Sony Leaks Reveal $649 1000X The ColleXion Premium Headphones

Leaked images and specifications shared by Twitter user Bilbil-Kun show Sony planning a new wireless model called 1000X The ColleXion. The headphones feature a minimalist metal-accented design, DSEE Ultimate upscaling, 360 Reality Audio, and a projected US price of $649, with a May 19, 2026 launch rumored.

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The 1000X series debuted in 2016 and has become Sony’s flagship noise-cancelling line. The ColleXion appears intended as a limited-edition, premium iteration marking the series’ 10th anniversary rather than a direct WH-1000XM6 successor.

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Key specs include an Integrated V3 processor, DSEE Ultimate, 360 Reality Audio, and 12 ANC microphones (four more than Apple’s AirPods Max 2). Battery life is listed at roughly 24 hours with ANC, plus a five-minute quick-charge yielding 90 minutes playback. Reported pricing is €629 in Europe and $649 in the United States.

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At $649 the ColleXion exceeds Apple’s AirPods Max 2 price and aims to compete with Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen). Its advanced audio processing and premium positioning suggest Sony targets audiophiles willing to pay a premium for exclusive features.

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Sony has not issued any official confirmation of the launch date, pricing, or specifications for the 1000X The ColleXion headphones, and its public communications have omitted any reference to the model.

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Commentators label the projected $649 price as “absurdly expensive” and “wallet-shattering,” questioning whether the audio gains justify the cost and warning that the price may restrict the product to a niche market.

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Pricing differs by region—€629 in Europe versus $649 in the United States—and neither Sony nor any retailer has verified these figures. Additionally, while leaks list microphone counts and battery life, Sony has not confirmed those specifications.

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• “The WH-1000XM6 are already a great-sounding pair of wireless headphones, so Sony’s off to a good start there.” — Gizmodo

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• “com/1eMrfH0y58 — billbil-kun (@billbil_kun) May 4, 2026 Battery life, if leaks are accurate, looks just okay, with 24 hours on a single charge when ANC is activated.” — Gizmodo

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• “s Integrated V3 processor, along with support for DSEE Ultimate upscaling and 360 Reality Audio for enhanced sound quality.” — Sportskeeda

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• “In the US, pricing could reach approximately $649, positioning the ColleXion as one of the most premium offerings in Sony?” — Sportskeeda

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If the May 19 launch occurs as rumored, reviewers will test whether the audio upgrades and design merit the premium price. Consumer reaction will shape Sony’s future high-end audio strategy and may affect pricing for later 1000X models.

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