The Collexion expands the range
Sony announced The Collexion on May 19, 2026 as a premium addition to the 1000X series. The same announcement introduced another color for the XM6.
Sony: 1000X The Collexion announcementChecked Nov 2, 2026
WH-1000XM6
BUY
A good time to buy.
The sources we checked give little reason to expect a replacement soon.
Reviewed Nov 2, 2026
Sources & notes
Behind the advice
XM6 continues alongside it
TWICE reports that Sony positioned The Collexion as a complement to the XM6. Its launch coverage includes an interview with Sony’s product marketing lead.
TWICE: Collexion launch coverage by Stewart WolpinChecked Nov 2, 2026
The September update revisits XM4
Sony announced WH-1000XM4C on September 7, 2026 as a refresh of the XM4. The announcement names XM4C, The Collexion, and XM6 as models in its lineup.
Sony: WH-1000XM4C announcementChecked Nov 2, 2026
An early-2027 prediction is speculative
T3’s Andrew Williams suggests early 2027 for XM7 by looking at past releases. The article provides no confirmed Sony schedule. We do not use this forecast as a reason to wait.
T3: Andrew Williams on Sony’s 2026 headphone lineupChecked Nov 2, 2026
XM6 is still listed by Sony
Sony’s UK site has an active WH-1000XM6 product page. The page does not establish a date for the next generation.
Sony: Current WH-1000XM6 product pageChecked Nov 2, 2026
Models covered
The gaps count numbered XM models. Collexion is a separate premium model. XM4C is an update to the XM4.
Sony announcementWhat remains uncertain
We found no confirmed XM7 announcement or supported launch date in the sources reviewed. Sony could still announce an update. The last two generation gaps vary too much to justify a useful release window.
What we checked
Sony’s 2026 US press archive, the UK XM6 product page, and the reporting linked below.
- Sony 2026 press archive, entries 1–25 Checked Nov 2, 2026
- Sony 2026 press archive, entries 26–41 Checked Nov 2, 2026
Release history
Announcement datesDates come from manufacturer announcements.
Release timeline
- Announced
- May 15, 2025
- Time since announcement
- 17 monthsAs of Nov 3, 2026
- WH-1000XM4
- WH-1000XM5
- WH-1000XM6Current model
The timeline shows launch order. The spaces between models are equal.