Sony to Unveil $649 ColleXion Headphones on May 19 as New Premium Flagship

8 articles · Updated · GSMArena.com · May 18

May 19 at 4 p.m. UTC, Sony will host a dedicated live event to introduce its new flagship WH-1000X-series headphones, expected to carry the ColleXion name.
The new model is rumored to cost $649 and use a leather-heavy design, signaling a step above Sony’s usual WH-1000X positioning rather than a routine annual refresh.
That would leave the headphones alongside the WH-1000XM6, which launched about a year ago, instead of replacing it as a direct successor.
Sony’s decision to give the launch its own event suggests the company is preparing a more premium lineup with upgraded hardware and features aimed at the high-end headphone market.

With its flagship XM6 already dominating, can Sony's $649 'ColleXion' justify its price with more than just a leather finish?

Will Sony's 'ColleXion' finally deliver true audiophile sound over Bluetooth, or is wired audio still king for purists?