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RTINGS.com
RTINGS
“The Sony 1000X THE COLLEXION are great for travel.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Expansive spacious soundstage
- Expertly separated vocals and instruments
- Balanced frequency response
- Luxurious build quality
- Best touch controls
- Very good comfort
Points of Contention
- Lower battery life
- Weaker ANC power
- High price tag
- No lossless playback
- No IP rating
- Closed‑back traps moisture and heat
Professional Reviews
5 reviews from 5 critics80
Harry Padoan
TechRadar
“The Collexion (as I will call them) have an incredibly expansive, spacious soundstage, which provides plenty of room for individual instruments to express themselves.”
80
James Pero
Gizmodo
“If you can get past the sticker shock, Sony's 1000X The Collexion wireless headphones have amazing sound and ANC.”
80
Christian de Looper
PCMag
“Although the 1000X does sound slightly better than the standard XM6 and is more comfortable to wear, it isn't quite as good at cancelling noise, and battery life takes a big hit.”
80
Bethany Allard
Mashable
“If you've been dying for spatial audio and love that live sound, shelling out on these will get you the best version of it.”
