Leak reveals price & release date of Sony's next premium headphones, more expensive than AirPods Max 2
PC Guide • • technology
Key Points:
- Sony is reportedly developing a new premium headphone model called the ColleXion, which is expected to be a more exclusive product rather than a direct successor to the 1000X series.
- The ColleXion headphones are rumored to launch globally on May 19, 2026, initially available only in black, emphasizing a high-end and focused design.
- Priced around €629 in Europe, the ColleXion will be significantly more expensive than the Sony WH-1000XM6 (€449) and Apple’s AirPods Max 2 (€579), indicating a premium or collector’s edition positioning.
- Alongside the ColleXion launch, Sony plans to release a new "Sandstone" beige color variant of the WH-1000XM6 at the same price as existing models, also available starting May 19, 2026.
- Additional specifications of the ColleXion remain undisclosed, but further leaks are anticipated in the coming weeks.
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