Sony The Collexion review: Bad name, fantastic headphones
Sony has launched The Collexion, a new model of its 1000X headphone line, to celebrate its 10-year anniversary. Priced at $650, it is $200 more than the WH-1000XM6 model. CNET's audio expert David Carnoy provides a detailed review after testing the headphones prior to their release.
- ▪The Collexion is a new model celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Sony's 1000X headphone line.
- ▪It is priced at $650, which is $200 more than the WH-1000XM6.
- ▪CNET's audio expert David Carnoy tested the headphones before their launch.
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- ▪ Sony 1000XX the Collexion headphones review: supreme comfort and quiet luxury for your ears — The Guardian — Tech
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Sony's commemorating the 10-year anniversary of its popular 1000X headphone line with a swanky new $650 model called The Collexion. Is it worth $200 more than the WH-1000XM6? CNET's audio expert David Carnoy gives you the full skinny after testing The Collexion for a few days prior to its launch. Related Stories Sony celebrates the 10th anniversary of the 1000X series with a new pair of headphones Sony's table tennis robot isn't playing fair AirPods Max 2 vs. Sony WH-1000XM6: Which headphones win? Topics Android Bluetooth Bose Earbuds Music Gadgets
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