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Whilst the MDR-XB950AP headphones don’t come fully stacked with trick functionality, what functions is does have, it does well. It is extremely enjoyable for me and I never wince, squint my eyes or blink when there is too much bass happening. The audio quality is rich, deep and balanced with hardly any noticeable compromises via some clever airflow design. Sony has cut contact and no longer responds to me, which really baffles me since sales of the headphone pretty much skyrocketed after my review went live.
Sony MDR-XB950 Extra Bass vs Audio-Technica ATH-WS550 Solid Sony MDR-XB950 Extra Bass vs Audio-Technica ATH-WS550 Solid
When the bass effect is set to max, bass sounds energetic but uncontrolled and flabby, like a stereo you’d hear at your local late night car meet that rattles everything within the vicinity. Bluetooth is finicky like that, but it is nice to know its not the headphone that is the problem, its the source most of the time.But, I’ve had the M50 long enough in the past to burn it’s sound into my brain and to never forget what it really sounds like.
Sony MDR-XB950AP Extra Bass Headphone - Head-Fi.org Sony MDR-XB950AP Extra Bass Headphone - Head-Fi.org
The Bluetooth experience is not as good as the wired connection though, which seems more noticeably clear when paired with the likes of my FiiO X1 and SR71B via Line Out. There are also options for virtual soundstage to make music sound like it’s being played in a concert hall or stadium arena but none of them sound particularly good. First of all, I'm going to start out by saying that I payed for these headphones by myself and am not being sponsored by Sony. IE: The treble feels like it is coming from the same place as the midrange ) Via a wired connection, this headphones midrange is very good, colored, and shockingly solid. Not to knock Koss’s recent BT headphone, as it was decent, but this Sony has really raised the bar to a level I didn’t expect to hear in a BT headphone for some time.I would imagine that messing with a capable equaliser on my device of choice should be able to squeeze out a few more drops in all the frequencies? If you havent, maybe try to check the BT source and make sure this sound doesn’t happen with other BT headphones if you have access to someone elses BT headphone or headset. While not amazing with pinpoint accuracy that is best suited for FPS gaming, the overall experience is so vivid and fun that I have discontinued usage of all other headphones for gaming needs in most cases.
Sony MDR-XB950AP On-Ear Extra Bass(XB) Headphones with Mic Sony MDR-XB950AP On-Ear Extra Bass(XB) Headphones with Mic
On the left earcup you’ll find buttons for power, toggling the Bass Effect equalizer, a microUSB charging port, 3. I was wondering if you’ve stacked these up against the MDR-1RBT and if so, do you think it would be worth shelling out the extra cash, provided I was looking for the best BT headphones in the mid-end tier? AptX is a new Bluetooth codec with allows very good quality audio transmission and believe me you don't gonna find any difference in gaming between wired and wireless audio if your Bluetooth supports aptX. The Sony MDR-XB950BT are a large supraaural Bluetooth capable closed-back dynamic driver set of headphones.The earpads are excellent imitation leather indeed, but are also yummy in plushness and sink in a great deal. So, if really want to get the most out of Drake’s stunning vocals and heartbreaking poetry, go with the Audio-Technica. Via the BT enabled Bass Booster, the slam effect increases quite a bit but its still not overly slamming.
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