Sony MDR-XB40EX 13.5mm High Sensitivity Driver Extra Bass EX Earbuds Reviews
Sony MDR-XB40EX 13.5mm High Sensitivity Driver Extra Bass EX Earbuds Reviews
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New Extra Bass Series Headphone - 13.5mm high sensitivity driver units for Booming Bass - Frequency response: 4-24,000 Hz - Sensibility: 105dB/mW
Technical Details
- Power handling capacity: 100mW- Vertical in-the-ear style
- Hybrid silicone earbuds (S,M,L)
- Cord: 1.2m flat cord, Y-type
- Carrying case
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By R. Pickel
I love Sony Products, and I've owned several pair of Sony earbuds over the years. However, these are some of the most poorly designed earbuds I've ever encountered. They have some serious design issues. No matter which size rubber cushion I choose, they WILL NOT stay in my ears. If I turn my head one inch, they fall in my lap. If I don't push them in very far, I can't hear anything. If I push them in further, they are very painful as if I'm going to damage my ear and/or my hearing. If I wear them for 30 minutes, my ears will hurt for hours afterward from the discomfort.
Please do not waste your money on these. They sound great as long as you hold your breath and stay very very still. However, unless you plan on using superglue to hold them in place, you're just going to be frustrated. I really do like Sony products, but I highly regret this purchase.
By M. Garver (California, USA)
I was looking for a replacement pair of headphones that sounded good, lasted a long time, and that I would thoroughly enjoy. The Sony MDR-XB40EX were in a list of choices I was considering; including another Sony pair, a klipsch (spelling?) pair, and the v-moda fuze headphones. I tried all of them, and ended up loving these the most of all of them. I have always loved Sony for it's sleek styling, products lasting a long time, and the overall strength/sturdiness...
---To the point: The Sony's are comfortable, stylish, sound amazing, and are relatively cheap. Comfort-wise, the flat cord is so smooth, and when in contact with skin(under my shirt usually) it warms up quickly. The flat cord also seems to add strength, as well as being somewhat tangle-proof; which is absolutely epic when tossed in my pocket. Now as you can see, these Sony's are pretty darn stylish... and if you don't think so... well that's you. Most people I see on the streets say "what the heck are those... Where'd you get them?... they are so cool!". Okay, now the sound, the sound is wow. I love lows, so for me it's great! The highs are strong and all there also, and the impedance is low which helps you get full sound. The mid range is left out at some times, but that is something that doesn't even faze me. Lastly, for $[...] MSRP, not to mention the $[...] I got them for on Amazon.com... So resonably priced for these headphones. Especially since I don't have to ship skullcandy's bi-weekly. Hope you enjoyed, and peace. -Nik
I also own the "big brother" to these headphones... My review is also on gdgt @
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By Omar Noguera (Caracas, Venezuela)
Firs of all, this are my first in-ear buds so it took me a while to get used to them because I didn't know how deep they should be and had issues to determine which tip size I should use but after passing a few weeks using them I just can say they are awesome!!
Bass quality is really good, you can almost feel a bass vibration in your chest like if you were in front of big speakers (just kidding). Seriously, if you wanna feel the bass, these earbuds do the job and not only at low frecuencies, mid range and high ones also get improved.
Music sounds clear, rich, and I guess it helps a bit that they isolate external sounds almost completely and you can enjoy what you're listening a lot better hearing sounds that i can bet for sure, you didn't know they were there.
The cable has a very high quality, it feels solid, it's very flexible and never gets tangled. Just shake them and they get loose, it's very cool.
Finally, they are not as heavy as they could seem to be. You feel them all of the time but it vanishes smoothly as you hear something you like.
By Hendi
Right out of the box they sound GREAT! They even come with a clip for your clothes. Pretty handy if you like to exercise a lot. They feel a little over-sized but they aren't uncomfortable and they fit very snug in the ear. We will see how they hold up...
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By plokiju (San Jose, CA)
These work as advertised, the bass is strong, and it blocks out a lot of exterior noise. The fit is comfortable. I find that the larger size cups sound better, and fit more securely. As for sound, I've been searching for headphones that sound more like a home theater than elevator speakers. These do an admirable job, not perfect, but very good. Even though the bass is emphasized, the higher frequencies are clear. If you like listening to strings or horns, then these loose some brightness. I wouldn't recommend these for classical or jazz. When compared to my MDR-CD770 (50mm, closed type) the 770s sound much flatter, and brighter, but the lower bass is weak. Frquencies below 35 Hz seem to drop rapidly in volume. The EX40s not only emphasize the bass, but it's also deeper. The bass stays strong down to 25 Hz, then begins to fall off. I can hear a 15 Hz tone, but it's relatively weak. It'll get lost amongst the other frequencies, but oh does it sound good. When listening to music with good bass, the deepest bass notes come through loud and clear, whereas you could barely hear it with other headphones.
The fit is a little difficult to get used to. You have to press them into your ear canal at just the right angle, or they will leak. These can create a lot of sound pressure, so you'll need to exercise some caution.
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