Sony unveils 1000X THE COLLEXION premium headphones, celebrates 10 years of 1000X series

TL;DR: Sony launched the premium 1000X THE COLLEXION headphones, marking the 10‑year anniversary of its 1000X line, with upgraded design, comfort, sound and AI‑upscaled audio.

The 1000X THE COLLEXION adds a metal headband, matte sandblasted texture and two‑year‑developed faux leather in White and Black.
It features larger earcups, a wider cushioned headband and stretchable leather for better comfort during long sessions.
Audio upgrades include a carbon‑composite driver, DSEE Ultimate AI upscaling and expanded 360 Reality Audio modes.
Noise cancellation uses the same 12‑mic, Multi‑Noise Sensor system from the WH‑1000XM6 and offers up to 24 hours of battery life.
The headphones cost PHP 36,999 and are available for pre‑order in the Philippines from May 20 to June 21, 2026.

Sony has officially introduced the new Sony 1000X THE COLLEXION, a premium addition to its well-known 1000X headphone lineup, as the company celebrates 10 years of the series.

The new headphones focus on refined design, premium materials, improved comfort, and immersive sound quality while retaining the flagship noise-cancelling technology found in the acclaimed Sony WH-1000XM6.

The headphones feature a metal headband with matte sandblasted textures and polished accents, paired with specially developed faux leather that Sony says took two years to perfect. They are available in White and Black color options.

For comfort, Sony equipped the headphones with larger earcups, a wider cushioned headband, and stretchable leather materials designed to reduce pressure during extended listening sessions.

On the audio side, the headphones use a newly developed driver with a high-rigidity dome made from unidirectional carbon composite material for improved overall soundstage performance.

The 1000X THE COLLEXION is also the first Sony headphone to feature DSEE Ultimate, which uses Edge-AI to upscale compressed music files in real time. Spatial audio features have also been expanded through new 360 Reality Audio Upmix modes for Music, Cinema, and Gaming content.

For noise cancellation, the headphones inherit the same technology used in the WH-1000XM6, including 12 microphones, Multi-Noise Sensor technology, and Adaptive NC Optimizer. The headphones are rated for up to 24 hours of battery life with noise cancellation enabled.

Alongside the launch, Sony also introduced a new Sandstone color option for the WH-1000XM6 headphones. The new finish joins the existing lineup as the fifth available color variant.

Pricing and availability

The Sony 1000X THE COLLEXION is priced at PHP 36,999 and is available for pre-order from May 20 to June 21 at Sony Centres and authorized dealers nationwide.

Meanwhile, the WH-1000XM6 in Sandstone will officially become available starting June 5, 2026.