Sony MDR-XB500 40mm XB Diaphragm Driver Extra Bass Headphones Reviews
Sony MDR-XB500 40mm XB Diaphragm Driver Extra Bass Headphones Reviews
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New Extra Bass Series Headphone - 40mm XB diaphragm driver units for Dynamic Deep Bass - Frequency response: 4-25,000 Hz - Sensibility: 104dB/mW
Technical Details
- Power handling capacity: 1500mW- Over the head, around-the-ear wearing style (circum-aural closed)
- King size ear cushion (diameter: 3.7¿, thickness: 1.8¿)
- Cord: 1.2m flat cord
- Carrying pouch
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By Mark C
pros:
-excellent sound quality- the bass is great (that's a given) but I was a little worried about the mids and highs, after using some of their earbuds. Turns out Sony has designed these headphones extremely well and sound quality in all ranges is crystal clear and supported
-comfortable- it really is like having pillows on the side of your head. The extensive foam padding is memory foam or something and after a while you don't even feel them. If it weren't for the heat buildup you might forget you're wearing them.
-draws attention- they're definitely the biggest headphones i've ever seen and I'm assuming everyone is just as interested.
-Well built- this unit feels solid and everything is securely attached.
-flat cord- reduces tangles
cons:
-big, not very portable- i mean, you can't fold them down for easier packing. Probably not very ideal for trips, or really putting them in any bags since they're so bulky
-draws attention- this can be good or bad depending on your personality and whether you like attention. Personally I don't give a damn so this wasn't really a con for me, but might be for others.
-HEAT- I think the biggest con is the heat buildup- it can get uncomfortable after a while.
Overall:
I really like these headphones and the cons, in my opinion, are almost negligible compared to the pros. I'll probably include updates as to the longevity of these headphones, but for the moment I highly recommend them.
By E. Vargas (Orange County, CA)
So i don't really purchase headphones but when i tried these at a local retailer and bought them here for the cheaper price, i fell in love, they sound really nice and look great.
By Rhett T. Castleberry (Clarksville, TN USA)
First off i just want to say that i use mine for casual listening music and movies mainly.
They have the best comfort you re gunna get if a headset period. They perform very well from the bass to the tremble but not overly amazing but def very good. For durability the cord is very tough with good sound construction of the rest of the headphones. They are very light and stay on my head very well. I wouldnt buy them for running for anything but they re fine for walking around. I would def buy them agian and am buying the 50mm ones right now just to see if they re even better.
For the price id say it is a excellent buy.
By Amazon Customer
Yes, they are very comfortable and have deep bass. But the bass overwhelms everything. If you prefer a balanced sound with deep bass, this is not the pair for you; you will hear -only- the bass. In addition, if you compress the headphones onto your head, the pressure will immediately damage the speakers and you will start to hear crackling noise when in use.
By Ed H. Chi (Palo Alto, CA USA)
I bought this after reading many of the reviews here and elsewhere. The sound is quite good, and for the price and functionality, exactly what I was looking for in these types of headphones. I wanted something that blocked out the sound from the airplane when I am traveling, but yet the ears should not get overly hot.
I love the comfort of the big cushions, even though that increased the size of the device overall. I also really like the flat cords for storage, as it seems get tangled up less in my bags.
Overall, I would buy these again, and it seems to function better than the noise-canceling headphones I have bought in the last 5-10 years.
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