Sony Mdrxb950bt/R Extra Bass Bluetooth Headphones, Red

Sony MDRXB950BT/R Extra Bass Bluetooth Headphones, Red

• 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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Brand : Sony
Category : Electronics,Headphones, Earbuds & Accessories,Headphones & Earbuds,On-Ear Headphones
Rating : 4.4
Review Count : 3317
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Sony MDRXB950BT/R Extra Bass Bluetooth Headphones, Red

• I\'ll start off by saying that there are newer models available, but these are still the sexier looking pair in my opinion. The headband follows the contour of my head rather than leaving a big ugly void space on either side like the newer ones. Looks don\'t matter to a lot of people though, so I\'ll get on to what does matter.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.

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