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Sony MDR-XB700

Sony MDR-XB700
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alaScore 83

868 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 868 reviews of Sony MDR-XB700. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the usability and price. The comfort and bass quality also get good feedback, whereas there are some critical views about the reliability and portability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Sony MDR-XB700 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony MDR-XB700

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 98 user reviews of Sony MDR-XB700 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the size and price. The bass quality and comfort also get good feedback, but many are critical about the reliability and portability.

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portability, reliability

98% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony MDR-XB700

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 344 user reviews of Sony MDR-XB700 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the usability and price. The comfort and sound are also mentioned favorably, but many are less positive about the reliability and portability.

bass quality, sound, comfort, price, usability

portability, reliability

94% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Lee Neikirk (reviewed.com)

Sony MDR-XB700

 

The XB700s are bassy and plush, and will uncomfortably dig into your skull as they rattle it around.

For the price, we could see these as a sound investment.

Sep, 2012
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Expert review by : Seow Tein Hee (hardwarezone.com)

Sony MDR-XB700 Extra Bass Headphones - HardwareZone.com

 

Drum and bass lovers will definitely go for the extra punch delivered by the Sony MDR-XB700 Extra Bass Headphones. We'll show you why.

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Expert review by : Campbell Simpson (goodgearguide.com.au)

Sony MDR-XB700

 

Like putting pillows on your ears.

Plush, decent acoustic noise cancellation

Slightly recessed treble, heavy, short cable (and silly cable design)

If you are a bass-head the MDR-XB700 will suit you perfectly, with slow, powerful low frequencies prioritised over all others. For discerning music listening they are not so spectacular.

Dec, 2008
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Expert review by : Campbell Simpson (pcworld.idg.com.au)

Sony MDR-XB700

 

Like putting pillows on your ears.

Plush, decent acoustic noise cancellation

Slightly recessed treble, heavy, short cable (and silly cable design)

Dec, 2008
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Expert review by : electricpig.co.uk (electricpig.co.uk)

Sony MDR-XB700 review

 

Cracking if you only listen to bass heavy tunes, not so good if you like guitars

Cosier than a four poster bed, great bassy sound on dance tracks

Lack of detail on guitar tracks, too big to wear out

Nov, 2009
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Expert review by (channel5.com)

Sony MDR-XB700

 

Sony's monster headphones are designed to pump out bass, primarily, with their huge size implying extreme audio heaviosity. They're also incredibly comfortable, like strapping a pair of feather pillows to either side of your head. The pillow effect...

For dance, industrial, electronic pop and mechanical contemporary classical of the Steve Reich variety, these are just the job, as long as you don’t mind looking like a cyborg. If its subtlety and nuance you’re after, these aren’t for you, and it’s...

Aug, 2009
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Expert review by : Sharon (gadgetlite.com)

Review: Sony MDR-XB700 extra bass stereo headphones

 

The latest Sony extra bass (XB Series) stereo headphones MDR-XB700 are a pair of stylish extra bass headphones, we were fortunate to have been sent a pair recently for this review. Check out the gallery of the Sony stereo headphones MDR-XB700 we posted...

Very comfortable earpads ; Stylish design and impressive solid quality ; Excellent sound quality and bass sound ; Reasonable price

No volume control on cord ; Noise isolation could be better

Apr, 2009
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Expert review by : Sharon (gadgetlite.com)

Gallery: Sony extra bass stereo headphones MDR-XB700

 

We were sent the latest Sony stereo headphones MDR-XB700 over the weekend for a review. At first glance, it looks pretty impressive and we can understand what the buzz of it over the last two weeks was all about. We have taken a few pictures of the...

Mar, 2009
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Consumer review (sony.com)

Great sound!

 

I don't care what the headphones look like and I love the sound only problem is that everyone with 20 feet can here what you are listening to perfectly.

Great sound, comfy, and amazing bass

Everyone around you can here

Sep, 2012
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

great hesdphones.

 

cord extension reccomended for computer use.

they are very comfortable and they have great sound, i am not a pro when it comes to determining sound quality but i like them. i just ordered them today, nedt day delivery, friend let me try his out

short cord for use on computes, not terrible but i had this problem with last pair of xtreme xplosives, ide stand up with them on or catch the cord with my leg, they didnt last long thats why im buying these. cord extension reccomended

Jul, 2012
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