Sony WH-1000XM6 Platinum Silver

The latest wireless headphones with active noise cancellation, crystal-clear sound, and up to 30 hours of battery life. The pinnacle of engineering in personal audio.

Features:

• 360 Reality Audio and 360 Spatial Sound technology
• 10-band equalizer
• Equalizer for gaming mode
• Head position tracking technology
• 30mm carbon fiber dome driver
• Active noise cancellation with Ambient mode
• Atmospheric pressure equalization for airplane flights
• LDAC and LE Audio codec support
• Multipoint connection
• 30-hour battery life
• Personalized playback profile creation
• 12 MEMS microphones

High-quality sound with superior noise cancellation

Immerse yourself in sound with the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones, featuring the most advanced noise cancellation technology that blocks distracting factors before they reach you. Crystal-clear calls. Pure, uninterrupted immersion.

Precision noise cancellation

The noise cancellation system, based on advanced processors and an adaptive microphone system, optimizes in real-time to keep your world untouched and the sound pure.

Superior sound crafted with masters

Listen to music as it was meant to be heard. Co-developed with world-renowned mastering engineers, these headphones deliver studio-level precision, preserving every nuance, every note exactly as the artist intended.

Designed in collaboration with mastering engineers, the WH-1000XM6 reproduce every note with studio-grade precision. From deep bass to crisp highs, their tuning unlocks the full potential of every song, conveying the emotion, energy and detail the artist intended.

Detailed sound with a new driver

The specially designed driver provides nearly tangible clarity - high frequencies flow smoothly, vocals breathe, and every detail is rendered accurately. Optimized for noise cancellation, the driver is supported by a lightweight carbon fiber dome that keeps high frequencies clear.

Authentic sound in every note

The newly developed look-ahead noise shaper digital-to-analog conversion technology in the Sony QN3 processor with high-definition noise cancellation predicts and adjusts the combined output signal for clear, fast sound that stays true to your music.

Enjoy high-resolution audio playback wired or wirelessly

The WH-1000XM6 supports high-resolution audio playback and wireless high-resolution audio playback thanks to the LDAC codec. LDAC transmits about three times more data than standard Bluetooth audio, providing exceptional high-resolution sound quality.

Real-time restoration of compressed files

Using Edge-AI technology, DSEE Extreme scales compressed digital music files in real-time by dynamically recognizing instruments, musical genres, and individual elements of each song to restore lost high-range sound caused by compression.

Ready for a "Cinema" experience

Dialogues, sound effects, and 2-channel stereo soundtracks from streaming services are transformed into a cinematic sound field with deep immersion. Thanks to enhanced bass and powerful sound, the sound extends beyond your headphones, creating a theater-like experience.

New audio experience for AR games

If you're looking for new entertainment options beyond music and movies, the WH-1000XM6 uses new sensors and spatial sound technology to provide immersive sound in AR games like Niantic's "Ingress". Playing "Ingress" on the WH-1000XM6 gives a new dimension, with sound transmitted from different directions based on head movements to perfectly match the on-screen action.

Head position tracking provides a realistic and immersive listening experience by automatically adjusting the sound field to compensate for your head movement. When connected to compatible devices and services, sounds are accurately reproduced in the headphones even as you move, keeping you fully engaged in the listening experience.

Personalized listening profile based on ear shape analysis

With headphones certified for 360 Reality Audio technology and the Sony | Sound Connect app, you can optimize your experience by analyzing the shape of your ears and enjoy music with maximum immersion. The enhanced personalized optimization algorithm provides a greater sense of sound space, distance, and height, allowing you to further immerse yourself in the music.

Dolby Atmos and 360° spatial sound support

Experience captivating Dolby Atmos sound and adaptive 360-degree spatial sound that adjusts to your ears using BRAVIA and these headphones.

Fast noise cancellation system carefully designed

The noise cancellation system, based on advanced processors and an adaptive microphone system, optimizes in real-time to keep your world untouched and the sound pure.

7 times faster performance

With data processing speed seven times faster than its predecessor, the QN3 processor with HD noise cancellation ensures precise tuning, and real-time 12-microphone operation provides a significant leap in noise cancellation, sound quality, and call clarity.

Real-time analysis and adaptive quiet mode

New Adaptive Optimization provides unparalleled noise-cancellation accuracy, adapting to external noises, air pressure, and even your need for continuous, immersive sound. The automatic sound mode adjusts even better to your environment in real time, balancing music and external sound. Multiple microphones filter out noise or pass through what's important: announcements, conversations, or the world around you. Change settings automatically or manually in the Sound Connect app.

Crystal Clear Calls

The intelligent beamforming system isolates your voice from background noise, so you're always heard, even when others are talking. Need to mute? Do it instantly, right in the headphones. With an AI-based beamforming system with six microphones, WH-1000XM6 picks up your voice while filtering out background noise. Trained to work with various sources, including open data sets, our artificial intelligence excels at beamforming and noise-cancellation, so every word sounds clear even in high-traffic conditions.

Intelligent Communication Noise Cancellation

AI-optimized noise-cancellation algorithm eliminates background sounds while highlighting your voice. Developed based on various sources, including open data sets, it enhances beamforming accuracy and voice recognition. Beamforming microphones and precise voice transmission technology work together to ensure every word is heard clearly even in noisy conditions.

Wind Noise Absence

Thoughtful microphone placement and design minimize wind interference, reducing noise levels during your calls and ensuring clearer and more comfortable listening.

Excellent Quality. Skillful Craftsmanship

Comfortable to wear all day long. Wide headband and smooth vegan leather provide a snug fit. This stretchable material, able to stretch all day, ensures a secure yet gentle fit, reducing pressure and blocking external noise. Thanks to the fingerprint-resistant coating, it remains flawless even with daily use.

Noiseless and Seamless

Wide headband ensures a perfect fit. With a stepless adjuster and seamless hinge, each adjustment is easy and effortless, so you only feel comfort. Asymmetrical design allows you to distinguish left from right at first sight.

Easily switch between noise-cancellation, ambient sound, and microphone mute modes using tactile buttons and a responsive touch panel. Fine-tune settings in the app for personalized functionality.

Precision handcrafted folding mechanism utilizes advanced metal casting technologies to create seamless and durable folds while ensuring an exquisite and flexible design.

More intuitive and user-friendly control

With intuitive control, you can adjust volume and play music without reaching for your phone. Headphones even recognize when you speak and pause music playback, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere.

Automatic music playback and audio signals deliver notifications when you need them. Playback starts automatically when you put on the headphones – no need to touch your smartphone – and plays the right music at the moment, based on your daily activities or physical exertion, such as a daily walk, gym session, or commute to work. And with voice prompts, you'll still receive notifications of important information, such as meetings and reminders, so you can always stay connected to both life and entertainment, wherever you are.

Adaptive Sound Control system determines where you are and what you are doing, then adjusts the ambient sound settings using artificial intelligence to deliver the perfect listening experience. Over time, it can learn your behavior, recognize places you frequently visit, and adjust the sound according to your location.

Smooth and fast sound. Ultra-low latency

Sound that never stops delighting you. WH-1000XM6 is ready to play audio in LE format, providing ultra-low latency for gaming and more. Multipoint mode and automatic switching ensure smooth transition between devices, and a long-lasting battery allows you to stay connected longer.

Next-generation Bluetooth audio system

Enjoy ultra-low latency for seamless gaming, easy access to public broadcasts via Auracast, and of course, exceptional sound quality. Multipoint transmission and automatic switching ensure uninterrupted connectivity. For maximum convenience, your headphones can be connected to two Bluetooth devices simultaneously, automatically switching when receiving a call or playing content on any of the devices.

Swift Pair feature allows you to quickly and easily pair headphones with a laptop, desktop, or tablet running Windows 11 or Windows 10. When selecting the pairing mode on nearby Windows 11 or Windows 10 devices, a pairing guide pops up.

Find your headphones with Quick Connect feature

Press and hold the power button, WH-1000XM6 provides quick and easy Bluetooth pairing with Android devices. You can even check where you last used the headphones if they were lost.

Quick Charge feature

Need to keep working when the battery is low? Just connect the USB cable for charging and keep listening. Connection is supported via Bluetooth or audio cable. When the headphones are turned off, even faster charging is possible – in just 3 minutes, you can listen for up to 1 hour. With a 30-hour battery life, you'll have enough power even for long trips. If you need to quickly top up, you can charge for 3 hours in just 3 minutes with an additional AC adapter compatible with USB-PD.

Optimize your entertainment

With the Sony | Sound Connect app, it's easy to customize the sound. Compare settings, adjust details, and find the perfect balance for each song, scene, and gaming session. Achieve perfect sound with a 10-band equalizer or create a sense of space with background music effect. The gaming equalizer, developed by ZONE experience specialists, enhances sound clarity in games with frame rates across our headphone lineup. The 360 Reality Audio Upmix for Cinema technology provides a sense of spatial sound, like in a movie theater, thanks to 2-channel stereo sound using unique Sony upmix and 360 Spatial Sound technology.

Package includes:

• Headphones
• USB-C cable
• 3.5mm audio cable
• Carrying case
• Manual