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Sony MDR-XB450AP Headphones
Sony MDR-XB450AP
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Sony MDR-XB550AP Headphones
Sony MDR-XB550AP
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Sony WH-CH510 Headphones
Sony WH-CH510
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1 editorial reviews
Sony MDR-XB450 (Wired Headphone): 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
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5 editorial reviews
Sony MDR-XB550AP (Wired Headphone): 4.2 out of 5 stars from 25 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
Researching your next headphone purchase is always an experience. With most technology, the benefits are easily quantifiable. Something can be faster, smaller, or more powerful, and there is rarely any debate on this point. It is, or it isn’t. The numbers can’t lie. When it comes to audio equipment, the lines are blurred. Whether something sounds “good” or “bad” is a matter of personal preference. Audiophiles might not be attracted to Sony’s Extra Bass line of headphones. But they have a definite following. Just as some Canadians enjoy their fries with an extra side of gravy, many music fans enjoyRead more
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User rating
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3.9 out of 5
50 user ratings
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Technical details

Sound outputStereoStereoStereo
StyleOn-EarOn-EarOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWiredWireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyes
N/A
Magnet material
N/A
NeodymiumFerrite
Diaphragm material
N/A
Polyethylene terephthalate
N/A

Design

Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Red
  • White
  • Yellow
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Green
  • Red
  • White
  • Black
  • Blue
  • White
Acoustic designClosedClosedClosed
Control typeIn-line controlIn-line control
N/A
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadbandHeadband
Foldableyesyes
N/A
Connector contacts platingGoldGold
N/A
Noise isolating
N/A
N/A
yes

Dimensions

Weight5.82 oz6.35 oz4.66 oz

Sound

Impedance24.0 Ω24.0 Ω32.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 102< 102< 103
Frequency range5 - 220005 - 2200020 - 20000
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
N/A
Driver size1.18 in1.18 in1.18 in
Maximum input power1000.0 mW102.0 mW
N/A
Diaphragm diameter
N/A
N/A
1.18 in

Microphone

Microphone typeIn-line microphoneIn-line microphoneBuilt-in microphone
Microphone sensitivity-40.0 dB
N/A
N/A
Microphone frequency20 - 20000
N/A
N/A
Microphone direction typeOmnidirectional
N/A
N/A
Microphone in
N/A
yes
N/A

Connectivity

Cable length1.21.2
N/A
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includednono
N/A
Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm
N/A
USBnonoyes
Detachable cablenono
N/A
Inputs supported
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
Bluetooth version
N/A
N/A
5.0
Bluetooth profile
N/A
N/A
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • SCMS-T
  • A2DP
  • HFP
Bluetooth codec
N/A
N/A
  • AAC
  • SBC
Wireless connection
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
Wireless range
N/A
N/A
10
Type of USB connector
N/A
N/A
USB Type-C

Power

Battery operatednonoyes
Power handling capacity1000.0 mW1000.0 mW
N/A
Battery recharge time
N/A
N/A
4.5 h
Battery life
N/A
N/A
35.0 h
Standby time
N/A
N/A
200.0 h

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