Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is set to kick off on Wednesday, March 25th, but we’re already seeing some historic discounts for the folks who don’t want to wait. Case in point: the Sony WH-1000XM6, widely considered to be the best wireless headphones on the market, have crashed back to $398 for a limited time.
That’s a return to the lowest price ever recorded for the wireless headphones, making them the ideal Android-friendly alternative to Apple’s AirPod Max. Will the Sony cans get even cheaper when the spring sale begins in earnest? I would expect not, but you never know with Amazon. It’s just as likely that this discount will cause the headphones to sell out before Wednesday, so it’s a roll of the dice either way.
✅Recommended if: you want to try some of the best wireless headphones in the business; you want headphones with a comfortable design, customizable EQ settings, and cutting-edge noise cancellation.
❌Skip this deal if: you need something cheaper or highly portable; you’re looking for workout earbuds or headphones with wired USB-C playback support.
Just like their predecessors, the WH-1000XM6 prove once again that Sony is an all-time great in the headphone space. The cans are sleek and comfortable, with unrivalled sound quality powered by ultra-clean 30mm drivers, a ton of customizable EQ settings, and up to 30 hours of battery life on a single charge. The headphones also charge up quick when they do finally run out of juice.
As described in our 4.5/5-star review, however, the active noise cancellation is where the Sony WH-1000XM6 really shine. Sony has been improving its ANC technology with every generation of the flagship series, and the XM6 are no exception. The cans now boast 12 built-in microphones to transform the ambient noise of modern life into near-silence, and you can fine tune a lot of the ANC settings in Sony’s companion app to ensure you’re getting the exact listening experience you want.
Sure, the Sony XM6 aren’t perfect, and even with this historic discount the price on the headphones may be a bit steep for many folks. But if you want some of the best headphones in the business and you don’t dropping a bit of cash, this Amazon deal is a stellar opportunity for audiophiles and casual listeners alike.
