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Sony MDRXB950BT B Extra Bass Bluetooth Headphones Black
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.0
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
Old Reviews
110
Unverified
89
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BLUETOOTH
1.57 meters
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Sound Quality
258sounds, listening, listen, bass, beats
+93%
-7%
" ... Love these, the sound is like none other. ... "
" ... I DJ on the side as a hobby and the quality sound is very, very good! ... "
" ... Great sound till it does not break. ... "
" ... I love my head phones you hear music and not other outside noise. ... "
" ... The sound is awesome, although the way that sony bulit these headphones are terrible. ... I digress, the sound is absolutely amazing. ... "
" ... sounds quality is pretty good and the bass is great could use a bit more of a bump on the highs but overall a solid performer. ... "
" ... Awesome sound high,mids and low sounds pretty good. ... "
" ... The sound out of these headphones is great. ... "
Bass
208boost, sound quality, booster, music, muddy
+97%
-3%
" ... I am a bass guy and these headphones are the best point blank period! ... "
" ... I love bass ... "
" ... sounds quality is pretty good and the bass is great could use a bit more of a bump on the highs but overall a solid performer. ... "
" ... Awesome sound high,mids and low sounds pretty good. ... "
" ... They have powerful bass with the boost on, and is well balanced when off. ... "
" ... The sound quality is amazing, and the bass is really out of this world. ... "
" ... Sony MDRXB950BT/R Extra Bass Bluetooth Headphones, Red ... "
" ... Very good quality headphones with a deep bass. ... "
Comfort
159head, wear, ears, cups, headband
+72%
-28%
" ... The color is amazing to me and the softness of the ear piece is very soft! ... "
" ... These headphones are very comfortable to wear, and the sound quality is great, so I purchased a pair for each of my two children and my husband. ... make these headphones, and as a result will be looking at another brand when the earpieces finally fall off my current pair. ... "
" ... Decent sound, alright range, comfortable. ... "
" ... The MDRXB950BT is a great option for those looking for a reliable pair of over ear headphones that don't break the bank. ... I can see where some reviewers say they have broken the ear cups, but so far I have not had that happen to me. ... +Comfort - with glasses, I can go for about an hour before I start feeling the pressure. ... - none removable ear cushions. ... "
" ... I CAN WEAR THEM FOR HOURS WITH NO PAIN. ... "
" ... These are quality great sounding headphones that are comfortable enough to wear for hours. ... "
" ... It's like some review say: they are not really comfortable compared with other headphones (e.g. ... Sennheiser HD598) for long periods, but is not so bad ... "
" ... I have used them a little bit and find them comfortable to wear. ... Ear pads are about the right level of soft. ... "
Battery Life
111battery, charge, hours, long, lasts
+89%
-11%
" ... I bought these for the excellent battery life and the advertised sound quality and they were good at first but within a few months the ear cups began peeling leaving bits of black plastic on me and then the cups actually began to split then to top it all off the bracket that holds the cup assembly just snapped as I was putting them on one day, I tried to keep using them until I could get a new pair but then the other bracket snapped rendering them useless . ... "
" ... the NFC connection is pretty useful and battery last days. ... "
" ... The battery lasts many hours. ... "
" ... I really like the headphones but I charged them fully yesterday to use today and I barely used and they’re already low on battery but I’m not worried Because they did last the whole day and are super comfortable ... "
" ... The battery off of a full charge lasts a surprisingly long time,. ... "
" ... - Battery life is great. ... Have been using this for a couple of years now, the battery life is still great. ... "
" ... Battery lasts pretty long. ... "
" ... And the charge time is excellent. ... "
Build Quality
106broke, build quality, headband, break, swivel
+26%
-74%
" ... Build quality is far below expectrd headphone cup hinges broke within 2 months i dont recommend buying for the price point ... "
" ... Bad swivel design and it breaks. ... "
" ... Product felt very cheap and flimsy. ... "
" ... I bought 2 of these and they both broke before a year old ... "
" ... The problem is that it's not long before the lack of quality construction will start showing. ... Pretty soon the ear piece will break off completely, as one of mine did, and you must use some sort of epoxy to strengthen the hinge before it completely breaks off (as shown) . ... "
" ... I had my headphones in their case, the case slid off my shop workbench (32”) onto a rug and BOTH swivel pieces broke (described as a common issue in these reviews). ... "
" ... About a year into their very limited use, one of the brackets that hold the ear cups broke. ... These PLASTIC pieces take the most stress out of any place on these things an Sony chose that ONE SPOT to be plastic. ... "
" ... Superglue fixed it, but it definitely was a rip off. ... "
Bluetooth
102pair, range, pairing, connectivity, sound quality
+82%
-18%
" ... Good purchase short range on Bluetooth ... "
" ... + features - NFC, easier pairing, great range and nice controls. ... NFC works great on Android and Windows Phone (yeah, I know). ... Connects well with iPhone (of course) via Bluetooth. ... "
" ... The bluetooth was perfect following the trend of having no headphone jack on the latest phones. ... "
" ... blue tooth work fine with my phone or table. ... "
" ... It has voice indication such as "You are connected to Bluetooth, Battery level, low, mid or high" with a female voice. ... "
" ... While I was waiting for them I was expecting the BT model. ... "
" ... bought these bluetooth sony headphones for both my 12&16yr old daughters for gifts, work great, quality is good. ... "
" ... It connects to my Surface Pro 3 running Win 8.1 using the Surface's built-in Bluetooth chipset, but, while it automatically connects as a "communication device," it does not automatically connect as "headphones." ... - Right-click the "headphones" device for this headset and select "connect" within a few seconds. ... "
Price
101worth, sale, 88, sony, price point
+92%
-8%
" ... The best deal! ... "
" ... The $200 dollar BEATS have an on/off button that's it . ... "
" ... Great headphones for the price. ... "
" ... I bought them on sale for $88, great deal! ... "
" ... And the value is unbelievable. ... "
" ... best compare to all my other headphone included the Beat which is lined and cost more ... "
" ... AMAZING sound quality for what you're paying. ... "
" ... Bought refurbished which is a great price. ... "
Product Reliability
81year, broke, stopped working, years, pair
+37%
-63%
" ... Unfortunately after a couple of months they fell victim to "mysterious" damage. ... "
" ... I bought 2 of these and they both broke before a year old ... "
" ... this is apparently a VERY common problem. ... "
" ... After about 5 months of owning these, the Bluetooth connection stopped working. ... "
" ... The headphones stopped powering on and stopped charging after only 2 weeks of having them. ... "
" ... Very disappointing as my first do my product to actually fail:( ... "
" ... Today they failed to turn on, less than two years after purchase. ... "
" ... Broke within a year of ownership. ... "
Fit
61broke, plastic, cups, swivel, headband
+46%
-54%
" ... Unfortunately after a couple of months they fell victim to "mysterious" damage. ... "
" ... Pretty soon the ear piece will break off completely, as one of mine did, and you must use some sort of epoxy to strengthen the hinge before it completely breaks off (as shown) . ... "
" ... I had my headphones in their case, the case slid off my shop workbench (32”) onto a rug and BOTH swivel pieces broke (described as a common issue in these reviews). ... "
" ... Superglue fixed it, but it definitely was a rip off. ... "
" ... Seems cheaply made for cost, bulky, and fits loosely. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, the plastic that holds both earpieces onto the band is too brittle and starts cracking and breaking off in pieces. ... "
" ... Too big for my little head. ... "
" ... I replaced that part, and right now it broke again on a different spot with me simply pulling it out of my head. ... "
Charging
45battery, hours, charging, long time, stopped charging
+67%
-33%
" ... And the charge time is excellent. ... "
" ... Sound quality is amazing, battery lasts a long time after a nights worth of charge, way better alternative to wired headphones ... "
" ... The charge lasts for . ... amm when was the last time I charged it? ... "
" ... I charge these every 4-5 days and I listen to them on bluetooth ever day at a minimum of 3 hours a day and up to 6! ... "
" ... I have charged these for 3 hours and these lasted for 5 days without being charged. ... "
" ... Made it through the trip without having to charge them. ... "
" ... A full charge is around 2 hours. ... "
" ... I can easily listen to music for 2-3 days, 12+ hours without re charging. ... "
Device Compatibility
41connect, devices, paired, pair, connects
+76%
-24%
" ... For the PC works pretty good if conected with bluetooth, and with the Razer synapse can deliver the amazing Virtual Surround Sound perfect for gaming. ... "
" ... I use these with the Antlion ModMic 5, which just makes these even better for doing anything on my computer. ... "
" ... I even compared them on my computer to prove to my wife. ... "
" ... NFC works great on Android and Windows Phone (yeah, I know). ... "
" ... It connects to my Surface Pro 3 running Win 8.1 using the Surface's built-in Bluetooth chipset, but, while it automatically connects as a "communication device," it does not automatically connect as "headphones." ... If you don't do this within a few seconds, it will enter a loop where it disconnects and immediately reconnects as a communication device every 30-60 seconds (I haven't timed it exactly) and you'll have another few-second window within which to tell it to connect as headphones. ... Once you figure all of this out, it becomes more of a minor annoyance since it continues working fine once it's connected, but it was a pain to figure it out. ... "
" ... I was looking for an upgrade from my current Logitech 930 wireless headphones and found this gem! ... I use them in a home setting and they are so convenient, I could use them anywhere with my phone or Ipad! ... "
" ... Connects to my phone really easily. ... "
" ... I am always nice to my devices. ... "
Controls
40buttons, button, volume, bass boost button, extra bass button
+78%
-23%
" ... The $200 dollar BEATS have an on/off button that's it . ... "
" ... The MDRB950BT features a wide range of buttons for volume and play controls. ... "
" ... I love the sound, & the organization of the buttons. ... "
" ... I like the bass button. ... "
" ... Felt amazing on my head and the bass boost button completely changes everything. ... "
" ... the bass boost feature still seems off and more of a gimmick that reminds me of the Walkman and Discman buttons of the 90s that were crap. ... "
" ... Best headphone I've heard Bluetooth with extra bass button unbelievable. ... "
" ... Nearly any sound escapes and the bass boost button just brings them to a whole new level. ... "
For Kids
39loves, christmas, loves these CAT, daughter, loved
+100%
" ... He loves them. ... "
" ... This review is for my daughters headphones. ... "
" ... I bought these headphones for my son to use with his phone about a year ago. ... "
" ... My son uses these headphones often and loves them. ... "
" ... My kids love these they walk all over the house and leave their Tablets in their rooms ... "
" ... Son loved it. ... "
" ... He loves them. ... "
" ... These headphones were adult owned. ... "
Design
36design, style, plastic, comfortable, build quality
+69%
-31%
" ... The color, style and quality are A1. ... "
" ... The build quality of the headphones look very nice, but the rotators that hold the ear cups are decievning, they look metallic but are actually plastic. ... "
" ... - Material and construction quality is great. ... "
" ... + Design - nice blend of metal and plastic. ... On 2Pac's "Amerikaz Most Wanted" is where these headphones shine. ... "
" ... They still look brand new after weekly use for studying. ... "
" ... And they were refurbished but they look like they are brand new out of the box. ... "
" ... I have red headphones and she enjoyed using them so I bought her the blue ones. ... "
" ... They're like gucci sneakers, always in style. ... "
Cables
32cord, wire, aux cable, 3 5mm, included
+66%
-34%
" ... Long battery life, can use Bluetooth or the included 3.5mm headphone cable to connect to devices. ... "
" ... can use with cord also if want to as well. ... "
" ... Once it arrived today, it was such a relief to see the wires in the bag with the headphones. ... "
" ... Awesome headphones really good quality and I love not having to use a cord! ... "
" ... So my solution is, I bought a aux cable with mic, and that's what I am using right know. ... Also the headphone aux jack has a special mechanism, so look very good before you buy another aux cable. ... "
" ... The aux cord is fairly slim so you probably won't be able to use your own with these. ... "
" ... I primarily use them with an aux cord for my computer but take them with me from time to time to use with my phone. ... "
" ... Plus even if they do die, you can still use them with the auxiliary cord and only lose a fraction of sound quality. ... "
As Gift
25gift, loves, son, husband, present
+100%
" ... This was a gift for my friend. ... "
" ... He loves them. ... "
" ... I bought these as an early Christmas gift for my husband. ... He loves them. ... "
" ... Purchased these for my son's birthday. ... "
" ... I have since ordered several as gifts for others. ... "
" ... Mt daughter loved them. ... "
" ... Bought these for the girlfriend as a gift. ... "
" ... I got these for my Dad for Christmas. ... "
Marketplace
25thanks, thank, sony, amazon review, usually
+84%
-16%
" ... thanks love u bye ... "
" ... I got refurbished ones but they were like brand new! ... "
" ... Please refer to my pics. ... "
" ... Thank you Sony and keep up the good quality work. ... "
" ... Everything was exactly as Described. ... "
" ... I think this is my first Amazon review . ... "
" ... thank you so much. ... "
" ... The headphone looks more fancy than it is in the pics. ... "
Noise Cancellation
24outside, canceling, noise cancelling, noise cancelling CAT, cancellation
+96%
-4%
" ... There is also another version of these headphones which do everything that these headphones do but also have noise-canceling, however, those are much more expensive than these, and these can drown out most of the outside world just by wearing them since the earcups are so big and squishy. ... I have linked the noise-canceling version of these and the ModMic that I use with these down below ... "
" ... i think the Pro is for passive noise cancellation is pretty well. ... "
" ... I originally thought of buying noise cancelling headphones, but my research showed that NC is almost always means compromising on sound quality, something which is very important to me. ... "
" ... The sound quality is good for me and the padding helps to cut down on outside noise, whether on a plane or in the office. ... "
" ... Noise Cancellation: N/A ... "
" ... These are noise canceling headphones, but they might be too good at their job! ... "
" ... great noise canceling ... "
" ... Also, with noise canceling and the way the earphones go around the ears, I can block out the background noise from outside and inside the house. ... "
Volume
22loud, hear, music, max, low volume
+73%
-27%
" ... The sound quality is excellent and loud enough for any listener without much bleed out. ... "
" ... I hear distinct backup singers on either side and separation is pretty good. ... "
" ... And now recently the right can volume is significantly lower than the right. ... "
" ... great sound!, the mega bass rally is not neccesary, is enough without the mega bass amplifier, the volume is so loud and clear and crispy. ... "
" ... At low volume these headphones sound great. ... Crank the volume up and WOW they sound amazing. ... "
" ... Positive: Quality is good, max volume on BT is extremely nice (if my neighbors wouldn't be retarded and knew about such device as 'headphones', they'd love it). ... "
" ... Even cranked up, people around me can't hear them, so I like that. ... "
" ... Very nice headphones, the most thing i like about it, is how you can turn it into speakers ... "
Delivery
21shipping, received, late, fast, box
+86%
-14%
" ... I got mine as a warehouse deal with a condition stated as very good and in original box. ... "
" ... Exactly what was expected , awesome & nice packaging 👍🏼👍🏼 Thank you ! ... "
" ... Got a great deal on an open box. ... "
" ... The product was as descried and fast shipment was appreciated. ... "
" ... It was inexpensive at the time I purchased around cyber Monday. ... "
" ... quick delivery and well insulated packaging from Amazon thanks guys. ... "
" ... I bought this product as " very good" condition. ... "
" ... It took 7 days shipping from America to central China. ... "
Call quality
20calls, voice, voices, phone calls, phone call
+80%
-20%
" ... I alao take a lot of conf calls for work and the mic is fine for calls. ... "
" ... At just over 50% on your device the headphones will immerse you with the beat and lyrics come through enough to even hear Snoop on the track (I've always had trouble hearing the dogg on bass heavy headphones). ... "
" ... Works with the PS4 for online voice chat. ... "
" ... I've used the microphone for calls multiple times and not had any issues or complaints. ... "
" ... I use it a lot for webinars and is nice to be able to hear the voices clear. ... "
" ... I have never had people complain of hearing my music either which is nice. ... "
" ... The controls on the left side make it very easy to navigate through songs and answer phone calls when running. ... "
" ... Use it when you don't need to hear anything around you. ... "
For Travel
18travel, flights, train, rides, plane
+100%
" ... So, I left it for leisure listening maybe bike riding and such. ... "
" ... Made it through the trip without having to charge them. ... "
" ... Have used it on long international flights and it does not hurt my ears. ... "
" ... I use when traveling by air. ... "
" ... It would be nice if Sony included a travel case instead of getting one separate ... "
" ... I use these Sony headphones on a loud busy MTA train rides to work on a nice high volume they block out most noise good product take care of them they will last you a long time . ... "
" ... a very enjoyable set of headphones to use outdoors like gym, train or subway trips, dancing your best hits silently at home . ... "
" ... Airplane: I was skeptical that these could drown out the sound of the airplane - but they actually do a great job! ... "
Band
18fall, broke, plastic, apart, swivel
+6%
-94%
" ... Superglue fixed it, but it definitely was a rip off. ... "
" ... Plastic joints between band and earpieces are very fragile. ... "
" ... Then, a small plastic part that holds one of the ear pieces to the main band broke. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, the plastic that holds both earpieces onto the band is too brittle and starts cracking and breaking off in pieces. ... "
" ... One time I returned to my desk and the swivel arm was broken (I think from just putting it down the day before). ... "
" ... The joint near where the ear cups swivel with the read of the head band is made of cheap plastic. ... While this is less of an issue, the headband also lost its strength and now just barely 'grips' while wearing it. ... "
" ... 2 weeks later other side broke, and a week after one side totally fall apart. ... "
" ... The headphones plastic band broke within 6 months of use. ... "
Headphones
17ear, CAT jack, sennheiser, jack, headsets
+76%
-24%
" ... The bluetooth was perfect following the trend of having no headphone jack on the latest phones. ... "
" ... I would recommend this product to anyone looking for wireless headsets over Beats, Bose, or Sennheiser. ... "
" ... i haven't used them as a wired headset, because i paired them with my iPhone 7 Plus (no headphone jack). ... "
" ... Very nice ear phones. ... "
" ... I LOVE my headset! ... "
" ... I primarily use them with an aux cord for my computer but take them with me from time to time to use with my phone. ... "
" ... The reason why sony is king of sounds .After buying this headset i found. ... "
" ... Get the sennheiser momentum 2.0 wireless if you want to be satisfied with the sound. ... "
Frequencies
16highs, mids, treble, boost, mids and highs
+100%
" ... Awesome sound high,mids and low sounds pretty good. ... "
" ... + Sound - like I said above, the sound signature is bass focused, but surprisingly doesn't overwhelm the mids and highs too much. ... "
" ... The Beats are overly bass heavy (and I'm a moderate basshead) where these are almost as deep yet WAY clearer in the mids. ... "
" ... The bass is clean asf and the mids and highs don't get distorted 😍️️😍️️😍️️ ... "
" ... Awesome headphones as long as you have an equalizer . ... "
" ... sound could be a little better in the mids and highs but i cant really complain. ... "
" ... No mids, no highs, just boom boom. ... "
" ... And with just the right amount of highs really balance things out! ... "
Returns
15returned, returning, back, wish, way
+7%
-93%
" ... I returned it. ... "
" ... I’m a single parent and I’m way too busy to be bothered with sending it back. ... "
" ... Had to begin the return process. ... "
" ... returned them for a refund. ... "
" ... I noticed this too late. ... "
" ... Wish I could return these. ... "
" ... Have to mail in and wait for them to fix and send back. ... Wish I could just get my money back. ... "
" ... Going to see if they can be exchanged. ... "
Size
15carry, size, large, case, carrying
+73%
-27%
" ... The quality of sound is good, but it does feel a bit too bulky. ... "
" ... I carry them in my messenger bag without a case and it has held up very well. ... "
" ... they are comfortable and they twist to fit into my backpack nicely. ... "
" ... It would be nice if Sony included a travel case instead of getting one separate ... "
" ... I take them everywhere I go as they look nice, are portable, and have great sound! ... "
" ... It's a cheaper but great alternative to beats and soundlink. ... "
" ... The sound is on the Beat side, the size is pretty big, you'll need a separate case to transport them with you. ... "
" ... the sound reaches just about everywhere in my house w/out having to carry my phone with me. ... "
Ease of Use
14easy to use, easy, simple, user, touch
+93%
-7%
" ... I don’t use as much as I thought I would should have chosen a smaller set. ... "
" ... the instructions are pretty clear. ... "
" ... Simple as that ... "
" ... Easy on the household . ... "
" ... Touch controls are easy to manipulate. ... "
" ... Controls are responsive and easy to learn. ... "
" ... They are easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use and pair (to multiple devices). ... "
Video Playback
12watching, watching tv, music, listening, video
+100%
" ... +video - some Bluetooth headphones are not good with video and lucky for me, these work well with video. ... "
" ... I've watched movies with these and it's just . ... "
" ... I use them for music and movies all the time. ... "
" ... Great for watching movies! ... "
" ... She can watch her shows late at night without disturbing me. ... "
" ... I love watching movies or listening to music using these bluetooth headphones. ... "
" ... the battery life is also great and lasts for 30 plus hours even at high levers, I use them for watching tv also movies sound great with gun shots and explosions . ... "
" ... Sound quality is clear and there is no lag time when watching videos. ... "
For Running
11use, perfect, walking, still, listening
+91%
-9%
" ... So, I left it for leisure listening maybe bike riding and such. ... "
" ... Still, new condition and I HAVE USED DURING RUNNING AND WALKING (may not fit for Gym). ... "
" ... Perfect headset for working out at the gym. ... "
" ... Great for workout. ... "
" ... I bought these to use while weightlifting at the gym. ... "
" ... Awesome sound--so easy and wireless- perfect for walking the dog and listening to music! ... "
" ... Perfect while in the gym. ... "
" ... I run and lift weights in them and haven't had any problem with them sliding off my head or moving, they sit still and in place. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 1.57 meters
Connectivity
Bluetooth: Yes
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