Sony WH-1000X | THE COLLEXION Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones (PRE-ORDER)

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Master the art of listening

1000X THE COLLEXION Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones

Luxury design crafted with curated materials represents the pinnacle of craftsmanship and exceptional comfort, while a bespoke driver and co-tuning with renowned mastering engineers realise a spacious soundstage with precise separation to deliver artist intention. 360 Upmix modes elevate music, cinema and gaming content into an immersive experience.

Luxury design, crafted for comfort

Premium materials and careful craftsmanship come together in a design that looks as good as it feels. Crafted metal accents and soft, refined faux leather deliver a clean, understated finish.

Sound to transport you

Rich, wide-range sound elevates every listening experience. A bespoke driver, paired with co-creation with renowned mastering engineers, delivers balanced lows, natural vocals, and clear highs with effortless clarity. 360 Upmix expands stereo music, movies, and games into an immersive spatial sound experience.

Legendary 1000X Series noise cancelling

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.

Ultra-clear calls

Clarity in every call. AI beamforming and the integrated Processor V3 isolate 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.1,2

Effortless connections

Switch smoothly between devices with multipoint27 connection. With next‑generation LE Audio and up to 24 hours3 of battery life, you’re ready for whatever the day brings.

Refined build, sleek design

Understated elegance is shaped through carefully selected materials and precise construction. Smooth finishes and minimal lines create a quietly luxurious look, finished with details that feel as refined as they appear.

Premium crafted metal

Stainless steel blends a mate, sandblasted texture with polished highlights, built for long-lasting durability with premium feel.

Soft, refined faux leather

Soft faux leather feels smooth and comfortable with a realistic texture. Integrated metal buttons and clean mic openings keep the finish seamless.

Material-led design

A thoughtfully engineered layout supports both form and function. The metal frame is separated from the soft cushions to create contrast while keeping an overall cohesive design.

Platinum or Black

Choose Platinum or Black, each with a clean, modern look with subtle metallic contrast, enhancing the sophisticated edge.

All-day wearable comfort

Premium style, designed for comfort. Thoughtful craftsmanship and precision engineering work together to deliver an exceptional level of all-day wearability.

Comfortable around your ear

Generously sized earcups sit around your ears without touching them—helping reduce pressure for longer listening sessions.
Lasting comfort by design

A wider, cushioned headband rests gently to help distribute pressure and keep a secure, stable fit—ideal for extended listening.
A balanced embrace

Soft, flexible material conforms naturally to your head for stable isolation with minimal pressure.

Designed to rest beautifully

Cushioned and well-balanced by design, even when worn around the neck between use. Convenience and comfort without compromising style.

Intuitive carry case

Pack up and go in seconds. With an easy-grip handle, magnetic closure, and compact shape, the case opens and closes effortlessly and fits neatly into your bag, even when travelling light.

Distinctive control

Personalized audio made simple. Distinct button shapes for Power, Noise Cancelling, and Listening Mode make controls easy to find by touch. Customize settings in the Sony | Sound Connect app.

Sound to transport you

Rich, wide-range sound elevates every listening experience. A bespoke driver, paired with co-creation with renowned mastering engineers, delivers balanced lows, natural vocals and clear highs with effortless clarity. 360 Upmix expands stereo music, movies, and games into an immersive spatial sound experience.

Engineered precision

A new custom driver brings out airy highs and a wide, open soundstage. From the acoustic design to the circuit layout, every detail is built to reproduce your music with accuracy.
Bespoke driver unit

The soft edge and uniquely designed high-rigidity dome made with unidirectional carbon composite help deliver more delicate high-frequency expression and a wider sound stage.

Power behind performance

The HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN3 improves D/A conversion, while the Integrated Processor V3 powers 360 Upmix to support three listening modes and DSEE Ultimate.

Tuned by masters in sound

Co-developed with award-winning mastering engineers to deliver premium sound. Hear every nuance and detail in every track, bringing each song to life as truly intended.

Music as the artist intended

Through collaboration with top mastering engineers, 1000X THE COLLEXION reproduces music with smooth vocals, clear instrument balance, and natural dynamics, faithfully capturing the creator’s intent.

Elevate stereo into spatial audio with 360 Upmix

With 360 Reality Audio Upmix (360 Upmix), everyday stereo sound becomes a bigger, more immersive experience. Choose 360 Upmix for Music, Cinema, or Game, controlled using the Listening Mode button.

360 Upmix for Music

Bring more space and realism to your music. Sound is placed in front of you with natural depth, while the atmosphere opens up around you, just like listening live in a studio.7
360 Upmix for Cinema

Turn stereo movies into a more cinematic sound field. Dialogue stays clear, effects feel more directional, and bass hits with more impact—so it feels closer to a theater experience.7
360 Upmix for Game

Get more immersed in gameplay. Level up your gaming experience by enhancing SFX with vivid impact, expanding BGM into a 3D soundscape, and voices with improved clarity.

One button to quickly switch Listening Mode

Go from standard 2‑channel stereo to 360 Upmix for Music or Cinema with a single press of the Listening Mode button. Customize it to assign Game (and BGM mode) the way you like.

DSEE Ultimate

Using Edge-AI (Artificial Intelligence), DSEE Ultimate™ (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) upscales compressed digital music files in real time. And the evolving algorithm now delivers even greater benefits for CD-quality (16 bit 44.1/48kHz) lossless codec audio. Restoring acoustic subtleties and dynamic range, it provides a richer, more complete listening experience.

Enjoy High-Resolution Audio with and without wires

1000X THE COLLEXION supports High-Resolution Audio and High-Resolution Audio Wireless, thanks to LDAC, our industry-adopted audio coding technology. LDAC transmits approximately three times more8 data than conventional Bluetooth® audio for exceptional High-Resolution Audio quality.

Fine-tune your entertainment experience

With the Sony | Sound Connect app, it’s easy to personalize your sound. Compare settings, dial in the details, and find the perfect balance for every song, scene, and gaming session.

Head tracking function

Head tracking helps keep sound aligned as you move by adjusting the sound field in real time. When paired with compatible devices and services, it creates a more realistic spatial experience.

Experience head tracking for yourself

Try the simulation to hear the difference. Put on headphones and watch the video to experience how head tracking10 can make spatial listening feel more natural.

A new sound experience for AR gaming

If you’re looking for new entertainment options beyond music and movies, 1000X THE COLLEXION uses new sensors and spatial audio technology to deliver immersive sound for Augmented Reality games like Ingress from Niantic.

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 ear shape for more personalized immersive music.

Legendary 1000X series noise cancelling

Quiet, down to the finest detail. Powered by advanced processors and an adaptive microphone system, noise cancelling is optimised in real time—so your world stays undisturbed, and your sound stays pure.

7x faster. Flawless control

With processing speeds up to seven times faster than the QN1 processor found in WH-1000XM5 headphones, the HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN3 fine-tunes 12 microphones in real time—delivering premium noise cancelling, sound quality, and call clarity.

12 microphones. Precise detection.

Optimally placed microphones help noise cancelling adapt more accurately to your fit and your surroundings—so your audio stays clear and consistent.

Real-time adaptive quiet

Our new Adaptive NC Optimizer adjusts in real time to external noise, air pressure, and your fit—so you get a more seamless, immersive listening experience.

Uniquely designed driver unit

Enjoy distraction-free listening across more environments. A new soft edge and high‑rigidity dome driver helps reproduce the noise cancelling signal more accurately across a wider range of frequencies

Stay in sync. Wherever you are.

Our Auto Ambient Sound mode is even better at adapting to your surroundings in real time, balancing music and external sound. Multiple mics help reduce unwanted noise while letting in what matters—like announcements or quick conversations. Adjust automatically or fine-tune in the Sony | Sound Connect app.13

Ultra-clear calls

Clarity in every call. AI beamforming and V3 processor isolate your voice from background noise, so you’re heard clearly—even when others are talking. Need to mute? Do it instantly, right from your headphones.1

Focused on your voice

With a six-microphone AI-based beamforming system, 1000X THE COLLEXION focuses on your voice while filtering out background noise. Trained on a variety of sources, including open datasets14, our AI helps keep your voice clear even in busy environments.

Reduced wind noise

Updated microphone placement and structure help reduce wind interference—so calls sound clearer and listening is more comfortable.

Mute and unmute, easily

Mute or unmute by double pressing the NC/AMB button. No need to reach for your device

Smooth connectivity

Connect quickly, easily and smoothly. Enhanced connectivity and usability make everyday use more seamless and intuitive.