The highly anticipated Sony WH-1000XM6 was finally announced last week. We had to wait an extra year for the new model, but was this wait worth it, or should you save your money, and keep your WH-1000XM5? Time for a deep dive of the new model. Sony has published the Sony Engineer interview, click here.
Back in February 2025, I posted about a new unknown model, YY3004. This information came from a knowledgeable source, but what they provided was limited. The only information I received apart from the model code, were the colours, black, white, and blue.
A new model has been revealed by a Korean RRA certification, YY2995, described as an "USB Type-C Audio Box". Could this be a new Sony USB DAC amp like the PHA-3?
I know people have been asking about the new WF-1000XM6 but there was no information, until today. Thanks to James and Mr Walkman, we know the WF-1000XM6 is coming sometime in the near future, and we know the YY code, YY2985.
Say hello to the new WH-1000XM6. As of this post, there is no teaser from Sony, so either still too early or the headset will not be announced on the 15th. The only information about release from my source is retail availability in the middle of June 2025. Thank you to my source for providing the photos.
I do not normally cover Xperia news here, as there are other sites that do a much better job, but the teaser photo does show a Walkman, the WM1ZM2 Series. Sony removed the Walkman app from their Xperia line back in 2015. Now it looks like after 10 years we will finally see Walkman back in Xperia.
The specification of the Sony WH-1000XM6 have been leaked thanks to Amazon Spain and user peruho Unfortunately now photo in the listing, but have much of the new features. No doubt the listing will go down once this post goes up. Update - Amazon has removed the listing, adding screenshot at the end of the post.
Update 2 - Our first photo has leaked showing off the new design. Thanks to user HiNoAme3 from reddit. Further context at the end of the post.