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Celebrate 10 years of premium noise-cancelling headphones with Sony Philippines' '1000x The Collexion'

Published Jul 17, 2026 11:12 am
Sony Philippines has officially unveiled the Sony 1000X The Collexion, commemorating a decade of innovation in the company's flagship 1000X series of premium wireless noise-cancelling headphones. The launch celebrated ten years since the debut of the original MDR-1000X in 2016, a product line that has become one of the industry's benchmarks for personal audio technology.
Rather than holding a conventional product announcement, Sony hosted an immersive launch event that brought together leaders from the fashion, business, media, and technology sectors. Designed as a multi-sensory experience, the event highlighted the craftsmanship, engineering, and premium design philosophy behind the company's latest flagship headphones while showcasing how audio technology has evolved over the past decade.
The evening opened with a theatrical ballet-inspired product reveal, combining music, choreography, and visual storytelling to introduce the new headphones. Sony Philippines President and Managing Director Shuhei Sugihara and Marketing Director Kentaro Imamura welcomed guests and reaffirmed the company's commitment to delivering premium listening experiences to Filipino consumers through continuous innovation in sound quality, comfort, and intelligent features.
The celebration continued with a performance by dance group A-Team alongside a fashion presentation styled by acclaimed designer Gian Romano, whose avant-garde creations complemented the minimalist and luxurious aesthetics of the new headphones.
One of the highlights of the event was "Talk That Talk," a panel discussion moderated by Rammy Bitong. The conversation featured respected personalities from various industries, including fashion designer Rajo Laurel, entrepreneur Mika Lagdameo, creative director Daryl Chang, and AGC Power Holdings Corporation Chairman and CEO Archie Carrasco. The panel explored how premium audio has become an essential tool for creativity, productivity, and modern lifestyles, with participants sharing how high-quality sound supports their work and everyday routines.
Guests also had the opportunity to experience the headphones through interactive installations. The Tech Showcase Lounge explained the engineering behind Sony's latest audio technologies, while the Soundscapes immersive booth demonstrated the headphones' sound quality and active noise cancellation in synchronized audio and visual environments.
The Sony 1000X The Collexion combines refined industrial design with the company's latest audio technologies. It features newly engineered driver units designed to deliver improved vocal clarity, detailed instrument separation, and a balanced sound signature across a wide frequency range. Sony's Edge-AI-powered DSEE Ultimate (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Ultimate) intelligently restores compressed digital audio in real time, helping recreate details that may be lost during music compression.
The headphones also support 360 Reality Audio Upmix for Cinema, creating a more immersive surround sound experience when watching compatible movies and video content. Sony's industry-leading active noise cancellation (ANC) technology uses multiple microphones and advanced processing algorithms to reduce ambient noise, enabling listeners to focus on music, calls, or entertainment even in busy environments.
The local launch event of the Sony 1000X The Collexion
The local launch event of the Sony 1000X The Collexion
Additional flagship features include Adaptive Sound Control, which automatically adjusts noise cancellation settings based on the user's activity and location, Speak-to-Chat, which pauses playback when the wearer begins speaking, and multipoint Bluetooth connectivity for seamless switching between two paired devices. The headphones also support Hi-Res Audio Wireless via the LDAC codec, Bluetooth 5.x connectivity, touch controls, hands-free voice assistants, and crystal-clear voice calls enhanced by AI-powered beamforming microphones.
Designed for extended listening sessions, the headphones feature a lightweight ergonomic frame, premium metal accents, and newly refined synthetic leather cushioning developed over more than two years to improve comfort and durability. The foldable design, along with a premium carrying case, makes the headphones suitable for travel, work, and everyday use.
Available in Black and White, the Sony 1000X The Collexion reflects the company's continued emphasis on combining sophisticated aesthetics with cutting-edge technology. The new flagship wireless headphones are now available at Sony authorized dealers and Sony Centers nationwide with a suggested retail price of P36,999.

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