Can I use the Sony WH-1000XM6 with a wired connection, and do they work on airplanes?

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Yes, the Sony WH-1000XM6 works wired, and they're excellent on airplanes. Here's how to get the most out of them.

The included cable:

Sony includes a 3.5mm audio cable. Plug one end into the headphones, the other into your airplane seat's entertainment system or any headphone jack.

Two ways to use it:

Passive mode (headphones off): Just plug in and listen. No battery needed. Sound quality is okay, but you lose all features.

Active mode (headphones on): Turn on the headphones while connected via cable. Now you get noise cancellation, EQ settings, DSEE Extreme, Ambient Sound Mode. This is how you want to use them.

On airplanes:

Connect to the armrest entertainment jack, turn on the headphones, and you get Sony's best-in-class noise cancellation while watching the in-flight movie. Engine drone disappears.

One complaint:

The included cable has an inline microphone that can create static when touched. Many users buy a third-party cable without the inline mic.

What you can't do:

The XM6 doesn't support USB-C audio. The USB-C port is charging only. If your phone lacks a headphone jack, you'll need a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter.

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