Even on iOS the sound quality is so good. I prefer these buds over my AirPods Pro 3’s, honestly. Sure the AirPods have the ease of use with my other Apple products, like my iPad and MacBook. But the sound quality on the Sony buds has made it hard to go back tbh
I have had these headphones for less than a year so I believe warranty should still be intact - though I don’t know if it is available from where I purchased. It’s only on the right earpiece and it isn’t fully cracked (yet) but I am unsure on how to move forward. The model is WH-1000XM5 btw.
The ear pads recently completely deteriorated so I ordered a replacement. However, I was struggling to remove old ones. It turned out they were glued and the headphones interior looks different then the one I saw on a YT video. I haven’t considered it before, because they were bought from a pretty well known retail store, but do I actually have fakes?
So yeah, I just got myself the XM6 earbuds and I did not expect these to blow me away. I had the Sennheiser MTWS4 but broke and had to send them away for warranty so I bought these bad boys since they were on sale for $320cad. For reference, I also own the WH1000XM5’s don’t like how they sound, bloated, muddy etc. Tried the xm6’s and damn idk which one is better at this point, these or the Sennheisers. Good job SONY
Hey everyone,
I know the current 1000X series only supports wired audio via the 3.5mm to USB-C cable (the USB-C port is strictly for charging).
For those familiar with the tech: Is it actually possible for Sony to unlock direct digital audio over a standard USB-C to USB-C cable via a future firmware update? Or is the internal charging port completely isolated from the audio processor, making it a strict hardware limitation?
I'm still considering buying a pair, but this feature is a big deciding factor for me.
Thank you
Just wanted to drop in and say how impressed I am with these headphones. Easily the best pair I've owned. Had them for a few years and was able to repair one of the joints that broke (my fault). I've seen so many post of those with XM6s joints breaking so easily. Today I went to swat a bug off my head, missed and swatted the headphones to the pavement. No damage. Amazing.
Aside from being tough as nails, battery life has held steady for a few years now. I'm on these almost all day with noise cancelling. Truly remarkable.
Only gripe is I'm experiencing an issue where the voice detection keeps randomly turning on. I won't know it's activated until I say something and the music stops. Seems sketch as hell.
Import filings do corroborate this. Question is when will we see the new colour?
https://thewalkmanblog.com/2026/07/04/sony-wh-1000xm6-green-colour-coming/
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I’ve seen a lot of hype around the XM5s, and after using them properly for a while, I get it. These things are ridiculous in the best way.
Sound:The first thing that hit me was how clean everything sounds. The bass isn’t that muddy, overblown stuff you get on cheaper headphones — it’s tight, punchy, and actually controlled. Vocals sit perfectly in the mix, and the soundstage is way wider than I expected from closed-back headphones. They somehow make even basic Spotify tracks feel more “expensive.”
Noise Cancelling:The ANC is honestly the part that shocked me. It doesn’t just mute background noise — it erases it. Buses, trains, people talking, air conditioners… gone. It’s the first time I’ve put on headphones and felt like the world genuinely switched off.
Comfort:They’re stupidly light. I can wear them for hours without that “headband dent” or ear pressure. The pads are soft, the clamp force is gentle, and they don’t cook your ears like some other ANC headphones do.
Features:Sony’s app is actually useful. The EQ works well, DSEE does make low-quality tracks sound cleaner, and the multipoint connection is smooth. The touch controls are responsive without being overly sensitive.
Build:They’re sleek, minimal, and feel premium without being flashy. The case is a bit big, but it’s solid.
The real takeaway:They’re not “just good for the price.” They’re genuinely one of those products where you put them on and immediately understand why people rave about them. They exceeded my expectations massively — especially coming from cheaper earbuds and older headphones.
If you’re on the fence: they’re worth it. Simple as that.
I am so happy that is installed it, surely Sony won't mess up the ANC a few months after relase like Bose, right? Right?!
i was riding a long distance train today, and got a notification that my headphones got a new firmware update. I have 3 hours, it will install in the background while i am riding the train so why not get it?
halfway trough the ride it finished installing it, the headphones restarted and.... Now i hear everyone talking in the train! hurray! Yes, while using noise cancellation, it didn't switch to ambient mode.
Yesterday I broke this part of the headphones when I picked it up from my table there was a little plastic part with it that I lost( I’ve been using these for 4 years).
Is it fixable ? I tried glue but it didn’t work.
After a lot of fiddling, using 'find your eq' as baseline, then self enhancing, then giving the screenshots to grok heavy, describing what exactly I miss in this, and after multiple passes, I am genuinely happy
Upgraded from the xm4 to the xm6
I watched many youtube reviews and sound tests of the xm6. It sounds pretty good compared to its competitors like the shenheiser momentum 5. But when I tested it in store, it sounds pretty underwhelming. I added the headphones to the sony app to make sure it wasnt on someone's EQ settings and yep it sounds too bassy. I currently own the sony wh-ch520 and its great, however I've been wanting a headphones with good ANC to study in public places. Owners of the xm6, what do you think? I know there is an EQ to customise the sound, but I didn't play with it during my 5 minute testing
Hello first post here, I've had my xm5 for 2 years and love them to bits. But yesterday I saw this fall of them , I'm on vacation and took them to a repair shop but it fell off again. Should I just use them until I get home ? Should I order a whole hinge replacement?
They will still power on, but i cant get it into pairing mode. I can get other Bluetooth devices to connect yo my phone, and it won't show up on any other phones, what should I do?
Probably not gonna get another pair, I have some old XM4s lying around and I’m gonna wait to save up for something like AirPods Maxes or maybe something from Sennheiser.
I bought a pair of Sony wf-1000xm6. I'm happy with the earbuds themselves but my ears have a hard time accepting foam tips. I bought a pair of dual flange silicone tips only to find the earbuds wouldn't seat down to charge with them on. So I sent those back and bought a set of Azla Mithryl single flange silicone tips which I thought looked the same size as the foam tips but I can't charge the earbuds with these either.
It feels like Sony designed their case to fit a smaller proprietary tip. Am I wrong about this? Have I just been unlucky in my silicone choices? Can someone please suggest silicone tips that they know work with the Sony charging case?
Hey guys, I got new xm6 headphones about 4 days ago as an early birthday present, and immediately noticed that on the left side there was 0 foam near the driver's compared to the right, at first I thought it was normal hence why I left it, but eventually I figured out that both are needed for sound isolation and better sound quality
I bought these at Noel leeming in New Zealand and the box said that no returns were allowed, I think I have a warranty on them, is it worth turning them back in to get them replaced or the foam readded?
I'd be more happy if there was a place I could buy this foam online instead of going through loopholes with the tech team, please help !