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Sony MDRXB50AP Extra Bass Earbud Headset Black
Last Updated: December 14, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.2
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Total Reviews
998
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Review Analysis - 929 recent, verified reviews
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Sound Quality
301earbuds, noise, music, sound quality, bass
+93%
-7%
" ... This is the second pair I bought because I really do like the sound quality for the cost. ... "
" ... These have better sound quality, bass, and outside noise cancellation than my $100 skullcandy headphones. ... "
" ... And the overall sound quality is great. ... "
" ... I have had them for 2 months and they still work and sound as great as the first day. ... "
" ... I like the audio quality of these headphones however they are a bit bassy. ... "
" ... Why buy expensive buds?These buds sound really good, rich tone good low end. ... "
" ... These are really durable headphones and sound awesome. ... Sounds are really crisp and you are able to hear and notice even faintest of the notes in different songs. ... "
" ... Has great soundproofing from outside noise, good sound quality ... "
Bass
262earbuds, sound quality, extra, highs, mids
+94%
-6%
" ... I just want the bass to sound accurate. ... There's plenty of bass and the sound the mid-range has been restored to clarity. ... They're $7 cheaper, but they sound much worse than these headphones (of course, with the Bass Reducer on). ... Just so there are no misunderstandings: The amount of bass makes these headphones sound crappy (unless you're into heavy bass), but they sound very balanced in life-like with the Bass Reducer on. ... "
" ... Sound is clear and bass is crisp. ... "
" ... Strong bass for earbud. ... "
" ... Its got good sound quality and you can sometimes feel the bass a little bit in your ears. ... "
" ... I actually turned down the bass setting on my phone for this. ... "
" ... Pros: great bass. ... "
" ... Bass effects are pretty good. ... "
" ... The bass is punchy without drowning out other tones. ... "
Comfort
185ear, earbuds, fit, comfortable, uncomfortable
+69%
-31%
" ... Almost all ambient noise is blocked, sound is good, they are very comfortable. ... "
" ... And the materials feel great. ... "
" ... Well I am pleasantly surprised that they fit my ears perfectly and are comfortable for extended use. ... I rate these a 5 for comfort. ... "
" ... I was afraid of buying originally but I'm glad I did, great quality, great strength, durable and very comfortable to use ... "
" ... I had to replace the ear pads because none of the three pairs that came with these were comfortable to me. ... "
" ... Earplugs seem quality if not slightly uncomfortable and have good, rich sound for both music and gaming at this price. ... "
" ... The buds tends to come out depending on how far you push it into your ear. ... "
" ... Clear sound, strong base, and made to stay on your ears snuggly. ... "
Price
162worth, money, best, earbuds, sound quality
+94%
-6%
" ... You get what you pay for and these earbuds are worth every penny!! ... "
" ... Great sounding, especially at that price ... "
" ... For 30% of the price they sound about 80% as good as the AKGs. ... "
" ... Great headphones for the money. ... "
" ... Great pair of buds with good base and sound, not bad for price ... "
" ... Very good for the price ... "
" ... Perfect for the price, aside for the odd . ... "
" ... You wont believe how good they sound for the price. ... I mean you can imagine - I am reviewing these earphones as if they are priced at $300, they are that good. ... For about $30, these things are a steal. ... "
Headphones
128headphones, ear buds, sony, ear, pair
+84%
-16%
" ... The sound is comparable to big, expensive, over ear headphones. ... "
" ... If your in the market for new earbuds look no further! ... "
" ... These are great headphones. ... "
" ... Good pair of headphones. ... Could easily replace the starting earphones that come with phones. ... "
" ... Very nice sounding ear buds! ... "
" ... I love these earbuds! ... "
" ... These are amazing earbuds. ... "
" ... These are great earbuds! ... "
Product Reliability
90pair, stopped working, years, earbuds, sony
+61%
-39%
" ... These have been my daily headphones for a few months now and they're chugging on great. ... "
" ... These are actually my 2nd set, my first ones lasted for years. ... The headphones lasted years till finally they died on me, but I definitely got my money's worth. ... "
" ... My last pair lasted two years of heavy use. ... "
" ... Been using these for a really long time, still the audio and everything is working perfectly fine ... "
" ... It's been a few months since I ordered these and they're still holding up perfectly, even after one of my pets decided to try and chew on the wire. ... Definitely worth the money as I would've spent more by now if I'd been buying $10 earbuds that only last a month. ... "
" ... Last pair lasted me 6-7 months. ... "
" ... The earbud and sound quality is great but the microphone on the earbud stop working within 2 months. ... "
" ... Been using them for 6 months now without a problem. ... "
Fit
81ear, ears, fall, earbuds, stay
+79%
-21%
" ... The noise isolation (~not~ canceling) is excellent as these fit snugly. ... "
" ... I really like the way these stay in my ear. ... "
" ... Anyways, for the price, and for people who like the reliability of wired headphones, these have great sound, fit ears really nicely, and are super reliable. ... "
" ... Otherwise, great sound quality and comfortable fit for the price. ... "
" ... Very good fit. ... "
" ... Lightweight so they aren’t falling out of my ears and have a good sound. ... "
" ... The earbud fits perfectly in the ear for a long time without hurting. ... "
" ... Good sound, silicon earpieces of several sizes that make for a gentle and secure fit, and they work with my iPod shuffle. ... "
Build Quality
65build quality, rubber, plastic, feel, fall
+75%
-25%
" ... Sound quality is great, they fit well although I prefer the hard plastic over the soft), and overall they're just a great pair of in-ears if you want some real good quality wired headphones (as a comparison, i think the quality is higher than that of AirPods which cost like $150). ... "
" ... nice built qualityy ... "
" ... Easy to break ... "
" ... durable, 3rd pair ... "
" ... Worth the price but does tangle together easily at times ... "
" ... -doesn’t feel cheap but instead feels solid and high end ... "
" ... Great sounds a durable! ... The wiring on these headphones are crazy durable! ... "
" ... First off, these are made very well. ... The chord is thick and everything is well attached. ... "
For Running
53headphones, gym, running, ear, buds
+83%
-17%
" ... I use these earbuds while I'm walking to school or watching YouTube, they sound better then the the earbuds I originally had so that's a plus, the bass is clear and great. ... "
" ... I go through them more often than I care to admit because I use them daily and during my morning workouts. ... "
" ... Love these headphones and they are the best ones i ever own ... "
" ... Great pair of earbuds. ... "
" ... I go through earbuds like nobodies business but these are the most outstanding earbuds I've ever had. ... "
" ... I randomly scrolled upon these headphones and bought them based of the reviews and they are amazing . ... "
" ... best value in the business for buds ... "
" ... I got these headphones around January and they worked great for a while. ... "
Cables
51wire, tangle, wires, flat, tangle free
+65%
-35%
" ... The length of wire between from the node could be shorter (~16") but the sound these things make and the price make everything seem petty. ... "
" ... The cord is a nice anti-tangle semi flat design (not the same flat cord design you are you probably used to). ... "
" ... Probably the best in-ear headphones with Sony cable! ... Aesthetically very nice, remarkable range of frequencies, soundproof, explosive bass and the cable is anti-braiding. ... "
" ... The cable feels very sturdy as well, which compliments the 90° jack. ... "
" ... It is amazing what a little thicker plastic, and heavier wire, will do for you. ... "
" ... The build quality is superb - I like that these wires dont tangle and are strong enough to withstand fairly rough use over these two years. ... "
" ... Go to a braided chord and shorten the length considerably. ... "
" ... The cable feels thick and sturdy, and the housing feels like it’s good quality. ... "
Frequencies
34bass, mids, treble, mids and highs, mid
+79%
-21%
" ... The highs are crisp, the mids are clear and "flat" like they should be. ... "
" ... No overwhelming treble either which is perfect! ... "
" ... The treble and midrange are clear but not harsh and the sound is lush and pleasant. ... "
" ... The bass has a fairly good "boom" and the mids come in clear. ... Highs could come in a bit better if I had to find something I'd like to be better. ... "
" ... mids and high are clear enough. ... "
" ... Very very impressed with the highs, lows, and breakdowns that the headphones can handle. ... "
" ... Sound Quality: 4/5 (Punchy Bass, great highs & mids too) ... "
" ... Mids and highs are crisp but not annoying. ... "
Noise Cancellation
32cancelling, isolation, block, sound, cancellation
+91%
-9%
" ... Great sound quality and amazing noise canceling headphones. ... "
" ... Improves overall sound and reduces outside noise. ... "
" ... I needed something quick because I must have music at work with noise cancelling-- and they do block exterior noise adequately. ... "
" ... These have better sound quality, bass, and outside noise cancellation than my $100 skullcandy headphones. ... "
" ... The sound isolation is fine but not enough to fully isolate the noise of engines when taking a flight or the sound of a subway train when traveling for work. ... "
" ... They have a good nice isolation level. ... "
" ... Recommend these headphones to anyone with office work, office work with moderate noise around. ... "
" ... I am surprised how good it is for noise cancelling ... "
Bluetooth
28second, bought, another, pair of earbuds, earbuds
+82%
-18%
" ... This is my second pair of these. ... "
" ... Clearer than my previous pair. ... "
" ... Love it just like my last pair. ... "
" ... This is my fourth pair! ... "
" ... I would definitely order a second pair soon to replace mine. ... "
" ... Great pair of earbuds. ... "
" ... I may be buy a second pair. ... "
" ... I’ve owned them for 2 years, lost them, and bought the same pair again. ... "
Volume
26loud, sound, hear, music, sound quality
+58%
-42%
" ... I don't hear any distortion when I turn up the volume. ... "
" ... The sound quality and volume is great! ... "
" ... Amazing sound quality, very loud and durable. ... "
" ... The sound and volume is exceptional. ... "
" ... The sound doesn't bleed at all (meaning if someone's sitting next to me, they can't hear my music). ... "
" ... Good sound quality, loud! ... "
" ... Like the base, it's worth the wait, although I can't control the volume from the earpiece. ... "
" ... The sound quality is great and they really pump out some volume. ... "
Design
26design, feel, look nice, build quality, stylish
+92%
-8%
" ... And the materials feel great. ... "
" ... They are Sony so I'm sure the design contributes to the quality of the sound or maybe it's weighted to stay in your ear securely??? ... "
" ... I got the bright red ones, and they look nice. ... "
" ... Prefer the red one ✔ ... "
" ... And the build quality is good and I like those little details that you guys put, like the little bump on one side of one of the earbuds to identify wich one is the one that goes on a specific ear, this is really helpful if you are in a dark place (for example: being on a car or at the streets at night) 👍 ... "
" ... nice built qualityy ... "
" ... Very premium feel and look. ... "
" ... They fit well but they protrude a little bit by design. ... "
Controls
24volume control, pause, volume, play, control
+29%
-71%
" ... The problem is no volume control. ... I didn't read reviews and assumed that "multifunction" meant pause, play, microphone and volume control as is with all other buds. ... "
" ... The button does not pause or play on an lphone 6s it starts siri and you have to tell siri to play or pause. ... "
" ... My only wish is they had volume control on the earbuds ... "
" ... They don't have a volume control . ... only a mute button . ... "
" ... Other complaints include that the button for playback on the cord does not include volume control, so it's function is limited, and the earbuds do start to feel a little uncomfortable after a long time wearing them. ... "
" ... Wish it had volume on it. ... "
" ... My one complaint is that the volume control is placed about 4-inches below the chin, and so it interferes with the little plastic gathering-doobler that holds the two cords together. ... "
" ... They still KIND OF work, but the left headphone, the one connected to the "play/pause" button with the mic in it, is MUUUUUUCH quieter than the right one for some reason now. ... "
Earbuds
21ear, buds, sound, pair, stay
+71%
-29%
" ... These are the best sounding ear buds I have ever used. ... "
" ... I love these ear buds, they sound great. ... "
" ... I have gone through more pairs of ear-buds then I would care to count or admit. ... "
" ... Ive learned to not to attempt to insert into my ear canal, but rather to position the earpads at the opening of my ear canal. ... "
" ... Great ear buds. ... "
" ... These are the best ear buds! ... "
" ... The ear buds are great. ... "
" ... Pretty good little ear buds for the price. ... "
Device Compatibility
21using, android, pair, listen to music, laptop
+81%
-19%
" ... also works well with mixing music (in conjunction with monitors). ... "
" ... I was using iPhone earphones before, and I'm happier now. ... "
" ... I use headphones (earbuds) for just about all my devices ... iPad, iPhone, Notebooks. ... "
" ... While using them on PC with programs like Discord and Skype, I don't have an issue, because I use a 3rd-party audio management software to manage volumes and i have my mic cranked up to 12 (max), but in party chat on xbox that option is not there, so people still have a hard time hearing me if I speak too quietly or turn my head away from the mic while speaking. ... "
" ... I use it with an iPhone and MacBook. ... "
" ... I use these to listen to music at work. ... "
" ... Bought them to listen to my ipod at work. ... "
" ... I use them for all my meetings. ... "
Call quality
18music, calls, call, voice, microphone
+89%
-11%
" ... No complaints about the microphone during phone calls. ... "
" ... Great with ohone calls. ... "
" ... I use them at work to listen to music, and today I was listening to a song with sounds that were so realistic-sounding, I had to take one headphone out and look around to see I'd someone around me was playing a video. ... "
" ... I also have no idea how people are equalizing their devices (neither if they did or not), but i can hear every instrument, every sound, almost every detail, and yes, the "bass excess" is true but you can tune your device to lower it in order to get the sound you need and expect . ... "
" ... These are nice earbuds WITH a microphone (so you can make and receive phone calls with them). ... "
" ... Great for making calls. ... "
" ... Great with phone conversations and jamming out. ... "
" ... I mainly listen to audiobooks. ... "
Marketplace
15picture, expected, reviews, person, pair
+73%
-27%
" ... So glad Amazon put these on sale. ... "
" ... Lotta people have said all the good stuff so I won’t duplicate. ... "
" ... Looks better in person than the picture, and works exactly as I remembered. ... "
" ... I can trust Amazon . ... "
" ... After reading the reviews I went for it and ordered them. ... "
" ... Awesome product as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as expected! ... "
" ... Kudos to them. ... "
For Travel
11used, traveling, travel, train, subway
+100%
" ... I use these earbuds primarily for doing work at my desk, so I rarely experience this sound, but for anyone wanting to use these while exercising or moving, I would caution them about this issue. ... "
" ... Recommend these headphones to anyone with office work, office work with moderate noise around. ... "
" ... I reach into my pocket to take out my headphones to find one of the little nubs flying into the air, landing on the ground or--as has happened many times--lost. ... "
" ... As long as you keep a good eye on these when you travel, there should be no issues. ... "
" ... Ive used them on an airplane to watch a movie on my tablet, and while not noise cancelling they do block out a lot of ambient noise. ... "
" ... Have used this on a couple of long-distance flights. ... "
" ... I like to wear earbuds on planes instead of headphones. ... However, I prefer using these over my Bose QC-15 headphones when I travel. ... "
" ... The sound isolation is decent, but its not enough to isolate the noise of a subway train when you are traveling. ... The sound isolation is fine but not enough to fully isolate the noise of engines when taking a flight or the sound of a subway train when traveling for work. ... "
For Kids
11uses, got, 2 months
+91%
-9%
" ... I actually got aggravated with my son. ... "
" ... HE LOVES THEM!! ... "
" ... Grandson likes them so thats what counts ... "
" ... wife loves them. ... "
" ... He absolutely loves them, uses it everyday! ... "
" ... I got them on recommendation of my son. ... "
" ... As a college student who uses it in the gym and who knows where else, robustness is great. ... "
" ... My kids have the same ones & their's still work fine. ... "
Returns
11refund, window, returning, pair, days
-100%
" ... Will be returning. ... "
" ... I want a refund immediately ... "
" ... Failed just after return window. ... "
" ... Sent back for a refund. ... "
" ... At first I thought it was a defect, but I got a replacement pair and had the same issue. ... "
" ... I am extremely disappointed as I missed the return window by 4 days. ... "
" ... Had to return these after a week of use. ... "
" ... Yes, $7.00 to return a $25.00 item. ... "
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Specifications
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Size: 0.47 meters