The Sony WH-1000XM6 features superior noise cancellation with the HD Noise-Cancelling Processor QN3, premium sound tuned by renowned mastering engineers, and ultra-clear calls with intelligent six-microphone beamforming and noise reduction.
The next evolution in noise cancellation
Quiet, down to the finest detail. Powered by advanced processors and an adaptive microphone system, noise cancelling is optimized in real time-so your world stays undisturbed, and your sound stays pure.
7x faster. Flawless control.
With processing speeds seven times faster than its predecessor, the HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN3 fine-tunes 12 microphones in real time-delivering a dramatic leap in noise cancelling, sound quality, and call clarity.
12 microphones. Precise detection.
With optimally placed microphones, noise cancellation adapts more precisely to your fit and environment-so your sound feels effortless and powerful.
Real-time analysis. Adaptive quiet.
Sony's new Adaptive NC Optimizer delivers unmatched noise-cancelling precision-adjusting to external noise, air pressure, and even your fit for uninterrupted, immersive sound.
Stay in sync. Wherever you are
Sony's Auto Ambient Sound mode is even better at adapting to your surroundings in real time, balancing music and external sound. Multiple microphones filter noise or let in what matters: announcements, conversations, or the world around you. Adjust settings automatically or fine-tune them manually in the Sound Connect app.
Premium sound, co-created with the masters
Hear music as it was meant to be. Co-created with world-renowned mastering engineers, these headphones deliver studio-level precision-preserving every nuance, every note, exactly as the artist intended.
Hear it as the artist intended
Developed in collaboration with mastering engineers, the WH-1000XM6 refines every note for studio-level accuracy. From deep bass to crisp highs, its tuning unlocks the full potential of every song-delivering the emotion, energy, and detail the artist intended.
Engineered to perfection
A specially designed driver unit delivers clarity that feels almost tangible-highs shimmer, vocals breathe, and every detail comes through with precision. With optimized circuitry and premium materials, sound flows effortlessly, pure and balanced.
Richer detail. Clearer vocals.
The high rigidity carbon fibre composite material dome and uniquely developed voice coil structure bring out the subtleties in every frequency-so vocals sound richer, instruments feel more defined, and every track carries more emotion.
Authenticity, in every note
The newly developed look-ahead noise shaper D/A conversion technology in Sony's HD Noise-Cancelling Processor QN3 better anticipates and adjusts the combined output-reducing distortion, enhancing bass energy, and delivering crisp, fast sound that stays true to your music.
Enjoy High-Resolution Audio with and without wires
The WH-1000XM6 supports High-Resolution Audio and High-Resolution Audio Wireless, thanks to LDAC, Sony's industry-adopted audio coding technology. LDAC transmits approximately three times more data than conventional Bluetooth® audio for exceptional High-Resolution Audio quality.
Real-time restoration of all your compressed files
Using Edge-AI (Artificial Intelligence), DSEE Extreme™ upscales compressed digital music files in real time. Dynamically recognizing instrumentation, musical genres and individual elements of each song, it restores high range sound lost in compression.
Fine-tune your entertainment experience
With the Sony | Sound Connect app it's easy to personalize your sound. Compare settings, tweak the details, and find the perfect balance for every song, scene and game session.
Cinema comes alive
Dialogues, sound effects, and BGMs in 2ch stereo sound of movie contents through streaming services are transformed into a cinematic sound field with deep immersion. By enhancing dynamic bass and powerful sound, it expands sound beyond your headphones for a theatre-like experience. 360 Reality Audio Upmix for Cinema makes playback of stereo audio sound like spatial audio in your headphones by using Sony's 360 Spatial Sound technology.
A new sound experience for AR gaming
If you're looking for new entertainment options beyond music and movies, the WH-1000XM6 uses new sensors and spatial sound technology to deliver immersive sound for Augmented Reality games like "Ingress" from Niantic. When playing "Ingress" with the WH-1000XM6, sensor and spatial sound technologies deliver a new experience: using head tracking, the sound is conveyed from different directions to line up perfectly with the action on the screen.
Head tracking function
Head tracking ensures a realistic and compelling listening experience by automatically adjusting sound fields to compensate for your head movement. Sounds are precisely aligned with your headphones, even as you move, to completely involve you in your listening, when paired with compatible devices and services.
Experience head tracking for yourself
Experience the immersive power of head tracking for yourself with this simulation. Pop on some headphones and watch the video to learn more and hear how head tracking makes your listening more realistic.
Certified headphones for a personalized experience
With 360 Reality Audio Certified headphones and the Sony | Sound Connect app you can optimize your experience by analyzing your individual ear shapes, and enjoy the ultimate immersive music experience. An advanced personal optimization algorithm gives an even greater sense of sound space, distance and height, allowing you to become even more immersed in the music.
A personal cinematic experience
Enjoy a thrilling Dolby Atmos® experience and 360 Spatial Sound that adapts to your ears with BRAVIA™ and these headphones.
Ultra-clear calls
Clarity in every call. Intelligent beamforming isolates your voice from background noise, so you're always heard-even when others are talking. Need to mute? Do it instantly, right from your headphones.
Focused on your voice
With a six-microphone AI-based beamforming system, the WH-1000XM6 hones in on your voice while filtering out background noise-so every word comes through sharp and clear, even in busy environments.
Intelligent noise reduction
The AI-optimized noise reduction algorithm suppresses background sounds while isolating your voice. Beamforming microphones and Precise Voice Pickup Technology ensure every word is heard clearly-even in noisy settings.
