KEY FEATURES
Studio-Quality Sound with Advanced Noise Cancelling
The Sony WH-1000XM6 brings studio-quality sound wherever you go. Co-created with top mastering engineers, it delivers every detail exactly as the artist intended. The new Adaptive NC Optimizer fine-tunes noise cancellation in real time, adjusting to your surroundings, air pressure, and even how you wear the headphones. You also get to enjoy crystal-clear audio and calls in any environment thanks to its 12 microphones and advanced processors. Designed for lasting comfort, the wider, asymmetrical headband and soft synthetic leather cushions provide a perfect fit for all-day wear. From crystal-clear conversations to immersive soundscapes, the WH-1000XM6 redefines what premium truly sounds like.
Engineered to perfection
Advanced Noise Cancelling: Advanced processors & an adaptive microphone system provide real-time optimization of noise cancellation
HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3: 7x faster than the QN1, optimizing 12 microphones in real time—for better noise cancellation, sound quality & call clarity
Adaptive NC Optimize: Automatically adjusts to external noise, air pressure & wearing style for uninterrupted, immersive sound
Auto Ambient Sound Mode: Keeps your music balanced with external sounds to stay aware of your surroundings
Advanced Noise-Shaping D/A Conversion Technology: Reduces distortion & enhances bass, delivering crisp and accurate sound
High-Resolution Audio: Supports High-Resolution Audio & LDAC for exceptional sound quality, even wirelessly.
Real-Time File Restoration: Edge-AI & DSEE Extreme™ upscale compressed music, restoring high-range sound lost during compression.
Ultra-Clear Calls, from Anywhere: Six-microphone AI-based beamforming system isolates your voice, filtering out background noise for crystal-clear calls
Designed for comfort and ease of use
Wider, Asymmetrical Headband with Synthetic Leather: For all-day comfort, paired with a foldable design perfect for traveling.
Intuitive Controls: Effortlessly adjust the volume & play music without needing to reach for your phone. The headphones can detect when you’re speaking and pause the music seamlessly.
Long Battery Life & Convenient Charging: Up to 30 hours of playback, with up to 3 hours with a 3-minute quick charge. Bluetooth and audio cable charging are supported.
Sony | Headphones Connect app
With the Sony | Headphones Connect app, Ambient Sound Control lets you adjust the background sound volume and allows for voices alone to be heard. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music. Click here to learn more.
Co-created with the masters
Developed in collaboration with world-renowned mastering audio engineers, these headphones deliver unparalleled sound clarity and precision.
Randy Merill / Sterling Sound
Chris Gehringer / Sterling Sound
Mike Piacentini / Battery Studios
Michael Romanowski / Coast Mastering
What Does “Open Box” Mean?
This product is listed as a New Open Box item. New Open Box items are typically considered excess inventory from store shelves. They usually have assorted stickers on the packaging and have been exposed to customer contact. In addition, since most of these items have been returned from retail stores back to the warehouse, the packaging sometimes shows signs of extra handling. These products will go through verification that they are still in new condition and put in clean packaging. Product comes with a 1-year warranty. To learn more about open box products, click here.
PRODUCT SPECS
Compatibility
Headphones: Any Bluetooth-enabled device (smartphones, laptops, etc.)
Sony | Headphones Connect app
Android 9.0 or later
iOS 15.0 or later
Important Details
Brand: Sony
Model number: WH-1000XM6/S
Model year: 2025
Color: Silver
Dimensions: 6.9″L x 6.2″W x 2.7″H
Weight: 1 lb
Frequency response: 4 Hz – 40,000 Hz (JEITA)
Cord length: Approx 1.2m
Cord type: Single-sided (detachable)
Driver unit: 30mm
Impedance
48 ohm (1 kHz) (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned on)
16 ohm (1 kHz) (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned off)
Magnet: Neodymium
Plug: Gold-played L-shaped stereo mini plug
Sensitivities
103 dB/mW (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned on)
102 dB/mW (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned off)
Wearing style: Over-ear
Headphone type: Closed
Bluetooth version: 5.3
Bluetooth range: Approx 10m
Frequency range: 2.4 GHz band (2.400 0 GHz – 2.483 5 GHz)
Profile: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, PBP
Supported audio format(s): SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3
Supported content protection: SCMS-T
Noise cancelling
Personal NC Optimizer: Adaptive NC Optimizer
Quick Attention: Yes
Ambient Sound Mode – Normal: Yes
Processor: QN3
Battery life: Max. 30 hours (NC ON), Max. 40 hours (NC OFF)
Charging method: USB
Aftermarket 1-year parts and labor warranty from third party
Includes
Sony WH-1000XM6 Over-Ear Noise Canceling Headphones – Silver (Open Box)
Carrying Case
Headphone Cable (approx. 1.2m)
USB Charging Cable
