Sony 1000X The Collexion Review: Too Expensive for Anyone but Sony Superfans
Sony's 1000X The Collexion wireless headphones are priced at $650, making them a luxury item for audiophiles. Despite the high cost, the headphones deliver exceptional sound quality and advanced noise cancellation. They are designed to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Sony's 1000X line, appealing primarily to dedicated fans and those willing to invest in premium audio products.
- ▪$650 for Sony's 1000X The Collexion wireless headphones is considered a luxury price point.
- ▪The headphones feature excellent sound quality and advanced active noise cancellation.
- ▪They are designed to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Sony's 1000X line.
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When I tested the AirPods Max 2, the biggest feedback I got wasn’t about the sound, or the look, or the noise cancellation; it was about the price. I mean, $550 for wireless headphones?! And you know what? Anyone aghast over the price of AirPods Max is justified. By most people’s standards, $550 is a deal-breaking amount of money. That’s why, when Sony announced its even pricier $650 1000X The Collexion (WH-1000XX) wireless headphones, I was borderline incredulous. That’s more than MacBook Neo pricing! It’s an absurd ask, but the fact is the WH-1000XX, just like the AirPods Max 2, aren’t for the masses; they’re for anyone with enough money to drop on an extra-special, extra-premium pair of wireless headphones.
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