Sony 1000X marks its 10th anniversary with a hands-on “Sony 1000X Mastery” pop-up at Langham Place in Mong Kok, open through June 17, 2026.
The event, hosted by Sony Hong Kong, celebrates a decade since the launch of the 1000X family in 2016 and showcases the new 1000X THE COLLEXION flagship headphones alongside a display of earlier models.
Sony 1000X noise test: MTR and aircraft simulations
At the pop-up, Sony built two dedicated listening zones, the “1000X Detail” area for in-flight high-fidelity audio and the “1000X Focus” zone for daily commute noise canceling tests.
The commute area is staged to look like a Hong Kong MTR subway car (the city’s rapid transit network), complete with announcement audio, so visitors can test how the headphones block typical transit noise.
A reporter at the exhibit found that the commuting setup made the effect of active noise canceling immediately obvious; users reported noticeably less background chatter and carriage rumble while wearing the headphones.
How the new flagship performs
The centerpiece of the show is the ten-year flagship called 1000X THE COLLEXION, which Sony Hong Kong said builds on the series core technologies with higher-rigidity drivers and DSEE Ultimate spatial audio processing.
Sony confirmed the new model increases the number of noise-canceling microphones to 12 noise-canceling microphones, and uses a next-generation processing chip to improve audio detail and spatial resolution.
To prioritize long-wear comfort, Sony reduced clamp force and loosened earcup sealing slightly, a design choice that, in side-by-side testing at the exhibit, made the physical isolation less effective against deep, low-frequency rumble than the WH-1000XM6.
WF-1000XM6 and product retrospective
The exhibit also includes the WF-1000XM6 fully wireless noise-canceling earbuds, offering visitors a choice between over-ear and in-ear designs for different commuting habits.
Longtime fans can visit a “1000X series 10-year evolution” gallery that displays milestone models dating back to the original 2016 release, allowing visitors to trace changes in acoustic design and materials over the decade.
Photo area and celebrity partner
The “1000X Myself” fashion photo corner is fronted by singer Lam Ka-him (林家謙), who Sony selected as a brand ambassador for the campaign, and features a large interactive backdrop for visitors to try looks with the headphones and take photos.
Fans who want a deeper look can see the full lineup and take photos with the anniversary exhibit pieces.
Exhibition details, registration, and giveaways
Visitors who complete a listening session and register as MySony members, then link to Sony Hong Kong’s WhatsApp account, receive a blind-box style 10th-anniversary 1000X keychain, Sony Hong Kong said.
Those who fill out an onsite survey can get an additional limited-edition headphone keychain while supplies last; Sony Hong Kong said quantities are limited.
The pop-up runs daily from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. through June 17, 2026, at the Langham Place atrium, fourth floor, Mong Kok. Admission is free, and Sony Hong Kong encouraged interested readers to visit while items remain available.
For more information and official updates, Sony Hong Kong posted event details on its local channels, including the MySony membership page and the Sony Hong Kong WhatsApp account.
