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Sony Announces WH-1000XM6 Noise-Canceling Headphones With Foldable Design
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My OG AirPod Maxes are still going strong but when I eventually need to get new cans I might consider these at a discount
Walkman and PlayStation are not the names of products. They are names of product lines. They still have alphanumeric model names within those lines.
List of Sony Walkman products - Wikipedia
PlayStation models - Wikipedia
I don't see anything wrong with these types of names.
I understood that. That's also what I'm talking about, which is why I was surprised yours haven't been cutting down on engine and plane noise well. Mine do a great job -- it's basically non-existent for me.
Just like with the WH-1000XM5
Better for the environment
There’s no plastic in the WH-1000XM5 packaging, which is designed based on low toxicity design principles and a ‘Made to be Remade’ philosophy that’s more socially responsible. The product box is produced using recycled and sustainable materials developed specially for Sony. WH-1000XM5 also uses recycled plastic materials from automobile parts.
and prior models, they're made with recycled materials.
Sustainably crafted
These headphones are designed with sustainable materials, including a carrying case crafted to reduce our environmental impact. Both the headphones and the carrying case are made with recycled material from post-consumer waste.
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Yes, I had the same problem with battery drain when not in use, then I read on a forum that a good way to blunt this is to turn off 'find my', which I did, now my battery drain when not in use, especially in the case, is next to nothing. Do I miss 'find my'? Not really, it stays mainly in my house and they are big and bulky enough I never lose them.
Plenty of us hate hanging ingots of aluminum and steel from a hammock on our heads.
Why?
(I have AirPods Max — they sounds great, but rarely use them due to AirPods Pro 2 being so much more convenient)
Definitely picking these up around Black Friday. I was hoping to get the AirPods Max 2 but Apple is taking too long. So long that I basically skipped the XM5's cause I was waiting so long (I owned the XM4's)
I don't know why everyone keeps complaining about needing a case. I've had the Max since 2021 and carried it everywhere in a backpack and the earcups are still pristine. The metal construction stands up just fine without a case, unlike plastic shells that could crack or get deformed (which happened with my XM3 headband even with the hard-shell case).Glad they brought back the foldable design! 👍
Currently on the WH-1000XM4 — and they're still going strong.
But these look so tempting.
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Oh and Apple, contrast and compare… This is a case.
Not this…
How so? I had the XM3s and had endless issues with the touchpad not registering correctly and creaking headbands, along with squeaking sounds from the earcups because I wear classes. Other than the battery life being worse I feel like the metal construction, physical controls, fabric earcups, and true to life transparency mode are vastly superior to what Sony was doing with their lineup.
Just got mine...they are amazing.
Yeah they lack usb c audio...but I can pipe in my music by the head phone jack.
For our new young readers, a head phone jack was on the iPhone a while back, but it was courageously removed. It allowed you to use a wire to plug a headphone jack in. The internal DAC during the iPhone 4 days was actually pretty good.
Yeah they lack usb c audio...but I can pipe in my music by the head phone jack.
For our new young readers, a head phone jack was on the iPhone a while back, but it was courageously removed. It allowed you to use a wire to plug a headphone jack in. The internal DAC during the iPhone 4 days was actually pretty good.
I did giggle. And then wrote a rude message. Sorry.Just trying to give you a giggle - I'll get my coat! I am, sadly, that old to remember dot matrix printers :-/
I'm still holding onto a pair of XM2's, and they're still great. Looking forward to trying out the new model
Hey author, re-read your last line above the article link.
Sony has announced its new WH-1000XM6 wireless noise-canceling headphones. The good news is that the company has brought back the foldable design that was absent from its predecessor, the WH-1000XM5. The bad news is that it's stuck with the same naming convention, which sounds less like headphones and more like a dot-matrix printer from the 70s.
The WH-1000XM6 headphones now happily fold up into a redesigned carrying case with a magnetic closure instead of a zipper, making it more compact and travel-friendly than the XM5's. Otherwise, the overall aesthetics remain largely unchanged, but Sony claims the new model delivers significantly improved noise cancellation, a better Ambient Sound (transparency) mode, and enhanced audio quality.
Powering the enhanced noise cancellation is Sony's new HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN3, which works in conjunction with an expanded array of 12 microphones – 1.5 times more than the previous model. The company says this processor is seven times faster than its predecessor, allowing for more precise real-time noise adaptation.
Sony has also introduced several new software features, including Scene-based Listening, which automatically adjusts settings based on your activity and environment. The headphones also support LE Audio with Auracast for broadcast listening capabilities.
Battery life remains unchanged from the WH-1000XM5 at 30 hours, although Sony notes that a quick three-minute charge provides up to three hours of listening time. You can also charge this model and listen to your music at the same time.
Sony says it has collaborated with recording engineers from prestigious studios including Sterling Sound, Battery Studios, and Coast Mastering to fine-tune the improved sound profile.
It sounds promising. The only real downer seems to be the fact that Sony has priced these cans at $449.99 – $50 more than the previous model. Whether the improvements justify the price jump is the main question. These are unashamedly plastic headphones, after all. MacRumors should have a hands-on review of Sony's latest flagship headphones soon.
The WH-1000XM5's come in Black, Platinum Silver, and Midnight Blue, and are available to buy from the Sony website and all the major electronics retailers.
Article Link: Sony Announces WH-1000XM6 Noise-Canceling Headphones With Foldable Design
Seems proofreading is a lost art...
Hopefully Apple learned that we do like a proper case and dislike being forced to go third party for one.Glad they brought back the foldable design! 👍
Currently on the WH-1000XM4 — and they're still going strong.
But these look so tempting.
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Oh and Apple, contrast and compare… This is a case.
Not this…
They are an absolute bargain! Two years ago, when I decided to get a pair of over ear headphones (was always an AirPods user), I went for them as they are so cheap.
Since then I’ve got XM5 for home use, and those others are now just for work/office. Was using them in the office last week thinking wow, they are not far off my XM5 for sound quality.
On another note; I don’t use over ear headphones enough to justify XM6 or AirPods Max. I just use speakers, better for the ears! Bought XM5 very cheap last year.
Sure, because naming it something like
iPhone Pro Max 16 would be silly (light-hearted joke)
edit: reworded, seemed harsh
Exactly, I have those Sonys and an AirPod Pro 2. I use the AirPods like 80% of the time.
I use an AirPods Pro 2 when I need a portable headset. The Sony’s are good for acoustic music when I’m working.