Sony MDR-XB950B1

83 reviews

Apr, 2024

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bass quality (23)
sound (21)
usability (17)
comfort (14)
price (13)

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portability (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 83 reviews of Sony MDR-XB950B1. 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. People really like the comfort and price. The usability and sound are also appreciated, whereas some have doubts about the portability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Sony MDR-XB950B1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Sony MDR-XB950B1

The wireless Sony MDR-XB950B1 headphones deliver as much bass thump as any pair we've tested, and because of that never sound quite balanced.

Insanely powerful bass response. Comfortable, attractive design. Can be used in passive, wired mode.

Added bass can sound comically heavy.

From a sheer engineering perspective, I can appreciate the work that Sony put into making the headphones sound the way they way they do without distorting wildly. From a musical perspective, they offer an alternate twist on reality, padding each track...

Aug, 2017

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Expert review by : Sam Vafaei , Marc Henney, Jean-Christophe Lamontag (rtings.com)

Sony MDR-XB950B1 HEADPHONES

The Sony MDR-XB950B1 are decent mixed usage headphones geared towards fans of bass. They're wireless and have a sturdy, premium-looking design that's decently comfortable. Their audio reproduction can be overly bass-heavy out-of-the-box but thanks to...

Sturdy and durable build. ; Easy-to-use and efficient controls.

Below-average noise isolation. ; Overly bass-heavy sound quality.

Mar, 2018

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Expert review by : nirupam-manik (themobileindian.com)

Sony MDR-XB950B1 Review

The flagship headphones from the Extra Bass lineup - Sony MDR-XB950B1 - are priced at Rs 12,990 and are available via both offline and online channels.

Light Weight Good Battery Life Decent Audio Experience for Bass lovers

Not for long sessions Not portable

May, 2017

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Sony's 'extra bass' headphones range grows with every year and this addition, the MDR-XB950B1, is a large wireless over-ear pair. It's designed for maximum comfort while you're getting your ears rumbled by all that bass. But does the reality live up to...

Jun, 2017

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Expert review by : Nandagopal Rajan (indianexpress.com)

Sony MDR-XB950B1 review: Good music, bass extra

The audio quality of the MDR-XB950B1 is good with or without the extra bass.

May, 2017

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Expert review by : Bikram Singh Negi (techmagnifier.com)

Sony XB950 B1 Headphone Review- Built for bass lovers and Expensive

Sony XB950 B1 is a premium pair of extra bass wireless headphones that offer heart thumping bass, wireless, wired connectivity and in-hand controls.

• Comfortable form factor ; • Robust bass ; • Easy to use connectivity ; • Equaliser app works great ; • Optional wired playback ; • Amazing battery life ; • NFC one-touch pairing ; • High fidelity microphone

• Customary looks ; • Made for bass lovers only ; • Pricey ; • Audio output varies in wired and wireless connection

The Sony XB950 B1 is specifically made for bass lovers. If you’re a bass lover and want to enjoy the overpowered bass music wirelessly via your smartphone, this is something you should buy. Bass is deep and may surprise you every time you listen music...

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Consumer review (johnlewis.com)

Great headphones

Does exactly as advertised. Brilliant product and so easy to use.

Dec, 2017

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Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

Mixed feelings

The build quality and all materials feel very premium and robust. The headphones seem to robust and comfortable because of this. The bass is also incredible and very full. However, they do not sound very special compared to my previous earbuds in terms...

Dec, 2017

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Consumer review (johnlewis.com)

Mixed feelings

Dec, 2017

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Consumer review (johnlewis.com)

Good all rounder

So far I'm very pleased with these headphones the added bass button is an excellent feature, battery is excellent, sound quality is brilliant and the buttons on the headphones are easy to use. my only issue is my budget didn't stretch for next model up

Nov, 2017

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