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Sony MDR-XB950B1

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4 stars
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3 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.4 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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3 editorial reviews
The wireless Sony MDR-XB950B1 headphones deliver as much bass thump as any pair we've tested, and because of that never sound quite balanced.Read more
The Sony MDR-XB950B1 are decent mixed usage headphones geared towards fans of bass. They're wireless and have a sturdy, premium-looking design that's decently co...Read more
The audio quality of the MDR-XB950B1 is good with or without the extra bass.Read more
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Pros

  • Easy-to-use and efficient controls
  • wireless design and efficient controls
  • headband height adjuster is wonderfully tactile

Cons

  • Overly bass-heavy sound quality
  • low-bass
  • mid-bass

Key specs

  • 32 Ω
  • , 105 dB
  • 3, 28000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • Over-Ear
  • Wired & Wireless

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Sony MDR-XB950B1 - Pros & Cons

Sony MDR-XB950B1

Pros

  • Easy-to-use and efficient controls
  • wireless design and efficient controls
  • headband height adjuster is wonderfully tactile
  • The buttons on the headphones are very tactile and firm as well
  • quite comfortable and handsomely designed
  • The padding is quite comfortable
  • headphones sound pretty good
  • Isolation is also pretty decent
  • the headset is actually fairly comfortable to wear when in use
  • it feels comfortable enough
  • The barbershop 3D sound demo was excellent

Cons

  • Overly bass-heavy sound quality
  • low-bass
  • mid-bass
  • and high-bass
  • bass-oriented sound can overpower instruments and vocals
  • No cherry-picked units sent by brands
  • mic will sound rather thin and noticeably muffled and lacking in detail
  • Imaging and separation are therefore also not fantastic
  • the EXTRA BASS function adds way too much bass
  • The heavy-hitting bass is not for everyone
  • The mids and trebles are slightly veiled due to the bass

Sony MDR-XB950B1 - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
40 mm
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32 Ω
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Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
280 g
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Sony MDR-XB950B1 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired & Wireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
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Dimensions
Weight9.88 oz
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Microphone
Microphone frequency100 - 4000
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Features
Noise-cancelingyes
Buttons
  • Answer button
  • Keyguard
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume
NFCyes
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
Foldableyes
Connector contacts platingGold
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Sound
Impedance32.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 105
Frequency range3 - 28000
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size1.57 in
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Connectivity
Cable length1.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedno
Audio streaming via bluetooth
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
Bluetooth version4.1
Bluetooth profile
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • HFP
  • A2DP
Bluetooth codec
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • SBC
Wireless connectionBluetooth
Wireless range10
Type of connector3.5mm
USByes
Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
Detachable cableyes
Multi Point connectionno
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Power
Battery operatedyes
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery recharge time4.0 h
Battery life18.0 h
Standby time200.0 h
Charging via USByes

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