Sony’s long-anticipated flagship WF-1000XM6 earbuds have leaked online, and . The retailer Power Buy posted a listing for the earbuds, complete with multiple photos and some specs.
Let’s get to the specs. We don’t know a lot, but the listing does suggest the earbuds will boast an IPX4 water-resistance rating and ANC/transparency modes. None of this is all that surprising, though we don’t have any details regarding the audio drivers or anything like that.
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We do know what they look like, assuming the listing is accurate. There are two colorways, black and white, with a pill-shaped design that differs from the previous iterations. The case looks like a standard earbud case.
One interesting design aspect is that the eartips are slightly bigger than with previous models. This could indicate a larger air channel, which would translate to an increased bass response. Earbuds tend to struggle with bass, so this could be a nifty little upgrade.
However, that’s conjecture and we won’t know more until Sony does its own official drop. It’s been well over two years since the company released the , so the refresh is long overdue.