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Sony Unveils Premium 1000X the Collexion Headphones with Enhanced Sound

other · 2026-05-19

Sony has launched the 1000X the Collexion, a luxury version of its flagship headphone line. The headphones feature a hand-polished metal headband, vegan leather cushion, and replaceable ear pads. They are the first to include DSEE Ultimate, an Edge-AI technology that restores detail to compressed audio. The soundstage is improved via a unidirectional carbon driver and optimized circuitry. Available in Black and Platinum for $649.99. The WH-1000XM6 continues alongside, now offered in Sandstone color. The 1000X line debuted in 2016 with the MDR-1000X.

Key facts

  • Sony launched the 1000X the Collexion headphones.
  • The headphones feature a hand-polished metal headband.
  • They include vegan leather cushion and replaceable ear pads.
  • First headphones with DSEE Ultimate Edge-AI technology.
  • Improved soundstage via unidirectional carbon driver.
  • Available in Black and Platinum at $649.99.
  • WH-1000XM6 continues, now in Sandstone color.
  • 1000X line debuted in 2016 with MDR-1000X.

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  • Sony
  • Amazon
  • Best Buy
  • Robb Report

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