Sony WH-1000XM6 Firmware Update Version 2.0.2

 

Sony has released the first firmware update for the new WH-1000XM6. There are a lot of changes in this new firmware, including the security updates for the issues with Airoha's chipsets.

Sony WF-1000XM5 Firmware Update, version 5.0.2

Sony has dropped a new firmware update for the WF-1000XM5, version 5.0.2, which is a big jump from the previous 4.0.2. Here are the changes:

Sony LinkBuds Fit now Available in Pink

Sony has added a new pink colour option to their LinkBuds Fit line. The new colour should be available in major markets already with availability expanding new regions over the next couple of weeks. Price is the same as the other colours.

Sony YY2998 - New Over-Ear Headphones (Update 2)

I have discovered a new Sony headset code, YY2998, in an import filing. The only information we have is the type of headset, over-ears, and the colours, black and silver. 

Sony WF-1000XM6 (YY2985) Import Filing (Update 4)

Back in May. the internal code for the WF-1000XM6 was revealed by none other than Sony in their Sound Connect app. Since that post, not only has Sony removed any mention of the WF-1000XM6 in the app, they also removed all of the YY codes.

Should the WH-1000XM6 be future-proof?

This post was a reply to a reddit post, but I could not post it, as Reddit kept giving me an error, so I could not post my reply. You can read the Sound Guys article here. So here is my take on the issues raised in the article.

Sony YY2989 - Gaming Headset or Earbuds? (Update 3)

I have found a new Sony YY code, YY2989, in an import filing. This import filing does not have a model number attached, so we can only guess what this could be based off the information provided.

Sony WH-1000XM6 FCC Teardown (Update)

My WH-1000XM6 specification deep dive has been posted, so now let us look at the inside, and see what has changed. The FCC photos reveal a lot of details, and while we lack a 52Audio teardown, iFixit have uploaded their own teardown on YouTube, with a lot of details. Do make sure to check it out. Okay buckle in, this will be a long post. Update: 52Audio has posted their teardown.