Sony's XM6 vs Bose, Sennheiser, Focal, and more! Ultimate Bluetooth Headphone Guide for 2025

GadgetryTech May 28, 2025
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The Sony WH-1000XM6 is a formidable headphone against a very competitive market, and in this video I compare against some of the best options available from other brands. This includes Apple, Bose, Sennheiser, Focal, Bowers & Wilkins, and Noble! This is a long, but in depth review, designed to give you every piece of info you may be looking for. Be sure to use the chapters to save you time! Purchase Links (Generic Affiliate Links): Sony WH-1000XM6 - https://geni.us/B4W1F Apple Airpods Max - https://geni.us/oQ7mh Bose QuietComfort Ultra - https://geni.us/p3edb Focal Bathys (headphones.com) - https://headphones.com/products/focal-bathys-headphones Focal Bathys (Amazon) - https://geni.us/vRp0LS Sennheiser Momentum 4 - https://geni.us/AT7kt7Y Noble FoKus Apollo - https://apos.audio/products/noble-fokus-apollo-anc-over-ear-headphones?sca_ref=1915795.HszCmmyneH Bowers & Wilkins Px8 - https://geni.us/cc5QA WickedCushions Website (this link loads a 15% off coupon!) https://wickedcushions.com/gadgetrytech Save 10% at Dekoni Audio by using GADGETRYTECH10 coupon! https://dekoniaudio.com/ My Headphone/Headset Measurement Database: https://gadgetrytech.squig.link/headsets/ My IEM Measurement Database: https://gadgetrytech.squig.link/ Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/cHX6wpq2tQ Follow me on X! https://x.com/GadgetryTechJoe Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/gadgetrytech/ Support links (no special benefits/gatekeeping, added this per viewer requests!): Patreon Support: https://www.patreon.com/GadgetryTech PayPal Donate: https://bit.ly/3IEuymW Amazon Referral (costs you nothing but supports channel!) - https://amzn.to/4lEsKfA Want us to review something? Contact us! [email protected] Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:25 - Lots of Important Specs & Comparisons 03:42 - Pads and Clamp Force 05:52 - Sony XM6 Hands-On 09:09 - Apple AirPods Max Hands-On 11:08 - Focal Bathys Hands-On 13:04 - Noble FoKus Apollo Hands-On 15:08 - Sennheiser Momentum 4 Hands-On 17:59 - Bose QuietComfort Ultra Hands-On 20:02 - Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Hands-On 22:32 - Cases 23:57 - ANC Performance 30:16 - Sound Quality 41:07 - Mic Tests 44:39 - Final Thoughts DISCLAIMERS: The links above charge you the same price as finding it on Amazon. However, purchasing through the links above would support this channel for future product reviews. We appreciate any support, but please feel free to purchase though any means you feel comfortable with. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. #bluetooth #headphones #hifi

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