Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones Review

Level 3 Review · Checked Lesson by: Aron Thode Source:pcmag.com, edition.cnn.com

How to study this lesson

Ask: (1) Do you listen to a lot of music? What kinds of music? (2) Do you prefer headphones or earphones? Why?

Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones in black color showing their sleek design.
Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones with their modern design.

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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.

Vocab List

  • 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.

Listen and fill the gaps below:

Listen and Fill Gaps

Listen to the audio and complete the gaps below:

Sony has (1) __________ 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 (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.

True or False

Answer each question by selecting True or False, then click CHECK to see your results.

  • The Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones can fold.
    The article mentions that these headphones can fold again, and they fit into a smaller case.
  • The headphones have 8 microphones for noise cancellation.
    The headphones have 12 microphones, not 8, to improve noise cancellation.
  • You can charge the headphones while listening to music.
    The article states you can keep listening while the headphones are charging.
  • The headphones work well on airplanes.
    The article mentions that the headphones work especially well on airplanes, blocking engine noise.

True or False

1. The Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones can fold. T / F

2. The headphones have 8 microphones for noise cancellation. T / F

3. You can charge the headphones while listening to music. T / F

4. The headphones work well on airplanes. T / F

Review Breakdown

Description

Good / Bad points

Final opinion

Not in the review

Review Breakdown

Read each statement. Write the letter in the correct group below.

  1. These headphones are the follow-up to the popular Sony XM5s.
  2. The headphones can fold and fit into a smaller case for travel.
  3. Three minutes of charging gives three hours of listening time.
  4. The wider headband makes the headphones much more comfortable.
  5. The battery life is good but not amazing.
  6. The noise cancellation is excellent with 12 microphones.
  7. The sound quality is very impressive with deep bass and clear highs.
  8. The quality and features make them worth buying if you love good audio.
  9. The headphones come in five different colors.
  10. The headphones can connect to two devices at the same time.

Description: _______________

Good / Bad points: _______________

Final opinion: _______________

Not in the review: _______________

Vocab List
  • Try out (phr. v.)
  • Comfortable (adj.)
  • Battery (n.)
  • Noise cancellation (n.)
  • Microphones (n.)
  • Spread (v.)
  • Bass (n.)
  • Quality (n.)

Vocab Match

Match each vocabulary word with a definition:

1. Try out

2. Comfortable

3. Battery

4. Noise cancellation

5. Bass

6. Quality

a) How good something is.

b) The low, deep sounds in music.

c) Technology that blocks outside sounds so you hear your music better.

d) The power source that makes electronic devices work.

e) Feeling good and relaxed when wearing or using something.

f) To test something to see if you like it or if it works well.

Discussion Questions

  1. What type of content do you listen to or watch more? Music, podcasts, or videos?
  2. Before buying something expensive, do you read reviews about your options?
  3. How important is sound quality to you when listening to music?
  4. Would you pay extra money for noise cancellation technology? Why or why not?
  5. Do you think these Sony headphones sound good after reading this review?
  6. Where would you use headphones with noise cancellation?
  7. How long should the battery last in good headphones?
  8. What does "comfortable" mean to you when talking about headphones?
  9. When listening to music, do you enjoy bass or the higher sounds more?
  10. How do you feel about Sony? Do they make good products?

Answers

Listening: (1) released, (2) comfortable, (3) battery, (4) microphones, (5) quality, (6) basic

True or False:

  1. True. The article mentions that these headphones can fold again, and they fit into a smaller case.
  2. False. The headphones have 12 microphones, not 8, to improve noise cancellation.
  3. True. The article states you can keep listening while the headphones are charging.
  4. True. The article mentions that the headphones work especially well on airplanes, blocking engine noise.

Review Breakdown:

  1. Description
  2. Description
  3. Description
  4. Good / Bad points
  5. Good / Bad points
  6. Good / Bad points
  7. Good / Bad points
  8. Final opinion
  9. Not in the review
  10. Not in the review

Vocabulary:

  1. Try out: To test something to see if you like it or if it works well.

  2. Comfortable: Feeling good and relaxed when wearing or using something.

  3. Battery: The power source that makes electronic devices work.

  4. Noise cancellation: Technology that blocks outside sounds so you hear your music better.

  5. Bass: The low, deep sounds in music.

  6. Quality: How good something is.

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