Sony WH-1000XM6 4 / 5 Very good pros and cons Pros Exceptional adaptive noise cancellation
Features fit for power users
Detailed sound Cons Tight fit
Non-adjustable noise cancellation
Casual users may overpay for unused features View now at Sony View now at Amazon more buying choices
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It's been three years since Sony released the last iteration of its revered WH-1000X series over-ear headphones, and there couldn't be bigger shoes to fill.
The WH-1000XM5 are considered by consumers and industry experts to be some of the best headphones on the market, with high marks for their comfort, sound, software features, and excellent noise-canceling capabilities.
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Now, the WH-1000XM6 are here, positioned as Sony's most advanced (and expensive) consumer headphones to date. But with so many fabulous headphones on the market and the XM5 being as good as they are, is the upgrade worth nearly $500? Let's find out.
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