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Sony MDR-XB50

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User ratings:
33
3.8 out of 5
33 user ratings
5 stars
18 %
4 stars
51 %
3 stars
27 %
2 stars
3 %
1 stars
0 %
Consumer ratings:
4.3 / 5
Editorial reviews:
4
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4 editorial reviews
Get rid of those awful EarPodsRead more
The Sony MDR-XB50AP Extra Bass are average mixed usage in-ears with an emphasis on bass. They're portable, stable and block an above-average amount of noise whic...Read more
It may not be the best-looking Bluetooth sports headphone, but the XB50BS is decent value at its relatively modest price.Read more
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Pros

  • both durable and good looking
  • the performance of the microphone
  • well-built

Cons

  • the wire is tangle-free
  • the headphones lack a certain spark
  • unable to reproduce the issue

Key specs

  • 16 Ω
  • 4, 24000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • In-Ear
  • Wired

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Sony MDR-XB50 - Pros & Cons

Sony MDR-XB50

Pros

  • both durable and good looking
  • the performance of the microphone
  • well-built
  • reliable
  • and good-sounding earbuds
  • the bass earbuds are surprisingly comfortable and have a stable fit for everyday
  • durable
  • comfortable
  • and cheap earbuds
  • It s also well protected against straining
  • overall bass quality is very good for the price

Cons

  • the wire is tangle-free
  • the headphones lack a certain spark
  • unable to reproduce the issue
  • lack of detail in higher part of the frequency spectrum
  • the support is a little small
  • There s definitely some roll off on the upper end
  • the bass is muddy and bleeds
  • also lack volume controls
  • The sentence is not the oldest
  • poor fit
  • mediocre sound

Sony MDR-XB50 - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
12 mm
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Driver size: 400 mm
IconImpedance
16 Ω
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Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
8 g
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Sony MDR-XB50 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleIn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Magnet materialNeodymium
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Dimensions
Weight0.28 oz
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Connectivity
Cable length1.2
Type of connector3.5mm
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
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  • White
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeEar canal
Connector contacts platingGold
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Sound
Impedance16.0 Ω
Frequency range4 - 24000
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size0.47 in
Maximum input power100.0 mW
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Power
Power handling capacity100.0 mW

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