably loosens over time. This close fit could make the headphones feel uncomfortable if you wear eyeglasses, like I do. The battery life is decent, and they recharge quickly. These headphones offer a plethora of useful features like a transparency mode to hear external sounds and very clear phone calls. In summary, the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones are expensive and, depending on your individual taste, may or may not be worth the price. I gave them a borderline 5 star rating. My opinion is that if stellar ANC and great sound quality are your objectives, then these headphones might be right for you. If so, make sure that you purchase them while on sale because the regular price is way too expensive.
I purchased the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones from Amazon for $298.00 about two months ago as an upgrade to the WH-1000XM5 headphones, and I use them regularly. First and foremost, the Active Noise Cancelation (ANC) on these new headphones is the best in its class. With an array of 12 microphones, they capture and cancel-out most frequencies of background noise. It's a nice improvement over the older XM5 model. The sound quality is impressive. The frequencies are well-balanced with regard to bass, midrange and treble. They offer decent bass without being overbearing. They are lightweight and feel comfortable to wear, although they have small earcups which might not fit entirely over the ear. They also have a tight clamping force on the head, which probably loosens over time. This close fit could make the headphones feel uncomfortable if you wear eyeglasses, like I do. The battery life is decent, and they recharge quickly. These headphones offer a plethora of useful features like a transparency mode to hear external sounds and very clear phone calls. In summary, the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones are expensive and, depending on your individual taste, may or may not be worth the price. I gave them a borderline 5 star rating. My opinion is that if stellar ANC and great sound quality are your objectives, then these headphones might be right for you. If so, make sure that you purchase them while on sale because the regular price is way too expensive.
