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Sony Teases Launch of New Headset Ahead of Anticipated Debut of 'The ColleXion Headphones'

Sony Teases Launch of New Headset Ahead of Anticipated Debut of 'The ColleXion Headphones'

The teaser shows a new hinge design that matches earlier leaks of the rumoured The ColleXion Headphones.

Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima | Updated: 13 May 2026 14:40 IST

Sony Teases Launch of New Headset Ahead of Anticipated Debut of 'The ColleXion Headphones'

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Sony The ColleXion Headphones is tipped to come in Black and White colourways

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Highlights

Sony may launch the rumoured The ColleXion Headphones
The headphones may use Sony's QN3 processor
Sony could include DSEE Ultimate audio upscaling

Sony has teased the arrival of a new pair of premium headphones. The company shared a short video on social media and hinted at an announcement scheduled for next week. Although Sony has not confirmed the product name, the teaser has fuelled speculation that it could introduce the rumoured The ColleXion Headphones. Recent leaks have revealed several design details and suggested that the upcoming model may join Sony's flagship wireless audio lineup as a more premium offering.

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According to an X post by Sony Electronics on X, the company shared a teaser video with the caption, "A masterpiece awaits... 5/19 at 9 AM PST" (9:30pm IST). The video shows the outline of a pair of over-ear headphones with a curved headband, a metallic hinge, and part of one ear cup.

A masterpiece awaits... 5/19 at 9 AM PST. pic.twitter.com/6lfGUOAbk2
— Sony Electronics (@SonyElectronics) May 12, 2026

The hinge design shown in the video appears different from the mechanism used on the Sony WH-1000XM6. This detail aligns with earlier leaked renders of the rumoured The ColleXion Headphones.

Previous leaks suggest that Sony may offer The ColleXion Headphones in black and white colour options. Leaked renders suggest Sony may use leather or vegan leather on the outer ear cups, replacing the matte plastic finish seen on the Sony WH-1000XM6. The same images also show a USB Type-C port and several microphones, indicating support for charging, active noise cancellation, and voice calls.

Earlier leaks indicate that Sony could power The ColleXion Headphones with a MediaTek MT2855 chipset paired with its custom QN3 processor. The upcoming model is also rumoured to include DSEE Ultimate for enhancing compressed audio files. It is tipped to cost $649 (roughly Rs. 55,000) in the US. Notably, the rumoured headphones were reportedly seen in public in Manhattan ahead of the Met Gala, further fueling speculation that Sony could unveil them soon.

Sony WH-1000XM6 Wireless Headphones

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design / Comfort
Audio Quality
Battery Life
Value For Money

Good
Light and comfortable, foldable design
Smart magnetic carrying case
User replaceable earpads (no tool needed)
Excellent active noise cancelling
Good for voice calls
LE Audio support for gaming
Sound Connect app works well

Bad
No IP-rating
No USB listening
No aptxHD or aptxHD Lossless support

Read detailed Sony WH-1000XM6 Wireless Headphones review

Colour Black

Headphone Type Over-Ear

Microphone Yes

Connectivity Wireless

Type Headphones

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Sucharita is a writer with Gadgets 360 and is mostly found playing with her cat in her free time. She has previously worked at breaking news desks across organizations. Powered by coffee, The Beatles, Bowie, and her newfound love for BTS, she aims to work towards contributing to a better media environment for women and queer folk. More