Premium crafted metal

Stainless steel is crafted to blend a matte sandblasted texture with meticulously polished gloss, combining exceptional durability with a sense of luxury.

Soft, refined faux leather 

Soft, refined faux leather combines smooth, comfortable touch and realistic texture, while integrated metal buttons and microphone holes ensure a seamless finish.

Material-led design

Optimised layout enhances design and function. The metal exoskeleton is separated from soft cushions, creating contrast while maintaining a unified expression.

Comfortable around your ear

A generously proportioned earcup design allows the headphones to rest freely over your ears, without contact or pressure.

Lasting comfort by design

The wider, cushioned headband rests gently, optimising pressure and maintaining composed stability—ideal for long listening sessions.

A balanced embrace

Soft, stretchable leather adapts naturally to the shape of your head, providing stable isolation with minimal side pressure.

Designed to rest beautifully

Cushioned and well-balanced by design, even when worn around the neck between use. Convenience and comfort without compromising style.

Distinctive control

Personalised audio that feels easy. Distinct button shapes for Power, Noise Cancelling, and Listening Mode allow effortless operation—even by touch alone. Customisable in the Sony | Sound Connect app

Engineered to perfection

New, bespoke driver unit reveals delicate highs and a spacious soundstage. From acoustic structure to circuit layout, careful details ensure faithful reproduction.

Bespoke driver unit

The soft edge and uniquely designed high-rigidity dome used unidirectional carbon composite material enhance delicate high-frequency expression and a wider sound stage.

Power behind performance

The HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN3 advances D/A conversion, while the Integrated Processor V3 allows 360 Upmix to support three modes and DSEE Ultimate.

One button to quickly switch Listening Mode

From pure 2ch stereo to 360 Upmix for Music or Cinema, the Listening Mode button offers instant access to spatial immersion. Customise to assign 360 Upmix for Game and BGM mode as you prefer.

DSEE Ultimate

Using Edge-AI (Artificial Intelligence), DSEE Ultimate™ (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) upscales compressed digital music files in real time. And the evolving algorithm now delivers even greater benefits for CD-quality (16 bit 44.1/48kHz) lossless codec audio. Restoring acoustic subtleties and dynamic range, it provides a richer, more complete listening experience.

Enjoy High-Resolution Audio with and without wires

1000X THE COLLEXION supports High-Resolution Audio and High-Resolution Audio Wireless, thanks to LDAC, our industry-adopted audio coding technology. LDAC transmits approximately three times more data than conventional Bluetooth® audio for exceptional High-Resolution Audio quality.

Fine-tune your entertainment experience

With the Sony | Sound Connect app, it's easy to personalise your sound. Compare settings, tweak the details, and find the perfect balance for every song, scene, and gaming session.

Head tracking function

Head tracking ensures a realistic and compelling listening experience by automatically adjusting sound fields to compensate for your head movement. Sounds are precisely aligned with your headphones, even as you move, to completely involve you in your listening, when paired with compatible devices and services.

7x faster. Flawless control.

With processing speeds seven times faster than the previous QN1 Processor, the HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN3 fine-tunes 12 microphones in real time—delivering a dramatic leap in noise cancelling, sound quality, and call clarity.

12 microphones. Precise detection.

With optimally placed microphones, noise cancellation adapts more precisely to your fit and environment—so your sound feels effortless and powerful.

Real-time analysis. Adaptive quiet.

Our Adaptive NC Optimiser delivers unmatched noise cancelling precision— adjusting to external noise, air pressure, and even your fit for uninterrupted, immersive sound.

Stay in sync. Wherever you are.

Our Auto Ambient Sound mode is even better at adapting to your surroundings in real time, balancing music and external sound. Multiple microphones filter noise or let in what matters: announcements, conversations, or the world around you. Adjust settings automatically or fine-tune them manually in the Sony | Sound Connect app.

Focused on your voice

With a six-microphone AI-based beamforming system, 1000X THE COLLEXION hones in on your voice while filtering out background noise. Trained on a variety of sources, including open datasets, our AI excels in beamforming and noise reduction—so every word comes through sharp and clear, even in busy environments.

Intelligent noise reduction

The AI-optimised noise reduction algorithm suppresses background sounds while isolating your voice. Trained on a variety of sources, including open datasets, it enhances beamforming precision and voice pickup accuracy. Beamforming microphones and Precise Voice Pickup Technology work together to ensure every word is heard clearly—even in noisy settings.

Talk it out with Google Gemini

Get hands-free help with Google Gemini. Just say "Hey Google" to ask spontaneous questions, manage your schedule, discuss travel plans, communicate with friends, or even control music while you're on the move. With Gemini Live, start free-flowing conversations and brainstorm ideas anytime.

Instant pause. Instant play.

Just take the headphones off and the music stops – a capacitive sensor knows when you are wearing them. It also helps improve detection accuracy and design. Put the headphones back on and the music starts again. 

Total convenience, total customisation

Your headphones are even better with the Sony | Sound Connect app. The simple, intuitive interface lets you programme your ideal sound and shortcut settings, and can keep track of your recent listening history. Safe Listening even lets you check you're in line with WHO healthy listening habits.

Long battery, quick charge

With up to 24 hours of battery life, even long trips are easy. Top up in a hurry with 1.5 hours' use in just five minutes' charge.

• WH-1000XX headphones
• Case
• 3.5mm cable
• Documentation