Three years have passed since Sony’s launch of the flagship headphone series Wh-1000xm5, which has popular noise blocking. The new model of this series, which is shown by many users among the best wireless headphones, has started to emerge on Sony WH-1000XM6. The US Federal Communication Commission (FCC) offers clues about the design of the new model and some technical features.
The Walkman blog revealed the first tips on Sony’s new headset. The product diagrams in the FCC documents show that especially headphone pads have a removable structure. This diagram shows a plate containing the model and serial numbers by removing the right headset pad. According to the FCC arrangements, this plate is thought to be mounted without using screws, as this plate should be accessible by the user. It is stated that this assembly may be made by clips, magnets or another method, but there is no clear information yet.
In the WH-1000XM5, this information was hidden on the inside of the ear pad and pads could not be removed. Therefore, removable pads can be an important design innovation for users. In addition, small changes in the hinge design of the new model are remarkable. However, it is unclear whether these changes point to a turn to the foldable design in the WH-1000XM4.
The FCC documents will provide the support of the Wh-1000xm6 Bluetooth 5.3. There are also some information about the antenna and power features, but there is no concrete clue for the sound performance or design of the headphones. In the documents, the model number “YY2984 ı is quite similar to the“ YY2954 ”number of the previous model, WH-1000XM5. This is considered a powerful sign that the new model will be released under the WH-1000XM6.
On the other hand, the model tested in the documents is a prototype. This means that some changes can be made in the final design or features. It is stated that the “short -term confidentiality” request in the FCC application will end on 22 July 2025. This date suggests that Sony will officially introduce its new model before this date.
Sony WH-1000XM5 was released in May 2022. Therefore, it seems likely to be introduced in the spring of 2025 in a similar time period. While users are curiously waiting for what features to offer Sony’s new flagship headphones, innovations such as removable ear pads and new hinge design attract attention.