SONY XBA-1IP

83 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Sound (45)
Bass quality (38)
Treble quality (19)
Comfort (16)
Portability (16)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 83 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the comfort and portability. The treble quality and bass quality also get good feedback. Views about the build quality and value for money are different.

sound, bass quality, treble quality, portability, comfort

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the SONY XBA-1IP is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 94/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by: Chris Thomas (headphoneinfo.com)

Sony XBA-1

Meet the XBA-1, the new balanced armature in-ear headphones from Sony. Boasting a good frequency response, and decent array of customization options, the Sony XBA-1 offers a lot of bang for the buck, if you're willing to make a few small tradeoffs....

Good frequency response ; Wide array of sleeve sizes

High THD power sum ; No chance at recabling

Above average headphones should be good, but lack headset features.

May, 2012

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Expert review by: Chris Thomas (reviewed.com)

Sony XBA-1

The Sony XBR-1s punch a bit above their weight class.

Good frequency response; Wide array of sleeve sizes

High THD power sum; No chance at recabling

If you don’t mind the lack of a remote, and you’re looking for entry-level headphones that punch a bit above their weight class, the Sony XBA-1s are surprisingly good for the money you’d shell out for them. By maintaining a decent frequency response...

May, 2012

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Amazon review summary for the SONY XBA-1IP

alaTest has collected and analyzed 38 user reviews of the SONY XBA-1IP from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

71% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Anonymous (sonystyle.com)

Really not that great

Well I wished I listened to other people's reviews. It's true, these ear phones lack all bass. The highs are fine, but even the mids are suffering at times. It's not a question that these earphones are simply cutting out the over enhancement of bass...

iPhone / iPod controls, lots of ear pieces to get a good fit

No bass, not really comfortable

Mar, 2013

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Consumer review by: bwhit321 (sonystyle.com)

disappointing

I can't hear anything properly because there is no insulation on the cables. When I walk to work and the cables rub against my jacket, there is so much interference traveling up the cables and covering the music. Not what I'd expect of $90 headphones!

design, convenience

bass, interference

Jan, 2013

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Consumer review by: jetairways (sonystyle.com)

XBA 1iP Headphones

This armature headphone features a lot of good sound....whether i played Rock or Jazz, the sound was excellent...but Bass was missing...could not hear to the level that i could in my other Sony Dynamic Driver headphones...I expected more bass for the...

Good Sound Quality

Missing Bass, Price

Dec, 2012

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Consumer review by: Darren (sonystyle.com)

poor in bass

I got these on Amazon (refurbish ones). The insolation is absolutely undoubtable! I can't even drive and listen to music because of that, or I might crash my car... The mic is good as well, no problem talking to other on the phone! Mid and high pitch...

insolation, clear, iPhone remote

bass, price

Dec, 2012

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Consumer review by: Eagle50 (bestbuy.com)

Terrific sound

I was fortunate to buy these on sale, but I was still more concerned about sound quality than price (within reason). And although this product, like many others today, are asymmetrical, I was not sure I would like that design. However, I learned to...

Excellent clarity

Nothing at this point

Nov, 2012

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Consumer review by: nicole1994 (bestbuy.com)

Nice headphones, Sony never lets me down.

I am never let down by a Sony product and these headphones were on clearance so I decided to try them out, and I love them! I use them during art class while I'm working on a solo project!This product has... Perfect fit, Good for the carAbout me......

Nice noise isolation

Nov, 2012

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Consumer review by: nicole1994 (bestbuy.com)

Nice headphones, Sony never lets me down.

I am never let down by a Sony product and these headphones were on clearance so I decided to try them out, and I love them! I use them during art class while I'm working on a solo project!

Nice noise isolation

Nov, 2012

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