TL; DR
- Recently, the upcoming Sony headphone was spotted in FCC (Federal Communications Commission) listings for the United States and Canada.
- On FCC’s database, the device appeared with the ID “AK8YY2984.” Further, there’s an infographic depicting the removable headphone cup.
- Regarding price, the Sony WH-1000XM6 could cost more than the WH-1000XM5 (Rs. 34,990).
For years, Sony’s WH-1000XM series has been among the top wireless headphone recommendations. The last model in the lineup, the Sony WH-1000XM5, was a hit too. However, it has been three years since the device came out, and enthusiasts eagerly await its success. It turns out that Sony is already working on the “WH-1000XM6,” and the headphones might break the cover soon.
Sony’s WH-1000XM6 Is Going Through Various Certifications Around The World
Recently, the upcoming Sony headphone was spotted in FCC (Federal Communications Commission) listings for the United States and Canada. A few days ago, the purported Sony WH-1000XM6 surfaced on Singapore’s IMDA website (Infocomm Media Development Authority). The certification reveals the device’s model number: “YY2984.”
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Since the model number on this listing coincides with the FCC certification, we think it belongs to the upcoming headphones. Other details mentioned on the database are given below.
- Equipment Category: PMREQ – Private Mobile Radio
- Equipment Type: Bluetooth
- Equipment Description: Wireless Noise Canceling Stereo Headset
- Brand/Trade Name: Sony
- Model Name/No.: YY2984
- Marketing Name: –
- Supplier: Sony Electronics (Singapore) PTE. LTD.
- Network Connection: –
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FCC’s Database Also Contains A Sony WH-1000XM6 Listing
On FCC’s database, the device appeared with the ID “AK8YY2984.” Further, there’s an infographic depicting the removable headphone cup. According to TheWalkmanblog, the device’s short-term confidentiality (STC) ends on July 22, 2025. Since the last iteration of Sony’s flagship headphones came out around 13 weeks before the STC ended, we can expect the Sony WH-1000XM6 to debut in late April or early May.
The upcoming headset should support Bluetooth v5.3, which isn’t the latest version but should be able to provide a stable connection. It could also support fast USB-C charging, feature 30mm drivers, and come in three colors: Black, Blue, and Silver.
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Sony WH-1000XM6 Price (Expected)
Regarding price, the Sony WH-1000XM6 could cost more than the WH-1000XM5 (Rs. 34,990). We would wait to see the pricing before recommending the upcoming headphones to anyone, as more often than not, the previous generation of headphones gets a hefty discount, making it the more value-for-money product for end consumers.
Source: TheWalkmanblog, FCC
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