A week before my Goa trip, I was searching for good noise-cancelling headphones. Not just good — the best. My last flight had crying babies, chatty co-passengers, and the kind of plane hum that makes your brain feel like it’s vibrating. I needed silence. Real silence.
That’s when I saw the hype around the Sony WH-1000XM6. ₹35,000 for headphones? I laughed and closed the tab.
But then I did something dangerous — I walked into a Sony store and tried them on.
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The Moment I Hit “Noise Cancel On”
I slipped on the WH-1000XM6. The shop guy tapped the touchpad — and suddenly, the world disappeared. The AC’s hum? Gone. Traffic outside? Gone. Even my own footsteps sounded… soft.
I was sold. These weren’t just headphones. They were a mute button for reality.
I swiped my card (yes, a little painfully) and took them home.
You can check the latest price on Sony’s official site or wait for the next Amazon Great Indian Festival.
How They Performed in Real Life
- Noise Cancellation
- Whether it was office chatter, my ceiling fan, or street noise — these headphones silenced everything. I even wore them without music just to focus while writing.
- Sound Quality
- It’s not just loud, it’s rich. I heard parts of songs I’d missed for years — tiny background instruments, clearer vocals. Felt like I had front-row seats at a concert.
- Battery Life
- I got 30+ hours on a single charge. That included music, Zoom calls, and Netflix. I didn’t charge it for five whole days.
- Comfort
- The padding is soft, and even in the heat, it didn’t feel sweaty or heavy. I wore them on a 3-hour call. No pain, no pressure.
- Smart Features
- Speak-to-chat pauses music automatically when I talk. It’s creepy-smart.
- The app lets me fine-tune sound or choose how much outside noise I want.
Is It Better Than Bose or AirPods Max?
I’ve tried the Bose 700 at a friend’s place — they’re also great, but Sony felt more powerful on bass and better at blocking noise. AirPods Max? Beautiful design, but heavier and more expensive. Unless you’re stuck in the Apple ecosystem, I’d say Sony wins.
Worth ₹35,000?
Honestly? If you use headphones a lot — for calls, music, travel, or even peace of mind — YES.
If you just need something for gym or casual music, you’ll find cheaper options. But if you want premium silence + god-level sound, this is the one.
Pro Tip:
Don’t buy at full price. I got mine during an Amazon sale + used a bank offer to save ₹3,000. Keep an eye on deals.
If you want to block out the world and hear your music the way it was meant to sound — theSony WH-1000XM6 is worth every rupee.
