Ten years ago, Sony’s MDR‑1000X rewrote the rules of personal listening. Today, the brand celebrates that legacy with 1000X THE COLLEXION. A headphone that plays iconic sound, dressed in couture‑grade design and engineered for comfort that lasts all day.
Sony has always been about precision, but Sony 1000X THE COLLEXION takes it further. The headband is sculpted from premium metal, sandblasted to a matte finish, then hand‑polished to a subtle gleam. Faux leather, developed over two years, feels supple yet sophisticated, while metal buttons and integrated microphone ports keep the silhouette clean and harmonious. Available in Platinum and Black, the look is understated luxury with a whisper of metallic contrast.
Comfortable larger earcups cradle the ear naturally, a wider padded headband distributes weight evenly, and soft leather adapts to the contours of your head. Resulting in headphones that feel as good as they look, even after hours of listening. But behind the design lies Sony’s hallmark: audio that feels alive. Custom driver units, crafted with unidirectional carbon composite domes, deliver crisp instrument separation, silky highs, and a soundstage that stretches wide and deep. Add the touch of GRAMMY®‑winning mastering engineers, and you get vocals that sound natural, instruments that balance seamlessly, and dynamics that pulse with emotion.
Sony also debuts DSEE Ultimate™ with Edge‑AI, restoring detail and dynamic range to compressed files in real time. And with 360 Reality Audio Upmix, stereo tracks transform into immersive landscapes—whether you’re in Music, Cinema, or Game mode, the headphones place you inside the moment.
Borrowing the acclaimed technology of the WH‑1000XM6, THE COLLEXION packs a Multi‑Noise Sensor array of 12 microphones and an Adaptive NC Optimizer. The result is noise cancelling that adapts to your environment with uncanny precision. Add in clear call quality, intuitive controls, seamless connectivity, and a battery that runs up to 24 hours, and you’ve got performance that’s as iconic as the series itself.
Sony’s commitment to sustainability and inclusivity is woven into THE COLLEXION. About 25% of the plastics are recycled, packaging is plastic‑free, and the design considers accessibility: magnetic carrying case, tactile button indicators, clear L/R markers, and QR guides for easy navigation. It’s a headphone that doesn’t just respect your ears, but the world around you.
Alongside THE COLLEXION, Sony introduces Sandstone, a warm, natural shade for the WH‑1000XM6. It’s the fifth color in the lineup, giving listeners more ways to express their style without compromising the headphone’s signature audio and noise‑cancelling prowess.
