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Affordable Bluetooth headset for sports and everyday use in a wide range of environments. In fact, the Sony MDR-XB50BS is a very nice thing, among budget stereo headsets, it’s generally one of the best…

Contents of delivery

• Headset
• Tips and temples
• Cable
• Documentation

Design, construction

In the modern line of Sony wireless headsets, this is the youngest model, if you follow such things, you probably recognized the good old AS600 / AS800 headphones in the Sony MDR-XB50BS, they are very similar in tips and form factor in general.

I won’t say anything bad about them, as Sony almost always does, things are not bad for their money and it’s worth buying even now. The budget model Sony MDR-XB50BS does not replace them, but complements the line, this is a kind of sports solution, as there are comfortable temples, nozzles, splash protection. That is, if you are looking for something inexpensive for walking or running along the path, on the street, then you can safely buy it. This I can say right now.

My second piece of advice concerns the arms and attachments themselves. Despite the fact that the headphones are inexpensive, there is no smell of cheapness here. Small nozzles differ from large nozzles in the color of the sleeve inside, large ones are green, small ones are red. This is convenient, because in real life you will not confuse. But do not forget that the arms here are also of different sizes and, having chosen the best option, it will be convenient for you to use the Sony MDR-XB50BS both in the gym and in public transport.

The third tip is that the headset is suitable for a variety of smartphones, tablets, computers - and it will be suitable for a variety of situations. That is, it is not necessarily a sport, the "fiftieth" will show itself well both in public transport and in the office.

Now let's get back to design. The device is available in three colors: dark grey, red and blue.

On the official photos you can see how the headphones sit - in general, they are clearly visible.

By the way, I have never seen Sony in my gym - mostly people go with Beats, EarPods, AirPods, I met Bose SoundSport a couple of times. Perhaps someone at Sony needs to educate consumers more in the spring about what wireless sports headsets are in the lineup and you can buy them (this is true).

The design is standard: two cups connected by a thin noodle cable. It is unlikely to confuse the sides, although there is no red highlighting of the right channel, which is customary for Sony - everything is black. On the right cup there are rewind, Play / Pause buttons, instructions for controlling the device are drawn on the package - the rewind buttons on the rocker are combined with volume buttons. The multifunctional button will help you answer the call, pause the sound, activate the pairing mode, for this you need to press and hold it for a few seconds until the indicator light flashes red and blue alternately.

It is convenient to wear headphones, let me remind you about the correct selection of nozzles and temples. Try different ones. During training in the gym for an hour and a half, I did not feel any discomfort, which already says a lot. There is basic protection against water, that is, from splashes, sweat, you should not swim with the Sony MDR-XB50BS.

Working hours

Claimed battery life is 8.5 hours of listening to music at full volume, in reality it's about 7.5 hours. For charging, a regular microUSB connector is used, another cable is suitable. The battery cannot be changed, the charging time is about 2.5 hours.

I have been using the headphones for about a week. If you listen to music for an hour and a half a day, the battery lasts quietly for about five days. When paired with an iPhone, a headset charge indicator is displayed in the notification bar. By the way, the product name in the Bluetooth menu and in the player is displayed as is, Sony MDR-XB50BS.

Sound

The voice quality is not very good, when trying to talk, the interlocutors asked again, asked to use a smartphone. People are also heard strangely, as if I got into Fallout and there, by radio, I communicate with survivors on the other side of the continent. Interference and more.

About music, the range of work is about four to five meters in the room, as much as I didn’t like the quality of speech transmission, I liked the music so much. Great for an inexpensive headset. There are basses, there is a reserve of volume, it is pleasant to listen to a variety of tracks, both downloaded from iTunes and those that are in Vox. What does it mean? This means that the engineers selected speakers and tuned the sound for a variety of devices. It turned out to perform a miracle when a budget headset sounds more interesting than some even more expensive devices.

findings

In retail, the device costs 5,990 rubles, for this money - a very good offer. The pluses include wearing comfort, convenient control (the thumb itself rests on the buttons), good battery life, good sound quality. Cons - talking is not very cool.

The main impression after using the Sony MDR-XB50BS is a good inexpensive thing. I highly recommend buying and using.

The sellers very much approved of my choice, they said that these are such awesome headphones, just super. Unfortunately, I did not find anything stunning in this headset: they do not sound loud enough, and the microphone does not work at all during incoming calls. I changed the rubber pads, the sound became a little better, but also far from perfect. I began to study the instructions, in which it is written very small that "If you connect an unsupported smartphone, the microphone of this device may not work, or the volume level may be low" (the volume level of what - headphones or microphone ??) I was very unpleasantly surprised, because to. Sony has always been the leader in headphones. So, it turns out that my Samsung Galaxy Core2 is the same "Unsupported smartphone"? Then the question is: why is all this not written on the top of the box? To find out before buying which smartphones are supported and which are not?? It says simply: Android and Iphone. So they are still for the iPhone?
I see everyone is delighted, I'm not. In my opinion, there is nothing better than Explay Smart.

Advantages:

• It's rubbish, they have no merit

Disadvantages:

• sound rubbish
• inflection with woofer do they completely cover the middle?
• HF blockage from 10khz. they are not there at all.

Comment:

I don't even know who likes it.

Advantages:

• because sony

Disadvantages:

• do not justify themselves in anything, heavy!

Of course, I understand that this is not the most expensive model, but for 1700 rubles it was possible to try! They are no different from the basic vacuum headphones, except perhaps in design, basically the sound is the same, as always, a bag and nozzles are included, but they are useless. I am also worried about the fact that they are weighty like two kilograms each. If you want to hear a truly high-quality sound, these headphones are definitely not for you, it’s best to collect 9000 thousand and go to the store, for example, to the humpback and listen before buying, and not look for reviews like I did. After all, most of the reviews about them are so colorful and impressive. I'm sorry!

Pros:

• What are the benefits??

Minuses:

• The bass is oversaturated, there is no detail!
• Headphones obeyed on a good forged player, as well as on smartphones.
• With prolonged use, the ears hurt, not from the sound, but from an uncomfortable fit in the ears

I do not advise

Pros:

• On the plus side that they play

Minuses:

• Everything they promise doesn't match.

EXTRA BASS is written on the package in large letters, but my grandmother gave out more bass when she shouted at her grandfather. The shape of the headphones where the designers were looking is not clear, wearing a hat on top of the headphones, you risk piercing your brain with them. In the reviews it is written about the pure sound, but where is the pure sound there ??? In general, dear, these are simple cheap headphones. Comparing cheaper headphones from SONY, I did not see any difference.
Sony MDREX15LP/BZ(AE) in-ear headphones play exactly the same way.
Sound tested on IPOD.

Advantages:

• L-shaped plug
• high sensitivity and impedance

Disadvantages:

• ergonomics

I do not know how you can admire the sound of a subwoofer? I can't compare with anything else. Even the use for its intended purpose - hands-free is disgusting. Sound like a toilet. On musical compositions, low frequencies clog everything, making the sound "flat". No equalizer helps. Weight - 8g is each capsule, and due to the "design" the feeling is that it is three times more. In cold weather, wearing them in your ears becomes even more "fun". You can't close your ears - the pressure on the auditory canal increases due to a barrel-shaped growth, the purpose of which is absolutely not clear, and the metallized coating forms a kind of radiator. So the feelings are still the same. The wire is thick, tans in the cold. The price - based on the above, I think it is not justifiably high. I decided to take them to replace the untimely deceased Sony MDR-EX110 (already the second set: (), which cost 3 times less.

A total disappointment.

Advantages:

• Headset

Disadvantages:

The sound is very mediocre. There is no question of any 4 Hz - even below 100 there is hardly anything. Bass is present, but squeezed out artificially - the sound is deaf and booming, like in a barrel.
The design itself is also unsuccessful - the cylinders stick out quite significantly and rub against everything - on the hood, on the hat - and the sound of friction is very disturbing when listening, especially when walking. (In the summer, obviously, this drawback will be insignificant)
There is no clothespin on the wire, and although the design of the microphone is made streamlined, the wire is anti-slip and clings to clothes, and the headphones are no, no, and pulled out of the ears.

Comment:

I regret the purchase. For myself, I concluded that Sonya's ears with membranes less than 13.5 mm can be bought only if you don't care about the sound quality.

Advantages:

The sound is good, but the bass cuts through the highs. On some tracks, they interrupt very strongly and high and medium frequencies just sound somewhere in a bank of some kind. I don't know how to describe. In general, the sound is more or less normal. I compare with senkhs CX-200 CX-300

Disadvantages:

Very very very disappointed, after the senheisers (regular plugs), these headphones are VERY unrealistically uncomfortable and healthy. I thought for a long time whether to buy them or not, because I looked at this huge puck (amp). And unfortunately I guessed wrong. Personally, my ears (generally standard, all the headphones always sit well on me) get very tired of these headphones, I want to take them off as soon as possible. I tried different nozzles, but unfortunately, this is probably due to the weight of the earpiece itself. This is very annoying to the ear, it is impossible to listen for a long time: (Although I am generally satisfied with the sound.

Comment:

I do not recommend these headphones for sensitive people, because they are very heavy and create discomfort, because they pull down.

once again I am convinced that reviews cannot be trusted, because everything is subjective. I read positive reviews about these ears, and decided to order without looking.
They certainly look cool, but zvuuuuk .... It's really just awful. There are simply no half frequencies, and the equalizer cannot output them. Deaf as in a tank. Maybe I got a marriage, or maybe most people will do, but the standard ears that came with the phone sound even better

Pros:

• design

Minuses:

• the sound is not corrected even by the equalizer

Pros:

• They are not here

In short, just disgusting headphones, unequivocal advice to everyone - you should not take it!

Experience:

After many years of using Sony mdr xb30ex headphones, one ear stopped working, I want to note that they survived a lot, repeated accidental washing in a washing machine, falls, sharp pulling, but they always served faithfully!

It's time to change, believing in the Sony company, I decided to take the next version of Sony mdr xb50ap I bought it in the official store, in short, one disappointment and definitely not worth taking!
the sound quality has become much worse compared to the xb30ex, there is almost no volume, no hint of bass, all these "extra bass" inscriptions are a complete scam. The microphone constantly creaks and everyone complains about the sound quality. After two weeks of use, one ear began to fail. Back to where I started, the result was wasted time and money.

Once again, the headphones are just awful!

Pros:

• Beautiful packaging
• storage bag included
• corner jack

Minuses:

• Sound, if you can call it sound at all.
• The design creates discomfort turning into pain.

Let's start with the main thing, despite the catchy inscription "Extra Bass" and the indicated frequency range from 20Hz - 40kHz, the sound that these headphones emit is simply terrible, perhaps they can only be compared with disposable Chinese headphones. What marketers called bass is actually just a blurry monotonous rumble, the overall sound picture is flat, as if cotton wool was stuffed into the ears and it is not possible to revive it with an equalizer. I do not advise you to consider these headphones as a choice, besides, they have low sensitivity, they do not work loudly at maximum volume. Headphones changed to Yamaha EPH-R52, although a third more expensive, but they really sound.

Neutral Feedback

Advantages:

• Good sound potential (woofers will like it, basses here - chickens do not peck)
• Good volume margin (depends on the device of course)

Disadvantages:

• Untrustworthy cable (kind of thin)
• The winding of the same cable has some kind of reflex structure, and the cable collects any rustles
• When you insert the headphones into your ears, you hear how the headphone membrane clicks, it does not inspire confidence at all
• The button on the microphone is placed on the same level as the body, so it will be more difficult to press without looking;

Comment:

I took these headphones specifically for music, and not for microphones, etc., that's why I put 4 and not 3. If there weren't these shortcomings (at least a clicking membrane), there would be a big five ..

Pros:

• The sound is good
• there are basses

Minuses:

• Not durable

Review:

Used for two months. The button on the headset began to sink, music playback is constantly interrupted, I can not answer the call normally - a constant reset after picking up the handset. It is not possible to use. I'm going to the service. I hope the problem will be solved there, because in all other respects the headphones are completely satisfied.

Advantages:

• Pleasant sound with clear bass (for this price category)
• Wide, durable wire with virtually no rustling effect

Disadvantages:

• The main disadvantage is the poor control of the microphone: there are no volume buttons, it’s impossible to “answer” by pressing the button on the headset, only the “reset” of the call works, and I tried to press it with different strengths and durations. Such a cant on Iphone 6 and Xiaomi readmi 3

Little by little: The earpiece sticks out and it’s not convenient to sleep with it, the jack moves a little if you touch it (probably a marriage)

Pros:

• Sony design always on par
• In the ears they sit like a glove
• Bass for which the earpiece is designed
• excellent for their price

Minuses:

• Because of the twisted bass, the middle and top disappear

Somehow they all jumped on the headphones. For the music for which these headphones are designed, everything sounds good enough. In particular, electronic music with bass overload is addictive.

In general, the headphones are not bad. Of course, you will not hear super-duper bass here, but for its price range the sound is quite clear. A set of "plugs" in the kit helped to choose the optimal size for the ear. No wire clip. The wire itself is almost flat, so a "clothespin" from a standard headset will not work. For Y-shaped headphones, this is critical. Unusually large, especially for an intracanal model. The button on the remote control is pressed smoothly, without sticking and clicking. In general, the purchase was satisfied.

Pros:

• The size
• A set of different size ear plugs
• Build quality and sound

Minuses:

• No cord clip

Positive reviews

Advantages:

• Great sound
• great bass
• very strong
• exercising in the gym is a pleasure
• at 5 noise reduction

Disadvantages:

• Didn't really notice

Comment:

I bought these headphones for the first time 4 years ago and for all 4 years they worked perfectly and without failures, then the elastic band broke, the wire near the plug broke and the sound began to disappear. Without hesitation went and bought exactly the same. Now I'm happy again. Headphones are really excellent, I advise everyone!

Advantages:

• The best in-ear headphones I've ever had. The depth of sound is amazing. Seems to capture all possible ranges.
• The sound volume is amazing.
• The presence of a microphone and a call / current track control panel.
• High-quality material that combines soft metal and expensive plastic. I have not yet walked in them in the cold, but I think that they will not heat up from the cold. - High-quality flat cord that does not tangle, the presence of a special jumper on the cord, which helps to adjust its length.
• They look stylish, simple, strict and tasteful.
• The kit comes with extra-small tips for people with small ears like mine. This makes me happy.
• The price fully justifies the quality. You won't find better sound for this price.

Disadvantages:

• The relatively bulky form factor of the headphones themselves (exactly the part that is inserted into the ear). I mean that you won’t be able to sleep on your side with them and in winter wearing a hat, it may not be so comfortable with them. But I think it's possible to get used to it.
• If you have previously used cheaper models of headphones or decided to switch from in-ear headphones to drip, then the bass may seem deeper than usual at first. But this passes with time, so I will single it out as a conditional minus. In any case, there are equalizers that will allow you to customize everything to your taste.
• No clothespins. But also a trifle.

Comment:

Before this model, I used Sennheiser cx-200 ii and some kind of Chinese consumer goods for 800 rubles, I didn’t even remember the name. After listening to my favorite song on these headphones from Sony, I almost roared) I had to download all the albums of my favorite band and listen to them like for the first time. I checked the sound quality on LG Nexus 5, listening to music in Vkontakte and various mp3 files, as well as in Foobar2000 on a laptop in lossless format. Everything is just GORGEOUS! Take it without hesitation, you won't regret it! I took it in July 2017, I think it will hardly be possible to find a better model in the next six months.

The bass of these plugs is really enhanced, they did not deceive. However, it's not as scary as the name suggests. The company does not deceive anyone - excellent ears for compact technology. Four nozzles included. The shape, of course, is not anatomical, but they sit confidently. I'm afraid that in winter I'll just have to choose a hat more spacious. For which I am grateful to them - for the fact that they do an excellent job of sound leakage. With the iPhone 5c at 60 percent, I can't hear people talking and there's virtually no traffic noise. And people around don't hear my music. Actually, thanks to the reinforced bottoms and the right nozzle. By the way, it is better to choose those with which the headphones will sit tight. Otherwise, they may fall out of the ear. All the same, they are quite heavy - 12 mm drivers need to be adapted somewhere, and there is room to enhance the bass. The general conclusion - urban ears, for those who do not want to hear the grumbling of others without unscrewing the volume control to the full. For meeting expectations - a mark of five

Pros:

• Good sound
• good microphone
• very reliable

Minuses:

• Probably because of the high resistance of 40 ohms, they don’t play loudly on my smartphone, but there are no such problems on the laptop, if you wish, you can stay without membranes

Review:

I have been using it for 2.5 years, 8-16 hours a day. Headphones are still alive, and so far they are not going to die. Their ears don't hurt. Falling asleep in them because of the shape is also not possible, unless of course you sleep on your back. You were right about the hat too. Before that, there was a Yamaha of the same price category. I won’t lie, Yamaha’s sound is an order of magnitude better, but they lived for half a year.

Advantages:

• design
• microphone

Disadvantages:

• They are not here

I bought these headphones almost two years ago and did not regret it. I use them every day, I listen to music through my phone, I watch movies through a laptop, everywhere the sound and sound transmission are on top. Of course, these headphones are designed specifically for listening to music, clear and voluminous sound, fantastic bass, and most importantly, there is a margin for volume.

Consider the design and appearance of our hero: they look very cool, it seems that they are big and heavy, and they will not be comfortable, nothing like that, you can walk with them for hours and listen to music without getting tired.

And they also have an excellent microphone, they talked like that in winter, the microphone was inside under a winter jacket and still I was very well heard.

I advise everyone, SUPERRR headphones.

General impression: The best headphones from SONY

Pros:

• They immediately took their place in the ears, sat down like family.
• 4 types of interchangeable nozzles, under any ears and ears. The case is included, though I don’t use it, because. doesn't really get tangled up in a pocket or backpack like many others.
• Quite loud and bassy, ​​just what you need!

Minuses:

• If only the volume control ... I didn’t find any more cons for myself

Excellent value for money

Pros:

• sound

Minuses:

• thin wire

Cool headphones, great sound. I prefer to listen to heavy music and dance music. There is a very good bass in these droplets, and if you also experiment with the equalizer in the player, you can achieve a generally wonderful sound. In these headphones, while listening to compositions, you can distinguish between individual instrumental parts, and classical music sounds great in them. Of the minuses, a thin wire can be noted, so you need to be very careful with the headphones, I already have the second one, the wire at one ear broke in the first. This time I decided to buy an additional service, thanks to the sellers for their advice, now if they break, I will exchange it in the store without any problems. It is convenient that there is a microphone on the wire, if you like to listen to music from your phone, then you can easily answer the call without taking your phone out of your pocket. in general, excellent headphones from a well-known manufacturer at an adequate price

Advantages:

• Great sound

Disadvantages:

What kind of headphones I have never had in my life and expensive ones. For 2000 rubles and the cheapest from 150 rubles, based on this experience I can say that you need to choose the golden mean, buy headphones for no more than 800-900 rubles, but there are exceptions and this Sony exception, I'm not a fan of buying expensive headphones at all, as experience has shown that they become unusable, even faster than their budget counterparts, as it is not strange, but I decided to make an exception, the last headphones served me faithfully 4 months and cost only 400 rubles, but I decided to buy Sony anyway. The sound simply cannot be described in words, it is very powerful and lively, you can very clearly distinguish between instruments, excellent bass, the landing was a little unusual for me, all headphones have a common disease, these are frayed wires, in this case there is not even a hint of this, they said that the paint peels off them quickly, but I haven’t noticed this yet, although I wear it without a case. Sony are generally famous for their sound, but here they even surpassed themselves , by the way, usually after 1-2 hours aces in other headphones, the ears fall off and the head hurts, there is no such thing right there, which is very pleasing. I recommend to music lovers who, like me, cannot live a day without music, Sony is the best option for this money.

Pros:

• convenience
• strong wire
• headphone design

Minuses:

• Slightly too much bass for rock, but for electronics it's the best.

Very pleased with these headphones. I am a patriot of Sony headphones, that's why the sound is familiar to me :) Super!

Advantages:

Excellent value for money. For 2000 rubles we get headphones with an excellent sound frequency range, and what is very pleasing is a bass booster (the so-called bass booster - it really works). Headphones do an excellent job with low and medium frequencies. High frequencies are not so good, but definitely not worse than classmates. I am very pleased that the L-shaped plug is much more durable. The ribbon-shaped cord also pleases - it looks quite reliable, let's see how long it lasts.

Disadvantages:

Of the shortcomings, we can only say that in the event of a breakdown, the headphones will be very difficult to fix. And you won’t listen to music lying down with them, as they stick out of your ear - but these are already nit-picking. I can't say anything more.

An important clarification to these ears, I met only a casual mention of this on one of the sites in the entire network, and I myself encountered this, today I just returned them. Apparently, these "Sonies" are not friends with old models of smartphones. I don’t know exactly why it depends, and what is “wrong” in more outdated models. In my case, this is a smart Lenovo P770, on it, firstly, the headphones sound, to put it mildly, sucks, subjectively, like some noname earbuds for 300 rubles, that is, the sound is supplied with very large distortions. At the same time, the headset does not work in the mode of the actual headset (microphone), however, if you press and hold the headset button, then something in this block bridges and the headphones start playing normally as it was originally intended. But this continues only when the button is held down, as soon as it is released again, porridge and crackling again.

Moreover, if they are connected to another sound source, for example, to the iphone 5s, or even to a laptop, i.e. not on the phone - they play great. From an iPhone, everything works fine. So keep in mind, it definitely doesn’t work with the Lenovo P770, what other models it doesn’t work with, I have no idea anywhere I found such data. Probably if you have a relatively new phone 2-3 years old, you don’t have to worry too much. On the other hand, when buying, I would advise you to insist on checking directly in the store, referring to this feature of the model, because depending on the decency of the seller and your "toothiness" with the return or exchange of headphones, you can grab grief.

In terms of sound, I listened to them only while I figured out why they don’t play and not very carefully, plus this is my first experience with earplugs in general, there’s not much to compare with. When compared with full-size ears, I agree with the review. Strong bass, honestly, I didn’t even think right off the bat that the earbuds could play like that, but the middle and top are weak. Although I like more basses, for me the rest of the registers are too weak, in rock and hard rock there is a strong lack of detail. This is with the same sound sources, and approximately the same price range, for example, when compared with the Sennheiser HD 202. On the other hand, I repeat once again that these are my first “plugs” ears, and it is generally possible to demand from the ears of such a design that they correspond to the sound of full-size not entirely fair. And in comparison with alternatives in this price segment of plugs, they may well be very good, I'm not sure.

With regards to the remark Mimo the crocodile, I quite reasonably agree with him, indicating the source of the sound is important for understanding and evaluating, as far as possible, without listening to the product yourself. On the other hand, for some reason he himself forgot to indicate his source of sound, which, for the readers, seems to me only added to the confusion. I would even develop this idea further, pointing out that the source should correspond to the level of the product in question. That is, if we are talking about Sony MDR-XB50AP headphones, for 2000 rubles plus or minus (for 2016) you don’t need to connect them to the Astell & Kern player for 150,000 wooden ones, regardless of the results. For it is not very clear then for which segment of consumers this review or review is. As for me, as I have already partially indicated, I use simple, custom sources. A home PC and a couple of laptops, all with a regular HD Audio source soldered on the motherboard, they are now everywhere like that. And simple smartphones one Lenovo P770, the second iPhone 5S.

Sincerely, Dmitry.

Are you used to listening to music everywhere - on the street, in transport, even at work? Therefore, you have to carry in-ear headphones with you at all times. This accessory is quite capricious - it constantly gets tangled, produces sound interference and quickly fails. Have you tried the Sony MDR XB50AP model?

She won the sympathy of music lovers with high-quality sound and ease of use. Our review tells about all the nuances of the device and its "competitors" - in-ear headphones worth up to 2000 rubles.

Set and design

The device comes in a classic package - a cardboard box with a handle. Headphones are placed in a plastic substrate. In addition to them, the kit includes instructions, 4 pairs of rubber ear cushions of different sizes and a textile case with ties.

The style of the device is concise, with a touch of futurism. The bodies are elongated, narrowed downwards. The speakers are slightly offset to the side. The outside of the cups are adorned with Sony branding and circular chrome-plated plastic caps with a concentric pattern.

The cable is symmetrical, 1.2 m long, equipped with an L-shaped gold-plated plug. Flat surface with grooved texture eliminates wire tangles. A length limiter and a control unit with a microphone are fixed on it.

The headset is available in 5 colors - black, white, red, blue and yellow. Color accents are made on the wire, metal inserts and ear pads. In terms of design, only Sennheiser CX200 Street II can compete with Sony - strict and at the same time original headphones. As for convenience, the advantage here is with the Yurbuds Inspire 100 model - it is more secure in the ears, so it is more suitable for sports.

Sound quality

The device uses neodymium speakers with a diameter of 12 mm. They have a significant margin of volume, so that the headphones can be used in public transport.

Headphones reproduce an unusually wide frequency range for earbuds - from 4 to 24,000 Hz. The model label has the letters XB, meaning "extra bass". The sound is fully consistent with the name - low frequencies are greatly deepened in it. This feature gives a special expressiveness to rap and rock compositions.

However, the bass boost slightly detracts from the sound detail. The frequencies of the mid and high range sound slightly muffled, which impoverishes jazz and classical music. For these genres, Xiaomi Mi In-Ear Headphones Pro HD in-ear headphones with accented “tops” are preferable.

Functions

The device is designed for use with portable players and the latest versions of mobile gadgets. The connection is wired, which does not require the installation of additional software.

For control, a remote control is provided on the wire at the left earpiece. On the rear wall of the unit is a microphone for telephone conversations. There is a button on the front to switch tracks, pause and answer calls.

It is impossible to adjust the volume from the remote control, for this you have to use the functionality of the phone or player. In this regard, Sony is inferior to many "rivals", for example, Samsung EO-HS3303 WE - this model has separate plus / minus buttons for volume control.

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Comfort

The headphone cases are quite large, which creates certain difficulties with wearing. The instructions for the device warn that the earbuds should only be inserted into the ear canals in a straight direction. It is necessary to remove the headphones by smoothly scrolling, without jerking, otherwise your ears may be damaged.

Despite the large cups, the device can fall out with sudden movements. To prevent this from happening, it is important to carefully select the size of the ear pads. Often the headset causes fatigue after 3-4 hours of wearing. It is especially inconvenient to use with a headdress.

In terms of comfort, Sony is inferior to the cheaper competitor SounMagic PL30. These Chinese "earbuds" are equipped with memory foam ear cushions that take the shape of the ears.

Advantages and disadvantages

Music lovers appreciate the quality of the Sony MDR speakers, loudness and punchy bass.

Here are some more important advantages of the device:

• Excellent soundproofing. It allows you to listen to music in the subway, on a noisy street, watch movies at home without disturbing your family.
• Reliable cable. Thanks to strong seals, it does not break at the plug.
• Microphone quality. It provides telephone conversations without sound interference.

At the same time, a number of disadvantages can be noted:

• Build quality. After 7-8 months. operation, company logos and paint are erased from the cases, the seals on the wire weaken.
• Poor functionality. Music settings and even volume control have to be done in the equalizer.
• Limited compatibility. With gadgets released before 2015, the headphones practically do not work.

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Conclusion

Model Sony MDR XB50AP is focused on the youth and teenage audience. The exterior design is in line with modern fashion styles. Sound range with software understatement is suitable for listening to genres popular with young music lovers - rap, electronic music, hard bass and dub-step.

Sony's serious competitor is the Xiaomi Mi In-Ear Headphones Pro. It gives a sound with rich bass and no less spectacular "highs". Sennheiser IE4 in-ear headphones sound even richer, but they cost 1.5 thousand rubles. expensive.

Experienced users claim that the sound of the Sony MDR depends on the gadget - the more powerful the sound card, the better the headphones play. Preliminary “warming up” also helps - immediately after purchase, the device must play music for at least 4 hours in a row. After that, you need to make adjustments to the equalizer.

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10 /10

January 31, 2016

I have been using them for about three months and I can say that in this price segment these headphones require attention. He wins back his price. I use them on LG G Pro with customized Poweramp presets and on a laptop with Beats Audio. Any genre plays at 5++, if the track is of course in lossless, and if the usual MP3 is 320kbps, then at 5+ :) Very high-quality sound transmission. Even in the quietest moments, where my previous headphones were simply silent.

• + Quality bass; + Rich sound; + Design; + Workmanship; + Price; + Comfortable, do not fly out; + Comfortable ear pads by default installed in the headphones; + Very, very High quality wire!
• - In the winter season, they do not sit comfortably in the ears due to the wearing of a hat; - The coating of "shiny" is erased over time; - Volume control is not enough; - Very scary when the wire clings to something and stretches

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   May 17, 2016

   Well, the headphones are good for everyone - and the characteristics are excellent, and in fact the sound is good, and they are beautiful in the picture ... The only minus is that they are heavy and huge! They stick out of your ears like pot handles!

   

   November 21, 2016

   Indestructible, loud, there is NO bass at all (!), Until you raise it with an equalizer, so those who think that bass is being knocked out of the box here, don’t worry and buy, it’s better not to find anything for this price. Mids and highs are excellent, highs can also be raised as much as you like in the equalizer, which will cut your ears. At maximum volume, they do not wheeze and work smoothly, and due to loud bass, mids and highs do not start to come to the fore.

   • I've been using it every day for 4 years. 4 years old Carl. Didn't break after washing in the washing machine. The wires are in perfect condition, no insulation has come off anywhere. After a four-year warm-up, it seems that they play much better than before, although I did not compare. They work like clockwork, I don’t know how to kill them anymore.
   • Sony logos are worn out It is desirable to have a powerful music phone / amplifier / player, since 40 ohm impedance

2. 10 /10

   May 23, 2016

   Bought based on reviews and was not disappointed. Despite the impressive size, the feeling is comfortable. They sit tight in the ears. The set includes 4 pairs of ear pads for any size of the ear canal. The bass does not drown out other frequencies. The headphones have a margin of dB sensitivity, at maximum volume they do not wheeze, do not click, do not hiss. Headphones justify themselves. As the saying goes - "Beauty, who understands."