A celebrity recently revealed Sony’s super premium 1000X headphones as a fashion flex

This year, Sony marks a decade of its WH-1000XM premium Bluetooth headphone series, which actually started out as the MDR-1000X. To celebrate this milestone, Sony is set to launch a special edition of its over-the-ear headphones, which will be officially called the “Sony 1000X The Colaxion”, which Sony itself accidentally revealed last month. And now it’s going one step further by officially teasing the design.

The Sony 1000X, which is expected to be a step up from its current flagship, WH-1000XM6Was recently seen at the 2026 Met Gala. Actor Damson Idris F1: Movie The stardom was seen wearing a new pair of headphones in photos shared by the fashion media outlet complex style. Interestingly, the official Sony Electronics handle on the X is linked to this post, suggesting that this is a genuine product.

The anticipated Sony 1000X has a similar design to the Sony WH-1000XM6, but with a different headband. This premium headband features a metal attached stem connecting the two sides. A thin strip can also be seen beneath the soft cushion, and this may possibly provide more strength than the Sony WH-1000XM6, whose hinges have been reported to be prone to breaking. However, French tech blog dlabs (through a) reddit post) says that the 1000X’s neckband won’t bend like the WH-1000XM6.

Metal inserts can also be seen on the bottom grille covering the microphone. In addition to the white version worn by the actor, another “Sandstone” has been leaked previously, but we’re unsure if these are the same or different colors.

During this time, dlabs Additional information about the headphones has been shared. For starters, the Sony 1000X is reported to feature a “V3” processor, which may be the same as the QN3 on the XM6. The processor will also enable Sony’s DSEE Extreme sound enhancement technology, which can upscale audio up to 32-bit signals. The headphones are also said to offer 10-band EQ via the Sony Headphones app.

On the external hardware front, the headphones also use 12 high-precision mics for ANC (active noise cancellation). They can also deliver up to 24 hours of battery life with ANC, while a five-minute quick charge can deliver 90 minutes of playback time.

Apart from these features, the Sony 1000X is said to come with a premium magnetic carrying case that can make standard zipper packs useless.

dlabs Sony is also quoting a much higher price than the WH-1000XM6. Based on the leak, the Premium 1000X could be priced at $649 in the US, which is significantly more than the XM6’s $450 price tag. At the end, dlabs says that the headphones may officially launch on May 19 and will be available for purchase on the same day.