{"id":42289,"date":"2025-05-12T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T03:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/designcompass.org\/?p=42289"},"modified":"2025-05-11T22:11:40","modified_gmt":"2025-05-11T13:11:40","slug":"sony-wh-1000xm6-design-leak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/designcompass.org\/en\/2025\/05-1tp-3tea\/12\/sony-wh-1000xm6-design-leak\/","title":{"rendered":"Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones Design Leaked"},"content":{"rendered":"

Key details about Sony's next-generation wireless headphones, the WH-1000XM6, have leaked online ahead of their official announcement. A product page briefly listed on Amazon Spain has revealed detailed information about the product, including its specifications, release date, and pricing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the leak, the WH-1000XM6 will feature Sony\u2019s latest noise-cancelling processor QN3, which is said to be seven times faster than the QN1 used in the existing WH-1000XM5 and provides real-time adaptive noise cancellation based on a total of 12 microphones. It also includes an \u2018adaptive noise-cancelling optimizer\u2019 that automatically adjusts noise depending on the surrounding environment, air pressure, and wearing condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sound quality has been further enhanced. Wireless Hi-Res audio transmission via LDAC and real-time restoration of compressed audio sources via Edge-AI-based DSEE Extreme function. The frequency response range is from 4Hz to 40,000Hz, and a wide sound range is covered through the optimized carbon fiber dome speaker. It supports various codecs such as SBC, AAC, LDAC, and LC3, and the 6-microphone beamforming system with AI-based wind noise reduction function provides clearer sound quality during voice calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also changes in terms of design. The foldable structure that disappeared from the WH-1000XM5 has returned, and the hinge is made of metal, which seems to have improved durability. The ear cups have no seams, and the microphone hole is protected by a mesh cover, which raises the possibility of improved waterproof performance. It is released in three colors: black, platinum silver, and midnight blue, and weighs 254g.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Convenience features include touch controls, wearing detection, smart ambient sound mode, and a mode that allows you to take calls without taking the headset off. It supports both charging via the USB-C port and a 3.5mm wired connection, and can play for up to 30 hours on a full charge. It can also be used for up to an hour with a 3-minute charge, which is useful when you\u2019re in a hurry. It also supports multipoint connectivity based on Bluetooth 5.3, and offers customization features via the Sony Sound Connect app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The product contents include the headphone body, a carrying case, a USB-C charging cable, and a 3.5mm audio cable with a length of 1.2m. The case has been changed to a magnetic closure method, and the internal pocket has also been improved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The release date is expected to be May 15, 2025, and the price in the US will be $449.99. In Europe, it is expected to be priced around $429-$439 excluding VAT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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