Cancellation of even the slightest noise. With the support of advanced processors and an adaptive microphone system, the noise cancellation function is optimized in real-time. Thus, you can isolate yourself without distractions from the outside world and enjoy your sound with absolute clarity.
The next evolution in noise-canceling technology
Cancellation of even the slightest noise. With the support of advanced processors and an adaptive microphone system, the noise cancellation function is optimized in real-time. Thus, you can isolate yourself without distractions from the outside world and enjoy your sound with absolute clarity.
7 times faster. Flawless handling.
With seven times higher processing speed than the previous model, the HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN3 precisely adjusts 12 microphones in real-time, providing a significantly upgraded level of noise reduction, sound quality, and call clarity.
12 microphones. Precise location.
With optimally placed microphones, the noise-cancellation technology adapts more accurately to the way the headphones fit and to your environment, for natural and powerful sound.
Real-time analysis. Adaptive noise-canceling technology.
The new adaptive noise-canceling optimization technology provides unparalleled precision, as it adjusts to external noises, atmospheric pressure, and even the way the headphones are worn for immersive sound without interruptions.
Stay tuned. Wherever you are.
The automatic ambient sound function adapts excellently to your environment in real-time, maintaining a balance between music and external sounds. Multiple microphones are available to filter out noise and capture important content: announcements, conversations, and what's happening around you. You can adjust the settings automatically or configure them precisely manually through the Sound Connect app.
Advanced sound, designed in collaboration with leading experts
Listen to music as it should be heard. Designed in collaboration with renowned world-class engineers, these headphones provide studio-level precision, preserving every feature and every tone exactly as the artist intended.
Listening with the sound quality the artist would want
Developed in collaboration with top engineers, the WH-1000XM6 optimize every tone for professional studio-level accuracy. From deep bass to intense high frequencies, the headphones are designed to fully unlock the dynamics of each song, delivering the emotion, energy, and details as the artist intended.
Designed for perfection
A specially designed driver unit provides top levels of clarity, allowing the user to almost feel the intense rhythm of high frequencies and the purity of vocals, while every detail is captured accurately. Thanks to the optimized circuit and the use of high-quality materials, seamless, clear, and balanced sound flow is ensured.
Richer details. Clearer vocals.
The extremely rigid dome with synthetic carbon fiber material and the uniquely designed construction of the sound coil allow for the rendering of every detail across all frequencies. Thus, vocals gain a richer sound, musical instruments are heard with greater clarity, and every piece conveys more emotion.
Authenticity, in every tone
The newly developed, proactive digital-to-analog signal conversion technology with noise shaping in the HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN3 predicts more accurately and adjusts the combined output, reducing distortion, enhancing bass, and providing intense and fast sound, highlighting the authenticity of your music.
Real-time restoration of all compressed files
Using Edge-AI (artificial intelligence), the DSEE Extreme™ upscales compressed digital music files in real-time. By dynamically recognizing instrumentation, musical genres, and elements of each song, it restores the high frequencies lost in compression.
Upgrade Your Entertainment Experience
With the Sony | Sound Connect app, you can easily personalize your sound. You can compare settings, tweak the details a bit, and find the perfect balance for every song, every scene, and every game.
Music
Enjoy the perfect sound for you thanks to the 10-band frequency equalizer or use the background music effect for a richer sound.
Game
The gaming equalizer, developed based on the expertise of the INZONE series, enhances sound clarity for FPS games across the entire range of headphones we offer.
Cinema
The cinematic 360 Reality Audio Upmix feature provides you with a spatial sound experience, as if you were in the cinema, enhancing the 2-channel stereo sound through Sony's unique upmix and 360 Spatial Sound technology.
Cinema comes to life
Dialogues, sound effects, and background music from movie content in 2-channel stereo sound via streaming services are transformed into a cinematic sound field for a completely immersive experience. With enhanced dynamic bass and powerful sound, the music is not confined to the headphones but spreads throughout the space, providing a theatrical experience. Thanks to the 360 Reality Audio Upmix cinematic function, the stereo sound is heard as spatial sound in your headphones through Sony's 360 Spatial Sound technology.
A new audio experience for AR gaming
If you are looking for new entertainment options beyond music and movies, the WH-1000XM6 uses new sensors and Spatial Sound technology to deliver immersive sound in augmented reality games like Niantic's "Ingress." When playing "Ingress" with the WH-1000XM6, the sensor technology and Spatial Sound technology offer a new experience: through head tracking, sound is transmitted from different directions to perfectly align with the action on the screen.
Head tracking feature
The Head tracking function ensures a realistic and engaging listening experience by automatically adjusting the sound fields to compensate for head movement. Sounds are fully aligned with your headphones, even when you move, for a completely immersive listening experience, with pairing to compatible devices and services.
Certified headphones for a personalized experience
With the certified headphones for 360 Reality Audio and the Sony | Sound Connect app, you can optimize your experience by analyzing the shape of your ears and enjoy the ultimate music experience that will captivate you. An advanced personalized enhancement algorithm offers an even better sense of sound field, distance, and height, allowing you to immerse yourself even more in the music.
Personal cinema experience
Enjoy an immersive Dolby Atmos® and 360 Spatial Sound experience that adapts to your ears, with BRAVIA™ and these headphones.
Calls with crystal clear sound
Clarity in every call. The smart beamforming technology isolates your voice from background noise, so your voice is always heard clearly, even when other people are talking. Need to activate mute? You can do it directly from your headphones.
Focus on your voice
Thanks to a beamforming system with six microphones, based on artificial intelligence, the WH-1000XM6 focuses on your voice while filtering out background noise. Trained on a wide range of sources, including open datasets, our AI system delivers outstanding performance in beamforming and noise reduction. As a result, every word is rendered with clarity and precision, even in noisy environments.
Smart noise-cancelling technology
The noise reduction algorithm, optimized using artificial intelligence, eliminates background sounds while isolating your voice. Trained on a wide range of sources, including open datasets, it enhances the accuracy of beamforming and voice detection technology. The beamforming microphones and Precise Voice Pickup technology work together to ensure that every word is heard clearly, even in noisy environments. 1 = With noise 2 = Without noise
Wind Noise Cancellation
The optimized microphone design minimizes wind interference, reducing noise during your calls and ensuring a more comfortable listening experience with greater clarity.
Top quality. Exquisite design
All-day comfort. The design with a larger headband and soft vegan leather ensures a comfortable fit without pressure.
Soft fit
Designed for all-day use, this versatile and flexible material provides a secure and comfortable fit, reducing pressure and blocking out external noise. And thanks to the special coating that prevents stains from finger contact, the product remains flawless, even with daily use.
Seamless listening, without noise
Larger headband. Ideal fit. Thanks to the stepless adjuster and seamless swivel function, you can make any adjustment easily and smoothly, for ultimate comfort. The asymmetrical design makes it easy to identify the right and left side at a glance.
Smart controls
You can easily switch between noise cancellation, ambient sound, and microphone mute modes by pressing the buttons and touching the quick-response touch screen. Fine-tune your settings in the app for a personalized experience.
Foldable Design
Designed with precision and craftsmanship, the folding mechanism uses advanced metal injection techniques for a seamless, elegant, yet durable foldable design.
Small carrying case
Designed to fit seamlessly into bags and airplane seat pockets, the compact case now features a magnetic closure for easy access. This way, you can always have your headphones with you.
Easy opening, closing, and carrying
The magnetic closure allows you to access and store your headphones more quickly and easily.
The perfect fit for every situation
The asymmetrical design of the headband makes it easy for you to identify the right and left side at a glance.
Distinct, easy-to-use buttons
The uniquely shaped power button and NC/AMB button make operation easy, even by touch.
Easier operation. Smarter technology than ever.
With easy-to-use control options, you can adjust the volume and listen to music without using your phone. The headphones can even detect when you are speaking, so they pause the music, allowing you to interact seamlessly with your surroundings.
Product Details
- Type
- Over Ear
- Frequency Response
- 20 - 20000 Hz
- Impendance
- 48 ohm
- Sensitivity
- 103 dB
- Driver Diameter
- 30 mm
- Playing Time
- 30 hours
- Bluetooth Version
- 5.3
- Colour
- Beige
- Weight
- 254 gr
Connectivity
- Wireless Connections
- Bluetooth
- Wired Connections
- 3.5mm
- Connection
- Wireless & Wired
Features & Functions
- Microphone
- Yes
- Volume Control
- No
- Detachable Cable
- Yes
- Foldable Drivers
- Yes
- Rotating Capsules
- Yes
- Card Reader
- No
- Radio
- No
- Fast Charging
- Yes
- High-Resolution Audio
- Yes
- Connection with 2 Devices
- No
- Noise Cancellation
- Active
Top Specs
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth, 3.5mm
- Noise Cancellation
- Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
Important information
Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.