Sony XBA-2 Balanced Armature Headphones

I listen to "standard" sound. I have the standard car radio, the standard speakers on the television and the computer and the standard headphones that come with the devices. So, that being said, the Sony XBA2 Dual-Driver Balanced Armature In-ear...

So my last pair of earbuds died rather pitifully in a pile of worn rubber and plastic and wires when a clueless subway rider inadvertently stepped on them. Amazon Vine offered me an option of getting a nice new pair of earbuds at just the time I needed...

Note please that I received this item as a Vine product. I did not pay $200 and I am not sure I would. Based on what I have spent on earbuds/portable headphones in the past, which is usually around $10 and sometimes less, I'd peg these as $100...

The earphones do fit in VERY snugly and are really comfortable. It is probably the most comfortable and most noise-canceling in-ear earphones I have ever tried. The sound quality is a bit weird. I think the singing voices are all clear, but actually a...

Audiophiles who expect any in-ear bud-style headphones to match the very best traditional over-ear studio headphones will be disappointed. Sony does a good job with these XBA2 headphones, based on more reasonable expectations. They are very bright, and...

These are supposed to be "elite" earbuds. I'm a bit of an audiophile, especially when it comes to portable music (which, due to time constraints, is about the only way I'm able to listen to music). Therefore, these should've been a great addition....

Having reviewed various types of headphones and earbuds on Amazon, this time I will be checking out the pricey Sony XBA2 Dual-Driver Balanced Armature In-ear headphones. It sounds cool but will it succeed in my audio test? Let's find out! I. WHAT'S IN...

The sound is very good, crystal clear and crisp. Like another reviewer noted, these headphones have very little bass considering the price tag. However, the sound as a whole is as good as it gets, would be perfect with more bass. If you listen to music...

edit* Apparently no burn in is possible with these, so ignore that part of the review Disclaimer: I got these through Vine, but I will take price into account in my review. Prior to receiving these I read several other reviews (including the original 3...