One year after the launch of the Sony WH-1000XM6, reports are mounting about an annoying defect that is likely once again caused by a plastic component that is simply too fragile. 4 Reviews ← exclude selected types ← exclude selected tagsThe plastic hinge on the Sony WH-1000XM5 was notorious for breaking far too quickly. Shortly after the launch of the Sony WH-1000XM6 ($398 on Amazon), the first reports of hinge problems have already surfaced. It is still unclear whether this is a material defect affecting only certain headphones or a design flaw affecting all Sony WH-1000XM6 models. According to user reports, Sony is refusing in some cases to repair this defect free of charge under warranty.