{
  "id": 70392,
  "title": "The Sony 1000X Collexion are the company's most luxurious headphones to date — and an unexpected discount makes them worthy of an audition",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/the-sony-1000x-collexion-are-the-companys-most-luxurious-headphones",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-03T03:14:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/the-sony-1000x-collexion-are-the-companys-most-luxurious-headphones-to-date-and-an-unexpected-discount-makes-them-worthy-of-an-audition"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sony has recently introduced its most luxurious headphones to date, the 1000X Collexion, with a limited-time discount that makes them worth considering. Known for producing some of the best headphones in recent years, Sony unveiled the 1000X Collexion in May to celebrate a decade of audio excellence. With a slightly reduced price of AU$849 (down from AU$999), these headphones offer a compelling alternative to Apple's AirPods Max 2, which share a similar price point. Despite their high-end price tag, the 1000X Collexion deliver an impressive performance, featuring a wide and spacious soundstage, especially with high-resolution audio. Constructed with a blend of faux leather and real metal detailing, these headphones exude premium quality.\n\nSony has made significant improvements to the 1000X Collexion, ensuring they justify their price. These headphones boast device-agnostic compatibility, superior touch controls, a custom 10-band equalizer, and DSEE Ultimate technology for enhancing lower-quality audio files. The noise cancellation technology in the 1000X Collexion rivals that of Sony's premium XM6 over-ear headphones. However, the Collexion does have some drawbacks, including a shorter battery life of 24 hours, compared to 30 hours for the XM6 and 20 hours for the AirPods Max 2. Additionally, the 360 Upmix mode, intended for spatial audio, may negatively impact sound quality. While the listening experience is subjective, the Collexion remain an excellent choice for those seeking a high-end audio experience. Given the limited-time discount, potential buyers should consider purchasing these headphones before the offer expires.",
  "summary": "Sony's flagship headphones are now 10 years old, with the 1000X Collexion being its most premium yet. They're pricey though, which makes this discount very welcome indeed.",
  "key_points": [
    "Sony introduced 1000X Collexion headphones in May to celebrate 10 years of audio excellence",
    "AU$849 discounted price makes them worthy alternative to Apple's AirPods Max 2",
    "1000X Collexion features wide soundstage, custom equalizer, and DSEE Ultimate technology"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}