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Sony MDR XB50AP L Extra Bass Earbud Headset
Last Updated: December 27, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.4
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Sound Quality
124music, sound quality, price, listening, noise
+97%
-3%
" ... I couldn't believe how great they sounded. ... "
" ... Perfect for listening to Led Zeppelin on an autumn afternoon. ... "
" ... Have been using these for over a month, and the sound quality is great. ... "
" ... If you like music and don’t want to spend a high prices go with this ... "
" ... However, they still look and sound like I just pulled them out of the box! ... "
" ... The sound quality is excellent on comparing with other products in this range. ... "
" ... The sound is much better than more expensive earbuds I have purchased. ... "
" ... For the price they give a full rich sound that I have only heard from pricier large headphones. ... For music listening and watching movies they are great. ... "
Bass
85sound quality, earbuds, extra, earphones, headphones
+96%
-4%
" ... I say "finally" because I finally found a set of earbuds that meet my ridiculously high standards of bass, I can't tell you how many earbuds I've gone through in the below $30 price range trying to find a pair that actually had enough bass for my tastes, and a lot of reviewers simply don't know what strong bass is, or their ears are just very sensitive to it, but on the other hand I've tested my frequency range, and I'm not lacking in the perception of bass. ... "
" ... So I think the sound is quite good, very punchy bass and pretty solid mids and highs, I will say they dont sound THAT much better than some 20 dollar Skullcandy earbuds I used, they are however much more solidly constructed and with a more robust looking right angle jack that was the main failing point of the Skullcandys. ... "
" ... Very good bass. ... "
" ... These have solid sound quality and great bass of inner ear headphones. ... "
" ... If you love that thump thump type of bass and want your ears to rattle for a good price, these are the earphones for you. ... Perfect for edm/hip-hop heads that want a lot of bass. ... "
" ... I just feel like it sounds better and the BASS is a LOT better than the Betron headphones. ... "
" ... Sound is awesome great bass sony never fails when it comes to quality. ... "
" ... Bass is excellent and the sound output is nice and crisp. ... "
Comfort
84earbuds, ears, comfortable, wear, sound quality
+75%
-25%
" ... Overall I'm very happy with these and have been pretty impressed with every pair of Sony ear buds that I've had since the 90s. ... "
" ... I love its sound quality and it fits with my ear perfectly. ... "
" ... These have solid sound quality and great bass of inner ear headphones. ... "
" ... Great sound quality but quite large ear bud and gets uncomfortable after long use for me. ... "
" ... Great sounds and fit in ear ... "
" ... Well, I use them all the time now, matter of fact , I gave my SteelSeries Actis Pro Wireless to my child as I found myself always using these earbuds for gaming also. ... "
" ... I've had a bunch of ear buds over the years and these are the best. ... "
" ... First I thought that these would be the typical earbuds that would sound fine for the day. ... The earbuds I got were pictured as a "light blue", but when I got them they were a darker blue with a metallic look, which looked way cooler. ... The structure is nice, the removable ear-pieces don't fall off so easily, but you can remove them and put them back on without a sweat. ... "
Headphones
52earbuds, pair, sound quality, sony, ear
+98%
-2%
" ... These head phones are great for listening to music and using them as a headset. ... "
" ... I've been looking for a good set of earphones to use with my PS4. ... I decided to invest a bit more money and found these Sony earphones. ... "
" ... I think this is my 3rd pair these sony earbuds. ... "
" ... I love my beats headphones!!! ... "
" ... Very high-quality earbuds! ... "
" ... And I will buy an earphone jack to connect this one to my Iphone 11 pro. ... "
" ... Are they as good as the sound quality of my Audio-Technica M40x headphones? ... Overall I'm very happy with these and have been pretty impressed with every pair of Sony ear buds that I've had since the 90s. ... "
" ... These Sony MDR-XB50AP/L Extra Bass Earbud Headsets are an excellent pair for the money. ... "
Price
51sound, money, best, worth, sound quality
+94%
-6%
" ... I totally recommend these earbuds for those looking to not spend a lot of money. ... They sound better than the price. ... "
" ... Value of money ... "
" ... Really good for the price you're paying its basically a steal ... "
" ... I'm picky on sound quality and these really impress me for the cost. ... "
" ... FOR THE PRICE I THINK YOU WILL BE HAPPY TOO. ... "
" ... Not the best on the market but they are excellent for what you pay. ... "
" ... Good value for the cost. ... "
" ... Not bad for price ... "
For Running
46headphones, best, running, pair, exercise
+93%
-7%
" ... Great pair of headphones ... "
" ... For $29.99, you will not be able to find buds that sound half as good. ... "
" ... These earbuds got put through the wringer, literally. ... "
" ... I was so impressed with these earbuds, I bought a second set for work. ... "
" ... Great set of headphones! ... "
" ... These headphones are the best corded headphones I've purchased so far. ... "
" ... They work great in the office and when I am out for a run/bike ride. ... "
" ... when lifting weights they stay in my ears just fine). ... "
Product Reliability
35years, year, still working, working, lasted
+66%
-34%
" ... And I actually have had my 1st pair for over a year now. ... Since August 2018. ... "
" ... I've had these headphones for over 2 months now and have been using them every day at work. ... "
" ... I’ve bought these like 4 time in the last 2 years. ... Headphones usually last me a month at most. ... "
" ... Using only these for last 5 years ... "
" ... I've had these earbuds for over six months now. ... "
" ... I have been using it for almost 2 years and no problem at all. ... "
" ... I'll be happy if these earbuds last 2 year's like my last pair. ... random note: "burn in" has been debunked years ago so don't waste time since it can't do anything to improve the sound. ... "
" ... There still working and I haven't had any issues with them at all! ... "
Fit
35ear, ears, fall, stay, sound quality
+83%
-17%
" ... The earplug style cushions make a more comfortable fit, and help block out the background noise. ... "
" ... The sound is fantastic, and with the different size ear peices the fit is excellent. ... "
" ... Well almost 3 years to the day of hard abuse my sony earbuds blew the right ear. ... I have used these at work nonstop wrapping them constantly around my fingers and putting them in my shirt pocket. ... "
" ... I have been looking for some that made the music sound like it should, these definitely fit the bill. ... "
" ... They come with four different sized ear pieces so you can find the best fit for you. ... They even had a size that fit for my sister who has tiny ears and can never find earbuds. ... "
" ... Earphones are a little larger than I'm used to but are lightweight and fit comfortably. ... "
" ... They fit perfectly and dont fall off and my fellow gamers said they can hear me perfectly. ... "
" ... And the cord is long enough to keep my phone in my side cargo shorts pocket while cutting my grass! ... "
Noise Cancellation
23cancellation, ear, canceling, sound quality, outside
+100%
" ... The earplug style cushions make a more comfortable fit, and help block out the background noise. ... "
" ... Also, the quality of noise cancellation is superior as he has not heard a word that I have said since April, and it is now September. ... "
" ... they are perfect and noise cancelling! ... "
" ... I also like the noise reduction as these are betters for your ears than most generic earphones (like the ones you get from Apple). ... "
" ... Fits snug in the ear so the noise cancellation is great! ... "
" ... the noise cancellation, the comfort . ... "
" ... Sound quality is great, mic is great, and passive noise cancellation (through the tight seal in the ear) is great. ... "
" ... Head phones have amazing sound and noise cancellation. ... "
Earbuds
23buds, best, fit, ears, sounding
+96%
-4%
" ... Great ear buds! ... "
" ... Overall I'm very happy with these and have been pretty impressed with every pair of Sony ear buds that I've had since the 90s. ... "
" ... The sound clarity of these headphones are rich and very crisp, as well as having some good mid to low bass that wireless ear buds can't deliver. ... "
" ... They sound really great for affordable earbuds, and I love that the ear pieces have an angle to them which definitely adds to the comfort. ... "
" ... I've had a bunch of ear buds over the years and these are the best. ... "
" ... I use comply (aftermarket) foam tips for a tighter seal, but these are a great buy in wired in-ear headphones. ... "
" ... Great ear buds! ... Much better than Apple ear buds. ... Hard to believe I got these wonderful ear buds for $29.99. ... "
" ... Customizable fit along with a lengthy cord makes for a good set of ear buds. ... Without my ear buds, I max it out at 100. ... "
Build Quality
17sturdy, material, earbuds, plastic, broke
+76%
-24%
" ... Great earbuds, I've been in the market for good sound and sturdy builds. ... "
" ... And so far they are sturdy. ... "
" ... The material is kinda cheap feeling compared to my boyfriend's pair that he bought a long time ago but it is durable. ... "
" ... They are surprisingly sturdy so far, as I've been using them almost daily for several months. ... "
" ... So giving it a four star as it is very durable. ... "
" ... Excellent sound quality and strong material. ... "
" ... No damage, work perfect. ... "
" ... Best wired headsets I've ever owned and I've had plenty these are so durable they take a beating. ... "
Call quality
14people, calls, call, voice, phone calls
+93%
-7%
" ... Very good quality regarding music, but would prefer more base & very good quality when on phone calls. ... "
" ... Noise cancelling is good but when i have a fan running on conference call people complain they can't hear. ... "
" ... (My husband has the red pair going on 4 years and he doesn't use them for voice calls so uses the same pair every day for music) ... "
" ... I've been on phone calls and been told these sound better than the actual mic on my phone. ... "
" ... I use them for call from cellphone and laptop. ... "
" ... I can hear perfectly well and it seems to work out well. ... And from what I've been told from my conference calls, the mic doesn't work well and I sounds extremely quiet. ... "
" ... People say they can hear me clearly on the mic. ... "
" ... This is the first time I've been able to hear that in 10 years. ... "
Cables
11wire, tangle free, jack, wires, snags
+73%
-27%
" ... No worries of accidental button touching or plug--jack mishaps. ... "
" ... Crisp sound and the wire is durable, doesnt break after a month like say skullcandy. ... "
" ... They are great as long as your device has a headset jack and you don't mind being hooked up by the cord. ... "
" ... A random quality I really like is how snug the jack fits in my phone, when I drop it I can easily use the cord to pick it up & if I catch it by the cord it stays connected. ... "
" ... Love the wire on them. ... Makes a difference compared to standard wires. ... "
" ... Cord is fairly tangle free. ... "
" ... Great for travel because the flat cord idoes not tangle up easily. ... "
Frequencies
10clear, highs and mids, bass, sound quality, skullcandy
+80%
-20%
" ... The lows and mids/treble are very whatever, I remember being more impressed with skullcandy earbuds back in the day. ... "
" ... So I think the sound is quite good, very punchy bass and pretty solid mids and highs, I will say they dont sound THAT much better than some 20 dollar Skullcandy earbuds I used, they are however much more solidly constructed and with a more robust looking right angle jack that was the main failing point of the Skullcandys. ... "
" ... Clear highs and mids ... "
" ... The headphones that came with my xz premium were much richer, the highs and mids were much better. ... "
" ... I have some Panasonic buds that are all treble, but serve their purpose well. ... "
" ... Let me be clear, my phone has an eq so I can adjust the sound. ... "
" ... Sound quality is quite clear with the lows not muddying the highs and mids. ... Not overpowering but the presence of it is more in the forefront compared with the highs. ... "
" ... Not bad, need to separate better the frequencies ... "
Volume
9loud, sound, way, turn, canceling
+67%
-33%
" ... if you like loud, these are the deal! ... "
" ... Audio is clear even at a low volume. ... "
" ... Does well with canceling out sound but if on a quieter volume I can still be aware of my surroundings. ... "
" ... Most of the time, half way volume on my phone is good enough. ... "
" ... The sound is clear and loud! ... "
" ... Loud just the way I like it and sound is awesome ... "
Controls
8control, wish, button, pause, buttons
+38%
-63%
" ... I wish there was a volume control. ... "
" ... Volume control is not a feature although it says it is in the description ... "
" ... Only wish they had a volume control on the wire. ... "
" ... Started with my phone volume started turning itself up and down (from the inline microphone), then stopped working altogether. ... "
For Kids
7bought, teenage, son, daughter, work
+100%
" ... My teenage daughter loves them. ... She uses them for school, and work. ... "
" ... My wife loves them. ... "
" ... Kids like them, especially the colors. ... "
" ... Bought these for my teenage son. ... He loves them!! ... "
" ... Bought this for my daughter and she absolutely loves them. ... "
" ... I bought these for my teenage boys. ... "
" ... Bought for son to use with Tablet. ... "
Gaming
6playing, pair, even, working, used
+100%
" ... But they sure take a beating but it keeps on playing. ... "
" ... I highly recommend these for gaming, listening to music, and even for working off a laptop. ... "
" ... For gaming, I have to say these are literally the most durable pair of headphones I have used playing Xbox plugged in with my chat adapter. ... "
" ... I use both for gaming and cycling. ... "
" ... The only reason I needed a new pair of earbuds was because the last one broke during a gamer rage. ... "
Marketplace
6amazon, seller, order, issue
+83%
-17%
" ... Bought based on the Amazon recommendation review. ... "
" ... 3rd time buyer. ... "
" ... I searched on amazon until i found these. ... "
" ... thank you so much. ... "
Size
6used, tangle, cord, come, bulky
+83%
-17%
" ... And quality sound you everyday carry ... "
" ... I have used these at work nonstop wrapping them constantly around my fingers and putting them in my shirt pocket. ... "
" ... Great for travel because the flat cord idoes not tangle up easily. ... "
" ... Heavy on the base and very powerful. ... "
" ... They are perfect, love that they come with a bag. ... "
Color
5pretty, like, kids
+100%
" ... Liked having a color choice. ... "
" ... The color is beautiful! ... "
" ... Kids like them, especially the colors. ... "
" ... The color is very pretty! ... "
Device Compatibility
5use, laptop, work, music, listening
+100%
" ... I use them to listen to Ipod music, movies on the laptop, and talking on the cell phone. ... "
" ... I use them for call from cellphone and laptop. ... "
" ... Phone interaction with apple works fine. ... "
" ... I use them for general listening on my iPad and they work great. ... "
" ... Or for someone upgrading from the wired buds that came with their phone. ... "
Returns
4returning, window, returned, refund, days
-100%
" ... Returning it and trying a different brand. ... "
" ... This was incredibly irritating and I had to refund it. ... "
For Travel
3stopped working, plane, little
+67%
-33%
" ... I purchase a couple of these headphones for our plane trip to Europe. ... "
Capacity
3family, bought
+100%
" ... My wife and I ride stationary bikes in the same room ... "
" ... I use this product as an every day item when I leave the house, I can't complain. ... "
" ... I bought five sets of these for my family. ... "
Video Playback
3music, watching, sound, listening
+100%
" ... Sound quality in general is excellent, sometimes I use them for gaming, movies, tv, etc ... "
" ... He uses it to listen to videos, movies and music. ... "
" ... For music listening and watching movies they are great. ... "
Washer Dryer
3dryer, work, still
+100%
" ... Washed them in the washer and they still work! ... "
" ... They survived the washer & dryer. ... "
" ... Also I accidentally ran them through the washer and dryer and they still work like new. ... "
Design
3looks, like, design, blue
+100%
" ... And it looks like they will last a while. ... "
" ... Love the blue. ... "
" ... Love the physical design of these things. ... "
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