Sony WH-1000XM6: The release date has fallen, discover the future king of headphones in pictures

Sony goes up a gear. THE Wh-1000XM6 Will be presented live on Youtube this May 15 at 6 p.m. (Paris time). But thanks to very detailed leaks, we already know almost everything about what promises to be the most ambitious helmet ever designed by the brand.

Sony WH-1000XM6: waterproofing, hinges, processor … Everything before the release date

First novelty, and not least: the helmet is finally foldable. The design of Wh-1000xm5 had been criticized for his absence of hinges, forcing users to impractical storage. This time, the hinge of the XM6 is reinforced by a metal structure, inspired by that of Ult Wearbut a priori more robust. An evolution that responds to one of the most frequent grievances.

Another visible change: a larger and better padded arch, thick, thicker, and now without apparent seam, with a single piece plastic. This gives the helmet a more refined look … and suggests increased resistance to water, especially since the microphones are protected by a mesh type grid, close to that of WF-1000XM5. The Spanish Amazon had mentioned a seal, but without mention of IPX – prudence, therefore, but the intention seems clear.