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WH-1000XX ColleXion leaks ahead of May 19 reveal with an expensive price tag

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Sony hasn’t said a word yet, but the internet already has pictures of it’s upcoming headphones. Actor Damson Idris was spotted wearing an unreleased pair of Sony over-ear headphones in New York City ahead of the Met Gala, giving the world its first real look at what’s reportedly called the WH-1000XX or ‘The ColleXion’.

Sony is expected to officially unveil them on May 19, but the leak has already set expectations sky-high (via NotebookCheck ). If the specs hold up, this could be the pair that finally gives Apple’s AirPods Max 2 a serious competition.

What makes the Sony WH-1000XX different from what came before?

The design is the first thing you’ll notice. Unlike the Sony WH-1000XM6 , the WH-1000XX features a metal headband and a metal casing around the 3.5mm jack, giving it a noticeably more premium look.…