# Is Sony teasing its ultra-premium AirPods Max 2 rival? It looks a lot like it, as F1 star gets spotted wearing the super-chic cans, two weeks before tipped launch — and Sony itself is drawing attentio

> Sony WH-1000XX The ColleXion all but confirmed Spotted on Hollywood star's head in NYC Seems to give a wink and nod to previous leaks If there were any doubt that Sony was cooking up something special, it should now be…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/is-sony-teasing-its-ultra-premium-airpods-max-2-rival?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69f9e46d7939434a67ce1802)
- **Published:** 2026-05-05
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #headphones #airpods #sony #before #premium #spotted #star #super
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