expiredN3RD_01 posted Dec 25, 2025 05:01 AM
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expiredN3RD_01 posted Dec 25, 2025 05:01 AM
Sony WH-1000XM6 Noise-Canceling Wireless Over-Ear Headphones $348
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ANC is a bit better on subway esp with low end sounds. But the filtering algo is not as pleasant/natural as APP3.
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I bought these as an upgrade from my Sony WH-1000XM5's because I was excited about the LE Audio connectivity, thinking it would allow me to game and use the microphone at the same time with full quality audio (with traditional Bluetooth, the audio quality drops dramatically whenever the mic is active, and LE Audio is purported to fix this).
Unfortunately, I was overly optimistic. First, enabling LE Audio in Windows is only possible in rare circumstances where the OEM provided driver indicates LE Audio support, even if the underlying chipset is rated for Bluetooth 5.2+. Secondly, even if your computer supports it or you buy a secondary dongle, the audio quality still drops terribly when the mic is active.
I will spare all the details but check out the Reddit thread "WH-1000XM6 via LC3 - a limited experience for gaming" for more of a breakdown.
Overall, I found nothing in the Sony WH-1000XM6's to be a worthwhile upgrade without working LE Audio and returned them. I'll continue with my Sony WH-1000XM5's (and an external mic for gaming) for the foreseeable future.
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