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1 / 10At 8.6, its noise cancelling beats 80% of over-ear headphones we've measured.
Measured on 64 of the 243 we've cataloged.
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below average for over-ear headphones — based on 160 of 243 we've cataloged.
6.0 appears on 7% of the 153 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 243).
above average for over-ear headphones — based on 201 of 243 we've cataloged.
Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
Sony 1000X The Collexion Frequency Response (measured on a B&K 5128)
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Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | 9.9 |
| 25 | 9.2 |
| 32 | 8.3 |
| 40 | 7.3 |
| 50 | 6.4 |
| 63 | 5.5 |
| 80 | 4.0 |
| 100 | 2.3 |
| 125 | 1.5 |
| 160 | 0.5 |
| 200 | -0.2 |
| 250 | -0.3 |
| 315 | -0.2 |
| 400 | -0.6 |
| 500 | -0.3 |
| 630 | -0.9 |
| 800 | -2.7 |
| 1000 | -2.7 |
| 1250 | -0.8 |
| 1600 | 0.5 |
| 2000 | 4.4 |
| 2500 | 7.8 |
| 3150 | 7.1 |
| 4000 | 6.3 |
| 5000 | 2.6 |
| 6300 | 1.0 |
| 8000 | -3.2 |
| 10000 | 1.4 |
| 12500 | -4.3 |
| 16000 | -8.0 |
| 20000 | -9.5 |
Sony 1000X The Collexion Attenuation (measured on a B&K 5128)
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Solid lines: passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Dashed lines: total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 1.3 |
| 26 | 1.2 |
| 33 | 0.5 |
| 41 | 0.1 |
| 52 | 0.6 |
| 65 | 1.3 |
| 82 | 0.9 |
| 103 | -1.1 |
| 130 | -2.5 |
| 163 | -1.1 |
| 205 | 2.5 |
| 259 | 8.4 |
| 325 | 13.0 |
| 410 | 18.0 |
| 516 | 16.5 |
| 613 | 15.4 |
| 772 | 17.6 |
| 972 | 23.1 |
| 1220 | 25.6 |
| 1540 | 23.1 |
| 1940 | 18.6 |
| 2440 | 35.5 |
| 3070 | 26.2 |
| 3870 | 30.1 |
| 4870 | 38.1 |
| 6130 | 41.6 |
| 7720 | 45.7 |
| 9720 | 43.2 |
| 12200 | 35.9 |
| 15400 | 39.9 |
| 19400 | 37.4 |
| Frequency (Hz) | Total attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 2.7 |
| 26 | 8.7 |
| 33 | 12.4 |
| 41 | 15.3 |
| 52 | 15.4 |
| 65 | 15.4 |
| 82 | 18.4 |
| 103 | 21.8 |
| 130 | 29.1 |
| 163 | 32.2 |
| 205 | 31.1 |
| 259 | 27.1 |
| 325 | 27.1 |
| 410 | 27.8 |
| 516 | 24.1 |
| 613 | 25.7 |
| 772 | 31.4 |
| 972 | 34.0 |
| 1220 | 36.0 |
| 1540 | 28.8 |
| 1940 | 21.9 |
| 2440 | 33.1 |
| 3070 | 28.3 |
| 3870 | 30.7 |
| 4870 | 37.5 |
| 6130 | 41.0 |
| 7720 | 45.7 |
| 9720 | 46.9 |
| 12200 | 37.5 |
| 15400 | 41.5 |
| 19400 | 41.1 |
Sony 1000X The Collexion MDAQS
Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Scores, Scale 1 - 5
Virtual mean opinion scores (MOS) on a 1–5 scale, modeled from the measured response by HEAD acoustics’ MDAQS (Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Score) model. Higher is better across timbre, distortion, and immersiveness — add other models to see where this one lands.
The verdict
The Sony WH-1000XX The Collexion is a high-end set of ANC headphones that hopes to attract listeners with its build quality and features. Priced higher than competing headphones, it certainly has its work cut out for it.
✓Liked: Build Quality, Carrying case, ANC, App
✕Could be better: Battery life, Price
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3 of 5 would buy again
5 owners · owners report ~40 h per charge vs 40 h claimed
Comfort beat their expectations
Expected more from the fit and build
The battery beat their expectations
1 of 1 would buy again
1 owner
Nothing surprising about comfort
0 of 1 would buy again
1 owner
The noise cancelling beat their expectations
0 of 1 would buy again
1 owner · 1 photo-verified
Expected more from comfort
0 of 1 would buy again
1 owner
Comfort beat their expectations
1 of 1 would buy again
1 owner · owners report ~55 h per charge vs 53.77 h claimed
The battery beat their expectations
