Features
1000X - Luxury design, crafted for comfort
Premium materials and careful craftsmanship come together in a design that looks as good as it feels. Crafted metal accents and soft, refined faux leather deliver a clean, understated finish.
1000X - Sound to transport you
Rich, wide-range sound elevates every listening experience. A bespoke driver, paired with co-creation with renowned mastering engineers, delivers balanced lows, natural vocals, and clear highs with effortless clarity. 360 Upmix expands stereo music, movies, and games into an immersive spatial sound experience.
1000X - Legendary 1000X Series noise cancelling
Quiet, down to the finest detail. Powered by advanced processors and an adaptive microphone system, noise cancelling is optimized in real time—so your world stays undisturbed, and your sound stays pure.
1000X - Ultra-clear calls
Clarity in every call. AI beamforming and the integrated Processor V3 isolate your voice from background noise, so you’re always heard—even when others are talking. Need to mute? Do it instantly, right from your headphones.
1000X - Effortless connections
Switch smoothly between devices with multipoint connection. With next generation LE Audio and up to 24 hours of battery life, you’re ready for whatever the day brings.
1000X - Refined build, sleek design
Understated elegance is shaped through carefully selected materials and precise construction. Smooth finishes and minimal lines create a quietly luxurious look, finished with details that feel as refined as they appear.
1000X - Premium crafted metal
Stainless steel blends a mate, sandblasted texture with polished highlights, built for long-lasting durability with premium feel.
1000X - Soft, refined faux leather
Soft faux leather feels smooth and comfortable with a realistic texture. Integrated metal buttons and clean mic openings keep the finish seamless.
1000X - Material-led design
A thoughtfully engineered layout supports both form and function. The metal frame is separated from the soft cushions to create contrast while keeping an overall cohesive design.
1000X - All-day wearable comfort
Premium style, designed for comfort. Thoughtful craftsmanship and precision engineering work together to deliver an exceptional level of all-day wearability.
1000X - Comfortable around your ear – Lasting comfort by design
• Generously sized earcups sit around your ears without touching them, helping reduce pressure for longer listening sessions.
• A wider, cushioned headband rests gently to help distribute pressure and keep a secure, stable fit, ideal for extended listening
• A wider, cushioned headband rests gently to help distribute pressure and keep a secure, stable fit, ideal for extended listening
1000X - A balanced embrace
Soft, flexible material conforms naturally to your head for stable isolation with minimal pressure.
1000X - Designed to rest beautifully
Cushioned and well-balanced by design, even when worn around the neck between use. Convenience and comfort without compromising style.
1000X - Intuitive carrying case
Pack up and go in seconds. With an easy-grip handle, magnetic closure, and compact shape, the case opens and closes effortlessly and fits neatly into your bag, even when travelling light.
WH-1000X - Distinctive control
Personalized audio made simple. Distinct button shapes for Power, Noise Cancelling, and Listening Mode make controls easy to find by touch. Customize settings in the Sony | Sound Connect app.
WH-1000X - Engineered precision
A new custom driver brings out airy highs and a wide, open soundstage. From the acoustic design to the circuit layout, every detail is built to reproduce your music with accuracy.
WH-1000X - Bespoke driver unit
The soft edge and uniquely designed high-rigidity dome made with unidirectional carbon composite help deliver more delicate high-frequency expression and a wider sound stage.
1000X - Engineered precision
A new custom driver brings out airy highs and a wide, open soundstage. From the acoustic design to the circuit layout, every detail is built to reproduce your music with accuracy.
1000X - Tuned by masters in sound
Co-developed with award-winning mastering engineers to deliver premium sound. Hear every nuance and detail in every track, bringing each song to life as truly intended.
1000X - Music as the artist intended
Through collaboration with top mastering engineers, 1000X THE COLLEXION reproduces music with smooth vocals, clear instrument balance, and natural dynamics, faithfully capturing the creator’s intent.
1000X - Randy Merill / Sterling Sound
Immersive sound and artistic vision.
With the 1000X THE COLLEXION, the listener gets an accurate representation of the sound the artists, producers, and engineers intended them to hear, experience, and feel. When I aim for a highly immersive sound, I want the listener to forget they’re listening through headphones and just hear the music — the emotion and intention of the song. These headphones achieve that because they’re very transparent and accurately represent the sound we were trying to create in the studio.
1000X - Chris Gehringer / Sterling Sound
Emotional connections with music and audio fans
The 1000X THE COLLEXION brings together music fans and audio fans. It bridges that gap by delivering a listening experience both groups immediately recognize as something special. The 1000X THE COLLEXION headphones are immersive, powerful, and designed for people who truly care about how music sounds. In one word, the experience is immersive. You’re not just hearing the music — you’re in it.
1000X - Mike Piacentini / Battery Studios
Elevated experience
The 1000X THE COLLEXION adds a layer of luxury to an experience people already expect to sound great. It's like a high-end watch. It was the same team that worked on the WH-1000XM6, and this project was about elevating that work into a more premium package. When I put on the 1000X THE COLLEXION, it felt like we took everything that made the WH-10000XM6 great and elevated it.
1000X - Michael Romanowski / Coast Mastering
Honest representation
The 1000X THE COLLEXION presents music honestly. It delivers what the artist intended, without exaggeration, and invites listeners to experience the music fully. They sound premium. They make me want to sit down and focus. The 1000X THE COLLEXION is for listeners who care deeply about the fine details in music — the nuances, overtones, space, and texture that add up to the full emotional and artistic intent of a recording.
360 Upmix for Music
Bring more space and realism to your music. Sound is placed in front of you with natural depth, while the atmosphere opens up around you, just like listening live in a studio.
360 Upmix for Cinema
Turn stereo movies into a more cinematic sound field. Dialogue stays clear, effects feel more directional, and bass hits with more impact—so it feels closer to a theatre experience.
360 Upmix for Game
Get more immersed in gameplay. Level up your gaming experience by enhancing SFX with vivid impact, expanding BGM into a 3D soundscape, and voices with improved clarity.
One button to quickly switch Listening Modes
Go from standard 2 channel stereo to 360 Upmix for Music or Cinema with a single press of the Listening Mode button. Customize it to assign Game (and BGM mode) the way you like.
Enjoy High-Resolution Audio with and without wires
Supports High-Resolution Audio and High-Resolution Audio Wireless, thanks to LDAC, our industry-adopted audio coding technology. LDAC transmits approximately three times more8 data than conventional Bluetooth® audio for exceptional High-Resolution Audio quality.
Learn more about LDAC (English only)
Fine-tune your entertainment experience
With the Sony | Sound Connect app it’s easy to personalize your sound. Compare settings, tweak the details, and find the perfect balance for every song, scene and game session.
Head tracking function
Head tracking helps keep sound aligned as you move by adjusting the sound field in real time. When paired with compatible devices and services, it creates a more realistic spatial experience.
1000X - A new sound experience for AR gaming
If you’re looking for new entertainment options beyond music and movies, 1000X THE COLLEXION uses new sensors and spatial audio technology to deliver immersive sound for Augmented Reality games like Ingress from Niantic.11 When playing Ingress with 1000X THE COLLEXION, sounds are delivered from different directions to match the on screen action—helping you feel more connected to the experience.
Certified headphones for a personalized experience.
With 360 Reality Audio Certified headphones and our Sony | Sound Connect app you can optimize your experience by analyzing your individual ear shapes, and enjoy the ultimate immersive music experience. An advanced personal optimization algorithm gives an even greater sense of sound space, distance and height, allowing you to become even more immersed in the music.
1000X - 7x faster. Flawless control.
With processing speeds up to seven times faster than the QN1 processor found in WH-1000XM5 headphones, the HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN3 fine-tunes 12 microphones in real time—delivering premium noise cancelling, sound quality, and call clarity.
Real-time adaptive quiet
Our new Adaptive NC Optimizer adjusts in real time to external noise, air pressure, and your fit—so you get a more seamless, immersive listening experience.
Stay in sync. Wherever you are.
Our Auto Ambient Sound mode is even better at adapting to your surroundings in real time, balancing music and external sound. Multiple mics help reduce unwanted noise while letting in what matters—like announcements or quick conversations. Adjust automatically or fine-tune in the Sony | Sound Connect app.
Ultra-clear calls
Clarity in every call. AI beamforming and V3 processor isolate your voice from background noise, so you’re heard clearly—even when others are talking. Need to mute? Do it instantly, right from your headphones.
1000X - Focused on your voice
With a six-microphone AI-based beamforming system, 1000X THE COLLEXION focuses on your voice while filtering out background noise. Trained on a variety of sources, including open datasets, our AI helps keep your voice clear even in busy environments.
Intelligent noise reduction.
The AI-optimized noise reduction algorithm suppresses background sounds while isolating your voice. Beamforming microphones and Precise Voice Pickup Technology work together to help make every word easier to hear—even in noisy settings.
1 = With noise - 2 = Without noise
Reduced wind noise
Updated microphone placement and structure help reduce wind interference—so calls sound clearer and listening is more comfortable.
Mute and unmute, easily.
Mute or unmute by double pressing the NC/AMB button. No need to reach for your device.
Effortlessly intuitive
Everything works together seamlessly. Use touch controls for playback and volume, plus smart features like voice assistant support, wear detection, and speak detection to keep listening simple.
Talk it out with Google Gemini
Get hands-free help with Google Gemini. Just say “Hey Google” to get info, ask questions, manage your schedule, plan a trip, summarize messages, or control your music on the go. With Gemini Live, you can have more natural conversations and brainstorm anytime.
Built-in voice control
Use built-in voice control for noise cancellation, volume, and playback when connected to any device.
Instant pause and play.
Just take the headphones off and the music stops – a capacitive sensor knows when you are wearing them. It also helps improve detection accuracy and design. Put the headphones back on and the music starts again.
Control with head gestures
You can operate your headphones using natural head gestures, like receiving or declining calls, or operating Auto Play, by nodding or shaking your head.
Quick Access
Start your music with simple taps, and no need to touch your smartphone
Scene-based listening
Your sound can adapt to what you’re doing—like walking, running, commuting, or working out.
Plays music automatically
Turn on Wear to Play and your headphones can start playback when you put them on—no phone needed. It can also select the right music for the moment based on your routines or activities like a walk, a workout, or your commute. Voice Cue can still notify you about key updates like appointments and reminders.
Adjusts to the world around you
Adaptive Sound Control uses AI to sense where you are and what you’re doing, then adjusts ambient sound settings for a better listening experience. Over time, it can learn the places you go most and tailor settings automatically.
Total convenience, total customization
LinkBuds Clip are even better with the Sony | Sound Connect app. The simple, intuitive interface lets you dial in your ideal sound and shortcut settings and can keep track of your recent listening history.
Multipoint Connection
Multipoint Connection allows the LinkBuds Clip earbuds to be paired with two Bluetooth® devices simultaneously. So, if you're listening to music on one device and a call comes in on another, your music is automatically paused and the call is switched from the other device. Your music then automatically resumes once the call is complete
Easy pairing with your computer (Windows 11 or 10)
Swift Pair makes it quick and easy to pair your headphones with your Windows 11 or Windows 10 laptop, desktop PC or tablet. Pop-up pairing guidance appears on nearby Windows 11 or Windows 10 devices when pairing mode is selected.
Find your headphones with Fast Pair
The headphones support Google’s helpful Fast Pair feature. In one tap, the headphones enable quick, effortless Bluetooth pairing with your Android devices. You can easily locate where you left your headphones by ringing them or checking their last known location on your smartphone. You’ll even receive a notification when your headphones battery is running low so you know when to charge them.
Listen while charging
Keep listening while charging with the USB cable connected—over Bluetooth® or with a wired connection.
*USB charging cable not included.
Aiming to achieve a zero environmental footprint.
Inspired by the beauty of the world, we are doing our part to help preserve the Earth while still offering a superior sound and listening experience. With a goal of achieving a zero environmental footprint across the entire Sony Group by the year 2050, we are accelerating numerous initiatives for the environment.
Accessibility
We believe technology should make the world more interactive, more creative, more entertaining, and more inclusive. By incorporating human-centric, inclusive design into our audio products, we deliver our Kando experience to all our users, regardless of age, ability or environment.
1000X - Reduced environmental impact
1000X THE COLLEXION packaging uses no plastic and follows low-toxicity design principles and a “Made to be Remade” approach. The product box is made using recycled and sustainable materials developed for Sony
Guide for QR
Easy-to-find QR indicators help users locate QR codes—even with limited vision—linking to setup and how-to information.
Additional Features
Elevate stereo into spatial audio with 360 Upmix
With 360 Reality Audio Upmix (360 Upmix), everyday stereo sound becomes a bigger, more immersive experience. Choose 360 Upmix for Music, Cinema, or Game, controlled using the Listening Mode button.
DSEE Ultimate.
Using Edge-AI (Artificial Intelligence), DSEE Ultimate™ (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) upscales compressed digital music files in real time. And the evolving algorithm now delivers even greater benefits for CD-quality (16 bit 44.1/48kHz) lossless codec audio. Restoring acoustic subtleties and dynamic range, it provides a richer, more complete listening experience.29
[A] Expand audio dynamics (strings and whisper – quiet subtleties)
[B] Restored high frequencies (Acoustic and vocal instrument realism)
Experience head tracking for yourself
Try the simulation to hear the difference. Put on headphones and watch the video to experience how head tracking can make spatial listening feel more natural.
Specifications
General
Type
Circumaural
Color
Silver
Frequency Response
4 Hz – 40,000 Hz (wired/Hi-Res)
Sensitivity
102 dB/mW (approx. system sensitivity)
Power Handling
1000 mW
Impedance
48 ohms
Driver Size
30 mm
Total Harmonic Distortion
< 1% %
Cord Length
1.2 m
Microphone
Yes
Microphone Details
• Multi-mic beamforming
• AI noise suppression
• Wind reduction
• AI noise suppression
• Wind reduction
Features
Technologies
• Luxury design, crafted for comfort - Premium materials, metal accents, and soft vegan leather with roomy earcups and a wider headband.
• Studio-grade sound quality – A bespoke driver, co-tuned with mastering engineers, for rich detail and balanced sound.
• Spatial Audio with 360 Upmix – Expands stereo into immersive spatial sound with Music, Cinema, and Game modes.
• HD Noise Cancelling – Legendary 1000X Series noise cancelling, powered by QN3 + V3 processors and 12 mics for real-time control.
• Adaptive NC Optimizer – Adapts to noise, air pressure, and fit for seamless noise cancelling.
• Ultra-clear call quality – Six-mic AI beamforming with Precise Voice Pickup helps reduce background and wind noise.14
• High-Resolution Audio – High-Resolution Audio wired or wireless, with LDAC for approx. 3x more data than Bluetooth®.8,9
• Intuitive Controls – Distinct buttons for power, noise cancelling, and listening modes; customize shortcuts in the app.
• Sony | Sound Connect app – Quick Access to music and partner services plus sound tuning, shortcut customization, listening history, and Safe Listening
• Studio-grade sound quality – A bespoke driver, co-tuned with mastering engineers, for rich detail and balanced sound.
• Spatial Audio with 360 Upmix – Expands stereo into immersive spatial sound with Music, Cinema, and Game modes.
• HD Noise Cancelling – Legendary 1000X Series noise cancelling, powered by QN3 + V3 processors and 12 mics for real-time control.
• Adaptive NC Optimizer – Adapts to noise, air pressure, and fit for seamless noise cancelling.
• Ultra-clear call quality – Six-mic AI beamforming with Precise Voice Pickup helps reduce background and wind noise.14
• High-Resolution Audio – High-Resolution Audio wired or wireless, with LDAC for approx. 3x more data than Bluetooth®.8,9
• Intuitive Controls – Distinct buttons for power, noise cancelling, and listening modes; customize shortcuts in the app.
• Sony | Sound Connect app – Quick Access to music and partner services plus sound tuning, shortcut customization, listening history, and Safe Listening
Bluetooth
Yes
Wireless (RF)
Yes
Active Noise-Canceling
Yes
Integrated Volume Control
Yes
Additional Information
Long Battery Life – Up to 24 hours battery, plus a 5-minute quick charge for up to 1.5 hours
Accessories
Included
• USB-C cable
• Audio cable
• Premium carrying case
• Audio cable
• Premium carrying case
Weight
Weight
0.57 lb(s) / 0.26 kg
Warranty
Warranty
Limited 1 Year
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