My Favorite Sony Headphones Are Now Over $80 Off.
One of the best headphone deals right now is my favorite pair of headphones: the Sony 1000X series, which has been around since 2016, and each new model improves on the previous one, the latest being the Sony WH-1000XM6, released in 2025. They’re the best over-ear headphones I’ve tested in 2025 (or ever) . You can currently get the WH-1000XM6 headphones for $378 (original price: $459.99), their lowest price ever, according to price tracking tools .
The XM6 headphones are an improved version of an already excellent set of headphones. Sony increased the number of microphones from eight to twelve compared to the XM5, improving not only your voice quality during calls. Microphones are used in virtually all features, such as active noise cancellation (ANC), adaptive sound control (Adaptive Sound Control), and ambient sound mode (Ambient Sound). They analyze your surroundings and adapt their functions accordingly. If you move from a noisy to a quiet room, the XM6 can switch from ANC mode to ambient sound mode (if Adaptive Sound Control is enabled).
These headphones have a ton of additional features that can be explored in the companion app. The sound quality is excellent, and the fully customizable equalizer offers plenty of options for achieving your desired sound. I really like the ability to see which codec you’re using in the app’s main menu. This eliminates the guesswork of knowing whether you’re getting the best sound quality. Battery life is 30 hours with active noise cancellation enabled and 40 hours with it disabled. There’s a 3.5mm AUX jack for wired connection, a welcome addition for audiophiles who still use an iPod Classic (or is that just me?).
The XM6 headphones weren’t just the best headphones of 2025, they remain the best in 2026, and will likely remain the best for years to come. For $378, you get the best at an all-time low.