Save 40% Off the Sony WH-1000XX "The Collexion" Stainless Steel Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones

Sony's WH-1000 lineup is well-regarded as one of the best wireless noise canceling headphones you can get, with the current generation model being the WH-1000XM6. Perhaps lesser known is that Sony released an even higher end headphone in the lineup earlier this year dubbed the WH-1000XX "The Collexion" . It normally retails for a lofty price of $649, but Secondipity (via eBay) is offering a certified refurbished pair with 2 year Allstate warranty for just $389 with free shipping, or nearly 40% off. According to the reviews from people who have ordered from Secondipity, which is a huge Sony liquidator, the certified refurb headphones are pretty much indistinguishable from brand new.

Over 40% Off the Sony WH-1000XX Noise Canceling Headphones

Certified refurbished with 2 year warranty

Sony WH-1000XX Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones

The Sony WH-1000XX improves upon the WH-1000XM6 in several ways. The most obvious upgrade is the design and build quality. The 1000XX features a sturdy metal frame that's almost entirely wrapped in hand-brushed stainless steel and vegan leather. Even the buttons are made out of metal. There's very little plastic, especially compared to the 1000XM6. Comfort has been improved here too, with a wider padded headband for more even weight distribution on the head and oversized earcups that are designed to sit around your ears rather than on them.

The 1000XX features custom designed and tuned 30mm carbon composite dynamic drivers paired with Sony's latest Integrated Processor V3. The WH-1000XM6, by the way, is still on the previous generation V2 processor. Updates include support for spatial surround sound, DSEE Ultimate audio upscaling, and Bluetooth 6.0 with Multipoint. The 1000XX also features the HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN3 which manages the twelve-microphone array for voice clarity.

Battery life is solid at up to 24 hours of continuous playback with USB Type-C quick charge that can give you 1.5 hours of playtime after just 5 minutes of charging. Finally, the 1000XX includes a fancy case that features a molded-in handle, making it more practical than the one that comes with the 1000XM6.

At this price, it's also less expensive than buying a new WH-1000XM6.

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