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Worn a handful of times, mostly for travel (and occasional office). No scratches, no real signs of wear. Comes with case and cables. Top-of-the-line anc, 30-hour battery, foldable design. Work perfect
Sony’s XM6 sits near the top of the ANC headphone pile, so a clean used pair can be an easy recommendation. At €260, this asks just under the €271 median and sits above the €227 25th percentile, so it reads as a fair price rather than a steal; not cheap enough to call a bargain, but solid value if the condition is honest.
What makes it worth a look is the class-leading noise canceling, strong all-day comfort, and very good battery life, with enough refinement to stay a premium travel headphone instead of a mere upgrade cycle purchase. The main upside here is simply getting a current-generation flagship a touch below the market center; if the listing includes the case, cable, and pads are still fresh, it’s an easy buy for someone who wants one of the best closed-back wireless options without paying full retail.
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Sony emerged from the ruins of post-World War II Japan, founded on May 7, 1946, by Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita as Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo K.K. in Tokyo's Nihonbashi district. Starting with radio repairs and Japan's first magnetic tape recorder, the duo secured transistor licensing from Bell Labs, pioneering the TR-55 transistor radio in 1955. Renamed Sony Corporation in 1958—from the Latin "sonus" for sound—the brand symbolized Japan's ascent from cheap imitations to innovative leadership, fueled by Ibuka's engineering prowess and Morita's global marketing vision.
Sony's hi-fi legacy spans headphones, amplifiers, speakers, turntables, and DACs, alongside landmark formats like the Compact Disc in 1982 and Blu-ray. Iconic products include the Walkman for portable audio revolution and Trinitron televisions, blending consumer accessibility with cutting-edge tech. Today, offerings like the Signature Series headphones and ES amplifiers target discerning listeners seeking refined soundstaging and dynamic range.
Positioned as a mid-to-high-end powerhouse, Sony commands respect among knowledgeable buyers for blending mass-market reliability with premium performance, outpacing many pure audiophile brands in innovation and value. Far from vintage relic or niche boutique, it dominates with forward-thinking engineering, holding strong market share in headphones and streaming ecosystems.
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