Sony's upcoming new generation of WH-1000X series of head-mounted noise-canceling headphones has recently appeared on the Internet, and its high-definition renderings have been exposed. The product is tentatively named "The ColleXion". It is reported that this new product will be a high-end derivative model of the existing WH-1000XM6, rather than a direct replacement of the existing flagship.
According to the leaked information, The ColleXion is expected to be officially released soon and will be available in black and white color schemes. Judging from the renderings, the new machine adopts a different hinge design from the WH-1000XM6 in structure. The shape of the hinge at the connection between the headphone head beam and the earcups has changed, and the overall line is more concise and integrated. At the same time, the material of the earmuffs seems to have been adjusted and looks different from the current model.
According to sources, The ColleXion may use a surface treatment similar to "fake leather" to replace the matte plastic shell of the previous generation model to further enhance the product's high-end feel and texture. In terms of interface configuration, the right earcup of the new headphones is equipped with a USB-C interface for wired connections such as charging, continuing the mainstream configuration of current wireless noise-canceling headphones.
In terms of price, previous rumors suggested that The ColleXion might be priced at $649. This price is significantly higher than the WH-1000XM6, which further confirms its "higher-end positioning" product strategy: it is not intended to replace the WH-1000XM6, but as a higher-end flagship option, providing new options for users who are willing to pay a premium for design and materials.
At present, apart from the appearance rendering and general positioning, the specific technical specifications, sound quality adjustment, noise reduction performance and launch time of The ColleXion have not yet been announced. Considering that WH-1000XM6 is a new generation flagship released in May 2025, the emergence of The ColleXion is more like Sony’s product line expansion in the high-end noise-canceling headphone market, rather than a regular iteration that is too fast-paced.