New Delhi, September 29, 2025 – Sony India today unveiled the WH-1000XM6, the latest addition to its globally acclaimed 1000X series of wireless noise cancelling headphones. Designed to deliver premium sound, industry-leading noise cancellation, and all-day comfort, the WH-1000XM6 redefines personal audio for music lovers, travellers, professionals, and gamers.

Next-Level Noise Cancellation

Equipped with the HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN3, which is seven times faster than its predecessor, the WH-1000XM6 fine-tunes 12 optimally placed microphones in real time for unmatched precision. Sony’s Adaptive NC Optimiser adjusts noise cancellation automatically to environmental changes, making it ideal for busy commutes, office spaces, or flights.

The headphones also feature Auto Ambient Sound mode, allowing users to filter essential sounds such as announcements and conversations while keeping distractions at bay. These innovations ensure a seamless balance of isolation and awareness, tailored to every listener.

Studio-Grade Sound, AI Upscaling

Developed in collaboration with world-renowned mastering engineers from Sterling Sound, Battery Studios, and Coast Mastering, the WH-1000XM6 brings studio-level accuracy to personal listening. A newly designed driver unitwith a carbon fibre composite dome delivers richer vocals, deeper bass, and enhanced detail across frequencies.

With support for High-Resolution Audio and LDAC, plus DSEE Extreme™ AI-powered upscaling, compressed music files are restored in real time for superior clarity. For immersive entertainment, users can enjoy 360 Reality Audio Upmix for Cinema and a dedicated Game EQ, ensuring an optimal experience whether gaming, streaming, or travelling.

Smarter, Sleeker, and Sustainable

The WH-1000XM6 introduces Scene-based Listening, a feature that adapts sound settings based on the user’s activity and location. Multi-Point connectivity, Quick Access to popular streaming apps like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music, and LE Audio with Auracast™ enhance convenience and connectivity.

The headphones boast an elegant design with vegan leather cushioning, a wider headband for comfort, and a compact foldable case with magnetic closure. Fast-charging support provides up to 3 hours of playback from just 3 minutes of charging, ensuring uninterrupted use on the go.

Continuing Sony’s sustainability focus, the WH-1000XM6 uses eco-friendly packaging made from 100% recyclable paper materials, including bamboo and sugarcane fibre.

Price and Availability in India

The Sony WH-1000XM6 will be available in Black, Platinum Silver, and Midnight Blue at a best-buy price of ₹39,990 starting September 29, 2025. Customers can purchase the headphones across Sony Center, select Croma and Reliance outlets, the ShopatSC.com portal, and Amazon India.