The latest headphones from Sony are a more plush take on its flagship series, with a price tag to match.
Sony obviously spent a lot of time refining the design of its 1000X line for this 10th anniversary model. The 1000XX has a more premium look thanks to an abundance of leather and metal, as opposed to the usual matte plastic and leather formula. Some of those changes also lead to a more comfortable fit, which is always a welcome upgrade for a device you'll likely wear for hours at a time. I also celebrate the arrival of more robust DSEE upscaling as that's one of Sony's long-running features that I truly can't live without.
The Sony WH-1000X “The Collexion” is one of the most stylish pairs of headphones I’ve ever worn, pairing a stunning luxury design with the spacious, refined sound upgrade I wished the XM6 had from the start. But while the fashion-forward aesthetic and carbon drivers feel genuinely premium, the weaker battery life and identical ANC performance make this a luxury splurge rather than the smartest buy in Sony’s lineup.
The pricey Sony 1000X The Collexion noise-cancelling headphones are a step above the company's usual offerings, thanks to a more stylish design, premium materials, and upgraded audio.
