Sony WH-1000XX the Collexion headphones review: comfort and sound prioritised
The Story
A review of Sony’s WH-1000XX the Collexion headphones, a special anniversary set marking a decade of the 1000X series, describes them as the most comfortable and best-sounding yet. The article reports that the headphones cost £549 and sit above the standard 1000XM6 model, prioritising sound quality and comfort over noise-cancelling performance.
Key Facts
- The WH-1000XX the Collexion is a special anniversary set celebrating 10 years of Sony’s 1000X series.
- The original 1000X launched in 2016.
- The headphones cost £549 (€629/$649/A$1,000), above the £349 WH-1000XM6.
- They do not fold for travel and have 5.3mm thinner ear cups than standard models.
- Materials include high-quality pleather and polished, sandblasted stainless steel arms — no hard plastic.
- Battery life is 24 hours with noise cancelling active, up to 32 hours without; a five-minute charge adds 90 minutes of playback.
- They use the QN3 chip and noise-cancelling hardware from the WH-1000XM6, but noise cancelling is not as capable on higher-pitch sounds.
- Sound quality is described as fantastic, with DSEE Ultimate AI upscaling and a V3 companion chip supporting LDAC and spatial audio.
- The headphones are made with 25% recycled plastic, have replaceable ear cups, and a screwed-in battery designed for service.
- The review notes no water resistance and no USB-C audio support.
Conflicting Reports
No conflicting reports identified in the source article.
Still Unclear
Whether the high price is justified for the target market is not settled by the review.
Misconceptions
No widespread misconceptions addressed in the source article.
Key Figures
No specific individuals named in the source article.
Sources: The Guardian
