Sony XBA-S65

77 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Sound (46)
Comfort (40)
Design (6)
Treble quality (1)
Noise isolation (1)

Negative
Build quality (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 77 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the noise isolation and design. The bass quality and comfort are also appreciated. There are some less positive views about the build quality and value for money. Reviews are divided on the portability.

sound, comfort, bass quality, design, noise isolation

value for money, build quality

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Sony XBA-S65 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the Sony XBA-S65

alaTest has collected and analyzed 27 user reviews of the Sony XBA-S65 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

44% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: kitwings (sonystyle.com)

nice earbuds, but

I have a Sony mp3 player too and find it hilarious that the volume controls on Sony headphones only work with Apple products, not with their own players.

good sound

poorly made

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: kcaj (sonystyle.com)

don't buy

cost too much money for some so poorly made it falls apart just after the warranty expires. don't buy it. not a good active sport headphone.

good sound

poorly made

Apr, 2013

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Consumer review by: Sheila1977 (bestbuy.com)

Average Price, Great workout Headphones

I've had these earphones for a few months and overall they are great. The white cord matched with the black ear piece is not the best looking, but I use these just for working out. I've always had issues in the past with earbuds staying in my ear as I...

Adjustable, stays in ears

Price

Jan, 2013

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Consumer review by: Bransom (bestbuy.com)

Returned Immediately

I bought these to replace another Sony model not sold at Best Buy any longer. The sound is great, and the security of the adjustable hangers is great, but the length of the earbud causes the earpiece to protrude too far to comfortably wear underneath a...

Adjustable "hangers

Earbuds protrude too far to comfortably wear under a beanie for running in the cold, skiing or snowboarding

Jan, 2013

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Consumer review by: CarTuned (bestbuy.com)

Nice workout headphones

Overall...these are a good set of workout headphones. Hiwever, they really do fall short on the bass department. I did try on every size of ear inserts that Son included (4) with the headohones and after finding ones that wouldn't fall out, the bass...

Comfort, style and fit

Sound is lacking bass

Jan, 2013

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Consumer review by: tomoo (bestbuy.com)

excellent earphones that do not fall off

what's with all the poor reviews?? I ordered the sony xba-s65 earphones and picked them up next day at best buy. I love em!!! Sound quality is outstanding and very, very comfortable.. I had doubts when I ordered these because of high price but after...

never fall off

high price but they are worth it

Dec, 2012

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Consumer review by: StubbyCorgi (sonystyle.com)

Worth Every Penny

An over all worthy product to buy, it's very comfortable to the ear with the rubbery loop. I like the adjustable over the ear loop that can be pulled for a customized fit.

Comfortable in the ear, you can actually run with them without falling out

The wire holder is too big even though it does have a clip on

Dec, 2012

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Consumer review by: jimbosoxx (bestbuy.com)

Durable sports headphones

Got these to replace Senheiser sport headphones. Prefer the Senheiser for comfort and sound, but had problems with them with volume control connection. The loop system the Sony uses to thold them in place works okay, but they tend to slip during a good...

Consistent quality sound

Not very comfortable

Nov, 2012

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Consumer review by: lollipop43 (sonystyle.com)