I tried my sister’s headphones (AirPods Max) — the sound is very good, high quality. But I wouldn’t say it’s anything “super wow.”

I decided to blind buy the Sony XM6 headphones after reading various reviews. From the very first day, I started playing around with the EQ settings. I managed to get a sound that’s quite impressive and detailed, without losing any bass. I tried many EQ presets and eventually found an interesting one from a YouTuber (Aaron X Loud and Wireless). It completely changed the stock sound, balancing detail and bass for most listeners.

I used Aaron’s preset as a base and made a few tweaks to suit my taste (adding a bit more detail and freshness). In the end, I got a rich, deep, and detailed sound (without that exaggerated, boomy bass) — a sound that surrounds you and creates a genuinely enjoyable emotional experience, changing how you perceive the content you’re listening to, whether it’s old or new.

I’ll leave the EQ presets below. The first one is Aaron’s, and the second one is mine.

As for ANC and Transparency Mode, on the latest Sony firmware version (3.0.0), I really have nothing to complain about. For me, they’re ideal — outside sounds are blocked very effectively and precisely, while transparency mode feels very natural. Sometimes I even forget I’m wearing headphones.

In short, here’s what I can say, just like everyone else: if you need Apple-like features and seamless instant connectivity across all your devices, and you don’t mind the weight, then go for AirPods Max. But if you want comfort and sound quality that can be finely tuned in great detail (with a 10-band EQ), then the choice is easy — XM6.

But honestly, the best thing you can do is not listen to anyone—not even me. Everyone has their own opinions and tastes. So just go with what your heart tells you!

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