Sony MDRXB950BT/R Extra Bass Bluetooth Headphones, Red
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Brand | Sony |
Model Name | MDR-XB950BT/R |
Color | Red |
Form Factor | On Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth |
About this item
- Bluetooth audio streaming with AAC and apt-X support, Electronic Bass Boost circuitry for added bass emphasis, Passive mode for normal, corded operation without battery. Connectivity Technology: Wired/Wireless
- Comfortable around-the-ear design, 40mm drivers for wide frequency response (3 - 28 kHz, with cord), Built-in microphone for hands-free phone calling, Rechargeable battery for up to 20 hrs music
- Convenient One-touch listening technology, Sophisticated swivel design for portability, USB charging cable and detachable audio cable included
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Sound quality | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | — | 4.3 |
Battery life | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | — | 4.5 |
Noise cancellation | 4.0 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | — | 4.0 |
Comfort | — | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | 4.6 |
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connectivity tech | Bluetooth | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless |
headphones form factor | On Ear | On Ear | On Ear | On Ear | In Ear | Over Ear |
connector type | usb,wireless | wireless | wireless | USB Type C | — | wireless |
cable feature | Detachable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Retractable |
control type | Media Control | Media Control | Media Control | Media Control | Media Control | control |
water resistance | — | not water resistant | not water resistant | not water resistant | — | not water resistant |
model name | MDR-XB950BT/R | WHCH520/W | WHCH520/L | WHCH520/B | WHXB910N/H | WHCH720N/W |
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Product Dimensions | 8.81 x 2.87 x 11.37 inches |
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Item Weight | 1 pounds |
Manufacturer | Sony |
ASIN | B017TTACNO |
Item model number | MDRXB950BT/R |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #348,294 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #4,148 in On-Ear Headphones |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | November 11, 2015 |
Item Weight | 16 ounces |
Units | 1.0 Count |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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Wireless freedom, sleek comfort, and unmistakable bass response add-up to an unforgettable audio experience. Connect via Bluetooth with NFC and let your music loose for up to 20 hours (battery life) anytime anywhere. 40 mm drivers with electronic bass boost will add punch to your favorite tracks. Cord Length: 3.94 ft (supplied stereo connecting cord); Frequency Response: 3–28,000Hz (with supplied headphone cable); Volume Sensor: Yes(Tact)
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Customers like the sound quality, quality and comfort of the headphones. For example, they mention that the speakers really isolate the highs and lows, the overall build seems to be very good, and the ear padding is very soft. That said, they say it's a great blend of comfort and quality, and is worth the buy. Customers are also impresseded with the battery life, saying that it lasts for 3 days without charging.
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Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. They say it has great sound quality and bass, with plenty of bass with the feature off. The speakers really isolate the highs and lows, and the voice rings true. The headphones block out sound pretty well, with little spill. They also form a good seal around their ears, making heavy bass actually make their ears hurt. Overall, customers are satisfied with the sound clarity and richness of the product.
"...and some dance-y Jpop, but honestly there's plenty of bass with the feature off. I imagine that might save some battery life as well...." Read more
"...HD280 Pro headphones have better definition, both low and high end frequency response, and overall volume than Beats headphones; which allowed me to..." Read more
"...Crisp audio with amazing bass response. I have listed all the pros and cons below that I found after using them for about 3 months now...." Read more
"...As stated these headphones really like bass and I"m a fan but not in excess so just a small adjustment on the equalizer and boop, everything..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the headphones. They mention that the overall build seems to be very good, the drivers have good volume, and the audio one has an L-shaped connector. They also say that the headphones are not unforgiving like the reference monitors, are extremely reliable, and stable. Customers also say the pads have yet to start crumbling. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and durability of the product.
"...No cracks, the pads have yet to start crumbling (unlike other brands that cracked after two years), and they still look good with very minor signs..." Read more
"...and I'll give these at least 4.5 stars due to ease of use and overall quality...." Read more
"...downfall, they are designed for bass heavy tracks and are quite enjoyable for such, however this also makes them less desirable for cases outside of..." Read more
"...(not to mention money) in an attempt to use single set of non-studio quality Hi-Fi headphones...." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the headphones. They say the headband design is comfortable, the ear padding is very soft, and the headphones don't squeeze their head too much. The covers are soft and don''t make their ears wet. Overall, customers are satisfied with the comfort and quality of the product.
"...I can literally sleep with these on and wake up with little to no ear soreness. When in an upright seated listening position, no soreness whatsoever...." Read more
"...They're great and I could see them being comfortable for a long time (about 2 hours strong so far)...." Read more
"...Comfort has never really been an issue the padded ear cups reduce fatigue on your ears and the side of your head quite tremendously meaning very..." Read more
"...Also doubles as winter ear muffs. Due to the good leather fit around my ears, I have worn them from snow days to extreme cold and I have always felt..." Read more
Customers like the value of the headphones. They say it's really value for money, worth the buy, and refurbished. Customers also mention that the headphones are comfortable and amazing for a reasonable price. They are bulky, but it'll be worth the slight inconvenience. Overall, customers find the headphones enjoyable and a great bit of fun for messing around to more bass.
"...me this long without needing a pad change or repairs so the price is not outlandish...." Read more
"Great value at the current sale price ($98)!..." Read more
"...These headphones are a great bit of fun for messing around to more bass heavy tracks when playing games to beats...." Read more
"...Overall, I think these are excellent headphones for the value...." Read more
Customers like the battery life of the headphones. They mention that it lasts a long time, and some like that it can be used wirelessly for 20 hours on a single charge.
"...I also like the possibility of 20 hours wireless use from a single charge...." Read more
"...Battery life isn't an issue every so often they die when they went uncharged from charging being forgotten about on occasions...." Read more
"...- Battery life. I haven't measured the exact battery life but i have never ran out of battery on these headphones...." Read more
"...For starters, the battery life is phenomenal...." Read more
Customers like the connectivity of the headphones. For example, they say the pairing with Android/Mac was straightforward, the Bluetooth/NFC pairing was simple, and they've had no problem pairing with other devices. The operation is intuitive, and the control buttons are easy to navigate while they're on your head. That said, some say the auto-connect NFC feature is pretty cool.
"...I can see myself using them more often because they're so easy to use and now I'll be enjoying music more...." Read more
"...Pairing was easy, get windows to look for BT devices, then hold the power button, tell windows to make it default...." Read more
"...+ features - NFC, easier pairing, great range and nice controls. The MDRB950BT features a wide range of buttons for volume and play controls...." Read more
"...button, which was an ingenious function as it's sort of an easily accessible equalizer that allows them to accommodate basically any style of music...." Read more
Customers like the wireless connectivity of the headphones. They mention that it has very strong Bluetooth reception, the charge lasts a long time, and the Bluetooth function is awesome. The range over Bluetooth is overall quite nice, and it's extremely reliable and stable. Customers also say that the wireless via Bluetooth syncing is easy, and they are the best wireless headphones they have had so far.
"...these cans are good enough sounding considering the wireless and bass focused nature...." Read more
"...Range over bluetooth is overall quite nice, 20 feet through 3 walls is okay, if a person however walks between the headphones and the device it..." Read more
"...These are not small, check them at Best Buy.They are wireless, which is what i was looking for to get things done, pick up calls without..." Read more
"...The lack of Bluetooth driver support for a Windows 8.1 Pro laptop is a huge oversight, considering that Windows 8 operating systems are still..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the headphones. Some mention that they work fairly well to block out any outside noise, and it works perfectly with their MBP Pro and Mac Mini. However, others say that they stopped working multiple times before they stopped. They also say that the NFC function had begun to malfunction, and that they do not work with their Win 7 PC using an ASUS Bluetooth dongle.
"...The headphones controls also work with windows media player flawlessly, volume, change tracks etc? Yup...." Read more
"...While you can use them wired, the experience is dulled...." Read more
"...headphones are not good with video and lucky for me, these work well with video. no latency on Android, iOS and yes Windows 10 mobile...." Read more
"...Had there been a clear indication that there was no Windows 8 support for these, they would have been returned without a listen...." Read more
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Sound Quality: For the average listener these are a great Beats alternative. Without the bass boost on they deliver a nice overall sound that's not lacking too much clarity. Definitely an emphasis on bass though. That's really what these are meant for. Songs with boomy bass lines are great with these. Pushing the bass boost button is a double edged sword. You do gain a head shaking amount of bass, but clarity is definitely sacrificed and some songs just won't sound all that great with it on. Use the button for the songs that really kick hard for the best experience.
Wireless vs Wired: Without a doubt these headphones were designed to be used primarily as a bluetooth device. While you can use them wired, the experience is dulled. Volume won't be able to turn up quite as much as you might like, and you lose the bass boost functionality in wired mode. Generally I only ever used wired for lower volume listening to fall asleep on long road trips as a passenger. That does tie nicely into the next segment though...
Noise Cancellation: Now, these do not have an active noise cancelling feature. However. Even just wearing these blocks out a ton of sound. In fact I woke up with them on this morning because I fell asleep while wearing em. No music was playing. They just provided a nice quiet capsule of solitude from random noises in my house. In a louder environment you'll still hear the commotion. Albeit a much quieter commotion than without.
Durability: Well... I've had them since 2016. No cracks, the pads have yet to start crumbling (unlike other brands that cracked after two years), and they still look good with very minor signs of wear. For a pair of headphones that I only paid $85 for? Great in this department. I'm not sure if other people have big heads or just defective units, but my experience has been great from day one. I have the black pair with the red accents. I take pretty good care of my audio products but I throw them around once in a while onto soft surfaces (like a bed or couch).
Comfort: Yes. Undoubtedly a very cushy and comfortable pair of wireless cans. Less of a "you forget you're wearing them" and more of a "I'm wearing really comfortable headphones". I can literally sleep with these on and wake up with little to no ear soreness. When in an upright seated listening position, no soreness whatsoever. I never forget they're on my head, but that doesn't hamper my experience. The pads are still some of the greatest on any pair of headphones I've owned. The only ones I would say were more comfortable were the Fidelio X2 that I had owned, but they collected lint and hair like crazy. Definitely prefer full leather/pleather or hybrid when it comes to pads.
Battery Life: I'd venture to guess the 20h life is an accurate figure. I never listen to these for more than an hour or two per day so I can go a couple weeks without charging them. Plus if the battery ever does die you can always use them as a normal set of wired headphones. Charging takes a little while, and my used pair only came with a usb cable and no charging brick. My surge protector and PC both are able to charge them so I'd assume that any decent charging brick would do, but it might be something to look into if you don't have a PC or laptop to charge these with.
Price: well worth the sub $100 if you get them on sale or used/like new. Not a pair of headphones I would've paid the full $200 for, but $150 new is not a bad price if you absolutely do not trust open box products. That said I've never had a pair of headphones last me this long without needing a pad change or repairs so the price is not outlandish. Though I'd look into the newer headphone models if you're going to pay full price since they are improved, but a tad uglier in my personal opinion.
In conclusion, these cans are good enough sounding considering the wireless and bass focused nature. If you push the bass boost button the headphones will vibrate your head. Analytical listeners need not apply. This is a fun pair of headphones that are better than Beats or Skullcandy. Though I've heard the Skull Crusher wireless are good for a deep tissue massage with how nutty the bass boost on those is. I'd say for audiophiles this is probably the most tolerable bass boosted experience.
Would I buy a new pair if my current ones broke or disappeared? Yeah, most likely. I love these headphones. My Audio Technica Solid Bass (ATH-WS1100iS) are overall better in terms of sound and bass quality, but those are wired only, and take a bit more power to drive. Sony delivered a really solid product with the XB950BT, and if you see a good used or like new pair for under $100 I'd say they're worth a shot. You might just fall in love.
At first I was looking at a BT adapter that would take a regular headphone plug so I could bring my own earphones (B&O A8s, Yamaha EPH-100s, etc.). I had a few in mind but while waiting, I saw these go way down in price (I had them on my wishlist at $199!) so I jumped on it and Prime had them in my hands in 2 short days.
The package was much lighter than expected, but seemed quite nice. You open the box and then open a hinged black box inside to get the headphones, manuals, warranty card, microUSB cable and headphone cable. It would be nice to have a case since these don't fold up completely and don't feel super-strong. That's not necessarily a knock, but they are light and without proper care I could see them breaking fairly easily (take care of your stuff, and it'll take care of you!).
After a quick charging session (and seeing that NFC pairing was the way to go in the manual), I disconnected the charging cable, pressed my phone to the side of the headphones and instantly paired them! Too easy!
Fit: Full disclosure - I have ears that stick out so I typically prefer earphones so my ears aren't crushed. When I do use headphones, they have to be comfortable (pads and clamping force) with plenty of room inside. I saw pictures online and figured these would fit well enough and I was right! I was also pleasantly surprised at the pillowy-softness of the pads! They're great and I could see them being comfortable for a long time (about 2 hours strong so far).
The first thing I noticed was a slight intermittent hum with nothing playing. When I walked away from my workstation, it went away so I'll forgive that since I have a ton of stuff by my desk (Sony SAVA7 speakers, Cisco DX650, Cisco DX80, Plantronics BT speakerphone, etc.) I started listening to various music I had on Google Play and locally stored on my phone (Sony Xperia Z Ultra) including (mp3s from 192k-320k and some FLAC):
Sarah McLachlan
Every Little Thing (Jpop)
Uhm Jung Hwa (Kpop)
Trance (misc. Progressive/Uplifting trance)
All of this sounded pretty great and I realized I hadn't listened to some of these tracks in awhile because I had been avoiding using my wired headphones for due to their inconvenience!
I tested the Bass Boost on all the songs, but I felt it was a bit much. I'm all for a warm/fun sound when the music calls for it (some Trance) and some dance-y Jpop, but honestly there's plenty of bass with the feature off. I imagine that might save some battery life as well. My go-to wired headphones are my Beyerdynamic DT770s (250 ohm) - I love their sound signature, but they need an amp and I don't take them with me everywhere.
Granted, they aren't perfect and surely wouldn't satisfy the strictest audiophile, but I'm pretty picky when it comes to my music and I'll give these at least 4.5 stars due to ease of use and overall quality. I can see myself using them more often because they're so easy to use and now I'll be enjoying music more. Sometimes thinking I should only listen to music through my "good headphones" limits me from listening at all.
Really wish these came with a case!
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I got these headphones from US for $85 (Rs 5780/-), yeah a bigger save :P. Anyways, I am a big fan of Sony products as they deliver quality and best products. coming back to these headphones, one word " GO FOR IT". I have used Bose Bluetooth, Senheiser and Skull Candy on ear. Bose has the best call quality as they have noise cancellation, and when it comes to music they are best (Clear audio with good thumping Bass better than Senheiser and SC). Senheiser works well when it comes to Music (Mids are good, highs are strong, Bass is good). Skull Candy are basically build for music. (Too much crispy Treble, due to which you feel beats of bass but not reflexes of bass).
But these Sony MDR XB950bt, these are best stuff your ear can have for music. trust me, these headphones beats all above mentioned headphones that I have used. Audio clarity is juss wow. Bass is thumping with cool reflexes. and when Bass Boost is turned on(works only when connected with Bluetooth), you are on heaven. What a bass, your ears starts vibrating due to Bass reflexes.
Bass boost throws too much Bass, you would need a good equilizer to throw some treble in your music. For bass lovers, I highly recommend this.
Pros:
1. Bass- (no doubt of boom box)
2. Comfy cushions
3. Wired and Wireless, use how you want.
4. Good battery life
5. Volume control, play/pause, next/rev
6. Bass Boost button to control Bass
Cons:
1. Inner cushion cover are too soft same as Sony XB400, might tear off. (outer cushion cover are good),
2. Material is cheap (plastic) which breaks soon if not handled with care.