About this Video

• Video Title: Sony WH-1000XM6 Review vs EVERYTHING!
• Channel: RecordingNOW
• Speakers: One (unnamed)
• Duration: 27:46

Introduction

This video provides a comprehensive review of the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones, comparing them to various competitors in the market (including the XM5, XM4, Bose QuietComfort Ultra, AirPods Max, and others) across categories like comfort, features, build quality, noise cancellation, and sound quality. The reviewer aims to offer objective scores and comparisons to aid viewers in making informed purchase decisions. A key element is the reviewer's custom EQ settings, accessible via a chatbot on their website.

Key Takeaways

• Comfort: The XM6 is lightweight but has strong initial clamping force; comfort is rated 4.5/5, with the expectation that it will improve over time. The reviewer finds the XM4 and Bose QC Ultra more comfortable initially.
• Features/Build Quality/Battery Life/Noise Cancellation: Rated 5/5 overall. The XM6 boasts improved foldable design, a new cinema mode, and a potentially improved hinge compared to the XM5. Battery life is rated at 30 hours. Noise cancellation is considered a marginal improvement over the XM5, but performs well, especially while moving.
• Sound Quality: The stock sound is bass-heavy with some sibilance; however, the reviewer's custom EQ (V1) significantly improves the tonality, offering a cleaner bass response and more detail. The XM6's bass is considered superior to competitors in its class, but the higher-end headphones (like the Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3) offer better separation, layering, and detail, despite similar bass response. The overall sound quality is rated 9/10 after applying the EQ.
• Value: At $450, the XM6 is considered a strong all-arounder, justifying its price due to its balance of sound, noise cancellation, and comfort. However, the reviewer suggests considering the Bose QC Ultra and Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 as comparable alternatives based on price and performance.