Sony's new XM6 headphones are incredible, but are they worth the price?
Elegance is sometimes defined by small details. In the case of Sony's WH-1000XM6 headphones, it is the art of making a piece of technology look – and feel – like recycled cardboard while simultaneously being extremely high-quality. And all for the rather exclusive price of around US$450 (HK$3,699).
Alongside offerings from other major players like Bose, Apple and Sennheiser, Sony's WH-1000XM headphones are a kind of benchmark among high-priced Bluetooth headphones with active noise cancellation (ANC).
Anyone who commutes a lot will notice the five previous models worn by many of their fellow travellers. They act as a shield against the noise and conversations of people outside and they do so pretty well.
The XM6s look good, feel high-quality and with a little fiddling, fit neatly into their slim case. And unlike the previous XM5 generation, which removed the option to fold up the headphones – to the ire of fans – the headbands are hinged to make them easier to transport.
A promotional photo of the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones, featuring American singer-songwriter Post Malone. Photo: Sony
Set-up is simple, either using the Sound Connect app (Android and iOS) or the Bluetooth menu.
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