Sony
WH-1000XM6
Based on 293 Reddit mentions
$398.00
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Why is it that in 2026 we still can't use headphone mic + stereo in Windows 11?
LE audio also need the GMAP/Gaming profile active. For example WH-1000XM6 has LE audio, but it doesn't have the LE audio GMAP/Gaming profile, which also degrades the sound quality - or better said, while the mic sounds a lot better than classic BT, the headphones enter a phone call mode, where the a
...Consistent_Peanut451 in r/Windows11
January 27, 2026 9:06 PM
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Microsoft is promising to make Bluetooth audio much better in Windows 11
Turns out that is because Microsoft hasn't been keeping up with bluetooth standards. Nah. Bluetooth standards are complete trash. Their standard has been incompetent for more than 25 years now and I'm convinced they're trying to make it to 35. LE audio was supposed to deliver this feature, It sort o
...BigIronEnjoyer69 in r/hardware
August 27, 2025 12:40 PM
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My dear 5yr old Elite Active 75t earbuds are dying... Now what?
If you have fine motor skils, some tweezers, and good eyes or magnification, you can swap the batteries. I just did it and posted about it here. If need the conductive tape I would be glad to send you a piece (I have a big roll I'll never use). I've not found a good alternative. Possibly the Sony XM
...polishbroadcast in r/Jabra
March 28, 2026 5:41 PM
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Sony WH-1000XM6: The Audiophile's Perspective
You will never heard an actual audiophile say that the Sony Xm6 is the best thing they heard xD. Some tech reviewers maybe, but not an audiophile.
AnxietyComplex4128 in r/inearfidelity
June 29, 2025 8:43 PM
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Duty free at Qatar Airport
More of a rant then discussion. I've been transitting through Doha Airport over the last few months. I've noticed that the electronic goods have a huge markup. So although they are advertised as "tax free" they actually cost more than the online stores in the UK and France where goods are subject to
...DeHippo in r/qatar
October 2, 2025 3:19 AM
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250331 LE SSERAFIM Weekly Discussion Thread
https://electronics.sony.com/audio/headphones/headband/p/wh1000xm5-ples?s=09 Feel bad for people that already bought it. Kind of wish they would have done something like this for the xm6 instead.
FerhatB in r/lesserafim
March 31, 2025 5:34 PM
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Sony Xperia 1 VIII is so anti-2026.
a pet peeve but why does sony show the terrible sounding xm6 in wired mode which the whole point of the headphone is wireless features, when sony literally makes the mdr mv1 for the same price and that is regarded as one of the most comfortable headphones ever that even audiophiles agree sounds grea
...berke1904 in r/PhoneNow
May 13, 2026 4:54 PM
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Mahal banget, apa spesialnya?
Luxury item, anak2 yang pengen bergaul sama konglo jaksel sangat peduli sm ini. biasanya orang2 yg pedulinya gengsi duluan bakal "Wuih Airpods Max ya?" Ga ada tuh "Wuih Sony WH-1000XM6 ya?"
menyemenye in r/indotech
June 16, 2025 8:07 AM
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Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones Gen 1 vs Gen 2 quick take
Hey thanks for the initial impressions summary! For call quality, check out my voice call quality post comparing the QC Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) against the Sony WH-1000XM6 / Dell WL7204 Premier ANC Headset / Bose QC Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen). Bose QC Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) vs Sony WH-1000XM6 vs
...WeekendGearGuide in r/bose
September 13, 2025 4:04 PM
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The most reliable thing in my life since 2020? My XM3's
Whats funny is the flagship WH-1000XM6 snaps all the time where the headband connect to the drivers. Looks like this pair got it figured out
GambleTheGod00 in r/sony
September 16, 2025 7:20 PM
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