Sony MDRXB50AP Extra Bass Earbud Headphones/Headset with Mic for Phone Call, Black

These are great sounding, versatile earbuds when adjusted properly. Allow me to explain.As you can see from the product description, Sony markets these as having "Extra Bass" and, boy, they're not kidding. Straight out of the box they are quite boomy. To the discerning listener at home, there's just there's too much of it in my opinion. However, if you have a decent cellphone (I use a Galaxy S8), you can adjust the tone controls to suit your taste and dial out the bass if you wish. There's the "Advanced" control where you can adjust bass/treble and instrument/vocals, or the basic 9-band equalizer reminiscent of the ones back in the 70's that we all had to have. . . . Dial out some of the boom and they sound just fine, good soundstage, vocals and details. Look in the Settings menu under Settings/Sound/Advanced Sound SettingsOn the other hand, let's say you're riding on an airplane, subway, bus, car, whatever. In that case, you're gonna love having all that bass because, if you haven't noticed, riding in such vehicles robs earbuds of low-end performance. I won't bother with the physics but basically the rumble generated by your mode of transportation washes out the bass your earbuds are trying to produce.So, basically, it comes down to this. If you're buying these to ride in some sort of transport, they're great. If you're a discerning listener at home, check your cellphone first to see if you can dial back the low end when you need to. If either scenario works for you, buy them.One more comment - these fit in my ears better than any other buds I've ever worn. They just seem to snap right in despite the lack of any fancy rubber thingys or doo-dads. Just a good, solid, aluminum piece with your standard rubber gaskets. They never move or fall out. I love them.If you're like me and want great sound at a reasonable price, get a set. I know the whole world is switching to wireless bluetooth earbuds but these are a lot less hassle if you can deal with the cord getting in the way on occasion. I don't have to charge or pair these things and if I lose them, oh well, I'm out $30. No big deal.

Short summary for people who don't want to read detailed review:Great IEMs with punchy and powerful bass, clear mids and okayish highs. The build quality is great and they look awesome (I got the one in red color). How comfortable they are will depend on person to person, but I felt they I could wear them for extended periods of time without any problems. The sound isolation is decent, but its not enough to isolate the noise of a subway train when you are traveling.If you are looking for cheap IEMs that wont break your bank but at the same time can be your daily driver and sound outstanding, these will be the right fit. If you are looking for critical listening, then maybe its worth looking into more high end IEMs.****************************************************************************************Detailed review: Let me get the secondary stuff out of the way first.I've had these for about two years now and I don't have any complaints so far. The build quality is superb - I like that these wires dont tangle and are strong enough to withstand fairly rough use over these two years. The cable noise is noticeable. The microphone is okayish - I prefer not to use it to take calls. The color on the housing of these IEMs has started coming off (as you can see in the picture). The quality of silicone ear tips is great - I never had to replace them and they feel comfortable sitting in my ears for extended period of time (8 hours+). The sound isolation is fine but not enough to fully isolate the noise of engines when taking a flight or the sound of a subway train when traveling for work. Maybe it would be worth investing in foam ear tips that conform to your ear canal for better seal.Now coming to the important part - the sound quality. This is where these IEMs excel.You wont believe how good they sound for the price. I mean I open the packing, take these IEMs out, put them on and start listening and I am immediately impressed by how detailed the sound was. The bass on these things is amazing. Its punchy and powerful, but it doesn't overpower. I am not a bass head - I try like to listen to music exactly the way it was intended by the recording artist. The mids are clear but the highs are a bit lacking. For example, it is sometimes hard to hear piano or cymbal sounds when there's a lot going on in the music (listen to 'The Fire Within' by Jennifer Thomas and you'll know what I mean). I mean you can imagine - I am reviewing these earphones as if they are priced at $300, they are that good.So I looked up the frequency response curve for these IEMs online and I notice that obviously they are tuned to produce enhanced bass. But at higher frequency (5000 - 24000 hz), their response is lacking considerably which means its sometimes harder to distinguish sharper sounding instruments like cymbals or crisp sound claps. If you have critical ears, you will always feel that they are very good but something is lacking...I recently got the 1more Triple Driver for $80 (more than 2.5 times the price of the XB50AP) and when I compared the XB50AP to the triple drivers, I found that the sound from XB50AP is comparatively a bit muddied and shallower but only after I had to really sit down in a quiet environment and listen carefully. The 1More triple drivers are THX certified for its Hi Res sound and are usually compared to the likes of Shure, Sennheiser, and other high end earphones - and the XB50AP comes very close to the triple drivers for 2.5 times less the price.Honestly, you wont even notice all this unless you are listening very critically. If you are the kind of person who just wants really great sounding IEMs without breaking your bank, then go for these without any doubt. They look stylish, sound really amazing, feel comfortable, and are very durable. For about $30, these things are a steal.

I was once shopping for earbuds at a store, and the sales rep pointed me to these saying “they sound just as good as earbuds costing 5x the amount”. While I didn’t purchase these at that point, I did become curious and decided to purchase them when they were on sale. Some things to note:Sound quality is not as good as earbuds costing 5x the price: Might go without saying, but I said it anyways. These offer very good sound quality for the money, with elevated bass that wasn’t as overwhelming like the Xtra Bass name might suggest. Don’t expect detail levels that more expensive earbuds tend to offer.Fit and finish is impressive: I bought the red model of these, and they generally stand out and look more premium than most products I’ve seen in this price range.Comfortable: Despite the large casing, these buds are light and very comfortable. Easily can wear these all day.For the normal price, these are impressive earbuds worth your consideration. Are they the best you can get at this price; probably not. Are they a safe bet; most definitely.

Excelente calidad para el precio, muy buena construcción y son súper cómodos.Las almohadillas son suaves y se acoplan bien, cabe mencionar que no son 100% aislantes de sonido, puedes escuchar ruidos exteriores si son fuertes.El sonido es excelente, no por nada Sony se ha mantenido en la industria de la música tanto tiempo. Pero puedo decir que no se debe esperar un sonido muy refinado, si lo que buscas es claridad absoluta en medios y altos es probable que estos audífonos ahoguen un poco por sus drivers dedicados a los bajos.Recomendaría estos audífonos para escuchar metal, rock, techno o electrónica, aunque yo los uso para todo género. Ahí sí se aprecia el "punch" en los bajos, con la ventaja de que no se necesita subir mucho el volumen para lograr el efecto.A pesar del bass puedes disfrutar mucho las demás frecuencias porque no estamos hablando de unos Beats que ahogan todo, con estos Sony se integran de manera muy precisa todos los rangos de sonido, las voces y platillos son claros, las guitarras presentes en todo momento y los sonidos sutiles se aprecian muy bien.Son de cable plano y difíciles de enredar, yo los guardo doblados en su bolsita de tela y me han durado bastante tiempo. Pedí otro par por sí los descontinuan.

La única pega es que son incómodos si duermes de lado, pero boca arriba pues no son incómodos, los graves son geniales, debido al diafragma de 13 mm. Por este precio no hay otro mejor.

Extra Bass ,ein bisien zu viell gesagt, aber super klang. !!!

As someone who has spent money on a variety of mid-price headphones (earbuds) seeking the perfect pair, I think I may have found them. I purchased them at the Prime discounted price ($29.99).Comes in a nice little package, nothing too special - easy to open and removeFit - Very Good- For me, they fit really well in my ears. I've used them at the gym, while running, while on the bus, walking to work...etc and they've never fallen out.- They are quite comfortable for wearing over long periods of time, including with mild pressure (eg. when slumped over on the bus)Audio Quality - Very Good- I've tried a variety of sounds with this pair of headphones - my music preferences are a bit swingy so I've tested rap, edm, country, acoustic instruments, pop, indie....etc.- The bass is as described; strong, vibrant, and quite stable. I did notice a decent improvement between these and my previous non-bass-boosting headphones, but I personally believe that it's attributed to a variety of factors, not just the "extra bass"- Highs and lows are all pretty good. Nothing out-of-the-world like the ones you get at the >$100 price point, but definitely impressive for this price range.- Overall, very satisfied with the audio, and I believe that for most consumers, the audio quality is more than enough.Noise Isolation - Excellent!- Easily the most impressive part of this product, the isolation almost made me believe that there was active noise cancelling (which there isn't). I can listen to music at moderate-low volume on noisy buses, transit, or at the gym. At home it virtually cancels out all other sounds. This greatly improves my music experience, as I can experience the sounds and basses without interference, which in turn makes them a lot more vibrant.Look and Quality - Very Good- They look decent, have a nice silver texture design on the outside so it does look pretty sleek- Quality seems decent - I've dropped them a couple of times, and accidentally sat on them once and they've survived without any drop in quality. Haven't tried putting them through the wash. The feel of the cord is a bit weird at first, almost like rough plastic, but they seem durable. The L-shape of the plug doesn't personally appeal to me, but works decently to protect the jack.Overall - Very Good- I would say these are a MUST-BUY at $30, and still a decent option at $60.00. For the average consumer or beginner audiophile these headphones are definitely more than enough to satisfy.

Excellent quality, still sound great and no damage after 1 year of use.