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Sony's WH-1000XM6 Headphones Face Durability Concerns Again

7/15/2025

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Sony's WH-1000XM6 headphones, retailing at $448, are already under scrutiny for broken hinges, echoing past problems with the WH-1000XM5. Although marketed with a sturdier metal design, a user revealed a troubling photo of a faulty hinge, highlighting that the lower assembly is still plastic and sparking worries about their long-term durability.

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Sony's WH-1000XM6 headphones, retailing at $448, are already under scrutiny for broken hinges, echoing past problems with the WH-1000XM5. Although marketed with a sturdier metal design, a user revealed a troubling photo of a faulty hinge, highlighting that the lower assembly is still plastic and sparking worries about their long-term durability.