In a development that will delight audiophiles and annoy anyone who paid full price yesterday, Sony's latest high-end noise-canceling earbuds, the WF-1000XM6, are on sale today only at B&H Photo for an all-time low of $238 - a $92 discount off the $329.99 list price. That's right: for a very limited time, the newest model is actually cheaper than its predecessor, the WF-1000XM5. Other retailers, presumably still clinging to the MSRP, are not currently offering a discount on the XM6.

The XM6 are a solid upgrade over their predecessor and easily among the best noise-canceling wireless earbuds on the market. In his review, John Higgins noted that they do a better job of tuning out other people's conversations than any other earbuds he's tested - a feature that, in an open-plan office, borders on a public service. Sony has also improved the bone-conduction sensor and added AI-powered microphones that help keep your voice clear during calls, even in noisy environments.

Sound quality is clean and balanced with impressive bass, raising the bar for what we expect from Sony's WF-1000XM series. If you prefer to customize your listening experience, Sony's Sound Connect app offers plenty of options, including the ability to adjust how much surrounding noise you hear without removing the earbuds. You can also personalize the touch controls - because nothing says "personalized" like tapping your ear to skip a track.

The XM6 earbuds support Sony's LDAC codec, delivering higher-quality audio from compatible Android devices. New in this set is a listening mode that makes music sound more like background audio playing in a cafe, allowing you to listen to your favorite music without getting too distracted from whatever you're doing - ideal for those who want the ambience of a coffee shop without the $7 latte or the barista's judgment.

For those keeping score: $238 at B&H Photo, today only, black colorway. The rest of the market remains unimpressed, but your commute might not.