Adaptive noise cancelling / 2025
Hear whatwas intended.
WH-1000XM6 reads the noise around you, then adapts before it reaches the music.
Explore the engineeringInside the quiet
Microphones listen outward.
Sony’s adaptive system uses twelve microphones to read changing noise, air pressure, and fit in real time.
- System
- Adaptive NC Optimizer
- Processor
- QN3
Signal processing
Less time between noise and response.
Sony states that the QN3 processor runs seven times faster than the QN1 used in the WH-1000XM5, tuning all twelve microphones in real time.
Co-created with mastering engineers
Mastered here.Heard everywhere.
The WH-1000XM6 was tuned with mastering engineers to retain the decisions made in the studio.
Form / movement / storage
Made to fold.Built to travel.
The metal-injection folding mechanism returns to the 1000X line, paired with a compact case and magnetic closure.
Hinge detail
Metal.Injected.
A compact joint formed for a seamless, durable fold.
Listening time
Quiet that keeps going.
Maximum continuous music playback with noise cancelling on.
Quick charge with a compatible USB Power Delivery adaptor under Sony’s stated conditions.
Actual performance varies with settings and environmental conditions. USB PD adaptor and USB-C to USB-C cable are not included.
Source / exit
Continue with the real product.
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