We and our partners use cookies to give you the best online experience, including to personalise advertising and content. Data about your interaction with this site and the ads shown to you may be shared with companies involved in the delivery and/or personalisation of ads on this site and elsewhere online.

Sony MDR-XB950BT

PRO rating
How it works?
How it works?
  1. User ratingsUser ratingsratings of product added by Productz users
  2. Expert ratingsExpert ratingsexperts ratings from editorial reviews
  3. Consumer ratingsConsumer ratingsratings from the biggest online stores worldwide
Legend
  1. Excellent
  2. Good
  3. Poor
  4. Average
3.7
based on all reviews
User ratings:
60
4.1 out of 5
60 user ratings
5 stars
38 %
4 stars
38 %
3 stars
16 %
2 stars
5 %
1 stars
1 %
Editorial reviews:
8
  1. See more
3.2 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
25 %
3 stars
75 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial reviews

Pros

  • Better mic isolation would have improved things immeasurably
  • great audio detail
  • strong Bluetooth performance and easy-to-reach

Cons

  • the sound stage is not very wide
  • outdated style and overpowering optional bass
  • charging the headphones while listening would be a mistake

Key specs

  • 24 Ω
  • , 102 dB
  • 3, 28000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • Over-Ear
  • Wired & Wireless

Compare technical data of the product to its category

Sony

Sony MDR-XB950BT - Pros & Cons

Sony MDR-XB950BT

Pros

  • Better mic isolation would have improved things immeasurably
  • great audio detail
  • strong Bluetooth performance and easy-to-reach
  • excellent comfort is provided by a pair of soft earpads
  • durable and springy
  • comfort
  • durability
  • and battery life of
  • with plenty of detail and a very spacious soundscape
  • Easy-to-use and efficient controls
  • wireless design and efficient controls

Cons

  • the sound stage is not very wide
  • outdated style and overpowering optional bass
  • charging the headphones while listening would be a mistake
  • The bass quickly distorted the track
  • Overly bass-heavy sound quality
  • low-bass
  • mid-bass
  • and high-bass
  • mic will sound rather thin and noticeably muffled and lacking in detail
  • bass-oriented sound can overpower instruments and vocals
  • No cherry-picked units sent by brands

Sony MDR-XB950BT - Technical Overview

PoorAverageGoodExcellent
IconDriver size
40 mm
Best:
Hauppauge XFones
Driver size: 400 mm
IconImpedance
24 Ω
Best:
Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
280 g
Best:

Sony - Video Reviews (7)

powered byYouTube

Sony MDR-XB950BT - Full Specifications

Icon
Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired & Wireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
Magnet materialNeodymium
Icon
Dimensions
Weight9.88 oz
Icon
Microphone
Microphone typeBuilt-in microphone
Microphone frequency100 - 4000
Microphone direction typeOmnidirectional
Icon
Features
Buttons
  • Answer button
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume
NFCyes
Icon
Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Red
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
Body materialRubber
CategoryAudiophile
Foldableyes
Connector contacts platingGold
Icon
Sound
Impedance24.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 102
Frequency range3 - 28000
Diaphragm diameter1.6 in
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size1.57 in
Icon
Connectivity
Inputs supported
  • 3.5mm
  • Bluetooth
Cable length1.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedno
Audio streaming via bluetoothA2DP aptX
Bluetooth version3.0
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
Icon
Power
Battery operatedyes
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery recharge time4.0 h
Battery life20.0 h
Standby time200.0 h
Talk time20.0 h
Power handling capacity1000.0 mW

Sony MDR-XB950BT - Q&A

  • Do you have a question about the product?

Sony MDR-XB950BT Sony - Editorial Reviews (8)

3.2
Based on 8 reviews
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
Sony MDR-XB950BT Hands-on with Sony's new headphones: MDR-Z7, MDR-1ADAC, and MDR-XB950BT
hardwarezone.com.sg logo
hardwarezone.com.sg
Published: 03.10.2014
Hands-on with Sony's new headphones: MDR-Z7, MDR-1ADAC, and MDR-XB950BT

Sony has just introduced their line-up of new headphones for the final quarter of the year, and we took a closer look at three of the more interesting headphones announced.

Sony MDR-XB950BT Sony MDR-XB950BT headphone review: Good for the ears and great value for money
The Indian Express logo
The Indian Express
Published: 13.11.2014
Sony MDR-XB950BT headphone review: Good for the ears and great value for money

Given the host of features that it boasts, it definitely is a good contender in this mid-range of headphones.

Sony MDR-XB950BT Sony MDR-XB950N1 Extra Bass Headphones review
TechRadar logo
TechRadar
Published: 12.07.2018
Sony MDR-XB950N1 Extra Bass Headphones review
3.0

Too much love for the low-end

Sony MDR-XB950BT Sony MDR-XB950BT Extra Bass Bluetooth Headset Review
Tom's Guide logo
Tom's Guide
Published: 22.07.2015
Sony MDR-XB950BT Extra Bass Bluetooth Headset Review
3.0

The Sony MDR-XB950BT has impressive audio quality, but it's brought down by outdated style and overpowering optional bass.

Sony MDR-XB950BT Sony MDR-XB950B1 Wireless Review
RTINGS.com logo
RTINGS.com
Published: 02.03.2018
Sony MDR-XB950B1 Wireless Review
3.2

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...

Sony MDR-XB950BT Sony MDR-XB950BT
ProductReview.com.au logo
ProductReview.com.au
Published: 20.09.2019
Sony MDR-XB950BT

Sony MDR-XB950BT (Wireless Headphone): 4.2 out of 5 stars from 9 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Sony MDR-XB950BT Sony MDR-XB950BT: A Bluetooth headphone for bass lovers
CNET logo
CNET
Published: 03.09.2014
Sony MDR-XB950BT: A Bluetooth headphone for bass lovers

The MDR-XB950BT Extra Bass Bluetooth Headset is a $199.99/AU$249.95 wireless headphone that -- you guessed it -- serves up a generous helping of bass.

Sony MDR-XB950BT Sony MDR-XB950B1 Review
PCMAG logo
PCMAG
Published: 22.08.2017
Sony MDR-XB950B1 Review
3.5

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.

Other Headphones