Sony
1000X THE COLLEXION Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
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Features
First Sony headphone to feature DSEE Ultimate, using Edge-AI to upscale compressed audio in real time and restore lost detail and dynamic range
12-microphone adaptive noise canceling powered by dual QN3 + V3 processors for environment-aware ANC performance
360 Reality Audio Upmix with three dedicated modes — Music, Cinema, and Game — for immersive spatial audio experiences
Sound tuned in collaboration with GRAMMY Award–winning and nominated mastering engineers from Battery Studios, Sterling Sound, and Coast Mastering
Premium metal accents with sandblasted matte and hand-polished gloss finishes, individually completed by skilled artisans
Soft, refined vegan leather cushioning developed over two years for long-lasting comfort and a relaxed, stable fit
Wider, ergonomically designed headband distributes weight more evenly for extended listening sessions
Adaptive Sound Control, Speak-to-Chat, and head-gesture call accept/reject for intuitive, hands-free operation
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Master the art of listening
1000X THE COLLEXION Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
Luxury design crafted with curated materials represents the pinnacle of craftsmanship and exceptional comfort, while a bespoke driver and co-tuning with renowned mastering engineers realise a spacious soundstage with precise separation to deliver artist's intention. 360 Upmix modes elevate music, cinema, and gaming content into an immersive experience.
Discover luxury design for yourself. Luxury design, crafted for comfort
Premium materials and careful craftsmanship come together in a design that looks as good as it feels. Crafted metal accents and soft, refined faux leather deliver a clean, understated finish.
Sound to transport you
Rich, wide-range sound elevates every listening experience. A bespoke driver, paired with co-creation with renowned mastering engineers, delivers balanced lows, natural vocals, and clear highs with effortless clarity. 360 Upmix expands stereo music, movies, and games into an immersive spatial sound experience.
Legendary 1000X Series noise cancelling
Quiet, down to the finest detail. Powered by advanced processors and an adaptive microphone system, noise cancelling is optimized in real time—so your world stays undisturbed, and your sound stays pure.
Ultra-clear calls
Clarity in every call. AI beamforming and the integrated Processor V3 isolate your voice from background noise, so you’re always heard—even when others are talking. Need to mute? Do it instantly, right from your headphones.
Effortless connections
Switch smoothly between devices with multipoint 27 connection. With next‑generation LE Audio and up to 24 hours of battery life, you’re ready for whatever the day brings.
Luxury design & Premium comfort
Ultimate listening experience
Noise cancelling
Call quality
Connection & Usability
Environment & Accessibility
Luxury design, calibrated for comfort
Curated materials meet meticulous craftsmanship, appealing to both sight and touch, representing the pinnacle of headphone design and wearable comfort.
Refined build, sleek design
Understated elegance is shaped through carefully selected materials and precise construction. Smooth finishes and minimal lines create a quietly luxurious look, finished with details that feel as refined as they appear.
Soft, refined faux leather
Soft faux leather feels smooth and comfortable with a realistic texture. Integrated metal buttons and clean mic openings keep the finish seamless.
Premium crafted metal
Stainless steel blends a matte, sandblasted texture with polished highlights, built for long-lasting durability with a premium feel.
Material-led design
A thoughtfully engineered layout supports both form and function. The metal frame is separated from the soft cushions to create contrast while keeping an overall cohesive design.
Platinum or Black
Choose Platinum or Black, each with a clean, modern look with subtle metallic contrast, enhancing the sophisticated edge.
All-day wearable comfort
Premium style, designed for comfort. Thoughtful craftsmanship and precision engineering work together to deliver an exceptional level of all-day wearability.
Comfortable around your ear
Generously sized earcups sit around your ears without touching them—helping reduce pressure for longer listening sessions.
Lasting comfort by design
A wider, cushioned headband rests gently to help distribute pressure and keep a secure, stable fit—ideal for extended listening.
A balanced embrace
Soft, flexible material conforms naturally to your head for stable isolation with minimal pressure.
Designed to rest beautifully
Cushioned and well-balanced by design, even when worn around the neck between uses. Convenience and comfort without compromising style.
Intuitive carry case
Pack up and go in seconds. With an easy-grip handle, magnetic closure, and compact shape, the case opens and closes effortlessly and fits neatly into your bag, even when travelling light.
Distinctive control
Personalized audio made simple. Distinct button shapes for Power, Noise Cancelling, and Listening Mode make controls easy to find by touch. Customize settings in the Sony | Sound Connect app.
Sound to transport you
Rich, wide-range sound elevates every listening experience. A bespoke driver, paired with co-creation with renowned mastering engineers, delivers balanced lows, natural vocals, and clear highs with effortless clarity. 360 Upmix expands stereo music, movies, and games into an immersive spatial sound experience.
Engineered precision
A new custom driver brings out airy highs and a wide, open soundstage. From the acoustic design to the circuit layout, every detail is built to reproduce your music with accuracy.
Bespoke driver unit
The soft edge and uniquely designed high-rigidity dome made with unidirectional carbon composite help deliver more delicate high-frequency expression and a wider sound stage.
Power behind performance
The HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN3 improves D/A conversion, while the Integrated Processor V3 powers 360 Upmix to support three listening modes and DSEE Ultimate.
Tuned by masters in sound
Co-developed with award-winning mastering engineers to deliver premium sound. Hear every nuance and detail in every track, bringing each song to life as truly intended.
Music as the artist intended
Through collaboration with top mastering engineers, 1000X THE COLLEXION reproduces music with smooth vocals, clear instrument balance, and natural dynamics, faithfully capturing the creator’s intent.
Elevate stereo into spatial audio with 360 Upmix
With 360 Reality Audio Upmix (360 Upmix), everyday stereo sound becomes a bigger, more immersive experience. Choose 360 Upmix for Music, Cinema, or Game, and control it using the Listening Mode button.7
360 Upmix for Music
Bring more space and realism to your music. Sound is placed in front of you with natural depth, while the atmosphere opens up around you, just like listening live in a studio.
360 Upmix for Cinema
Turn stereo movies into a more cinematic sound field. Dialogue stays clear, effects feel more directional, and bass hits with more impact—so it feels closer to a theater experience.
360 Upmix for Game
Get more immersed in gameplay. Level up your gaming experience by enhancing SFX with vivid impact, expanding BGM into a 3D soundscape, and improving voice clarity.
One button to quickly switch Listening Mode
Go from standard 2‑channel stereo to 360 Upmix for Music or Cinema with a single press of the Listening Mode button. Customize it to assign Game (and BGM mode) the way you like.
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.29
[A] – Expand audio dynamics (strings and whisper – quiet subtleties)
[B] Restored high frequencies (Acoustic and vocal instrument realism)
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 personalize your sound. Compare settings, dial in the details, and find the perfect balance for every song, scene, and gaming session.
Head tracking function
Head tracking helps keep sound aligned as you move by adjusting the sound field in real time. When paired with compatible devices and services, it creates a more realistic spatial experience.
Conventional use
With head-tracking capability
Experience head tracking for yourself
Try the simulation to hear the difference. Put on headphones and watch the video to experience how head tracking10 can make spatial listening feel more natural.
A new sound experience for AR gaming
If you’re looking for new entertainment options beyond music and movies, 1000X THE COLLEXION uses new sensors and spatial audio technology to deliver immersive sound for Augmented Reality games like Ingress from Niantic.
Certified headphones for a personalized experience
With 360 Reality Audio Certified headphones and the Sony | Sound Connect app, you can optimize your experience by analyzing your ear shape for more personalized immersive music.
Legendary 1000X series noise cancelling
Quiet, down to the finest detail. Powered by advanced processors and an adaptive microphone system, noise cancelling is optimised in real time—so your world stays undisturbed, and your sound stays pure.
7x faster. Flawless control.
With processing speeds up to seven times faster than the QN1 processor found in WH-1000XM5 headphones, the HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN3 fine-tunes 12 microphones in real time—delivering premium noise cancelling, sound quality, and call clarity.
12 microphones. Precise detection.
Optimally placed microphones help noise cancelling adapt more accurately to your fit and your surroundings—so your audio stays clear and consistent.
Real-time adaptive quiet
Our new Adaptive NC Optimizer adjusts in real time to external noise, air pressure, and your fit—so you get a more seamless, immersive listening experience.
Uniquely designed driver unit
Enjoy distraction-free listening across more environments. A new soft-edge and high‑rigidity dome driver helps reproduce the noise-cancelling signal more accurately across a wider range of frequencies.
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 mics help reduce unwanted noise while letting in what matters—like announcements or quick conversations. Adjust automatically or fine-tune in the Sony | Sound Connect app.
Ultra-clear calls
Clarity in every call. AI beamforming and V3 processor isolate your voice from background noise, so you’re heard clearly—even when others are talking. Need to mute? Do it instantly, right from your headphones.1
Focused on your voice
With a six-microphone AI-based beamforming system, 1000X THE COLLEXION focuses on your voice while filtering out background noise. Trained on a variety of sources, including open datasets14, our AI helps keep your voice clear even in busy environments.
Intelligent noise reduction
The AI-optimized noise reduction algorithm suppresses background sounds while isolating your voice. Beamforming microphones and Precise Voice Pickup Technology work together to help make every word easier to hear—even in noisy settings.
1 = With noise
2 = Without noise
Reduced wind noise
Updated microphone placement and structure help reduce wind interference—so calls sound clearer and listening is more comfortable.
Mute and unmute, easily
Mute or unmute by double-pressing the NC/AMB button. No need to reach for your device.
Smooth connectivity
Connect quickly, easily, and smoothly. Enhanced connectivity and usability make everyday use more seamless and intuitive.
Multipoint Connection
For total convenience, your headphones can be paired with two Bluetooth® devices at the same time, automatically switching when a call is received or when playback is started on either device.
Next-generation Bluetooth® audio
Enjoy ultra-low latency for flawless gaming, effortless access to public broadcasts with Auracast™, and—of course—exceptional sound quality. Multi-point and auto-switching keep you connected without interruption.
Easy pairing with your computer
Swift Pair makes it quick and easy to pair your headphones with your Windows 11 or Windows 10 laptop, desktop PC, or tablet. Pop-up pairing guidance appears on nearby Windows 11 or Windows 10 devices when pairing mode is selected.
Find your headphones with Fast Pair
By pressing and holding the power button, the 1000X THE COLLEXION enables quick, effortless Bluetooth® pairing with your Android™ devices. You can also see where you last used them if they’re misplaced.
Listen while charging
Keep listening while charging with the USB cable connected—over Bluetooth® or with a wired connection.
*USB charging cable not included.
Long battery, quick charge
With up to 24 hours of battery life, even long trips are easy. Top up in a hurry with up to 1.5 hours of usage in just five minutes' charge.
Easy to wear
Clear L and R markings make it easy to tell left from right for simpler, more accessible use.
Easy to maintain
Cleaning is simple: wipe the exterior with a soft, dry cloth. Removable earpads make upkeep easier—no special tools needed.
Easy-open packaging
Accessible packaging makes it easy to explore your new headphones for the first time. Easily lift the lid from the side and uncover the intuitive design.
Effortlessly intuitive
Everything works together seamlessly. Use touch controls for playback and volume, plus smart features like voice assistant support, wear detection, and speak detection to keep listening simple.
Talk it out with Google Gemini
Get hands-free help with Google Gemini. Just say “Hey Google” to get info, ask questions, manage your schedule, plan a trip, summarize messages, or control your music on the go. With Gemini Live, you can have more natural conversations and brainstorm anytime.
Built-in voice control
Use built-in voice control for noise cancellation, volume, and playback when connected to any device.
Instant pause and 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.
Control headphones with head gestures
You can operate your headphones using natural head gestures, like receiving or declining calls, or operating Auto Play, by nodding or shaking your head.
Talk to hear the ambient sound
With Speak-to-Chat, your music automatically lowers when you start talking—so you can hear ambient sound and have a quick conversation.²⁵ When you’re done, your music returns to normal automatically.
Quick Access
Start your music with simple taps, and no need to touch your smartphone.
Scene-based listening
Your sound can adapt to what you’re doing—like walking, running, commuting, or working out.
Plays music automatically
Turn on Wear to Play, and your headphones can start playback when you put them on—no phone needed. It can also select the right music for the moment based on your routines or activities, like a walk, a workout, or your commute. Voice Cue can still notify you about key updates like appointments and reminders.
Adjusts to the world around you
Adaptive Sound Control uses AI to sense where you are and what you’re doing, then adjusts ambient sound settings for a better listening experience. Over time, it can learn the places you go most and tailor settings automatically.
Total convenience, total customization
Get even more from your headphones with the Sony | Sound Connect app.13 It makes it easy to customize your sound and shortcuts, and it can track your recent listening history. Safe Listening also helps you check your levels for healthy listening.
Aiming to achieve a zero environmental footprint
Inspired by the world around us, Sony is working to help protect the planet while continuing to deliver high-quality listening experiences. To reach a zero environmental footprint across the Sony Group by 2050, we’re accelerating a range of sustainability initiatives.
Recycled plastics, refined design
The carry case and key internal headphone parts use recycled materials—giving new life to consumer waste while maintaining a premium look.
Reduced environmental impact
1000X THE COLLEXION packaging uses no plastic and follows low-toxicity design principles and a “Made to be Remade” approach. The product box is made using recycled and sustainable materials developed for Sony.
Accessibility
We believe technology should make the world more interactive, more creative, more entertaining, and more inclusive. By incorporating human-centric, inclusive design into our audio products, we deliver our Kando experience to all our users, regardless of age, ability, or environment.
Easy-access carrying case
The bag-style carry case with a handle features a magnetic closure (instead of a zipper), making it easier to open, close, and carry—even with limited mobility.
Distinct button shapes
Different button shapes for Power and NC/AMB make controls easier to identify by touch.
Guide for QR
Easy-to-find QR indicators help users locate QR codes—even with limited vision—linking to setup and how-to information.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Physical Specifications | |
| Headphone Type | Closed |
| Driver Unit | 30 mm |
| Weight (Approx.) | Approx. 320 g |
| Cable Length | Approx. 1.2 m |
| Cable Type | Single-sided (detachable) |
| Plug | Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug |
| Audio Specifications | |
| Frequency Response | 4 Hz - 40,000 Hz (IEC) (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned on) |
| Frequency Response (Bluetooth®) | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz (44.1 kHz sampling) 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz (LDAC 96 kHz sampling 990 kbps) |
| Impedance | 48 ohms (1 kHz) (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned on) |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB/mW (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned on) |
| Feature Specifications | |
| Noise Canceling | Yes |
| Ambient Sound Mode | Yes |
| Quick Attention | Yes |
| Connectivity Specifications | |
| Bluetooth® Version | Bluetooth® Specification Version 6.0 |
| Effective Range | Approx. 10 m |
| Frequency Range | 2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz - 2.4835 GHz) |
| Profile | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, PBP |
| Supported Audio Formats | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 |
| Supported Content Protection | SCMS-T |
| Power Specifications | |
| Battery Charge Method | USB |
| Battery Life (Continuous Communication) | Max. 16 hours (NC ON) Max. 20 hours (NC OFF) |
| Battery Life (General Features) | Max. 24 hours (NC ON) Max. 32 hours (NC OFF) |
| Lithium Battery | Yes |
| Battery Chemistry | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) |
| Battery Form | Rechargeable |
| Additional Information | |
| Supplied Accessories | Carrying case 1000X THE COLLEXION headphones Headphone cable (approx. 1.2 m) |