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Sony XBA-1

Sony XBA-1
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alaScore 83

160 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 160 reviews of Sony XBA-1. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. People really like the comfort and usability. The portability and price are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the durability. There are mixed comments on the treble quality and bass quality.

sound, price, portability, usability, comfort

durability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Sony XBA-1 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 XBA-1

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 17 user reviews of Sony XBA-1 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk.

76% 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 XBA-1

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 55 user reviews of Sony XBA-1 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the design and comfort. The portability and price are also mentioned favorably, whereas some have doubts about the durability. Reviews about the size and reliability are different.

sound, price, portability, comfort, design

durability

82% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by (headphoneinfo.com)

Sony XBA-1Headphone

 

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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Expert review by : Naaptol (naaptol.com)

Expert Review

 
Aug, 2012
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Consumer review (sony.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 (sony.com)

Run away... run away...

 

This is Sony's attempt to get you onto the Balanced Armiture bandwagon. They offer 2, 3, and 4 driver models which feature real bass, treble and all of the above, respectively. I do give Sony nods for the more than complete set of earplugs. I didn't...

Good noise isolation

No bass, minimal treble

Oct, 2012
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Sounds amazing :D

 

Worth every dollar i paid for them :) I would recommend it to everyone I know, in fact I have already convinced some friends to buy them!

Excellent sound quality, the many tips provided make finding the one that fits perfectly easy, very lightweight :D

The cord is not as long as I might have light and does not feel durable because of how thin it is

Aug, 2012
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Consumer review (sony.com)

Feels good, sounds good - it's a Sony.

 

Just better headphones.

Look, feel, sound, design

none

Jul, 2012
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Consumer review (sony.com)

Great mid-tier BA based IEM

 

I think the people that give these bad reviews have never had experience with single balanced armatures or even multiple armatures. The bass is very clean with a good texture and impact, it sounds the way its truly intended because most IEM...

lush, warm, detailed sound with a good soundstage

for the price I paid I can't find any

Jun, 2012
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Consumer review (sony.com)

Great balanced armatures

 

I got these as a Klout perk and they work as advertised. I have to be careful when outside because it cuts out a lot of noise :)

Lightweight, Good design and accessories

No inline volume control

Apr, 2012
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Consumer review (sony.com)

At the same price, no match for the EX310s

 

I'd been waiting to see what Sony could do with balanced armature design since they have, in my opinion, already laid claim to the dynamic driver crown with their monstrous 16mm EX1000s. These are not my first experience with balanced armature earbuds....

Clear mids and highs, small size and light weight

Absence of bottom end makes those highs seem shrill. Plastic construction inconsistent with the price

Apr, 2012
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