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Sony MDR-XB950N1

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Pros

  • great wireless audio and a powerful bass
  • solid bass performance with Noise Cancelling
  • it works sufficiently well in most conditions

Cons

  • Sony MDR XB950N1 Headphone
  • it isn t as bulky when placed over your head
  • not the best wireless NC headphones

Key specs

  • 47 Ω
  • 20, 22000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • On-Ear
  • Wired & Wireless

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Sony MDR-XB950N1 - Pros & Cons

Sony MDR-XB950N1

Pros

  • great wireless audio and a powerful bass
  • solid bass performance with Noise Cancelling
  • it works sufficiently well in most conditions
  • more features and balanced sound
  • Battery life on these headphones are quite good at 21 hours of non-stop play
  • surprisingly lightweight and comfortable
  • very high level of comfort and a long battery life
  • The bass performance of the headphones is awesome
  • cups are nice and big
  • and they envelop your ears nicely
  • Setting up these headphones is quite easy

Cons

  • Sony MDR XB950N1 Headphone
  • it isn t as bulky when placed over your head
  • not the best wireless NC headphones
  • headphones as they pump up the lower end to ridiculous heights
  • the headphone was a one trick pony
  • the headphones do look large and bulky
  • Highs are rolled off and instruments like the violin lose their sparkle and resolution
  • The Extra Bass was one of the lowest scorers
  • made the rest of the music sound very hollow and echoey
  • No cherry-picked units sent by manufacturers
  • The Extra Bass does suffer a bit when it comes to clarity

Sony MDR-XB950N1 - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
40 mm
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47 Ω
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Impedance: 145000 Ω
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290 g
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Sony MDR-XB950N1 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired & Wireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)no
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Dimensions
Weight10.23 oz
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Connectivity
Cable length1.2
Audio streaming via bluetoothA2DP aptX
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 recharge time7.0 h
Battery life22.0 h
Talk time22.0 h
Power handling capacity100.0 mW
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Green
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
Foldableyes
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Sound
Impedance47.0 Ω
Frequency range20 - 22000
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size1.57 in
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Features
Noise-cancelingyes
Buttons
  • Answer button
  • Keyguard
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume
NFCyes

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Sony MDR-XB950N1 Sony - Editorial Reviews (8)

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Sony MDR-XB950N1 Sony MDR-XB950N1: Boom Boom Bass
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T3 Middle East
Published: 21.06.2017
Sony MDR-XB950N1: Boom Boom Bass

Let’s check out Sony’s latest headphone. It seems a plethora of noise-cancelling headphones have started popping up from every audio manufacturer out there. Bose’s QuietComfort 35 and even Sony’s own MDR-1000X are among our favorite noise cancelling headphones – but one problem is the price, since most of these costs upwards of 1,200 and above. …

Sony MDR-XB950N1 Headphones that make heavy bass fun to listen to
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The Straits Times
Published: 03.05.2017
Headphones that make heavy bass fun to listen to

As someone who prefers his headphones to be clean and analytical, I didn't expect to like the latest entry in the Sony Extra Bass line.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Sony MDR-XB950N1 Sony MDR-XB950N1 Wireless Headphones Quick Review - YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews
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YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews
Published: 05.06.2017
Sony MDR-XB950N1 Wireless Headphones Quick Review - YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews

Wireless is one of the most convenient ways of listening to music, and audio brands are starting to take advantage of the demand for such feature while

Sony MDR-XB950N1 Review: Sony MDR-XB950N1
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Channel Post MEA
Published: 26.07.2017
Review: Sony MDR-XB950N1

Sony has been taking its competition by its horns by announcing new and improved headphones by the dozen. The company recently announced the new XB950N

Sony MDR-XB950N1 Sony XB950N1 Extra Bass Review
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TechGearLab
Published: 07.01.2018
Sony XB950N1 Extra Bass Review
4.2

While these headphones provide relatively good performance across the board, the Sony XB950N1 Extra Bass headphones don't shine in any specific capacity...

Sony MDR-XB950N1 Sony MDR-XB950N1 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 30.03.2017
Sony MDR-XB950N1 Review
3.5

For the price, Sony's wireless MDR-XB950N1 headphones deliver laudable noise cancellation and strong wireless audio with adjustable bass response.

Sony MDR-XB950N1 Sony MDR-XB950N1 Wireless Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 10.04.2018
Sony MDR-XB950N1 Wireless Review
3.2

The Sony MDR-XB950N1 is a noise cancelling variant of the Sony MDR-XB950B1. These are also decent mixed usage headphones geared towards fans of bass with a sturd...

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

Too much love for the low-end

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