Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones Review
Warm-up Questions: (1) Do you listen to a lot of music? What kinds of music? (2) Do you prefer headphones or earphones? Why?
Sony has released the follow-up to their popular noise cancelling headphones, the XM5s, and we were excited to try them out. Here's what we found.
One of the biggest changes is that these headphones can fold. The old model could not fold, which made them hard to carry. Now they fit into a smaller case, making them perfect for travel. Sony also made the headband wider, which makes the headphones much more comfortable. This helps spread the weight better across your head.
The battery life is good but not amazing. You can listen for up to 30 hours with noise cancellation on, or 40 hours with it off. The best part is that they charge very quickly. Just three minutes of charging gives you three hours of listening time. You can keep listening while the headphones are charging.
The noise cancellation technology is excellent. Sony added four more microphones to make a total of 12 around the headphones. This helps block outside noise much better. The headphones work especially well on airplanes, blocking engine noise while you enjoy your music.
The sound quality is very impressive. The bass sounds are deep and powerful, while the higher sounds are clear and detailed. Music sounds rich and full, with great balance between low and high sounds. Whether you listen to rock music, classical pieces, or podcasts, everything sounds amazing. The headphones handle different types of audio content perfectly, from quiet voices to loud drums.
Overall, the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones are excellent. They are more comfortable, easier to carry, and sound better than many other headphones. They cost more money than basic headphones, but the quality and features make them worth buying if you love good audio.
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One of the biggest changes is that these headphones can fold. The old model could not fold, which made them hard to carry. Now they fit into a smaller case, making them perfect for travel. Sony also made the headband wider, which makes the headphones much more (2) __________. This helps spread the weight better across your head.
The (3) __________ life is good but not amazing. You can listen for up to 30 hours with noise cancellation on, or 40 hours with it off. The best part is that they charge very quickly. Just three minutes of charging gives you three hours of listening time. You can keep listening while the headphones are charging.
The noise cancellation technology is excellent. Sony added four more (4) __________ to make a total of 12 around the headphones. This helps block outside noise much better. The headphones work especially well on airplanes, blocking engine noise while you enjoy your music.
The sound (5) __________ is very impressive. The bass sounds are deep and powerful, while the higher sounds are clear and detailed. Music sounds rich and full, with great balance between low and high sounds. Whether you listen to rock music, classical pieces, or podcasts, everything sounds amazing. The headphones handle different types of audio content perfectly, from quiet voices to loud drums.
Overall, the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones are excellent. They are more comfortable, easier to carry, and sound better than many other headphones. They cost more money than (6) __________ headphones, but the quality and features make them worth buying if you love good audio.
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Comprehension
1. The Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones can fold. TRUE/FALSE
2. The headphones have 8 microphones for noise cancellation. TRUE/FALSE
3. You can charge the headphones while listening to music. TRUE/FALSE
4. The headphones work well on airplanes. TRUE/FALSE
Vocabulary n = noun, v = verb, adj = adjective, adv = adverb, prep = preposition, phr. v = phrasal verb, pl = plural
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1. Try out (phr. v)
2. Comfortable (adj)
3. Battery (n)
4. Noise cancellation (n)
5. Microphones (n)
6. Spread (v)
7. Bass (n)
8. Quality (n)
a) How good something is.
b) The low, deep sounds in music.
c) To extend or distribute something over a wider area.
d) Small devices that pick up sound and voices.
e) Technology that blocks outside sounds so you hear your music better.
f) The power source that makes electronic devices work.
g) Feeling good and relaxed when wearing or using something.
h) To test something to see if you like it or if it works well.
Discussion
- What type of content do you listen to or watch more? Music, podcasts, or videos?
- Before buying something expensive, do you read reviews about your options?
- How important is sound quality to you when listening to music?
- Would you pay extra money for noise cancellation technology? Why or why not?
- Do you think these Sony headphones sound good after reading this review?
- Where would you use headphones with noise cancellation?
- How long should the battery last in good headphones?
- What does "comfortable" mean to you when talking about headphones?
- When listening to music, do you enjoy bass or the higher sounds more?
- How do you feel about Sony? Do they make good products?
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- released
- comfortable
- battery
- microphones
- quality
- basic
Comprehension:
- True. The article mentions that these headphones can fold again, and they fit into a smaller case.
- False. The headphones have 12 microphones, not 8, to improve noise cancellation.
- True. The article states you can keep listening while the headphones are charging.
- True. The article mentions that the headphones work especially well on airplanes, blocking engine noise.
Vocabulary:
- Try out (phr. v): To test something to see if you like it or if it works well.
- Comfortable (adj): Feeling good and relaxed when wearing or using something.
- Battery (n): The power source that makes electronic devices work.
- Noise cancellation (n): Technology that blocks outside sounds so you hear your music better.
- Microphones (n): Small devices that pick up sound and voices.
- Spread (v): To extend or distribute something over a wider area.
- Bass (n): The low, deep sounds in music.
- Quality (n): How good something is.