Sony
Sony WH-1000XM6/B headphone
Premium wireless headphones with real-time adaptive noise cancellation across twelve microphones and high-resolution audio support
- TypeHeadphone
- Weight2.0000
- Best noise cancellation with adaptive mic system
- Studio-quality sound co-created with mastering engineers
- 12 microphones optimized by QN3 processor
- Auto ambient mode balances music and surroundings
- High-resolution audio with LDAC and DSEE Extreme
Sony WH-1000XM6/B headphones
These new Sony headphones deliver studio-quality audio with adaptive noise cancellation that adjusts to pressure and wearing style. The HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3 manages twelve microphones in real time for immersive listening and clear calls.
Who these suit
Commuters and travellers wanting premium wireless noise cancellation with LDAC and DSEE Extreme upscaling will appreciate the automatic ambient awareness. Buyers needing wired-only studio monitoring or multi-point Bluetooth pairing should consider other options.
HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3
The QN3 processor operates seven times faster than the previous QN1 chip to optimise twelve microphones instantly. This single component drives the real-time adaptive noise cancellation, call clarity and automatic ambient sound modes that define the listening experience.
Highlights
- Best noise cancellation with adaptive mic system
- Studio-quality sound co-created with mastering engineers
- 12 microphones optimized by QN3 processor
- Auto ambient mode balances music and surroundings
- High-resolution audio with LDAC and DSEE Extreme
Specifications
| Brand | SONY |
|---|---|
| Model | WH-1000XM6/B |
| Type | Headphone |
| Weight | 2.0000 |
Questions about this item
How many microphones are active when the adaptive noise-cancellation system is running all day?
The HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3 optimises 12 microphones in real time to maintain noise cancellation, sound quality and call clarity during continuous use.
Does the headphone generate noticeable heat or fan noise during extended listening sessions?
The headphone has no fan; its adaptive microphone system and processor run silently, so heat and audible noise stay minimal even after hours of wear.
What source device and codec support are required to use the high-resolution wireless audio features?
A Bluetooth source that supports LDAC is needed to stream High-Resolution Audio wirelessly; otherwise the headphone falls back to standard Bluetooth audio.
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