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Sony MDR XB50AP R Extra Bass Earbud Headset
Last Updated: December 30, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.5
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Body
254earbuds, ears, comfortable, fit, wear
+77%
-23%
" ... In addition to the excellent SOUND, I also liked the tensile strength & quality of the cord, as well as the fitting of the earbuds in my ear. ... "
" ... I really wanted to like these headphones because they fit my ears so well and are really comfortable. ... "
" ... Quality seems solid. ... For hands free phone calls, I still prefer the uncomfortable Apple wired buds. ... "
" ... love this ear phone use it on a daily with no problem fits so good when working out and sweaty does not pop off ... "
" ... They are light, fit well in the ears and stay in well. ... "
" ... Simply the best headphones, not only because of the sound quality but because they are damn durable and sturdy. ... "
" ... v-moda bass freq (both the old style plastic and metal ones) ... "
" ... They stay in very well and rarely ever fall out. ... "
Body / Comfort
204earbuds, ears, comfortable, fit, wear
+76%
-24%
" ... Comes with pieces to custom fit your ears as well. ... "
" ... she say that they are confortable and light and the quality its just perfect. ... "
" ... It's kinda ridiculous when you compare them the regular earbuds ... "
" ... They're equally (if not more) comfortable, also. ... "
" ... I used the headphones extensively and they have been abused a lot. ... "
" ... I actually bought these as a replacement for my Turtle Beach wireless headset because the weight of them were causing headaches. ... "
" ... These are replacements for the last pair of the same headphones i had and misplaced. ... "
" ... Get some nice tips so they seal in your ear properly, as you should with all earbuds, and you will be rewarded with great audio. ... "
Price
141earbuds, money, worth, worth the price, sound
+96%
-4%
" ... Really good value. ... "
" ... Great earbuds for the price! ... "
" ... By far the best quality for the price. ... "
" ... For the price you would expect rather How Ya Doin' audio quality. ... "
" ... Good earbuds for the price. ... "
" ... But for the price good ... "
" ... Great sound for a great price! ... "
" ... Definitely worth it. ... "
Product Reliability
90pair, year, stopped working, earbuds, years
+68%
-32%
" ... I've had to replace them every year, but I do beat them up a lot. ... "
" ... Still working after over a year ... "
" ... I've struggled to find affordable earbuds that don't break in a few months. ... "
" ... These work extremely well. ... "
" ... Here I am, coming back 2 years later to say that these things still work as well as the day I first bought them. ... "
" ... I’ve been using these earbuds for about 6 months now and they are really good for the price. ... "
" ... I bet they last me another 2 years. ... "
" ... Love it, really great sound, worked for a few months and now they quit working, i emailed sony and asked them to send me another one and no response . ... "
Sound
86cancellation, cancelling, volume, sound quality, bass
+85%
-15%
" ... Good sound, didn't notice any sound cancelation. ... "
" ... Love how sound canceling these can be. ... "
" ... Exactly what I wanted but even better with the bass and noise-canceling! ... "
" ... Can handle any level of bass at high volumes. ... "
" ... The noise cancelling is amazing. ... "
" ... They are extremely durable, they cancel out most noise, the audio is clean and clear. ... "
" ... Great quality & Noise cancelling is amazing. ... "
" ... I prefer wireless for working out really, but these do have pretty good noise cancellation. ... "
Sound / Noise Cancellation
68cancellation, cancelling, sound quality, block, bass
+94%
-6%
" ... The airphone has good sound quality and noise cancellation. ... "
" ... Once these earphones are placed in the ear, they block out noise very well. ... "
" ... There is nothing more annoying that studying next to a group of "study" buddies getting rowdy at the library and the noise cancelling on these are perfect. ... That is how effective the noise cancelling is on these things and I'm talking industrial public toilet flushing. ... Noise cancelling aside, the sound on these buds are crisp and full-bodied. ... "
" ... Really good headphones, blocks outside noise while providing good quality. ... "
" ... Has a comfortable fit, decent sound quality, and good noise cancellation. ... "
" ... Very noise cancelling, good sound quality ... "
" ... I prefer wireless for working out really, but these do have pretty good noise cancellation. ... "
" ... Also they don't cancel noise, however, they do a very good job of making a seal in your ear making it seem to cancel noise. ... "
Body / Build Quality
58sturdy, build quality, broke, sound, rubber
+83%
-17%
" ... The cord seems sturdy and protected, but time will tell. ... "
" ... I have used a million headphones that die on me immediately but these are long lasting and durable. ... "
" ... Great sound, solid construction, had them 2 months now no problems. ... "
" ... I would purchase again if these ever broke, but so far, so good. ... "
" ... The earbuds came with a protective bag. ... "
" ... The sound quality is great and the wires are made very sturdy. ... "
" ... The cord feels durable and the buds are comfortable. ... "
" ... v-moda bass freq (both the old style plastic and metal ones) ... "
Usage
46hear, button, music, gaming, volume control
+52%
-48%
" ... Ive missed plenty of phone calls while using them on the playstation Haha. ... "
" ... its not completely noise canceling like i can tell still hear when someone calls out my name lol ... "
" ... Having the microphone is an added bonus, and I use it to make calls when walking even on noisy roads. ... "
" ... I hate that it's wired, but dang these things sound great, feel great, and the microphone is quality for conference calls at work. ... "
" ... For phone conversations, the sound quality is not great, but decent. ... "
" ... Good sound quality when listening to music and the Mic works well on calls. ... "
" ... thanks to great quality control. ... "
" ... They're so easy to untangle. ... "
Body / Cable
33wire, jack, flat, wires, tangles
+76%
-24%
" ... There's not much more to ask for once you have these, the sound is great, the wiring isn't all flimsy and easy to break, and it's quite comfortable. ... "
" ... The cord: it’s not as long as some complaints suggest, and it’s not flat. ... "
" ... The wires don't tangle much, even if it did, untangles easily. ... "
" ... The cord feels durable and the buds are comfortable. ... "
" ... Comfort and cord management are the only things that are not top rate, but you know what you’re getting when you buy earbuds that are not wireless. ... "
" ... I've had them in my welding jacket probably washed them 20 times now and still the cord hasn't messed up and they sound exactly like the day I unpackaged them. ... "
" ... The cord is beefy and durable so it doesn't get tangled easily. ... "
" ... The cord could be a bit sturdier but best sound quality for the price. ... "
Service
21ordered, returning, returned, delivery, would
+33%
-67%
" ... Also, the hassle to return is high. ... Make sure you know you have to pay the return shipping. ... "
" ... Can't review the quality since I'm returning them. ... "
" ... Worthless now by the time I get back from my trip I will be unable to return them. ... "
" ... Returned item fir refund ... "
" ... I ordered "used- like new" but what I received was not it. ... "
" ... Stuck with a junk product I never used and cannot return because I ordered early! ... "
" ... So they'll be going back. ... "
" ... Tried on another device and same result. ... "
Usage / Controls
20volume control, volume, pause, wish, controls
+15%
-85%
" ... After just a couple of days these headphones started to act up and any big movement will cause them to either pause the song or skip it. ... "
" ... The sound is distorted unless the multifunction button is held down. ... Had to tape the button down to make them usable. ... "
" ... Problem 2: There is no volume control, so you have to reach for your phone every time you want to raise or lower the volume. ... "
" ... My only gripe is not being able to adjust the volume with the controls and the one control button they give you can be a little flaky. ... "
" ... My only "complaint" is that there are no volume buttons. ... "
" ... The one thing that could be better is that the cable only has one button - doing the 2/3 pushes to get the volume up/down is not ideal. ... "
" ... Every time I go to plug them in they decrease the music volume on my phone all the way to mute. ... "
" ... My only gripe is that there is no volume control, only a single button that control play/pause (pickup/hangup in calls). ... "
Usage / Calling
19hear, microphone, talking, sound quality, music
+53%
-47%
" ... Having the microphone is an added bonus, and I use it to make calls when walking even on noisy roads. ... "
" ... For phone conversations, the sound quality is not great, but decent. ... "
" ... its not completely noise canceling like i can tell still hear when someone calls out my name lol ... "
" ... Good sound quality when listening to music and the Mic works well on calls. ... "
" ... You can hear from different directions & the party chats are clear. ... "
" ... Ive missed plenty of phone calls while using them on the playstation Haha. ... "
" ... Everyone has told me how amazing the sound quality is when I call them. ... They can hear me better than ever. ... "
" ... Great product this is the 2nd pair I get, the 1st one lasted 4years of constant daily use for work and personal calls. ... "
Sound / Volume
19loud, bass, turn, high, randomly
+53%
-47%
" ... Lots of volume too first song I listen to with these earphones was Rush Time standstill and it sounded fantastic. ... "
" ... Amazing sound and quality connected them to my cell phone and had the music up loud but thought they werent really loud but once i put them in my ears WOW . ... "
" ... Can handle any level of bass at high volumes. ... "
" ... These ear buds sound very good, and crank out the bass even at higher volumes. ... "
" ... Economical, efficient, high quality tone and volume, overall exceptional value and performance. ... "
" ... Sound good extremely loud ... "
" ... Sound quality is reasonable, all things considered, just expect it to deteriorate if you consistently listen to your music at full volume (as is the case with pretty much any audio device). ... "
" ... Another huge bonus (at least that I found) is that with my iPhone I only have to turn the volume up two or three times. ... When I was using different earbuds, I had to turn the volume up more than halfway. ... "
Connectivity
17wireless, sony, devices, plug, pairs
+82%
-18%
" ... Who needs wireless? ... "
" ... My use will be to listen to my music on the internet on my computer while the wife watches her shows on the tv. ... "
" ... Amazing sound and quality connected them to my cell phone and had the music up loud but thought they werent really loud but once i put them in my ears WOW . ... "
" ... They are even better than the KG that came with my Samsung phone. ... "
" ... I would imagine they are compatible with most phones and other devices with 3.5mm audio jacks ... "
" ... Sony offers a lot of great audio devices across lots of different platforms and these are no exception. ... "
" ... This is my second pair, i Have a set for work and a set on my Vive. ... "
" ... Apple) Beats by Monster. ... "
Connectivity / Device Compatibility
15wireless, sony, devices, pairs, music
+93%
-7%
" ... Sony offers a lot of great audio devices across lots of different platforms and these are no exception. ... "
" ... Amazing sound and quality connected them to my cell phone and had the music up loud but thought they werent really loud but once i put them in my ears WOW . ... "
" ... I used them with my Sony Walkman MP3 player, and also some when listening to music on YouTube Spotify on my iPad. ... I’ve always had very good luck with Sony products including a TV, a stereo system, an MP3 player, several pairs of earbuds, and maybe some other things I don’t remember at the moment. ... "
" ... I've gone through dozens of pairs trying to find a set that work. ... "
" ... Apple) Beats by Monster. ... "
" ... They are even better than the KG that came with my Samsung phone. ... "
" ... I loved them so much that I set my expensive set aside, and bought another pair of these for my own tablet. ... "
" ... I would imagine they are compatible with most phones and other devices with 3.5mm audio jacks ... "
Service / Returns
13returning, returned, would, window, time
-100%
" ... Also, the hassle to return is high. ... Make sure you know you have to pay the return shipping. ... "
" ... Return window was expired. ... "
" ... Stuck with a junk product I never used and cannot return because I ordered early! ... "
" ... Had to return . ... "
" ... So they'll be going back. ... "
" ... Will be returning these. ... "
" ... I want to return these but I lost the box. ... "
" ... Would return if I had the time and energy. ... "
Body / Design
11looks, feels, design, black, amazing
+91%
-9%
" ... -Build quality looks and feels good ... "
" ... Look no further. ... "
" ... Plus, they look neat. ... "
" ... They also have a premium feel and look. ... "
" ... They also look amazing. ... This is not terrible its just a simple design flaw. ... "
" ... Materials, design, function, performance, quality . ... "
" ... They also look very modern and sleek. ... "
Usage / Gaming
10use, ps4, music, games, xbox
+100%
" ... Directionality slightly off for gaming but these are great for movies or music ... "
" ... Actually comparable to my 130 dollar headphones that I use for gaming. ... "
" ... Nice sounding for some genres, works well for gaming but not recommended for loud games with a lot of action going on on high volume ... "
" ... Overall, I would definitely recommend to anyone for the need of gaming and music, you will not go wrong at this price range. ... Games I used it on and had a great experience: ... "
" ... Works perfect with ps4 controller ... "
" ... I use them with my cellphone as well as gaming and listening to music/podcast/audiobooks. ... "
" ... It’s perfect to use on Xbox. ... "
" ... I use it on my PS4 & it helps with games like fortnite. ... "
Service / Delivery
6received, ordered, fast, 2019, 2
+83%
-17%
" ... Also, fast ship&delivery. ... "
" ... For the money I spent, it delivered more than I expected. ... "
" ... Just plain regular delivery, incredible!! ... "
" ... Awesome product and fast delivery ... "
" ... received 2/19/19 - tbd ... "
Body / Color
6red, like, blue
+100%
" ... I like the red color too. ... "
" ... I am going to order another pair with different color. ... "
" ... One nit is the BRIGHT red color. ... "
" ... and they are my favorite color. ... "
" ... Ordered two pairs in blue and red and I personally like the blue color better. ... "
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