Name: XBA 4
Brand: Sony
SKU: 14791
Rating: 4.1 (40 reviews)

4.2

based on all reviews

noise-isolation properties of the in-ear design are excellent
excellent noise-blocking performance
a comfortable fit

Bass is especially lacking when using a mobile setup
over-compressed crap it is
transmit any sound when it rubbed against my clothes

Impedance: 8 Ω
Sensitivity: , 108 dB
Frequency range: 3, 28000 Hz
Acoustic design: Closed
Sound output: Stereo
Style: In-Ear
Connectivity technology: Wired

Sony XBA 4 - Pros & Cons

noise-isolation properties of the in-ear design are excellent
excellent noise-blocking performance
a comfortable fit
good sound
nice range and almost no noise interference Cons
little units provided very good noise-isolation
smooth and balanced and pretty neutral
Detail and texture levels are quite good
surprisingly comfortable and secure in the ears

Bass is especially lacking when using a mobile setup
over-compressed crap it is
transmit any sound when it rubbed against my clothes
on the earpieces are fairly small and will be difficult to see in low-light conditions
heavy distortion and loud volumes
come with an inline microphone or a remote to control Apple devices
cheap models
expensive models
vocals noticeably lack intelligibility
CC51 is a little outdated at this point
the paint will chip or fade in time
the highs wear back to sounding artificial
too far behind - just a touch less crisp and resolving
weighty delivery -Can sound brash

Sony XBA 4 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Impedance	8 Ω Best: Stax SR-L500 Impedance: 145000 Ω
Weight	8 g Best: Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002 Weight: 0.11 g

Sony XBA 4 - Full Specifications

Sound output	Stereo
Style	In-Ear
Connectivity technology	Wired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)	no

Width	3.54 in
Depth	1.36 in
Height	6.74 in
Weight	0.28 oz

Cable length	1.2
USB	no
Detachable cable	no

Battery operated	no
Charging via USB	no

Colour of product	Black Black,Silver
Acoustic design	Closed
Control type	In-line control
Attachment type	Ear canal
Category	Sport
Foldable	no
Water resistant	no
Noise isolating	yes
Connector contacts plating	Gold

Impedance	8.0 Ω
Sensitivity	< 108
Frequency range	3 - 28000
Driver technology	Balanced
Simulated surround sound	no
Maximum input power	100.0 mW

Noise-canceling	yes
Built-in heart rate monitor	no
Calorie counter	no
FM radio	no
NFC	no
Vibration	no
Carrying case	yes

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Sony XBA 4 Sony - Editorial Reviews (5)

4.3

Based on 5 reviews

Published: 09.07.2012

Sony XBA-4 review

4.0

The Sony XBA-4 prestige in-ear headphones offer premium audio at a high price

Sony XBA 4 Sony XBA-4 review: Sony XBA-4

CNET

Published: 03.04.2012

Sony XBA-4 review: Sony XBA-4

4.0

Sony XBA-4

Cybershack

Published: 01.05.2012

Review: Sony XBA-4 Ear Buds - Cybershack

By Branko Miletic It would be an understatement to say that I am not a fan of ear bud style […]

whathifi

Published: 11.09.2012

Home review

5.0

The best Sony headphones we’ve heard in years

The Headphone List

Published: 05.06.2013

Sony XBA-4SL / XBA-4iP Review | The Headphone List

The flagship Sony XBA-4 uses a quad-driver setup with dual dedicated woofers and impresses with its spacious presentation as well as the depth and effortlessness of its low end.