Sony Mdr-xb450ap Extra Bass Headphones (Blue)

I actually bought these headphones today to use in the gym and tested them out when I got home. The sound is amazing! Not to mention it works with my iPhone 5 just fine. I love the easy to use control button on the cord, conveniently located by your neck so you don't have to fumble with the cord to find it. You can use these headphones to listen to music, take or make calls and it worked fantastic when I was using FaceTime. I ended up needing to go with some on ear headphones instead of earbuds or around the ear headphones because my ears are so small and because whenever I use earbuds and I get sweaty at the gym they always fall out. These are the best headphones I have tried so far. At this price, they are totally worth it. I would recommend them to anyone.

+ Headphones are really good. The husband, a fighter for design, also appreciated them. Aluminum bowl design, high-quality plastic. Everything is done very carefully.+ On the head, the headphones sit well due to the plastic rim, the headphones will definitely not fall off, but after a couple of hours my ears begin to swell, a rather unpleasant sensation, despite the soft lining of the bowl. The husband does not have unpleasant sensations. I can assume that everything is individual.+ Swivel cups rotate 90 degrees+ “Stretch” bezel, you can open the cups without fear that it will break, as was the case with the previous version of monolithic fixed headphones+ Long cable type noodles with longitudinal ribs, durable, not confused.+ Headphones are equipped with a remote ... More+ Headphones are really good. The husband, a fighter for design, also appreciated them. Aluminum bowl design, high-quality plastic. Everything is done very carefully.+ On the head, the headphones sit well due to the plastic rim, the headphones will definitely not fall off, but after a couple of hours my ears begin to swell, a rather unpleasant sensation, despite the soft lining of the bowl. The husband does not have unpleasant sensations. I can assume that everything is individual.+ Swivel cups rotate 90 degrees+ “Stretch” bezel, you can open the cups without fear that it will break, as was the case with the previous version of monolithic fixed headphones+ Long cable type noodles with longitudinal ribs, durable, not confused.+ Headphones are equipped with a remote control and a microphone, which allows you to answer calls without removing the smartphone.+ Low purities are very deep, music, especially electronic, like deep house, as well as hip-hop compositions sound great - the sound is felt with the whole body. The sound is high quality. At low frequencies goose bumps. There is nothing extraordinary at the other frequencies, just decent headphones.+ Good soundproofing, street noise becomes almost inaudible. At home, I even slept in them during the whole time and commissioning of the project, when computers worked around.

These are the headphones I always buy and always recommend to everyone, never, but we never find headphones like these that sound so good. The quality is absolutely impressive, especially considering the price, and the fact that you can ask for help to facilitate transportation. The L-shaped plug is another advantage that makes them last longer. It is certainly a master purchase, and you can continue to buy and recommend to family and friends.

Although Sony has a few models that block a phenomenal amount of noise, like the WH-100 most of Sony's noise cancelling headphones have mediocre-at-best NOISE ISOLATION. Premium price for good headphones. The better-performing SONY headphones are comparatively more expensive than other brands. But these headphones came just 2 years ago which was priced at Rs3500 in which we get The BEST QUALITY SOUND and a good NOISE ISOLATION even if we talk about its DESIGN as compared to other companies headphones like Bose/Boat/Harman was a way lot BETTER than these. Also the BASS of these are very AWESOME, they use the best quality of BASE DRIVERS thus it has BEST BASS as compared to other Brand Headphones. It is also very COMFORTABLE to use when in Airplane Traveling or Just ... MoreAlthough Sony has a few models that block a phenomenal amount of noise, like the WH-100 most of Sony's noise cancelling headphones have mediocre-at-best NOISE ISOLATION. Premium price for good headphones. The better-performing SONY headphones are comparatively more expensive than other brands. But these headphones came just 2 years ago which was priced at Rs3500 in which we get The BEST QUALITY SOUND and a good NOISE ISOLATION even if we talk about its DESIGN as compared to other companies headphones like Bose/Boat/Harman was a way lot BETTER than these. Also the BASS of these are very AWESOME, they use the best quality of BASE DRIVERS thus it has BEST BASS as compared to other Brand Headphones. It is also very COMFORTABLE to use when in Airplane Traveling or Just use for Some good Movie EXPERIENCE these work in both the Conditions very well. In 2020 the price is Rs2300 and at this price you should DEFINITELY GO for these Headphones....

The quality of your headphones can make or break your listening experience. I have found several sets of wireless on-ear headphones in the past few years that I use on a regular basis and this pair from Sony has made the cut. I look at several factors when I test out headphones including battery life, comfort level, and listening experience with different types of media. From the moment I took these headphones out of their box, I knew they were something special and as I was to find, they will stand up against more premium brands with no problems. Battery Life: While I didn’t test out the full 30-hour claim for the headphone’s battery life, I did find them to have an above average lifespan. I had several long-length listening sessions with these headphones and ... MoreThe quality of your headphones can make or break your listening experience. I have found several sets of wireless on-ear headphones in the past few years that I use on a regular basis and this pair from Sony has made the cut. I look at several factors when I test out headphones including battery life, comfort level, and listening experience with different types of media. From the moment I took these headphones out of their box, I knew they were something special and as I was to find, they will stand up against more premium brands with no problems. Battery Life: While I didn’t test out the full 30-hour claim for the headphone’s battery life, I did find them to have an above average lifespan. I had several long-length listening sessions with these headphones and didn’t have them die on me once. I love that they charge using USB-C instead of the ‘old standard’ of Micro USB. After several days of use (probably at least 2 hours of listening time each day), the battery is still at 50%. Comfort: Because of their light weight, these headphones are some of the most comfortable headphones I’ve ever worn. I was surprised at how easy they are to wear. The band is easily adjustable and it has ample padding in the headband. Even though the ear cups are ‘on-ear’ style, my ears never seemed to get overheated and sweat wasn’t a problem. The controls are easy to reach and the tactile buttons make operation simple. I do like that there is a separate button for the voice assistant. Music: I’ve listened to several different styles of music using these headphones and found that tracks sound rich and full. The ‘extra bass’ feature of these headphones is unmatched without a separate EQ. One of my favorite tests for straight music listening is to listen to Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd. The revolutionary album has a lot of different sounds mixed into the tracks and a very pronounced heartbeat drives several parts of the album. This is where the extra bass feature really shines. I’ve listening to this album many times before and found it to be much more intense using the Sony headphones. I loved the stereo effects of the headphones in conjunction with this album. I also listened to my Pandora station that features 90s hip-hop music and thought it was remarkable how deep the bass was. As far as music goes, I think these are the headphones to have. Spoken Word: After listening to several different types of music, I switched to my podcast app to see how the headphones would fare against spoken word. Voices were clear and precise. It didn’t matter what timber the person’s voice had, the headphones made them sing. I really enjoyed listening to podcasts with these headphones just as much as — if not more than — music. For one thing, podcasts typically require a longer listening session than music. For example, one of the podcasts I listen to is one hour in length. So, the fact that these headphones are so comfortable makes spoken word pieces wonderful to listen to. Soundtrack/Mix: I’m a big nerd when it comes to movie soundtracks and audio editing/mixing. So, I always use a few movie clips to test out headphones. One of those clips is the intro sequence to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. It’s a vibrant soundtrack/mix that includes spoken word, music, score, and of course, sound effects. While there were definitely some bright spots in the soundtrack, I have actually had a better listening experience from a different set of headphones. I would say these are a solid 7 out of 10 for watching a film with an advanced soundtrack. You’ll get a lot out of them, but not everything. . I do wish they features Active Noise Canceling, but I’ve been happy with the amount of noise isolation I get from my ears being covered by the ear cups. The exceptional battery life and comfort level paired with an above average sound quality make these a wonderful choice for their price point. I would recommend these to all types of users. They are easy to operate and their listening experience rivals more premium wireless headsets.

Comfortable 'phones, but boomy sound

I bought these 'phones on the basis of price, appearance, and brand. I knew up front that they have "extra bass" but didn't quite know how this would impact my listening experience. I listen to "classical" music: orchestra, chamber music, brass ensembles, etc. I find that the extra bass distorts the sound from what it should sound like (I'm a freelance professional trumpet player and recordist). That said, I find that if I am listening to music while sitting at my computer at work, and I don't cover my ears completely and have the volume down so I can hear if someone has come to my cubicle with a question, the extra bass sounds better than other 'phones I've used. I suspect that these 'phones were designed for the people with the loud bass thumping in their ... MoreI bought these 'phones on the basis of price, appearance, and brand. I knew up front that they have "extra bass" but didn't quite know how this would impact my listening experience. I listen to "classical" music: orchestra, chamber music, brass ensembles, etc. I find that the extra bass distorts the sound from what it should sound like (I'm a freelance professional trumpet player and recordist). That said, I find that if I am listening to music while sitting at my computer at work, and I don't cover my ears completely and have the volume down so I can hear if someone has come to my cubicle with a question, the extra bass sounds better than other 'phones I've used. I suspect that these 'phones were designed for the people with the loud bass thumping in their automobiles. Your mileage may differ!

Fantastic Headphones

These are the best headphones I've ever purchased, and the value for the price is truly remarkable. The sound is deep and rich, and the base does not overwhelm higher frequencies. The bass does not sound manufactured nor artificial at all. I agree with another reviewer that it's good to have an equalizer on your music player because the bass does not appear to be adjustable on the headphones and for some songs, you want to tone it down a bit. That's the only drawback I've seen to these headphones. The phone-answer button is simple to use and when in music mode functions as a track-forward feature on Android phones. The padding does an excellent job of reducing ambient noise, and as a bus commuter who likes to watch Pluralsight IT instructional videos on the way to ... MoreThese are the best headphones I've ever purchased, and the value for the price is truly remarkable. The sound is deep and rich, and the base does not overwhelm higher frequencies. The bass does not sound manufactured nor artificial at all. I agree with another reviewer that it's good to have an equalizer on your music player because the bass does not appear to be adjustable on the headphones and for some songs, you want to tone it down a bit. That's the only drawback I've seen to these headphones. The phone-answer button is simple to use and when in music mode functions as a track-forward feature on Android phones. The padding does an excellent job of reducing ambient noise, and as a bus commuter who likes to watch Pluralsight IT instructional videos on the way to work, that's quite important to me.Get 'em - you won't regret it.

Great wired headphones - good sound, good mic, sturdy construction.

I had the same type of headphones for 8 years. The only reason to replace them was because the foam padding around the ears became worn out and the only option was to GLUE replacement pads on -which I could have done but instead opted to get a new pair. Sound is great, mic is great, sturdy design, LONG lasting. The only downside in this day and age is that they are not wireless. However, since I only use them while sat in front of my desktop computer, that is not an issue.

Nice headphones

Arrived quickly in a sealed new box. The headphones fit snugly, but not too tight to hurt, on the ears. The ear cushions are well padded. The lead is approximately 3.5 ft in length, which is ideal for me as I brought these for use with a PC. Sound quality is very good, clear tones with a good bass sound. Like all new headphones the sound is different to what I'm use to from my older Sony headphones, but happy with the sound quality. Very good value for the price paid

Pleasantly Surprised

I was considering a new set of earphones for listening to music but I hadn't put much thought into which ones I wanted. I was out shopping one day and out of the corner of my eye I saw these bright blue ear cups on a demo station in an electronics store, so I just had to try them on. I then turned the demo station onto the Rock channel and was really impressed with the audio quality and how comfortable the headphones are.I knew I had to buy them, and was immediately pleased with my purchase. Thinking back, I'm not sure why I ever thought earphones were a good idea, I just get irritated by them and they never fit properly.Following on from this, I was curious as how good the microphone quality was on the headphones as I often wear a headset for chat while I am at ... MoreI was considering a new set of earphones for listening to music but I hadn't put much thought into which ones I wanted. I was out shopping one day and out of the corner of my eye I saw these bright blue ear cups on a demo station in an electronics store, so I just had to try them on. I then turned the demo station onto the Rock channel and was really impressed with the audio quality and how comfortable the headphones are.I knew I had to buy them, and was immediately pleased with my purchase. Thinking back, I'm not sure why I ever thought earphones were a good idea, I just get irritated by them and they never fit properly.Following on from this, I was curious as how good the microphone quality was on the headphones as I often wear a headset for chat while I am at my PC, and was previously using two different and uncomfortable headsets at work and at home. I tested it in a chat with some friends and they said how clear I was, so at this point I knew I was going to be able to use them for more than their original purpose. At work especially, where there is often external noise when I'm on a call, I really appreciate how well these headphones block out external noise.In short, they were an impulse buy that replaced something I was intending to buy along with two other existing products. I absolutely would recommend these headphones.