A recent open-box listing sees Sony’s flagship WH-1000XM6 headphones slashed to $229, marking a significant discount and making premium noise-cancelling technology more accessible for consumers.
Sony’s WH-1000XM6 headphones are back in the spotlight after an open-box listing at Focus dropped the price to $229, a steep cut from the $398 recommended retail price. That amounts to a saving of $169, or 42%, and it lands at a level that undercuts the usual new-item pricing by a wide margin.
For buyers who have been waiting for a meaningful discount on Sony’s current flagship over-ear model, the timing makes this offer stand out. Android Authority notes that brand-new units have recently been selling for at least $378 and often for more, which makes the open-box route far more attractive than usual for a premium noise-cancelling pair.
The WH-1000XM6 builds on Sony’s established formula with the HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN3, a 12-microphone array, Bluetooth 5.3, multipoint pairing, LDAC support, 3.5mm wired listening and USB-C charging. RTINGS says the latest model refines rather than reinvents the line, with stronger noise cancellation thanks to the extra microphones and the faster processor. Other reviews have been similarly positive, with Tom’s Guide highlighting comfort and battery life, TechRadar praising the design and touch controls and HeadphoneCheck applauding the noise cancellation and foldable design.
There are a few trade-offs to keep in mind. Reviewers have pointed to a tighter clamp than on some rivals, a limited soundstage on occasion and, in some cases, awkward app dependence for certain settings. Even so, the broad consensus is that the WH-1000XM6 remains one of the best premium noise-cancelling headphones available, and Android Authority says the model carries a 4.4 out of 5 rating. Because this is an open-box unit, the packaging may show wear or be replaced, but the headphones are listed as working perfectly and include essential accessories.
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