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Sony MDR-XB50AP

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User ratings:
112
3.6 out of 5
112 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
19 %
3 stars
29 %
2 stars
10 %
1 stars
6 %
Consumer ratings:
4.5 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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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
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Pros

  • Sony also feel more durable than the 1More
  • simple and straightforward in-ear headphones
  • ensures a tight bass and a transparent treble reproduction

Cons

  • headset comes with only the on button design
  • Sony mdr-xb50ap extra bass
  • You will not get any control settings for the volume or the microphone control

Key specs

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

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Sony MDR-XB50AP - Pros & Cons

Sony MDR-XB50AP

Pros

  • Sony also feel more durable than the 1More
  • simple and straightforward in-ear headphones
  • ensures a tight bass and a transparent treble reproduction
  • Logitech have a much more comfortable fit and a better build quality
  • overall level of the leakage is very quiet too
  • compact lightweight and decently comfortable
  • unique and stylish earbud design
  • durable
  • comfortable
  • and cheap earbuds
  • It s also well protected against straining

Cons

  • headset comes with only the on button design
  • Sony mdr-xb50ap extra bass
  • You will not get any control settings for the volume or the microphone control
  • the bass is muddy and bleeds
  • There s definitely some roll off on the upper end
  • the support is a little small
  • Low-mid shows a bit of bump
  • noticeably skew the stereo image to one side
  • Bass-heavy sound
  • there s no volume and song control
  • sleeping on the side is painful and uncomfortable

Sony MDR-XB50AP - 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-XB50AP - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleIn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
Magnet materialNeodymium
Diaphragm material
Polyethylene terephthalate
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Dimensions
Weight0.28 oz
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Microphone
Microphone typeIn-line microphone
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Features
Playback controlsyes
Buttons
  • Answer button
  • Keyguard
  • Volume
NFCyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Red
  • White
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeEar canal
Body materialSilicone
Category
  • Sport
  • Travel and Commuting
Noise isolatingyes
Connector contacts platingGold
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Sound
Impedance16.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 106
Frequency range4 - 24000
Diaphragm diameter0.47 in
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size0.47 in
Maximum input power100.0 mW
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Connectivity
Inputs supported3.5mm
Cable length1.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedno
Type of connector3.5mm
USBno
Detachable cableno
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Power
Battery operatedno
Power handling capacity100.0 mW

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