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Sony XB950B1 Extra Bass Wireless Headphones with App Control Black
Last Updated: December 15, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.9
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Sound Quality
162sounds, sony, noise, beats, bass
+94%
-6%
" ... So the sound is really good! ... "
" ... Sounds and looks good, seems to be very weak though. ... "
" ... Good sound when it decides to work, sometimes takes a bit to play loudly for some reason. ... "
" ... Amazing sound amazing price nuff said ... "
" ... -The sound quality is incredible. ... "
" ... The App gives good sound affects. ... "
" ... The sound quality is close to XB500. ... "
" ... I love them for music as well! ... "
Bass
145extra, boost, effect, sound quality, overpowering
+94%
-6%
" ... Super bass sound, but its always bass. ... Sometimes i cant hear parts of music i really like because its so bass. ... "
" ... I had a pair of Cowin E7 Headphones that I loved, but these blow them away on clarity and bass. ... "
" ... Super sound quality the extra bass is very nice but it isn't even necessary depending on what kind of music you like or what you are listening too. ... The phone app is great too you can control the bass and weather or not you want the music to sound like in a Concert Hall or Arena among others. ... "
" ... These headphones rock. ... EXTRA BASS AND EQ APP ... The extra bass function is tasteful especially for hip-hop fans. ... These cans sound like you're in a car with a sub-woofer. ... "
" ... And it has the option to push for xtreme bass or regular bass. ... "
" ... However, I bought these for the bass and Bluetooth. ... If you want wire free portable bass then buy these now. ... "
" ... In fact although it has the extra bass functionality, the existing sound is just as good as it is. ... "
" ... Great for travel and the built in microphone is a plus as well as the companion app and the sound quality with bass effect is AMAZING! ... "
Comfort
105ear, ears, wear, head, wearing
+69%
-31%
" ... I work out nearly every day and I am always wearing these headphones. ... They stay put even when I'm doing burpees but they are light enough to not be a pain. ... "
" ... He likes the Sony headphones better for fit as the ear piece is a bit larger than his. ... "
" ... They attach to your ears a bit too much but you just have to widen the headphones and they will be fine. ... "
" ... Feel a little cheaply made, they are huge, but the sound is unreal. ... "
" ... After i received the new headphones I then realize to buy the specific ear padding which is also available for 12 dollars on Amazon,well . ... "
" ... They are quite comfortable. ... Compared to other over-the-ear cans I've owned, there is less fatigue. ... "
" ... Very comfortable on head and ears as well! ... "
" ... now since knowing which one is for the R ear and L ear last night . ... "
Build Quality
68plastic, break, swivel, sony, head
+24%
-76%
" ... I had these headphones for about 5 mouths until the right ear hedge broke off! ... It looks metal but it's plastic. ... I was putting them on and they just broke/fell apart. ... "
" ... The build quality is awful and after having owned them for less than 3 months they are already broken / useless. ... What's worse is that the warranty doesn't cover the shoddy build quality, so I am unable to recoup my losses. ... The plastic that connect the ear cups to the head band is weak and although only one side is cracked and broken, the other side is showing small cracks as well. ... "
" ... When looking to see if it could be glued back, noticed the other side was also cracked and about to fall apart. ... "
" ... The first two broke at the hinge as I was taking them off. ... "
" ... The problem is, as many have stated, these things just feel cheap. ... The build quality is just bad. ... These are the only headphones I've had that have ever physically broken. ... "
" ... Do not drop, swivel connection from earpeace and headband broke after being dropped onto a cushioned mat from 4ft in the gym. ... "
" ... But the headphones cannot be collapsed, and the first time I dropped them on thick carpet mind you, they broke. ... "
" ... they last about 6 months each time with light use and still break. ... "
Price
66sound quality, price point, beats, 100, worth the money
+85%
-15%
" ... Can’t beat them for the price! ... "
" ... Love the sound quality for the price point . ... "
" ... I always thought headphones of this quality would cost $250+. ... "
" ... I rate it 100 out of 100. ... "
" ... Couldn't ask for anything better for the price. ... "
" ... I would love for louder headphones not that these aren't loud just my preference meaning I would have to spend more money but trust me not of ounce of me is complaining with this purchase nor the amazing price tag they have. ... "
" ... Can't complain for the price ... "
" ... These really do pack a wallop for the price point. ... Overall, I couldn't be happier with these, especially at the price I paid. ... "
Product Reliability
55broke, year, ago, pair, within
+40%
-60%
" ... The first broke after two years of using them. ... I read the reviews and several had the same issue. ... "
" ... Garbage, only lasted for eleven months ... "
" ... The headphones broke within 3 months of owning them. ... "
" ... Cant, after many attempts understand why. ... "
" ... After only 3 months of usage, this headphone broke and snap on one side. ... You don’t expect an expensive headphone only last for three months. ... "
" ... After two weeks, it stopped working on one side. ... Sound was not good on the one ear that was left working. ... "
" ... I bought my first pair one year ago and this one it doesn't looks good ... "
" ... they last about 6 months each time with light use and still break. ... "
Battery Life
49battery, charge, lasts, long time, last
+92%
-8%
" ... It lasts like 12 hours so . ... "
" ... Very loud, long battery, comfortable . ... "
" ... The fight was 18 hrs and the headphones made it the entire way without having to be recharged. ... "
" ... Good battery life. ... "
" ... Work well, long battery life. ... "
" ... Very happy with this product as it has excellent bass, the battery charge last a very long time so long as I continue to power off the headset after each use and easy to transport as the ear covers swivels so that the headphones can be stored in my work back flat. ... "
" ... The battery lasts a few days of 9-5 use before I have to charge again and the controls on the headset allow me to have my phone in my pocket and still have access to pause/next/prev and volume buttons. ... "
" ... Can't charge and use at the same time ... "
Bluetooth
45pair, wired, wireless CAT, nfc, connects
+82%
-18%
" ... Connects easily to any bluetooth enabled device I've used so far including ipad, desktop computer and mobile phones. ... "
" ... Honestly the best Bluetooth headphones I've ever had. ... "
" ... bluetooth works well, Bass boast is also good ... "
" ... Sound quality is very good (i experience a litle delay when using bluetooth but it's not too much, you can still have a great experience). ... It's easy to setup (just turn on bluetooth in your device, scan for devices, pair with the one corresponding to your headset model name and ready). ... "
" ... The second pair are flawless. ... "
" ... This is my first pair of bluetooth headphones and I have liked these a lot. ... Not sure if this is true for all bluetooth headphones. ... "
" ... The downside to using Bluetooth is that you're unable to also add a portable amp/DAC to the signal, relying solely on the source and headphone combination to give you what you want. ... "
" ... Was not expecting this level of sound from BT! ... "
Fit
34head, swivel, ear, snapped, comfortable
+32%
-68%
" ... One of the audio heads broke off. ... "
" ... For reasons I can only speculate at, there is a channel that is carved out on the rear side of the arms that hold the ear cups. ... "
" ... I used these while working out and they stuck out too far that I had to change my form with my weights in order not to hit them. ... They were also very heavy and would slide off easily. ... "
" ... Again, stay away from Sony if you want your headphones to not explode into pieces or downright fail with Sony refusing to fix them because they don't cover physical damage. ... "
" ... The headphone's Sony round plates popped out and was unable to be reattached after a small fall, and the arms that hold the ear up had snapped. ... "
" ... "For reasons I can only speculate at, there is a channel that is carved out on the rear side of the arms that hold the ear cups. ... "
" ... A couple of weeks ago, the right side fell off, held together only be a wire. ... Upon closer inspection, a small plastic ring inside the "swivel," (which is what normally holds it together) was broken. ... "
" ... Decent headphones, but ear cup swivel is too fragile and broke on both sides. ... "
Device Compatibility
32sony, connect, wireless CAT, sync, via
+72%
-28%
" ... Connects easily to any bluetooth enabled device I've used so far including ipad, desktop computer and mobile phones. ... "
" ... They also sync easily with ones PC, smartphone, &/or car. ... "
" ... I liked that fact that I can used them wired on devices that don't have bluetooth ... "
" ... Use them with our TVs (with a Bluetooth adapter) and iPads. ... "
" ... I’m using them with my iPhone (iPhone 7 plus) and my Laptop Lenovo X250 and everything sounds great (pairing was easy). ... "
" ... iPhone and car Bluetooth and Mac book ... "
" ... CONNECTING to the device was simple to start and I've connected my ipod and computer to it pretty easily. ... "
" ... It's easy to setup (just turn on bluetooth in your device, scan for devices, pair with the one corresponding to your headset model name and ready). ... "
Design
28design, red, beautiful, comfortable, striking
+68%
-32%
" ... A pretty good look I wouldn’t say they look quite as good as beats especially with a matching iPhone but it’s a good look and good looking color with very nice bass as advertised and really good sound quality I think better than beats for a lower price. ... "
" ... Looked brand new. ... "
" ... They feel light and stable. ... "
" ... They are super cute and striking looking. ... "
" ... Visually headphones are awesome to look at. ... The red pops and are eye catching. ... "
" ... Stylish and comfortable. ... "
" ... LEAST FAVORITE CHANGE ... "
" ... Looks fashionable, sounds great, especially the bass, very impressive. ... "
For Kids
25son, year old, likes, christmas, boys
+100%
" ... Purchased these for my 15 yr old grandson for his birthday. ... "
" ... I bought these for my son for his birthday and he's been enjoying them since. ... "
" ... my husband loves it! ... "
" ... Bought these for my 9 year old son. ... "
" ... Son loves them they work and sound great. ... "
" ... Our family purchased three of these over the last year and everyone loves them, including friends we have made recommendations to. ... "
" ... My 17 year old son loves these. ... "
" ... Got these for my son for Christmas. ... "
Charging
21charging, battery, plugged, long time, lasts
+57%
-43%
" ... I often get two days of listening at work out of them before they need to be charged. ... "
" ... One charge and daily about an hr usage, my headphone could go without charging for about 2 weeks! ... "
" ... Really sweet the charger is just a regular Samsung phone charger at least that’s what I use and the battery last me two weeks so it’s good on battery yo. ... "
" ... Can't charge and use at the same time ... "
" ... The charge lasts for days. ... "
" ... Battery lasts a long time without charging. ... "
" ... Great sound, easy to connect and charge. ... So far holds a charge a long time. ... "
" ... The headphones charge and pair easily, and come with a cord if you just want to plug them into a device for a quick listen. ... "
Headphones
18headset, head phones, beats, jack, ear
+83%
-17%
" ... These headphones are awesome! ... "
" ... Great head phones. ... "
" ... Great head phones cord a little to short but they are great ... "
" ... I have had Beats over the ear and Bose headphones. ... "
" ... Love these headphones. ... "
" ... Audio quality is good, but they are ON EAR and NOT OVER EAR. ... "
" ... Overall love the sound these Sony MDR XB950B1 they create music differently than Audiophile head phones. ... "
" ... I was really sold on my Beats by Dre corded headphones. ... "
Marketplace
18thank, seller, year, told, sony
+56%
-44%
" ... Great service when in need,will definitely buy these product from them. ... "
" ... Thanks Sony and Amazon ... "
" ... I got them on sale on amazon as a deal of the day. ... "
" ... Once again THANK YOU! ... "
" ... Thanks for asking ... "
" ... Valus Ta'aurc. ... "
" ... Much cheaper on Amazon than in stores. ... "
" ... It was larger than I expected. ... "
Noise Cancellation
16cancelling, outside, canceling, cancel, sounds
+100%
" ... I don't think these are noise cancelling but the ear pieces are so snug that it eliminates background sounds. ... "
" ... Needless to say I wasn’t willing to spend $249 on a set of noise canceling headphones, when the exact copy of them without noise canceling is less than $100. ... These are fantastic quality and the noise canceling is not missed. ... "
" ... Great sound and comfort cancels most outside noises and makes a great Bluetooth for the phone. ... "
" ... The sound is so powerful and weighty, definitely best noise cancelling headphones with good value ! ... "
" ... Regardless it sounds so good and I cannot hear outside noise. ... "
" ... They cancel out a lot of noise even though it doesn't have noise cancelling which is nice. ... "
" ... Headphones were good enough for engine noise not to be a proble. ... "
" ... Noise cancelling and bluetooth were a plus ... "
As Gift
15bought, christmas, loves, nephew, birthday
+100%
" ... Would buy again or as a gift! ... "
" ... Got these for my son for Christmas. ... "
" ... I bought these for my son for his birthday and he's been enjoying them since. ... "
" ... Purchased these for my 15 yr old grandson for his birthday. ... "
" ... Bought these as a gift. ... "
" ... Boyfriend loved them. ... "
" ... Bought these for my 18 year old nephew for Christmas. ... "
" ... Got these for my husband, he loves them and so do I! ... "
Apps
15sony, control, phone, music player, music
+53%
-47%
" ... It is maybe a little high, but it is adjustable with the app, anyways. ... "
" ... I really liked how you could see how much power was left on your phone, and that it had its own app. ... "
" ... You can change the sounds with the companion app as well. ... "
" ... After the initial connection, they sync fast ( though you will need to download an app to use them on your phone) but it takes less then a second to sync with my phone. ... "
" ... I realize that some readers may believe that all music should be listened to "as intended" by the artist or producer, but I like to use technology to create a listening experience that appeals to me personally. ... the app is pretty skimpy as far as it's capabilities, but it's fun to play with. ... I'd recommend downloading an equalizer app or a music player with built in equalizer if you want more control. ... "
" ... App also lets you pick a few different digital sound modes like "stadium" and "concert hall," etc. ... "
" ... The App gives good sound affects. ... "
Returns
15refund, returning, sent, amazon, refunded
+13%
-87%
" ... I considered returning, but with the cost and hassle of international shipping, it's just not worth it. ... "
" ... I ended up returning them because they were bulky and just seemed too fragile. ... "
" ... Sent them back to get a refund, and I have yet to be refunded. ... "
" ... Sending these back for a refund. ... "
" ... After two weeks, I had to return it. ... "
" ... You will have to pay to ship your headphones in, get them repaired, and pay to ship them back to you. ... There is one loophole though - return them to Amazon for free and Sony can't do anything about it. ... "
" ... They broke within 45 days of purchase and Amazon would not replace them. ... "
" ... Nothing has worked, and now it is too late to return it. ... "
Controls
14control, buttons, controls, bass, pause button
+79%
-21%
" ... One thing I love is that if you are not using them for a certain amount of time, they turn off themselves and let you save the battery. ... "
" ... Controls are easy and make sense. ... "
" ... Control panel is easy to use and get used to. ... "
" ... Buttons (least for me) all function with no issues. ... "
" ... The battery life is amazing and all the buttons are strategically placed ... "
" ... Battery life is excellent and I prefer the physical buttons for control. ... "
" ... The bass button is cool, but I mostly only use that for epic soundtracks like lord of the rings and stuff. ... "
" ... The controls are more for L banded. ... "
Volume
14loud, music, max, listening, hear
+79%
-21%
" ... I usually tend to listen to music at around 60 to 70% of the volume since the Sound is so loud and quality is great. ... "
" ... Looks amazing, and can get loud enough to be speakers for your room, but it has to be quiet in there. ... "
" ... You’re able to turn up the volume without sacrificing your hearing as even the higher tones/lyrics are within acceptable range. ... "
" ... The brand speaks for itself, great sound though it can be louder. ... "
" ... Max volume is lower than I thought but more than acceptable. ... "
" ... The volume is louder and the sound is crisp (in my opinion). ... "
" ... Very clear and a lot of PUNCH. ... "
" ... Which is totally possible, I used these for doing homework in computer labs and the quality of sound meant the even in those loud environments I felt like I had my own private surround sound theater! ... "
Cables
14cable, auxiliary cable, cord, jack, slim nib
+21%
-79%
" ... It doesn't take much to break that swivel point (through which the earphone wire travels). ... "
" ... The Bluetooth didn’t work so I could only use them with the cord. ... "
" ... Connector connecting the earcup and headset broke in a month. ... "
" ... The audio jack option really isn't an option as a regular audio cord doesn't fit snug into the hole. ... "
" ... A couple of weeks ago, the right side fell off, held together only be a wire. ... "
" ... Did not come with the charging cord and appeared to have been opened before when I got it ... "
" ... I can only assume this is for a wire channel on one side, and they chose to make it symmetrical. ... "
" ... I can only assume this is for a wire channel on one side, and they chose to make it symmetrical. ... "
Band
14head, arm, wear and tear, wear, side
+14%
-86%
" ... I was putting them on and they just broke/fell apart. ... "
" ... However one time I had them resting against my arm rest and it ended up falling onto the carpet floor, and they broke, the part where the plastic headrest met the ear piece caved in and there was no way to repair them, what a waste of my $150 and I would never buy these again. ... "
" ... We had received a used one, it broken and the painting is wear and tear. ... "
" ... The reason is, that after only about 7 months of wear, the headphones broke. ... "
" ... The joint that connects the left earphone to the head band broke. ... "
" ... Had them for a month and the ear cups disconnected from the band ... "
" ... When I pulled them out, one of those arms was snapped. ... "
" ... They dont last from normal wear and tear. ... "
Call quality
14calls, music, volume, outside, microphone
+93%
-7%
" ... Great sound and comfort cancels most outside noises and makes a great Bluetooth for the phone. ... "
" ... I’ve had an older version of these and I I really love the update of the voice saying when the headphones are turned on or off and when I connected to my device. ... "
" ... All the instruments the musicians play sound excellent you can hear what they what you to hear. ... "
" ... I love them they’re sooo good and loud can’t even hear my own voice while I’m talking ... "
" ... ·Have little patients, pairing the headphones to your cell phone, and you'll enjoy every minute of music. ... "
" ... sound great answering phone calls through headphones. ... "
" ... Calls are clear and can be heard through mic. ... "
" ... I am also surprised at how well the microphone works on them for phone calls. ... "
Delivery
12delivery, time, good, fast, came
+92%
-8%
" ... Arrived on time and in original packaging. ... "
" ... Delivery was as expected. ... The order and delivery process was perfect. ... "
" ... I have had them for 30 days now, still in good condition! ... "
" ... Delivered on time. ... "
" ... No Defects and arrived ahead of projected date. ... "
" ... I also bought mines used and they were practically new once I received them! ... "
" ... Came in great shape, works very well. ... "
" ... Its a good headphone, arrived ahead of sched ... "
For Travel
11traveling, plane, well, wear, walking
+82%
-18%
" ... Worth taking on long flights, can't regret the purchase. ... "
" ... I like them on the airplane as well. ... "
" ... Gym, plane, walking, I would wear them at work if allowed. ... "
" ... I can - and do - see myself using these on flights, etc. ... "
" ... I travel a lot for work so I was looking for something to drown out the sounds on the plane. ... "
" ... They were perfect for all of International flights. ... "
" ... The sound is amazing, I use it for traveling, I really like my headphones. ... "
" ... BTW I assume the biggest use is noise cancelling & music on flights. ... "
For Running
11walking, wear, stay, running, lounging
+91%
-9%
" ... Perfect headphones to wear to the gym. ... "
" ... The fact that they are wireless is also really good, you can run, and do things on the move without having to mess with any wires. ... "
" ... I had bought for my gym workouts. ... "
" ... These are my go to headphones for the gym! ... "
" ... I love them it keeps the surrounding sound out when I'm in the gym! ... "
" ... I love these for walking my dog (and me) ... "
" ... Gym, plane, walking, I would wear them at work if allowed. ... "
" ... They are comfortable and secure enough that I run while wearing them. ... "
Ease of Use
11easy, easy to operate, controls, worth the money, sound
+82%
-18%
" ... I find them to have easy to use controls and very good sound. ... "
" ... Controls are easy and make sense. ... "
" ... It was easy to set up inside the menu of our Dish Network Hopper system for the TV. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... I can't rate the longevity of this Sony product, but it is easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to pair, and pack a punch! ... "
" ... Easy to operate. ... "
Frequencies
10treble, soundstage, mids and highs, highs, muddy
+70%
-30%
" ... These have a fantastic hard hitting bass but the mids and highs while not perfect are still there and heard very nicely. ... "
" ... Bass is impactful, mids and highs are crisp. ... "
" ... Solid with the highs and mids too. ... "
" ... and decent minds and highs. ... "
" ... Still should not leave out as much mids and highs. ... "
" ... Much better than the standard Apple earpods in the bass section, slightly better in the treble. ... "
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