Sony set to take on Apple, Bose with 1000XM6 ANC buds
Last year saw some of the best noise cancelling buds we’ve ever seen, but something new from Sony was missing in action. It’s here in the new year, as the WF-1000XM6 is announced.
Truly wireless earphones and earbuds. Basically anything without a cord.
Last year saw some of the best noise cancelling buds we’ve ever seen, but something new from Sony was missing in action. It’s here in the new year, as the WF-1000XM6 is announced.
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