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Sony XBA-1iP

Sony XBA-1iP
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alaScore 82

55 reviews

May, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 55 reviews of Sony XBA-1iP. The average rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. People really like the reliability and noise isolation. The usability and comfort are also appreciated, but the durability and portability get mixed views. There are some critical opinions about the bass quality and price.

sound, comfort, usability, noise isolation, reliability

price, bass quality

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 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony XBA-1iP

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of Sony XBA-1iP from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 2.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the sound. Views are divided on the price. There are some negative reviews about the reliability and portability.

sound

portability, reliability

25% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony XBA-1iP

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 34 user reviews of Sony XBA-1iP from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the noise isolation and comfort. The usability and bass quality are also mentioned favorably, whereas some have doubts about the price. There are some mixed comments about the durability and portability.

sound, bass quality, usability, comfort, noise isolation

price

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

May, 2024

Expert review by : Steve Guttenberg (cnet.com)

Sony XBA-1iP review

 

Sony touts its XBA Series as the first to use its "microsized balanced armature drivers." The $80 XBA-1 and $100 XBA-1iP in-ear headphones are the least expensive models to feature these drivers, and they sound exceptionally pure and precise. The...

The XBA-1iP is Sony's most affordable set of XBA in-ear headphones that feature an inline microphone and volume controls with a high-resolution balanced armature driver that blocks ambient noise.

Bass depth may not have enough oomph to please buyers that live on a steady diet of rock, dance, or hip-hop.

Sony's XBA-1iP entry-level headphone has a clear, transparent sound that's well-suited for buyers craving high-resolution fidelity for $100.

Apr, 2012
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Expert review by : Tom Andry (audioholics.com)

Sony XBA-1iP In-Ear Headphones Review

 

At $100 MSRP (likely less in the store), the Sony XBA-1iP In-Ear Headphones are almost an impulse buy. At this price, they are a very nice second pair at a reasonable price. Recommended!

Mar, 2012
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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

Sony XBA-1iP headphones

 

The kind of headphones that come boxed up with iPods and other devices are, in general, awful. They don't do their respective devices justice, leak audio, but more importantly they don't do your listening experience - or your eardrums - justice either....

Good sound isolation, various earbuds for more tailored fit

Proper seal can easily be lost when on the move, expensive, mid-heavy sound that can be tinny/crunchy, lack of low-end bass even when good seal is achieved

The XBA-1iP balanced armature headphones may look the part and talk the talk on the packaging, but when it comes to the overall listening experience they’re quite average.

Jun, 2012
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Expert review by : Steve Guttenberg (cnet.com.au)

Sony XBA-1iP review: Sony XBA-1iP

 

Sony XBA-1iP

The ; is Sony's most affordable set of XBA in-ear headphones that feature an inline microphone and volume controls with a high-resolution balanced armature driver that blocks ambient noise.

Bass depth may not have enough oomph to please buyers that live on a steady diet of rock, dance, or hip-hop.

Sony's XBA-1iP entry-level headphone has a clear, transparent sound that's well-suited for buyers craving high-resolution fidelity for $100.

Apr, 2012
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Expert review by : Steve Guttenberg (cnet.co.uk)

Sony XBA-1iP review

 

Sony touts its XBA Series as the first to use its "microsized balanced armature drivers." The $80 XBA-1 and $100 XBA-1iP in-ear headphones are the least expensive models to feature these drivers, and they sound exceptionally pure and precise. The...

The XBA-1iP is Sony's most affordable set of XBA in-ear headphones that feature an inline microphone and volume controls with a high-resolution balanced armature driver that blocks ambient noise.

Bass depth may not have enough oomph to please buyers that live on a steady diet of rock, dance, or hip-hop.

Sony's XBA-1iP entry-level headphone has a clear, transparent sound that's well-suited for buyers craving high-resolution fidelity for $100.

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

Quality Ear Buds

 

I just recently got an iphone and wanted better headphones with a mic. I heard about these and tried them out and I like them. The ear buds are nice and solid in my ears, and don't irritate them. Plus the sound quality is excellent and really sounds...

Comfy in the Ears, Stellar Audio Quality

Pricey

Apr, 2012
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