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Sony MDR XB50AP B Extra Bass Earbud Headphones Black
Last Updated: September 5, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.5
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Sound Quality
207music, noise, price, sound quality, earbuds
+89%
-11%
" ... They make songs sound so awesome and the quality is amazing. ... "
" ... This was top qual with price and sound. ... "
" ... Audio quality is great, a little heavy overall great buy ... "
" ... Excellent sound quality. ... "
" ... Sound quality is great for the price especially when on sale. ... "
" ... Sound is pretty decent ... "
" ... For one born with severe hearing difficulties, I so enjoy the use of this product both for music and audio books. ... "
" ... Sound is pretty good for the money. ... "
Bass
157extra, sound quality, earbuds, rap, noise
+93%
-7%
" ... Great bass, great sound. ... "
" ... the sound is also amazing especially the bass ide say its on par with my $100+ computer headset. ... "
" ... Bass is also quite good - not mind blowing but satisfactory. ... I highly suggest these for daily use - but not if you are going for intense bass. ... "
" ... bass effect is super good. ... "
" ... Great earbuds high quality good bass a little bulky but that's fine for me and it's really not that bad but definitely worth it would recommend ... "
" ... Heavy bass amazing sound quality. ... "
" ... These delivery quite a punch, geared towards listening bass music and it does not disappoint. ... I've tested it with PowerAmp player on my phone and you can really feel the bass, thankfully the sound does not crack under high volume. ... "
" ... I bought these to use at work excellent sound quality and amazing deep rich bass! ... "
Comfort
143earbuds, ears, wear, uncomfortable, fall
+73%
-27%
" ... The earbuds fit my ears nicely. ... "
" ... Excellent head phones ... "
" ... Stays firm in the ear and comes with different sizes. ... "
" ... Very nice headphones - great quality of sound, don't pop-up from the ears and I like the little bag that came with it - makes it convenient to carry with me in the purse every day without damaging. ... "
" ... They are comfortable in the ears. ... Highly recommend this fix if you know your ear piece size. ... "
" ... I fell in love with those earbuds. ... "
" ... They sound great, fit into your ear great, do not fall out and the rugged nature of the wires means you do not need to be super gentle with them. ... "
" ... These have lasted longer than the GOgroove AudiOHM RNF Blue In-Ear Earbuds recently purchased and returned . ... "
Price
119worth, money, sound, earphones, point
+95%
-5%
" ... Overall the buds are good quality at a good price. ... "
" ... Great product at a great price ... "
" ... Surprisingly good for the price. ... "
" ... good earbuds for the price ... "
" ... Swear to god, this $40 set was better than the $300+ MONSTER one. ... "
" ... Great sound for the price. ... "
" ... I'm a little rough on my earphones, but these ones last me a year or two which is pretty great for the price. ... "
" ... Worth the money. ... "
Headphones
100earphones, earbuds, ear, earphone, sound quality
+89%
-11%
" ... Great little earphones. ... "
" ... These headphones are my favourite and definitley worth it. ... "
" ... I am a huge fan of metal and I traditionally never wanted to spend more more than 20$ for some earbuds headphones. ... "
" ... Honestly one of the best earphones I’ve had. ... "
" ... Trying to find great quality earbuds as opposed to stereo headphones can be tough, especially with such expensive options out there. ... "
" ... Work really well, we have Beats in ear headphones and I wanted to get another set of headphones but not pay quite as much as the beats ones. ... "
" ... I use these headphones with my laptop at home. ... I'm in no means an audiophile, though after going through 5 pairs of headphones over the past 3/4 years I can discuss some basic differences. ... "
" ... I love these earphones. ... "
For Running
82earbuds, ever, gym, buds, earphones
+93%
-7%
" ... Get these if you use headphones everyday. ... "
" ... This is a comfortable set of buds. ... "
" ... For the price of these, you can't get any better sounding earbuds. ... "
" ... The earbuds them selves are not of the highest quality, but gets the job done well ... "
" ... Sound amazing, although earbuds don't stay in if you get sweaty at the gym. ... "
" ... The price for these earphones were constantly fluctuating in the past year or so. ... Making them 25$ is quite the steal for the quality of buds. ... "
" ... These headphones I recommend to everyone. ... "
" ... Best headphones I have ever purchased. ... "
Fit
64fall, ears, earbuds, sound quality, glue
+69%
-31%
" ... I personally love this and can't stand when I can hear the outer world easily through my ear pieces, but this isn't for everyone. ... - The ear pieces are big. ... The actual ear pieces also still look perfect, save a few scratches. ... - They come with a soft little carrying pouch with a pull-string closure as well as three pairs of different-sized tips. ... "
" ... Fit is good. ... "
" ... The jack fits snugly into my player and the earbuds look like they would be uncomfortable, but they are really comfortable in reality. ... "
" ... Stays firm in the ear and comes with different sizes. ... "
" ... Comes with a case and 3 ear piece cover sizes. ... "
" ... I bought this pair to replace my Apple ear pods who were falling appart. ... "
" ... THE SOUND QUALITY IS PERFECT, but, after 2 months of use the gummy ear filler thing started to rip, on both earbuds. ... "
" ... I recommend making this purchase alongside bulk rubber tips to replace them. ... "
Product Reliability
63pair, year, stopped working, years, sound
+68%
-32%
" ... This is my second pair, after I lost my previous one. ... "
" ... Seems to be pretty durable too although I haven't spent a few months with the pair which is usually how long earbuds last for me before the jack breaks. ... "
" ... I have been using these for the past five years (not the same pair) and they sound amazing. ... "
" ... Worked very well. ... "
" ... Last pair lasted about 3 years before i broke it accidentally. ... "
" ... it's the fourth pair am buying in 6 years! ... "
" ... Been using daily for over a year now, no issues whatsoever. ... "
" ... Used them for almost a year with no issues at all. ... "
Build Quality
50broke, wear, earbuds, build quality, material
+58%
-42%
" ... the sound is really great but each pair broke around 3 months after I bought it. ... "
" ... They never break. ... "
" ... for the price, i can't complain, these are great and the cord is very tangle resistant . ... "
" ... Broke within two weeks of use, not very strong but still was an enjoyable pair of headphones non the less. ... "
" ... Good quality materials ... "
" ... The build quality seems reasonable and they are holding up well so far. ... "
" ... The little bag it comes with works well to protect it from twisting and damaging in your bag (my friend uses it, I have a small earphone hardcase). ... "
" ... ive drop and pull on the cord and there no sign of wear. ... "
Noise Cancellation
36cancelling, cancellation, isolation, ear, sound quality
+100%
" ... Sound is clean and clear and noise canceling. ... "
" ... Noise cancellation isn't important as she wants to be able to react to people if they talk with her. ... "
" ... It is noise-cancelling to some degree, so while listening to music I almost don't hear anything from outside. ... "
" ... The tips seem to do a good job of passive noise isolation and don't slip off. ... "
" ... The best sound quality I’ve ever had from ear buds and they are pretty much noise cancelling the only thing that’s a slight issue is that sometimes one is quieter then the other. ... "
" ... Not perfect for noise cancellation and probably not your choice if you need work-out earphones (get something with no wires instead). ... "
" ... Really great at noise cancellation especially if you work in an open concept office! ... "
" ... these are VERY noise-cancelling. ... BUY if you want loud, clear audio with strong bass (it isn't just a flashy title) and strong noise cancellation. ... "
Cables
36wire, tangle, earbuds, wires, jack
+64%
-36%
" ... Cords do get tangled but that's because I tend to stuff it into my pockets (it's quite easy to untangle). ... "
" ... Super long chord . ... "
" ... for the price, i can't complain, these are great and the cord is very tangle resistant . ... "
" ... There is a thick but easily moveable cord which has worked perfectly. ... "
" ... The cord is indeed tangle-free. ... "
" ... The cable still looks IMMACULATE. ... "
" ... So far, these sound great and the wires feels quite sturdy. ... "
" ... They are strong and resist from accidental pulling the wire and the earphones atop working. ... "
Frequencies
20bass, treble, mids and highs, mids, lows
+80%
-20%
" ... The bass is punchy, the mids are clear and the highs are decent. ... "
" ... Great for those who like extra bass however the highs are crisp as well a great product for the price. ... "
" ... Adjusting the EQ will enhance it further (just make sure it doesn't distort.) ... "
" ... You MUST use it with something that has an equalizer. ... "
" ... Mid are alittle recessed along with highs. ... "
" ... Very natural bass that only booms when you mess with the EQ. ... Suffers a tiny bit on the highs and can be tinny if you push them any more on EQ but does a great job with mids and has overall good clarity. ... "
" ... They deliver good bass & treble (frequency response of 4-24,000 hz),without sounding artificial ... "
" ... If you want to get the most out of these headphones though, you'll want to use an equalizer (I'm using VIPER4Android). ... "
Controls
19volume, volume control, controls, buttons, play
+37%
-63%
" ... The buttons don't work though unless you have a iPhone so you can ... t change songs or anything with them. ... "
" ... Only letdown is the lack of controls for the volume on the cable. ... There is only one button for pause/play but it doesnt seem to work on my oneplus 3. ... "
" ... Also, there is no volume up or down on said control. ... Just play, pause, and skip. ... "
" ... Doesn't have volume control. ... "
" ... They're not comfortable, don't have very good sound and the button on it doesn't lower or raise the volume, it's just a function button. ... "
" ... Why can't they add volume up and down buttons also? ... "
" ... There is no volume control just a stop/go button. ... "
Earbuds
19buds, pair, bud, sound quality, sony
+79%
-21%
" ... The ear-buds fits snugly enough, with spares to chose from. ... "
" ... Sony comes up with a reasonably priced set of ear buds ... "
" ... The best sound quality I’ve ever had from ear buds and they are pretty much noise cancelling the only thing that’s a slight issue is that sometimes one is quieter then the other. ... "
" ... Probably the strongest/best ear buds. ... "
" ... Best ear buds I've ever bought love them I've had them for over a month now and they are my favorite ... "
" ... Super good ear buds for the price. ... "
" ... Was looking for an affordable yet quality set of ear buds and these have been great. ... "
" ... Sound quality is good, ear buds work well—and the microphone unit stopped working within a couple months of my purchase. ... "
Volume
14volume, music, people, hear, volumes
+50%
-50%
" ... I used them twice and after that one of the buds started buzzing at loud sounds. ... "
" ... Only thing is that the highs are a little tinny when played at high volume. ... "
" ... Its hard to hear if the music/sound is louder, but it quickly overpowers lower volume music. ... "
" ... These headphones are alright when it comes to sound, except if you have them a little higher on the volume people can hear what you’re listening to. ... "
" ... These are loud! ... "
" ... It gets pretty loud if you want it to be loud. ... "
Delivery
14delivery, good, fast, arrived, time
+93%
-7%
" ... Ordered yesterday afternoon and received first thing this morning. ... "
" ... prompt delivery and good quality ... "
" ... Arrived on time and work well ... "
" ... Arrived as described ... "
" ... Delivered Monday morning . ... "
" ... Shipping was quick ... "
" ... Product arrived fast and was in new condition. ... "
" ... Delivery was quick. ... "
Call quality
13calls, mic, earbuds, call, music
+85%
-15%
" ... The mic sounds great when making phone calls. ... "
" ... great earbuds that you can feel and hear the quality. ... "
" ... They are surprisingly good at cancelling out noise - my co-workers speak to me and I don't hear them with music playing not too loud. ... "
" ... Plays and stops music but Can't answer or end calls, other than that, very well quality. ... "
" ... Can’t hear my wife shouting at all now. ... "
" ... Call quality both indoors and outdoors was very good. ... I even used it in a noisy train/subway and I was able to hear calls clearly and the caller was able to hear me as properly as well. ... "
" ... I have yet to test them on a video call online, but I guess the lower end mic makes up for the awesome sound quality you get. ... "
" ... When making &/or receiving Calls, the Mic in the Headphones sound amazing. ... "
For Kids
12le, tr, que, est, des
+92%
-8%
" ... My child likes them the best ... "
" ... My daughter love it ... "
" ... Jaimerais que le son sois plus fort ... "
" ... I ordered 3 for myself and my kids. ... "
" ... My two kids love them, 12-16 y.o. ... "
" ... Bon son, très confortable ... "
" ... My son is tuff on them they are really good sounding. ... "
" ... Purchased these for my son. ... "
Marketplace
12good, quick, pic, day, returning
+92%
-8%
" ... this is a good product till date. ... "
" ... I bought these on August 20th and recieved it the next day. ... "
" ... Received it a day earlier. ... "
" ... Got mine for a good deal while they were on sale. ... "
" ... Exactly as per pic. ... "
" ... Shipping was quick ... "
" ... Blue is a little more like royal blue than it is shown in this pic. ... "
" ... Quick shipping, item as described ... "
Cover
11little, come, bag, comes, store
+100%
" ... The little bag it comes with works well to protect it from twisting and damaging in your bag (my friend uses it, I have a small earphone hardcase). ... "
" ... - They come with a soft little carrying pouch with a pull-string closure as well as three pairs of different-sized tips. ... "
" ... They come with a handy carry pouch and despite how they look aren't very heavy in the ear and feel comfortable. ... "
" ... Also comes with a GUCCI pouch ... "
" ... I like the little pouch coming with it. ... "
" ... The accompanying headphone bag is very useful. ... "
" ... carrying bag is a nice touch. ... "
" ... The headphones come with a soft pouch to store them in. ... "
Size
10little, sound, like, heavy, piece
+80%
-20%
" ... The sound quality and audio is excellent the only thing I didn’t like is that the war piece is bulky ... "
" ... Like the little pouch they come with, better to put them in there than bunch them up in ny pocket. ... "
" ... Très bon son, j'aime la pochette de transport ... "
" ... Sound quality is great, but kind of bulky and heavy. ... "
" ... They sound and feel great though they are a bit bulky. ... "
" ... What i really like about them is their size . ... "
" ... The little bag it comes with works well to protect it from twisting and damaging in your bag (my friend uses it, I have a small earphone hardcase). ... "
" ... It fits my ear and it is not bulky at all. ... "
Design
10look, design, like, good, feel
+100%
" ... They look nice, feel great in the ear and the sounds way better than I imagined and they aren't even broken in yet. ... "
" ... they also look good. ... "
" ... These look good and that’s about it. ... "
" ... For the price you can’t find another better one, nice packaging/color/design and sound! ... "
" ... Still cute though ... "
" ... Got them in Black, they look nice ... "
" ... They look and feel amazing. ... "
As Gift
6christmas, friend
+100%
" ... Gift for my wife so ratings are approx. ... "
" ... Gave it to a friend for a gift and she was happy ... "
" ... I have offered this to my sister on Christmas 2015 and she loves them !!! ... "
" ... Just what my grandson wanted for Christmas. ... "
" ... Christmas Gift for my son . ... "
Returns
6return
+17%
-83%
" ... wish I could return it now. ... "
" ... I ended up returning these guys, they just were not for me. ... "
" ... I now have the option to send them in for a return . ... "
" ... Returning to seller. ... "
" ... I returned it. ... "
Device Compatibility
6works, phone, pair, laptop, devices
+83%
-17%
" ... It made my music sound so much more intense and helped me connect emotionally to it more. ... Your device matters . ... "
" ... Bought another pair for backup. ... "
" ... Works well with all my devices except my Lenovo Tab. ... "
" ... I use these headphones with my laptop at home. ... "
For Travel
5noise, headphones, traveling, took, hours
+100%
" ... I keep these in my travel bag when flying short haul (1-2 hours) as they perform well considering they are in ear. ... "
" ... I have this over the ear MONSTER noise cancelling headphones, and i took them both on a flight. ... "
" ... I bought it for travel on air planes. ... "
" ... These earphones have endured many trips and many different music phases I went through lol. ... "
" ... I like these headphones, bought one about 3 years ago and they still work, i forgot them when i was traveling and had to buy new ones, really the best you can get around that price they’re also very excellent at blocking outer noise. ... "
Software Platform
4seems, iphone, earpods, button, android
+75%
-25%
" ... They are a perfect replacement to the garbage iPhone EarPods that everyone seems to use. ... "
" ... Ditch your Apple EarPods / Samsung Headphones and buy these as an upgrade. ... "
" ... Other Secure fit, interchangeable tips, works with Android, iOS no problem. ... "
Cable Length
4long, tangle
+100%
" ... No tangle cord (huge plus) ... "
" ... The Cord is Extra Long. ... "
" ... Super long chord . ... "
" ... The cord thickness and length is just fine. ... "
Packing
4quality, sound, product
+75%
-25%
" ... Great packing, great product with high quality sound ... "
" ... The packaging is great. ... "
" ... Great packaging and amazing quality. ... "
Ease of Use
3sound, quality, volume, controls
+100%
" ... sound quality and easy to use ... "
" ... Affordable with good quality product and very easy to use. ... "
" ... Otherwise, material is great, in-line controls are easy to use, though there is no volume up/down, and sound is excellent ... "
Product As Described
3blue
+100%
" ... Exactly as per pic. ... "
" ... Check the pictures I uploaded! ... "
" ... Blue is a little more like royal blue than it is shown in this pic. ... "
Defective Delivery
3came
+33%
-67%
" ... Product came damaged. ... "
" ... Came slightly damaged ... "
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