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Sony XB950N1 Extra Bass Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones, Black
Brand | Sony |
Model Name | Sony XB950N1 Extra Bass Wireless |
Color | Black |
Form Factor | Over Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth 4.1 |
About this item
- Industry leading digital noise cancelling technology. Connectivity Technology: Wireless Bluetooth 4.1
- Feel the power of EXTRA BASS
- High quality wireless audio with Bluetooth and NFC
- Optimize your sound settings with the Sony Headphones Connect app
- Enjoy broad frequency response ; Frequency Response: 20 20,000 Hz (POWER ON) (Wired).Driver Unit:1.57 inch, Dome
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Sound quality | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.7 |
Noise cancellation | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.0 |
Battery life | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.7 | — | — |
Bass quality | — | 4.9 | 4.1 | — | 4.5 | 5.0 |
Volume control | 4.4 | 5.0 | 4.1 | — | — | — |
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connectivity tech | Bluetooth 4.1 | Wireless | Wireless, Wired | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless |
headphones form factor | Over Ear | Over Ear | In Ear | In Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear |
connector type | wireless | Stereo Mini Jack | USB Type C | — | wireless | wireless |
noise control | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation |
headphones jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | — | — | 3.5 mm Jack |
cable feature | Without Cable | Without Cable | Detachable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Detachable |
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Customer Reviews
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4.4 out of 5 stars
1,576
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4.6 out of 5 stars
21,705
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4.5 out of 5 stars
306
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4.4 out of 5 stars
2,779
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Over-ear
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Noise Cancelling
| Digital Noise Cancellation | Industry-leading NC | Digital Noise Cancellation | N/A |
Battery Life
| 22 hrs | 30 hrs | 28 hrs | 18 hrs |
Touch Control
| ✘ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
Quick Attention Mode
| ✘ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Ambient Sound Mode
| ✘ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
Adaptive Sound Control w/ app
| ✘ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
Hi-Res Audio Capability
| ✘ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
EXTRA BASS On/Off
| ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ |
Customize Sound with app
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Bluetooth/NFC
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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Product Dimensions | 8.75 x 3.03 x 11.43 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.54 pounds |
ASIN | B01MUGEYT7 |
Item model number | MDRXB950N1 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #4,014 in Over-Ear Headphones |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | March 2, 2017 |
Manufacturer | Sony |
Item Weight | 1.5 Pounds |
Units | 1.0 Count |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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Product Description
Hear nothing but the bass with these noise cancelling, Bluetooth headphones with EXTRA BASS that deliver powerful, clear sound, wireless freedom and up to 22 hours of battery life. Find the perfect sound for each song with the Sony Headphones Connect app, while you enjoy broad frequency response for the ultimate listening experience. Even take hands free calls with the built in mic. Quiet has never sound so good.
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Customers like the sound quality, comfort, value, and battery life of the headphones. For example, they mention the bass effect is awesome, the volume on these is outstanding, and can still hear a conversation clearly. That said, some say the earcups feel like leather and the highs are smooth. Opinions are mixed on quality, fit, and connectivity.
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Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. They say the sound seems not bad, but a little bit strange when using on the first day. They appreciate the compactness, good controls, decent noise cancelling, and hands-free operation. They also say the bass effect is awesome and does what it says, increasing the level of bass. The volume on these is outstanding, and they can still hear a conversation clearly without any music on. The app you can download to customize the sound is simple. Customers also mention the earcups alone have an above-average lack of noise leak. They have a simple muted style which allows them to feel comfortable wearing, and separate control buttons for noise canceling.
"...However, if you want high-quality thunderous bass + crisp & clean audio, the ability to go wireless on your phone and wired while gaming, this thing..." Read more
"...Between the thick padding on each ear and the active noise cancelling feature, these headphones do a great job of keeping outside sound out of your..." Read more
"...The ANC on these XB950N1 are rather weak, but the isolation and great sound make up for it if you're looking for headphones that do more than drown..." Read more
"...comfort, good quality build with compactness, good controls, decent noise cancelling, hands-free operation with your device, big bass for bass lovers..." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the headphones. They say the padding is very thick, but soft and squishy. The cushion of the headphone is great and doesn't hurt their ears at all. The earcups feel like leather.
"...connect to PS4, PC and phone at the same time, has great range, feels comfortable, has a cool dual-battery feature so you never run out of juice...." Read more
"...All of the buttons—power, bass, noise cancelling, volume, music—feel great and are varied enough that learning them by touch is really easy._..." Read more
"...The head band is tighter than it needs to be and that does reduce the comfort level. Several reviewers noted this and I agree...." Read more
"...Probably the most comfortable headphones that I own, except for the Bose QC35ii that I gave to my wife...." Read more
Customers like the value of the headphones. They say it's worth the price, delivers affordable quality, and is the best sound investment you can make in the headphone world. The headphones have a 22-hour battery life and NFC pairing, and they have satisfying low-end that can be adjusted.
"Robust sound with tangible, satisfying low-end that can be adjusted._Sound isn’t flat or balanced, nor is it meant to be...." Read more
"This is a great product at a great price!..." Read more
"...They are cheaper and bit more ballsy sounding. The trade offs were worth it for me. Hope this helps." Read more
"...up to you if the the Bluetooth, 22hr battery life, and NFC pairing are worth the added price...." Read more
Customers like the battery life of the headphones. They say it lasts a long time and has an app that shows the battery level.
"...Battery life is honestly kind of incredible—between a few hours of noise-cancelled listening each day and several hours powered down in between, I..." Read more
"...Battery life has been pretty awesome. I'm getting more than the 20-22 hours on a charge...." Read more
"...They last a long time. I use them daily. I go a couple of days (like 3-5) without charging them until I need to recharge them...." Read more
"...Battery life: UPDATED on 12/06/17: I charged it fully only once & I use them on my way to work & to home (5 days a week)...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the headphones. They mention that the bass is very nice, the headphones look and feel more premium, and the bass boost is rich and full. They also appreciate the clean audio and the ability to play longer than Beats. Overall, customers say the headphones are absolutely perfect and are better than Beat's.
"...However, if you want high-quality thunderous bass + crisp & clean audio, the ability to go wireless on your phone and wired while gaming, this thing..." Read more
"Robust sound with tangible, satisfying low-end that can be adjusted._Sound isn’t flat or balanced, nor is it meant to be...." Read more
"...my favorite headphones out of the 3, and honestly I like they're look the best. I just dislike that Asian broad announcing every button push...." Read more
"...Like I said, it is really great and sucks you in.Headphones cushion:..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the headphones. Some mention that they have good sound, good comfort, and a good quality build. The joints are super solid and swivel in all the ways. They are decent, but not worth the price at all. Others say that the included 3.5 mm jack is not high quality for gaming, there was a manufacturing defect concerning the material used to make that mold, and the headphones feel cheap.
"...This headphone becomes a perfect wired gaming headset when combined with a V-MODA BoomPro (you could also use an Antlion ModMic) and also operates..." Read more
"...sources—iPhone, iPad, Macs, PS Vita—is surprisingly easy and reliable, and the range is better than any other Bluetooth device I’ve used before...." Read more
"...There was a manufacturing defect concerning the material used to make that mold. So new (and factory refurbished) stock shouldn't have that defect." Read more
"...Good sound, good comfort, good quality build with compactness, good controls, decent noise cancelling, hands-free operation with your device, big..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the headphones. Some mention that the fabrication is high-end and fits nicely, while others say that they fit a little big on them. The ear cushions sit snugly on the ear, but some would have preferred oval. The clamps tight as hell, loosen up to a good fit over time. However, some customers say that the headphones are a bit tight on their head and the biggest size is too small. The music this is designed for doesn't fit their taste.
"...the headphones when they’re actually on your head—they’re a bit wider in the headband than I like..." Read more
"...Corsair Void Pro RGB Wireless: Felt great, had a nice loose fit with breathable mesh. Has good wireless range...." Read more
"...They really do stick out from my head compared to Bose headphones which may feel more natural on your head.Connectivity:..." Read more
"...Good sound, good comfort, good quality build with compactness, good controls, decent noise cancelling, hands-free operation with your device, big..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the headphones. Some mention that the Bluetooth connectivity is great and convenient, while others say that it won't connect via Bluetooth on their iPad and that the pairing takes forever.
"...high-quality thunderous bass + crisp & clean audio, the ability to go wireless on your phone and wired while gaming, this thing is an absolute beast...." Read more
"...iPad, Macs, PS Vita—is surprisingly easy and reliable, and the range is better than any other Bluetooth device I’ve used before...." Read more
"...Bluetooth pairing takes forever...." Read more
"...Would be 5 but that broad is annoying.NFC works great. Just tap my Note 8 to the left can, and connect and power on. Pretty slick...." Read more
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When I'm doing competitive gaming I connect a V-MODA BoomPro Mic (picture attached) so that I can use a mic and have perfect 0-latency sound. It turns this fantastic headphone into a fantastic gaming headset. IMPORTANT NOTE: when you first plug the wired connection in, the headset always turns itself off by default. Yeah, it'll work fine that way, but you lose the extra bass and noise reduction. But guess what? If you just turn the headset on again it enables the extra bass and noise reduction WHILE WIRED! Maybe this is obvious to some people, but it was a total revelation for me. It was a literal game-changer.
I listen to everything from orchestral/vocal tracks to hard rock and dubstep. I play games with rocket launchers but I also need to hear quiet footsteps in the distance. I want high-fidelity sound quality with good clarity but I ALSO want to have high amounts of bass. I want amazing sound but was NOT looking for the bland "neutral" EQ that sound producers and audiophile purists consider perfect. I can understand why they want that perfectly faithful precision, but I wanted a headset that brought the thunder with extra oomph without sacrificing sound quality.
With the extra bass feature turned on the XB950N1 puts out nice deep SOLID bass that doesn't distort the rest of the frequency response. The headset has no problem putting out subwoofer-quality bass that vibrates your ears. It doesn't struggle at this or need "encouragement" from 3rd party EQ settings - it's what it was designed for and it does its job extremely well. Most importantly, it does this without losing the high end or letting bass spill into the mid-range which causes a muddy sound. It does indeed bring the thunder without sacrifice. It's the only headset out of all the headsets I've tried where I can honestly say I took it out of the box, turned it on and it just had the perfect stock EQ. I can listen on my PC or cell phone and songs sound exactly the same with zero effort needed. No fiddling with settings, just play and enjoy. For those who are less of bass-addicts, you can always install the phone app and reduce how much extra bass the headphone delivers or even set it to reduce bass.
The noise cancellation is a really nice perk. I didn't realize how much noise the air conditioning and cars driving past the house made until I disabled the feature (it's on by default) and suddenly heard all that white noise. I quickly enabled it again. With this feature on, the quiet moments in games are dead silent, making it easy to hear the softest of footsteps and just improving the overall immersion in music. I can only imagine how useful this will be at the airport. I've heard from other reviewers that the noise reduction is about 90% as good as the noise reduction on the WH-1000XM3.
COMPARED TO COMPETITORS:
Skullcandy Crusher Wireless: technically has heavier bass at its max bass setting, but if you crank it up it does so at the expense of bleeding into the mids and suffocating the highs to the point that it sounds like you're in the bathroom of a concert rather than out on the stage. The headset sounds great with the bass slider at around 50%, but also is the most uncomfortable headset I have ever in my life worn. It felt like putting a steel bear trap on my head from how much it clenched into my jaw muscles. I'm 160 pounds, 5'10", so pretty average body, pretty normal head I'd say. Not sure why it hurt so dang much but wow.
Corsair Void Pro RGB Wireless: Felt great, had a nice loose fit with breathable mesh. Has good wireless range. Didn't have NEARLY enough bass, not even close to enough, no matter what I tried. It has a really nice mic, but I'm leaving a short review on this comparison because not having bass is an immediate no-go from me.
Beyerdynamic MMX 300 (2nd Generation): This is a really expensive wired-only headset that retails at $450. And yeah, of course it sounds good. In fact, it sounds perfectly faithful, which is to say, it has that neutral frequency response. Instead of thundering bass, you just get regular bass. You don't get "larger than life"... you just get "life". You can use an EQ to crank the bass up and make it sound boomy but it feels like a struggle against what the headset wants to do. Even when I had everything set for hard bass I don't think it had a blend that sounded as nice as the XB950N1. This isn't the fault of the headset, it's just the case of trying to fit a square peg into a round hole.
SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless: Man. I reallllllly love the wireless tech on this thing. It has a really snazzy base unit that has a LCD to control the EQ, sidetone, etc. Makes it easy to connect to PS4, PC and phone at the same time, has great range, feels comfortable, has a cool dual-battery feature so you never run out of juice. But.... the bass, it's just like the Corsair Void Pro... it isn't nearly enough. The drivers just aren't made to put out heavy bass, even with the EQ set to max bass it's pitiful compared to the XB950N1. It's a shame, cause I love everything else about the headset.
Sony XB550AP: This is the wired version of Sony's extra bass headphones. So for someone like me who games wired you'd think it'd be a no-brainer right? Well no, first of all cause I like being able to just pick up my phone and jam out without dragging clunky cords around. I don't care how I look in the privacy of my gaming room but I DO like looking decent in public, lol. Second, with the power on and the extra bass effect turned on the XB950N1 puts out noticeably better bass than the XB550AP which lacks the feature. The XB500AP is a fine headset, and if you fine-tune the EQ you can get very close to the XB950N1. However, the XB950N1 still takes 1st place especially with the bluetooth and noise reduction built in.
FINAL WORD: I researched for days and bought/tested/returned way more headphones than I ever wanted to in search of perfection. This headphone becomes a perfect wired gaming headset when combined with a V-MODA BoomPro (you could also use an Antlion ModMic) and also operates perfectly in bluetooth mode for music listening or if you prefer to game that way. Be aware you can't use the built-in mic while gaming over bluetooth, it's just for taking phone calls with (this is a limitation of bluetooth) so you'll need a separate mic. However, if you want high-quality thunderous bass + crisp & clean audio, the ability to go wireless on your phone and wired while gaming, this thing is an absolute beast. Just remember to power up the headphones AFTER plugging in the wire, that way it stays powered up and gives you the extra bass :)
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2019
When I'm doing competitive gaming I connect a V-MODA BoomPro Mic (picture attached) so that I can use a mic and have perfect 0-latency sound. It turns this fantastic headphone into a fantastic gaming headset. IMPORTANT NOTE: when you first plug the wired connection in, the headset always turns itself off by default. Yeah, it'll work fine that way, but you lose the extra bass and noise reduction. But guess what? If you just turn the headset on again it enables the extra bass and noise reduction WHILE WIRED! Maybe this is obvious to some people, but it was a total revelation for me. It was a literal game-changer.
I listen to everything from orchestral/vocal tracks to hard rock and dubstep. I play games with rocket launchers but I also need to hear quiet footsteps in the distance. I want high-fidelity sound quality with good clarity but I ALSO want to have high amounts of bass. I want amazing sound but was NOT looking for the bland "neutral" EQ that sound producers and audiophile purists consider perfect. I can understand why they want that perfectly faithful precision, but I wanted a headset that brought the thunder with extra oomph without sacrificing sound quality.
With the extra bass feature turned on the XB950N1 puts out nice deep SOLID bass that doesn't distort the rest of the frequency response. The headset has no problem putting out subwoofer-quality bass that vibrates your ears. It doesn't struggle at this or need "encouragement" from 3rd party EQ settings - it's what it was designed for and it does its job extremely well. Most importantly, it does this without losing the high end or letting bass spill into the mid-range which causes a muddy sound. It does indeed bring the thunder without sacrifice. It's the only headset out of all the headsets I've tried where I can honestly say I took it out of the box, turned it on and it just had the perfect stock EQ. I can listen on my PC or cell phone and songs sound exactly the same with zero effort needed. No fiddling with settings, just play and enjoy. For those who are less of bass-addicts, you can always install the phone app and reduce how much extra bass the headphone delivers or even set it to reduce bass.
The noise cancellation is a really nice perk. I didn't realize how much noise the air conditioning and cars driving past the house made until I disabled the feature (it's on by default) and suddenly heard all that white noise. I quickly enabled it again. With this feature on, the quiet moments in games are dead silent, making it easy to hear the softest of footsteps and just improving the overall immersion in music. I can only imagine how useful this will be at the airport. I've heard from other reviewers that the noise reduction is about 90% as good as the noise reduction on the WH-1000XM3.
COMPARED TO COMPETITORS:
Skullcandy Crusher Wireless: technically has heavier bass at its max bass setting, but if you crank it up it does so at the expense of bleeding into the mids and suffocating the highs to the point that it sounds like you're in the bathroom of a concert rather than out on the stage. The headset sounds great with the bass slider at around 50%, but also is the most uncomfortable headset I have ever in my life worn. It felt like putting a steel bear trap on my head from how much it clenched into my jaw muscles. I'm 160 pounds, 5'10", so pretty average body, pretty normal head I'd say. Not sure why it hurt so dang much but wow.
Corsair Void Pro RGB Wireless: Felt great, had a nice loose fit with breathable mesh. Has good wireless range. Didn't have NEARLY enough bass, not even close to enough, no matter what I tried. It has a really nice mic, but I'm leaving a short review on this comparison because not having bass is an immediate no-go from me.
Beyerdynamic MMX 300 (2nd Generation): This is a really expensive wired-only headset that retails at $450. And yeah, of course it sounds good. In fact, it sounds perfectly faithful, which is to say, it has that neutral frequency response. Instead of thundering bass, you just get regular bass. You don't get "larger than life"... you just get "life". You can use an EQ to crank the bass up and make it sound boomy but it feels like a struggle against what the headset wants to do. Even when I had everything set for hard bass I don't think it had a blend that sounded as nice as the XB950N1. This isn't the fault of the headset, it's just the case of trying to fit a square peg into a round hole.
SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless: Man. I reallllllly love the wireless tech on this thing. It has a really snazzy base unit that has a LCD to control the EQ, sidetone, etc. Makes it easy to connect to PS4, PC and phone at the same time, has great range, feels comfortable, has a cool dual-battery feature so you never run out of juice. But.... the bass, it's just like the Corsair Void Pro... it isn't nearly enough. The drivers just aren't made to put out heavy bass, even with the EQ set to max bass it's pitiful compared to the XB950N1. It's a shame, cause I love everything else about the headset.
Sony XB550AP: This is the wired version of Sony's extra bass headphones. So for someone like me who games wired you'd think it'd be a no-brainer right? Well no, first of all cause I like being able to just pick up my phone and jam out without dragging clunky cords around. I don't care how I look in the privacy of my gaming room but I DO like looking decent in public, lol. Second, with the power on and the extra bass effect turned on the XB950N1 puts out noticeably better bass than the XB550AP which lacks the feature. The XB500AP is a fine headset, and if you fine-tune the EQ you can get very close to the XB950N1. However, the XB950N1 still takes 1st place especially with the bluetooth and noise reduction built in.
FINAL WORD: I researched for days and bought/tested/returned way more headphones than I ever wanted to in search of perfection. This headphone becomes a perfect wired gaming headset when combined with a V-MODA BoomPro (you could also use an Antlion ModMic) and also operates perfectly in bluetooth mode for music listening or if you prefer to game that way. Be aware you can't use the built-in mic while gaming over bluetooth, it's just for taking phone calls with (this is a limitation of bluetooth) so you'll need a separate mic. However, if you want high-quality thunderous bass + crisp & clean audio, the ability to go wireless on your phone and wired while gaming, this thing is an absolute beast. Just remember to power up the headphones AFTER plugging in the wire, that way it stays powered up and gives you the extra bass :)
_Sound isn’t flat or balanced, nor is it meant to be. These headphones are built for dynamic audio with bass that kicks hard when you want it to, similar to Beats Studio headphones.
_The Bass Effect itself is pretty impressive and being able to adjust it easily is great because I’ve always found the wired versions of the Extra Bass line a little too heavy out of the box, especially when switching between different sources.
_I keep the Bass Effect at 0 for most listening, which makes turning it up even more satisfying when you really want that knock. Turning it up to 10 has literally sent a shiver down my spine when it first tickles my ear drum, which is something I definitely haven’t had in any other headphone. It’s almost like a SubPac for your head, and one day I hope to be brave enough to use both at once.
_The app you can download to customize the sound is simple (Surround Mode, Bass Effect, Noise Cancelling controls) but handy—could have used a full-on equalizer, but it’s not a deal breaker and isn’t affecting the score here.
> Exceptional wireless performance.
_Not much to say here, since Bluetooth basically either works or doesn’t, but the range and ease of use on the Bluetooth is pretty impressive.
_Swapping between different sources—iPhone, iPad, Macs, PS Vita—is surprisingly easy and reliable, and the range is better than any other Bluetooth device I’ve used before. I probably got about 40-50 feet away from my computer in my open office before I got any sound chop. Awesome.
> Solid noise-cancelling at a lower price point.
_Between the thick padding on each ear and the active noise cancelling feature, these headphones do a great job of keeping outside sound out of your listening experience.
_I haven’t flown with them yet, but between my busy office, riding the bus and walking on busy streets, I’m consistently impressed with how well they block noise.
_I find them more effective than the Beats Studio Wireless (and they don’t get that horrible bass oscillation when they’re covered or close to something) and while they don’t quite hit it like the Bose QC35 set, they more than make up for it with bass that doesn’t blow out and get muddy past 30% volume.
> Balanced design and build.
_When it comes to the features that aren’t in the title, there are some really nice touches on a design and build that feels very Sony, for better or worse.
_The headphones are mostly (or all) hard plastics that feel super sturdy while keeping everything light. The ear cups are extremely comfortable to me and I’ll wear them for hours at a time without any discomfort. They also rotate a bit so they can sit nice and flat on a surface, or balance nicely on top of your head if you like that panda look while you take a break or listen to someone talking to you.
_All of the buttons—power, bass, noise cancelling, volume, music—feel great and are varied enough that learning them by touch is really easy.
_Wired use is great too, although a bit of a bummer that you have to use the specific cable that comes with it. I have a lot of cables like it, but haven’t found one that can trick it into going into wired mode. It doesn’t support in-line controls, but I prefer the dedicated controls on the headphones anyway.
_Battery life is honestly kind of incredible—between a few hours of noise-cancelled listening each day and several hours powered down in between, I didn’t have to charge these things for a week before it told me the battery was getting low. I listened for a few more hours after that before plugging in and never ran into an issue.
_As long as you’re remembering to power down between listens, you’ll probably get better battery life than Sony even lists in the product features. After having multiple sets of headphones that need to be charged daily, these kind of blow me away.
> Minor nags, because you have to.
_Honestly, not a lot to pick apart about these headphones for me, at least nothing that’s a deal breaker for me in any way. They don’t have the bass wobble of the Beats Studio Wireless, or the low-end swamp of Bose QC35s, and the price point makes them a lot easier to swallow than those two.
_One thing I don’t love is the look of the headphones when they’re actually on your head—they’re a bit wider in the headband than I like (probably to get the right angle on the thick ear cups) but that actually works really well inside of a hood or over the top of a PSVR headset, so it’s not a huge deal.
_The other thing is that while she sounds really nice, the lady who announces the Bluetooth, power and bass status when you press their respective buttons could have just been short, electronic tones instead of voice samples. You might be able to turn this off, but I haven’t been bothered enough to look for that option yet.
_Other than those two super minor gripes and the lack of full EQ in the Headphones app, I really can’t find much to hate on when it comes to these headphones.
If you’ve made it this far in this overly detailed review, here’s the summary: buy them.
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First my overall experience. I use these headphones pretty much every day, and in these 2ish years I can honestly say they have been one of the best purchases I have ever made. They have survived through trips in thick forest, incidences with sand and the beach, and general destuction (I just chuck them in my backpack and I'm super forgetful!). The only indications of wear is that the top band which is black metal material has scratches and you can see the silver underneath. This would probably not have been an issue if you were careful unlike me and stored them in the provided bag.
Another feature of these headphones that I ended up enjoying much more than I thought I would is the bass boost. I listen to a lot of rap music and in some songs (think 808s Kanye) the boost is unreal. It's like someone put subwoofers beside my ears. If you're not a fan it's very easy to turn off with the button on the physical headset, which is something I appreciate when I'm studying.
The noise cancelling on this pair of headphones is not the best I've ever experienced but is still quite good in every day use. For example, when taking the bus with the noise cancelling on and my music at ~3 (iPhone) it's able to tune out (better word is drown out) the sound of the engine and people talking. Beware! I've often not heard the stop notification. The only conceivable issue I can see people having with the nc is when no music is on and you're in a very quiet environment there is a quiet static like sound. Personally I think it's not bad at all, and is incredibly easy to tune out naturally if you're working on something, but it does exist. You could also play some music, and these headphones sound fantastic so why not? That being said, I think the quiet from the nc does outweigh the static and I routinely find myself pausing the music and just using the nc function when I'm frustrated at a piece of code and need to think.
One of my negatives for these headphones is that they are quite bulky. It's not really a problem if you have a backpack but whenever I'm travelling light the best option is usually just to have them hang around my neck which can be frustrating sometimes.
Other than that, if you're wearing these heaphones for a large period of time non-stop (~4-5h) I find my ears getting a little sore. Nothing that can't be fixed with a quick ear massage though.
Overall I really like these headphones. Give them a listen.
I wore them every workday (5 days a week) for 3 or 4 hours on average a day for a year if that helps you gauge the quality. Seen another review here that they broke in the same position after 4 months so I got lucky by the sound of it
Ventajas:
- Gran Calidad de Construcción
- Calidad en el Cable Antienredos
- Bolsa para transportarlos
- Portabilidad
- Graves Potentes
- Control del Bass Effect por medio de la aplicación.
- Comodos
- Batería de hasta más de 22 horas
- Controles Fáciles de Localizar.
- Puedes usar el Bass Effect y el Noise Cancelling si los usas cableados, a diferencia de su modelo anterior los XB950BT
Desventajas:
- La Cancelación de Ruido no funciona tan bien como en otros modelos, como los Sony MDR-1000X o los BOSE QC35, sin embargo cumple para no escuchar casi nada de ruidos de autobús, o el metro.
- Cuando están encendidos y no tienes reproduciendo ningún Audio, se escucha un zumbido un poco molesto.
- Sin una Ecualización, puede que no suene tan bien para otros géneros como Rock, Metal por lo que he podido probar.
- Si tienes orejas algo grandes, puede que no sean tan cómodos, ya que se apoyaran en una parte de tu oreja y serán mas Supraaurales, en mi caso como tengo orejas pequeñas, funcionan como Circumaurales, ya que no tocan ninguna parte de mi oreja,
Si te gusta escuchar música fuerte y olvidarte del sonido exterior, esta es la compra que buscas. Muy buena la calidad de sonido, el volumen puede subirse muchísimo lo cual me gustó ya que la mayoría de auriculares comunes o de precios menores tienen un límite que deja mucho que desear. Los audífonos son súper cómodos, yo uso lentes y me quedaron perfectos, no me lastiman los oídos aún después de una jornada larga.
Estos audífonos son dependientes de la batería en un 100%, ya que si los usas apagados y solo con el auxiliar se pierden las funciones de noise cancelling (la cual es una adición excelente y vital a mi parecer), y también la del bass boost, esta última no está mal, pero ejerce demasiada presión mecánica y puede resultar molesto, aún así, creo que se le puede encontrar buena utilidad al utilizarlos para gaming ya que brinda un sonido parecido al de una sala de cine.
Lo único que me parece un poco malo es que por el precio no incluyan un estuche decente como lo hacen otras marcas de similar costo, solo incluyen una bolsa con doble compartimento para poder también guardar los cables, la cual está linda, pero la verdad dudo mucho que quieras guardar estas bestias en un lugar tan vulnerable, sobre todo viendo el precio. Yo los agarré en una oferta y me salieron mucho más baratos, por lo que en este caso no tengo queja.
También los materiales se sienten un poco frágiles, yo vengo de comprar Skull Candy, los últimos fueron los Hesh 2 wireless y vaya que si aguantaba el uso rudo, con los Sony siento que en cualquier caída u otro incidente se van a lastimar, tocará cuidarlos bien.
De cualquier manera valen cada centavo, esperé mucho para comprarlos y no me decepcionaron para nada, son justo lo que esperaba. Los recomiendo al 100%