Sony 1000XX the Collexion headphones review: supreme comfort and quiet luxury for your ears
Sony has released the 1000XX headphones to celebrate a decade of its 1000X series. These headphones offer enhanced comfort and sound quality, positioning themselves as a luxurious option in the high-end market. Priced at £549, they compete with other premium brands while maintaining a focus on superior materials and design.
- ▪The 1000XX headphones are a special anniversary edition celebrating ten years of Sony's noise-cancelling technology.
- ▪They feature a refined design with plush materials, making them more comfortable than previous models.
- ▪The headphones are priced at £549, competing with luxury options like Apple's AirPods Max 2 and B&W's Px8 S2.
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| Publication time | Wed, 20 May 2026 06:00:24 GMT |
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The new 1000XX headphones celebrate a decade of Sony’s best noise-cancelling cans. Photograph: Samuel Gibbs/The GuardianView image in fullscreenThe new 1000XX headphones celebrate a decade of Sony’s best noise-cancelling cans. Photograph: Samuel Gibbs/The GuardianSonyReviewSony 1000XX the Collexion headphones review: supreme comfort and quiet luxury for your earsSpecial anniversary edition of award-winning headphones are some of the best sounding you can buy, but cost far more than top Sony noise cancellersSamuel Gibbs Consumer technology editorWed 20 May 2026 02.00 EDTLast modified on Wed 20 May 2026 02.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link.
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