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Sony MDRXB950BT L Extra Bass Bluetooth Headphones Blue
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.2
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
998
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
113
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BLUETOOTH
1.57 meters
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Sound Quality
248noise, listening, beats, bass, bluetooth
+94%
-6%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... They fit over your entire ear, which I think makes for better sound quality than smaller headphones. ... "
" ... These headphones sound great and the comfort and build quality of the ear cups is perfect. ... "
" ... The only positive about these is that the sound quality is good. ... "
" ... Deep powerful base gives the music incredible depth. ... "
" ... I really liked the Hesh sound, but the 950's have far superior bass, and the midrange sounds are definitely sharper. ... I also took them into my local store and compared them to the 650's which I was considering, but the sound is better on these. ... "
" ... These get the job done and overall the sound quality is top notch. ... "
" ... The sound over all is excellent ! ... "
Bass
205boost, sound quality, booster, muddy, highs
+97%
-3%
" ... For bass lovers :) ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Excellent for listening to music, but not recommended for TV or movies, because the bass is too strong that makes the male voices sound weird. ... "
" ... i expected more from sony Extra bass, good headphones tho ... "
" ... The sound quality is amazing and the bass response is excellent even with the extra bass feature off. ... "
" ... 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 sound is good and the bass is excellent but of what use are if you cannot put them on your head because they have broken? ... "
" ... Deep powerful base gives the music incredible depth. ... "
Comfort
152ears, head, wearing, ear, uncomfortable
+74%
-26%
" ... Very comfortable to wear and doesn't get my ears all hot. ... "
" ... They fit over your entire ear, which I think makes for better sound quality than smaller headphones. ... "
" ... The ear pads are comfortable and provide a significant reduction of outside sound. ... "
" ... They are super comfortable so I can wear them for hours. ... "
" ... He can wear them all over the house ... "
" ... More comfortable than beats! ... "
" ... Pretty comfortable too. ... "
" ... Have used it on long international flights and it does not hurt my ears. ... "
Price
112worth, sale, price point, 88, sony
+90%
-10%
" ... while I love the sound, I want something that's strong enough to last more than a year, especially considering their price. ... "
" ... If you want mid ranged quality and price headphones don't hesitate to buy these. ... "
" ... In that price range, these are the best headphones ever. ... But if you catch these on sale, don't hesitate. ... "
" ... Great sounds for this price. ... "
" ... Worth the relatively small price jump. ... Build quality seems fine for the price point. ... "
" ... Especially for the price. ... "
" ... The sound quality is just as clear and enjoyable but 1/3 the price. ... "
" ... value for money ... "
Bluetooth
104pair, pairing, sound quality, tooth, connectivity
+85%
-15%
" ... -Portability-wise, they're on par or better, and I haven't had any issues with the Bluetooth connection. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... But what I'll say is the range on the bluetooth is great. ... The consistency of the bluetooth connection is great as I haven't had to reconnect them to my laptop in months. ... "
" ... Best Bluetooth headphones that I've owned. ... "
" ... Excellent condition, everything works as expected and the sound is awesome even using the bluetooth. ... "
" ... I anticipated writing a glowing review for stylish Bluetooth headphones that actually sounded really good (IMO, of course). ... "
" ... Easy connection to Bluetooth. ... "
" ... Bluetooth connectivity is flawless, they are comfortable for several hours use, and the sound quality met my expectations. ... "
Battery Life
103charge, battery, hours, long, lasts
+85%
-15%
" ... I have charged these for 3 hours and these lasted for 5 days without being charged. ... "
" ... The battery lasts all day at work, though it would eventually run out sometime during the second day of use if not plugged up to recharge. ... "
" ... I picked them because of a really good bass and a long run on batteries. ... "
" ... Very comfortable, easy to use, great sound/base while also having a decent wireless battery life. ... "
" ... Battery life: 5 Stars ... "
" ... The battery last quite a while and for days with only intermittent use. ... A full charge is around 2 hours. ... "
" ... The battery life lasts forever. ... "
" ... The battery life lasts long as well. ... "
Build Quality
83broke, build quality, headband, break, cracked
+28%
-72%
" ... The joint near where the ear cups swivel with the read of the head band is made of cheap plastic. ... The only 'wear and tear' they received was the trip from my desk drawer to my head. ... "
" ... Normal use (putting on head, not excessively stretching) resulted in shattering the plastic housing that connects the headband to the earpiece . ... Very poorly constructed. ... I would recommend not ever taking them off if you intend on using them to avoid breaking them. ... "
" ... They didn't fall or anything. ... I just dropped them on the table as usual and tis cracked. ... "
" ... the plastic replacement: $25 ... "
" ... I'm using them in the office and without any force involved it just broke. ... 2 weeks later other side broke, and a week after one side totally fall apart. ... "
" ... I enjoyed it, but it broke in the joints, right and left. ... "
" ... Honestly the build quality is close to crap. ... I have no idea why SONY would build something this cheaply. ... Certain parts have gotten really loose. ... Which in this case would be build quality. ... "
" ... I have no way of explaining how they even broke like that. ... Really poor quality materials. ... "
Product Reliability
79broke, month, years, year, stopped working
+39%
-61%
" ... STOPPED CHARGING AFTER 3 MONTHS - DO NOT BUY! ... "
" ... I got a year ago this month and the broke about 2 weeks ago. ... Unfortunately, I didn't see the reviews warning about this. ... "
" ... Only lasted 1 year and then the right speaker went out. ... "
" ... I bought it again, but it lasted only few months, and exactly the same spot is broken. ... "
" ... Tried using Gorilla Glue but it only lasted a month before breaking again. ... "
" ... It snapped after a month or so , rendering them effectively useless. ... "
" ... Even with usage from those two headphones, this headphone's bluetooth stopped working after 6 months. ... "
" ... Less than a year after purchasing, they broke. ... "
Fit
49head, broke, fell, cracked, plastic
+53%
-47%
" ... They fit over your entire ear, which I think makes for better sound quality than smaller headphones. ... "
" ... They also stay on well while working out. ... "
" ... I used them as double hearing protection to fall asleep while jets were landing on the deck above me. ... "
" ... And when I lay on a workout bench, they slide off my head. ... "
" ... With the wire silicone even better fits over ear nice. ... "
" ... The Sony headphones fit right between the medium and expert level, without the cost! ... "
" ... they are comfortable and they twist to fit into my backpack nicely. ... "
" ... They fit comfortably on my head, and haven't broken or gone out of sound since I've had them. ... "
Controls
46button, bass boost button, volume, bass, extra bass button
+67%
-33%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Controls on headphones make any device easy to use. ... "
" ... The controls on the left side make it very easy to navigate through songs and answer phone calls when running. ... "
" ... - All buttons and controls are really useful and aligned very comfortably! ... "
Charging
46charging, hours, battery, without charging, long time
+61%
-39%
" ... 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 go a couple of days without charging them, and they'll work perfectly fine. ... "
" ... I can easily listen to music for 2-3 days, 12+ hours without re charging. ... "
" ... A full charge still last a long time even though I haven't done any time test. ... "
" ... These work great and hold a charge for a long time. ... "
" ... The charge lasts a long time, plus in the event the internal battery dies, simply plug in the cable and you can still listen. ... "
Design
45design, comfortable, red, materials, flaw
+73%
-27%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Looks awesome, comfortable, adjustable, tactile texture is nice as well. ... "
" ... First things first: the look. ... "
" ... Very happy with my new blue good looking headphones! ... "
" ... Fancy color(red). ... "
For Kids
44loves, christmas, daughter, loves these CAT, grandson
+100%
" ... He loves them. ... "
" ... These headphones were adult owned. ... "
" ... Purchased these for my son's birthday. ... "
" ... Mt daughter loved them. ... "
" ... i bought these for Christmas 2016 for my teenage son and he has loved them. ... "
" ... My wife loves it. ... "
" ... I got these for my Dad for Christmas. ... "
" ... I got these for my birthday last year, and they're the BEST. ... "
Device Compatibility
44connect, devices, paired, windows, connects
+80%
-20%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... It paired well with my 65" curve Samsung TV. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... I love watching movies or listening to music using these bluetooth headphones. ... "
" ... These are really nice as far as comfortability and sound but the pairing for it doesn't work too well with my iphone 7plus. ... "
As Gift
33christmas, loves, son, husband, loved
+100%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... i bought these for Christmas 2016 for my teenage son and he has loved them. ... "
" ... Bought these for the girlfriend as a gift. ... "
" ... I got these for my Dad for Christmas. ... "
" ... These were a gift for my husband and he loves them. ... "
Marketplace
31expected, thank, works, warehouse, new
+81%
-19%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Also I got my set refurbished here on Amazon and have had no problems with them! ... "
" ... It was inexpensive at the time I purchased around cyber Monday. ... "
" ... Thank you so much! ... "
" ... just what I expected. ... "
Cables
30cord, wire, jack, included, 3 5mm
+63%
-37%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Was present for my 14 year old son who really loves them and not having a cord to deal with. ... "
" ... The cord is long enough for daily use as well if you don't want to use the extra features. ... "
Noise Cancellation
29outside, canceling, cancellation, cancelling, background
+97%
-3%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... They drown out background noise and sound great. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Blocks about 91% of all ambient sound. ... "
Volume
22loud, music, listen, max, bass
+64%
-36%
" ... 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 ... "
" ... - Powerful drivers with good volume! ... "
" ... If your one of those idiots whose car radio's base is cranked to the max and everyone in the neighborhood can feel it when you get home, then you would like the "Bass Boost" setting. ... "
" ... The sound is loud and clear with good bass like you want it . ... "
Frequencies
21highs, treble, mids, mids and highs, lows
+100%
" ... The Beats are overly bass heavy (and I'm a moderate basshead) where these are almost as deep yet WAY clearer in the mids. ... "
" ... Full bass, (even better corded, FYI) and clear and sharp midtones and highs. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... They offer crisp highs, rich mids, and bass that, even though it's way overdone, is still super tight without the slightest hint of being punchy or boxy. ... "
" ... I mean, just toooo basssyyyy for my tastes, muddying all of the other sounds like the midrange and highs . ... "
Headphones
19jack, ear, wired, sennheiser, headsets
+74%
-26%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... This wireless studio headset is a cheaper option to Beats. ... "
Call quality
18calls, voice, phone calls, phone call, call
+83%
-17%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Sound quality is great and the call audio and microphone work great! ... "
" ... Answering phone calls with the built-in mic works great and the other caller couldn't even tell I was talking from the headphones. ... "
" ... 3) Using them as a headset to make phone calls works very well ... 5) The volume, track, and call answer controls are great. ... "
Returns
17returned, back, returning, refund, sending
+6%
-94%
" ... returned them for a refund. ... "
" ... I think those whose headphones did break are entitled to a refund! ... "
" ... I noticed this too late. ... "
" ... Wish I could return these. ... "
" ... Sending right back! ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... The headphones broke 1 day after the return window. ... "
For Travel
15travel, train, plane, holidays, trip
+100%
" ... 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! ... "
" ... This has made my bus rides to and from work much more enjoyable as it does a good job keeping out the loud road noise. ... "
Ease of Use
15controls, easy, simple, device, using
+87%
-13%
" ... the instructions are pretty clear. ... "
" ... Simple as that ... "
" ... Controls on headphones make any device easy to use. ... "
" ... 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). ... "
Delivery
15package, shipping, late, delivered, good
+93%
-7%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Shipped half way around the world and it was on time and sounds great. ... "
" ... Awesome product, delivered promptly, thank you! ... "
Size
15bulky, travel, carry case, carry, terms
+80%
-20%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... I really appreciate how compact these are and highly recommend them. ... "
" ... The sound is on the Beat side, the size is pretty big, you'll need a separate case to transport them with you. ... "
" ... In terms of design I find them large and heavy. ... "
" ... the sound reaches just about everywhere in my house w/out having to carry my phone with me. ... "
Video Playback
13watching, watch, watching tv, music, listening
+100%
" ... I've watched movies with these and it's just . ... "
" ... I use them for music and movies all the time. ... "
" ... I use them mostly for watching movies with my amazon tv box and everyone I watch sounds wonderful! ... "
" ... 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. ... "
Band
13broke, fall apart, fall, swivel, plastic
+8%
-92%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Also the earpiece coverings kept falling off. ... "
" ... The right side cracked where the earpiece meets the band. ... I caught it before it broke completely and superglue held it together for a week before it completely broke off. ... "
" ... The black part is still falling off piece by piece and it made the device really uncomfortable to wear. ... "
" ... This section should be made with metal, my next pair of headphones will have metal that connects from the earpieces to the headband. ... "
" ... My head phones fell apart. ... "
For Running
12use, perfect, walking, bought, running
+92%
-8%
" ... 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! ... "
" ... great to use in the gym, very satisfied with my purchase. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Great headphones for the gym ... "
Product As Described
11works, exactly, described, advertised
+82%
-18%
" ... Everything was exactly as Described. ... "
" ... The headphone looks more fancy than it is in the pics. ... "
" ... just what I expected. ... "
" ... Performed exactly as described. ... "
" ... Better than I expected. ... "
" ... Good as expected ... "
" ... Works as expected. ... "
" ... What I expected ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 1.57 meters
Connectivity
Bluetooth: Yes
USB: Yes
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