Sony MDR-XB500 (Headphones)

Sony MDR-XB500
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Product Age Average review date: 27-09-2010

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May, 2012

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Sony MDR-XB500

By Ashley (reevoo.com) Read the full review

Wow... Extra bass? Hell yeah! The bass is crystal clear. These headphones can also go up to stupid loud levels with out any signs of distortion! I love to use the headphones with my ipod. When the acoustic equalizer is set, thats when the magic...

This is being really critical. I would like the headphones to have a detacthable cable. I feel safer with detacthable cable, I've caught it many times, and i wouldnt like the cable to break

Mar, 2011 2011-03-04   5

keep everything out like moaning other half lol

By druss09 (play.com) Read the full review

These headphones are the nuts the best thing ever!!!!!!!

Jun, 2010 2010-06-30   5

Sony MDR-XB500

By Jason (reevoo.com) Read the full review

Sound quality is good, though a bit heavy on the bass sometimes these headphones still have a great frequency range

Can get uncomfortable and hot after a while. The sound leaks a lot

May, 2010 2010-05-28   3.5

Manufacturer's Description

Prepare yourself for the monster bass of the MDR-XB500 Extra Bass headphones. Sporting a circum-aural closed design, the ear cushions are angled parallel and connected by a quality cloth-lined headband that reduces pressure for a comfortable fit. From the dynamic 40mm diaphragm driver units to the incredibly high level of sound isolation, the Extra Bass headphones deliver the dramatic bass that moves you.

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Sony MDR-XB500

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We have collected and analysed 6 expert reviews and 634 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 78/100 and users rate it 91/100. The average review date is 27-09-2010. We have compared these reviews to 373068 reviews from other Headphones. The alaScore™ for this product is 80/100 = Very good. Last update: 23-05-2012.

May, 2012 2012-05-23 alaScore 80 4

Sony MDR-XB500

By Campbell Simpson (goodgearguide.com.au)

Sony's MDR-XB500 headphones sit under the MDR-XB700s in the company's line-up, offering slightly inferior specifications but a lower price-tag.

Smooth bass, good mid-range and treble

Silly cord design

Just like the MDR-XB700s, these headphones are bass-focused. They are a little more forgiving than their larger sibling though, so if you want more natural music reproduction these are a good choice.

Dec, 2008 2008-12-18   5

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Sony MDR-XB500 Headphones Reviewed

By Jim Swantko (hometheaterreview.com)

The MDR-XB500 is the mid-range entry in Sony's trio of "extra bass" headphones which are designed to kick out serious low-end response while still providing excellent performance throughout the rest of the frequency range. They style is hip-hop and...

The XR500 headphones are easily the most powerful headphones I've ever heard in terms of bass performance. If you listen to hip-hop or club music I think you will absolutely love them.- The XR500s are very stylish although the ridiculously sized...

It's too bad Sony doesn't offer a control which lets the user dialback the bass response, because it simply overpowers the rest of themusic. I would really consider an extra bass type headphone because Ido like deep, solid bass but this is just way too...

The Sony MDR-XB500 headphone does exactly what it promises. It deliversunbelievable bass performance in a stylish well-built product. If youare a bass head then these are going to be your dream come true. Ifhowever you are looking for audiophile...

Depending on which kind of consumer you are will determine if you loveor hate these headphones. At this point in my life and my musicaltastes, these simply are a novelty, but a well executed one. For thosetruly demented people who will want even more...

Aug, 2009 2009-08-24   4

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Sony headphones strong on the bass

By Campbell Simpson (news.com.au)

FOLLOWING the design of previous model, the MDR-XB700 headphones focus on the bass.

Smooth bass, good mid-range and treble

Silly cord design

Just like the MDR-XB700s, these headphones are bass-focused. They are a little more forgiving than their larger sibling though, so if you want more natural music reproduction these are a good choice.

Jan, 2009 2009-01-19   4

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alaTest has collected and analysed 26 user reviews of the Sony MDR-XB500 from amazon.co.uk. The user reviews were collected from Jul, 2009 to May, 2012. The average user rating from amazon.co.uk is 89 out of 100.

  24 Users positive 2 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 10 user reviews of the Sony MDR-XB500 from play.com. The user reviews were collected from Jan, 2004 to Jun, 2010. The average user rating from play.com is 96 out of 100.

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keep everything out like moaning other half lol

These headphones are the nuts the best thing ever!!!!!!!

Brilliant... !

These are a fantastic pair of headphones. Yes the bass is phenomenal, its really mind blowingly good. They play 320kbps songs at a fantastic quality,

beautiful

these are apsoulutely fantastic headphones i apsoulutely adore these they hav a thumping bass u can feel neva regreted buying them sony never let me d

Great Sound all round!

Great Sound all round. Have tested these with a variety of different audio and have to say it sounds great, not overly bassy like some of the reivews

  10 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 6 user reviews of the Sony MDR-XB500 from reevoo.com. The user reviews were collected from Apr, 2010 to Mar, 2011. The average user rating from reevoo.com is 87 out of 100.

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Sony MDR-XB500

Wow... Extra bass? Hell yeah! The bass is crystal clear. These headphones can also go up to stupid loud levels with out any signs of distortion! I lov

Sony MDR-XB500

Sound quality is good, though a bit heavy on the bass sometimes these headphones still have a great frequency range Can get uncomfortable and hot afte

Sony MDR-XB500

good sound quality, reasonable design gets hot if you wear it for a long time, people around you can hear what you are listening to

Sony MDR-XB500

Bass is incredible, but there is detail, too. I feel as if I am listening to real 'life-size' hi- fi, and not through headphones at all. The soundsta

  6 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 4 user reviews of the Sony MDR-XB500 from newegg.com. The user reviews were collected from Nov, 2011 to Apr, 2012. The average user rating from newegg.com is 90 out of 100.

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Nice bang for the buck!

I'd honestly say these are some of the best headphones out their. Honestly those going for the Beats are going to be paying for the brand, just get th

SONY MDR-XB500

I rated it 4 eggs only because of the short cord, other than that these headphones proved to me that it's really not worth to spend $200-$400 on some

Amazing

Sony's MDR-XB series are stellar headphones, and the sound quality isn't as crisp as headphones in the 200-400$ range but you get what you pay for, an

Very Good Budget Headphones

I have had other rosewill cases in the past and have had problems with fans breaking only a couple months after using. These fans are still working af

  4 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 68 user reviews of the Sony MDR-XB500 from sonystyle.com. The user reviews were collected from Feb, 2009 to May, 2012. The average user rating from sonystyle.com is 97 out of 100.

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Uncomparable Bass, Comfort & Clarity!

When purchasing quite anything from SONY, you are always in for a great product that'll last long and for a reasonable price! After about 2-3 weeks of

Greatest I've ever had

I had the for a little under a year. They just broke on me. The plastic around the screws on the right earphone broke and it made me sad a bit. Maybe

BOOMING BASSSSS

Lets just start by saying if you have a under powered audio device and you are using these headphones you wont get the full bass. When you get somethi

The Bass Drops!!!

Definitely a headphone for all you bass heads out there. Awesome for the price, the sound quality is amazing, sounds like I have some subs attached to

  67 Users positive 1 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 2 user reviews of the Sony MDR-XB500 from staples.com. The user reviews were collected from Dec, 2011 to Jan, 2012. The average user rating from staples.com is 100 out of 100.

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Great bass and value

Hands down much better sound and bass than the highly priced Beats headphones. The large ear muffs make wearing them comfortable. They are however not

I would recommend this product

These are better than the beats headphones by dr dre Easy To Setup,Easy to Use,Efficient,Quality Construction,Reliable

  2 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 333 user reviews of the Sony MDR-XB500 from amazon.com. The user reviews were collected from Oct, 2001 to Mar, 2012. The average user rating from amazon.com is 90 out of 100.

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Very cool special noise-proof

There are better headphones out there

I tried out the Sony MDR-XB500 headphones and was relatively disappointed by the sound, which was only OK. They don't just offer strong bass, they ove

Perfect For The Price!

I purchased these headphones back in 2009 and have been using them ever since. Over these 3 years, I have had absolutely no problems with them and cer

Good overall sound

I've recently tried several headphones: Sennheiser HD428's, Shure 440's and finally Sony XB500's. I felt that the the Sennheiser and Shure couldn't be

  319 Users positive 14 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 11 user reviews of the Sony MDR-XB500 from bestbuy.ca. The user reviews were collected from Sep, 2010 to Dec, 2011. The average user rating from bestbuy.ca is 98 out of 100.

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Awesome!

I just bought these and they are awesome, very comfortable. The bass is pretty sweet and music quality superb too. I do highly recommend these for any

Mind = Blown

I never thought something like this was possible. They're super lightweight, INCREDIBLY noise-isolating and comfortable (like two sofas on your ears)

Amazing

Had tried the overpriced beats before but these are much better. Bass is clean and crisp and headphones can be used with many genres of music, It is w

Three Words

Three words, BEST HEADPHONES EVER!, great value too! I tried beats b4 i purchased these and they were nothing compared to THESE! these headphones are

  11 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the Sony MDR-XB500 from epinions.com. This user review was collected in 2010-11-28, with a rating of 60 out of 100.

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SONY MDR XB500 EXTRA BASS HEADPHONES

SONY MDR XB500 EXTRA BASS HEADPHONES If you are into listening to dance club music, ... These headphones sound good for

  1 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 11 user reviews of the Sony MDR-XB500 from pcrush.com. The user reviews were collected from Dec, 2011 to Apr, 2012. The average user rating from pcrush.com is 96 out of 100.

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Greatest I've ever had

I had the for a little under a year. They just broke on me. The plastic around the screws on the right earphone broke and it made me sad a bit. Maybe

BOOMING BASSSSS

Lets just start by saying if you have a under powered audio device and you are using these headphones you wont get the full bass. When you get somethi

The Bass Drops!!!

Definitely a headphone for all you bass heads out there. Awesome for the price, the sound quality is amazing, sounds like I have some subs attached to

very nice

the cushion on the top of the arch needs to be sturdier. I've had them since Christmas and they are fraying.

  11 Users positive

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Sony MDR-XB500

Sony MDR-XB500: product specifications

Audio Output
Connectivity Technology
Wired
Headphones Form Factor
Ear-cup
Headphones Type
Binaural
Product Type
Headphones
Response Bandwidth
4 - 24000Hz
Sound Output Mode
Stereo
Audio System
Type
Headphones
Dimensions & Weight
Weight
185g
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Manufacturer
Sony
Model
XB500
Packaged Quantity
1
Product Line
Sony MDR

Manufacturer's Description


Prepare yourself for the monster bass of the MDR-XB500 Extra Bass headphones. Sporting a circum-aural closed design, the ear cushions are angled parallel and connected by a quality cloth-lined headband that reduces pressure for a comfortable fit. From the dynamic 40mm diaphragm driver units to the incredibly high level of sound isolation, the Extra Bass headphones deliver the dramatic bass that moves you.

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