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Sony MDR-XB1000

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3 editorial reviews
Bose better watch out, Sony’s new wireless noise-cancelling headphones mean business...Read more
The Sony MDR-1000x are above-average headphones for most use cases with excellent noise cancelling, which makes them a good choice for commuting and traveling. T...Read more
The combination of smooth but heavy bass and recessed but crisp midrange and treble of the Sony XB700 makes for an exiting and enjoyable sound signature.Read more
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Pros

  • Clarity is quite good as well a bit better
  • a bit more comfortable and have a more consistent and balanced sound quality
  • Bose are also easier to use and can easily pair with

Cons

  • lack a bit of padding
  • the touch sensitive control scheme is not as precise as physical buttons
  • These headphones are a bit bulky
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Key specs

  • 24 Ω
  • 2, 30000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • Over-Ear
  • Wired
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Sony MDR-XB1000 - Pros & Cons

Sony MDR-XB1000

Pros

  • Clarity is quite good as well a bit better
  • a bit more comfortable and have a more consistent and balanced sound quality
  • Bose are also easier to use and can easily pair with
  • lighter weight and more comfortable than the Sony
  • Sturdy and durable build quality
  • Low-treble and treble responses are excellent and within
  • an above-average sound and a good wireless range
  • well-balanced bass and a rich
  • Sonys are very good indeed
  • silky smoothness and sense of refinement
  • you can get forward mids and great bass quantity

Cons

  • lack a bit of padding
  • the touch sensitive control scheme is not as precise as physical buttons
  • These headphones are a bit bulky
  • No cherry-picked units sent by brands
  • mic will sound a bit thin and noticeably lacking in detail
  • doesn't sound too sharp nor cut too deep
  • the pads are prone to flaking and decaying rather fast
  • it really lacks nowhere in sound staging properties
  • Accuracy is nonexistent in this headphone

Sony MDR-XB1000 - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
70 mm
Best:
Hauppauge XFones
Driver size: 400 mm
IconImpedance
24 Ω
Best:
Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
374 g
Best:
Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002
Weight: 0.11 g

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Sony MDR-XB1000 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)no
Magnet materialNeodymium
Diaphragm material
Polyethylene terephthalate
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Dimensions
Weight13.19 oz
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Connectivity
Inputs supported3.5mm
Cable length2
Type of connector3.5mm
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
Body material
  • Metal
  • Plastic
CategoryAudiophile
Noise isolatingyes
Connector contacts platingGold
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Sound
Impedance24.0 Ω
Frequency range2 - 30000
Diaphragm diameter2.7 in
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size2.76 in
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Power
Battery operatedno

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Sony MDR-XB1000 Sony - Editorial Reviews (3)

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Sony MDR-XB1000 Home review
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Published: 06.11.2018
Home review
5.0

Bose better watch out, Sony’s new wireless noise-cancelling headphones mean business...

By What Hi-Fi?
9 minute read
Sony MDR-XB1000 Sony MDR-1000X Wireless Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 26.06.2018
Sony MDR-1000X Wireless Review
3.9

The Sony MDR-1000x are above-average headphones for most use cases with excellent noise cancelling, which makes them a good choice for commuting and traveling. T...

By By Sam Vafaei, Je...
27 minute read
Sony MDR-XB1000 Sony MDR-XB700 Review | The Headphone List
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The Headphone List
Published: 10.06.2014
Sony MDR-XB700 Review | The Headphone List

The combination of smooth but heavy bass and recessed but crisp midrange and treble of the Sony XB700 makes for an exiting and enjoyable sound signature.

By by ljokerl
9 minute read

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