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Sony Goes All-In on WH-1000XM6 Headphones, Cutting Prices in a Pre-Black Friday Clearance Push

With a QN3 HD noise cancelling processor, these can block most background noises for a distraction-free listening experience.
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The Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones deliver real-time noise cancellation while keeping the vocals clear and the music rich. These are just as great for phone calls, thanks to the six-microphone, AI-based beamforming system that reduces background noise around you so the other person can hear you properly. Plus, the battery can go days without needing a recharge – perfect for longer trips! 

All this (and more) comes at a price of $460. Today, though, you can grab yourself a pair for $378 at Amazon, which is $82 less than the usual price. All six colors are part of this limited-time sale, including Black, Midnight Blue, Olive Gray, Sand Pink, Sandstone, and Silver. Shipping is free, and because the offer is available to all shoppers, you don’t need a Prime membership to avail it!

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Rich, clear sound for all tracks

These headphones use an HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3 to deliver excellent noise cancellation. The chip is about seven times faster than the one found in Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones, so those upgrading from the older version will especially notice a huge difference in the overall performance. With 12 microphones, this pair can detect most (if not all) external noise and counteract it with opposite sound waves to keep it from seeping in and distracting you. The result? A much more immersive listening experience, whether you’re just catching up on a podcast at home or travelling on a subway.

Additionally, there’s an Auto Ambient Sound mode that lets some external sounds in for times you want to keep an ear on what’s happening around. 

For calls, a six-microphone AI-based beamforming system works with Sony’s intelligent noise reduction tech to isolate your voice from your surroundings. It picks up your voice clearly to make sure every word is clear, which really comes in handy when you’re trying to have a conversation or take a meeting somewhere a bit chaotic. You’ll also be able to hear the other person – or whatever else is playing – properly with the specially designed driver with a lightweight carbon fiber dome. 

Battery life comes in at around 30 hours on a single charge. If you’re running low and don’t have the time to fully recharge the pair, only a three-minute top-up can keep these going for another three hours!

These Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones are now discounted by 18% on Amazon, which brings the price from $460 to $378. All colors are going for less, and the retailer is also offering free shipping for all shoppers right now. 

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