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Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?Brooke R : Because I've been wanting a pair of these for a hot minute and I had up here but it wasn't mine and I always love Sony products

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2025-06-01T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

The extra base is everything!

I've had these headphones for 7 years now and they still sound absolutely amazing. The only issue I'm having right now and I'm hoping Sony will help me with it is my left earpiece has gotten. It's something's broken in it and it's gotten loose so it doesn't secure to my head.

Fluer

2020-09-18T20:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

The best sounding headphones ever!!!!!

The bad is the swivel always breaks!!!! I’m on my second pair and they just broke taking them off my head:(

Jlewis2345

2020-04-25T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfecto

Love them solid and ripple SOLID Sounds GooDTwo Me too Mew2

OBSESSED

2020-04-24T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Loud

They are very loud and have great noise cancelling.

Pepeman

2020-03-20T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Go to Reliability

After going through several sets of headphones from other well know makers of headphones...The XB950B1's represent the build quality and reliability that I have come to expect only from Sony.

obxpav

2020-02-14T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Headphones

I got a pair in 2017 as a gift. I truly fell in love with the ease, comfort and sound of these headphones. I always kept them in their original box and only used them when we traveled or while at my computer. Sadly, about a month ago, the plastic on the ear broke on one side of the harness. I was heart broke. I was disappointed in that this plastic simply broke. I then learned it would cost the same money to fix them as my wife paid when they were new. I love these so much I relented and bought a new pair. This time I purchased a 3 year warranty. I have to say, these headphones were awesome. I just wish they harness was made to be more sturdy.

Raven5970

2019-07-20T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Great features but broke in less than a year

Worked great but the whole earpiece broke off at the pivot point

Happy756

2019-04-08T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Defective 3.5mm jack - Still giving a 4/5 rating

So I have a defective unit - it happens. Still a great set of headphones for the price I paid. I bought these 3 months ago at The Source. They work fine as wireless headphones. They could be a bit richer in sound quality and block out more noise but that's not the issue. The issue is that the unit I have has a defective 3.5mm jack aux input. Only the right ear outputs sound. I have interchanged the wire with multiple to ensure this is not a wire issue. The input isn't tight and appears too loose when plugging and unplugging the aux jack. The real pain has been the time I lost on registering a product online, calling support and dealing with the lack of a 3.5mm jack. Again, wirelessly they work fine, however on an airplane I need to plug them in. I fly often and I don't have enough time at home to wait 7 business days to get new ones. I'm waiting on Sony support to contact me back this week to see what can be done under warranty. I know the issue will eventually be regulated, fixed or replaced. All this being said. The Bluetooth works great, connects fast, power and pairing and volume controls are simple and can use easily, the app connection is simple, they are comfortable to wear several hours. The natural sound quality needs to drop the mid tones. The app has presets for audio adjustments, however I would like to be able to tune them myself. Adjust Bass, Mid and Treble is all that needs to be updated on the Sony app for audio presets.

1sttimebuyer

2019-02-08T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great sound

Comfortable to wear, like that they go flat for travel

kathyloo3

2019-01-14T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

GOOD SOUND QUALITY

THE SOUND IS HIGH QUALITY, WILL DEFINITELY BUY ANOHER SONY PRODUCTS

edgardo35

2018-12-08T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Wonderful Product

I bought this product a few months ago and I'm glad I did.

Jacques123

2018-12-01T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

amazing bass

this is worth you bucks.beast headphone out here worth buying on a budget

fatfat

2018-11-30T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic!

I just got this today, and oh my gosh! Spectacular! The sound is great, and the bass effect—holy cow! I am thoroughly impressed. Great quality, and would highly recommend to everyone who loves music!

MDM555

2018-11-22T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent bass

Just bought this unit & already love it. These headsets outdo my old Skullcandy pair easily. I like alot of bass with my music & these headphones satisfy my needs. Would definitely recommend of you like bass

aint o.

2018-10-11T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great headphones

Using for the first time today and the sound is excellent.

cutterse

2018-09-02T20:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Nice Sound

I cannot get it to consistently connect to bluetooth

Sbruner9969

2018-06-25T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome features with out of the world bass!

I bought this few months ago and I can't be more happy with the product! The bass is unrivaled and I highly doubt there are any other headphones on the market with this bass. After all these months, the product is as good as new. I will surely recommend everyone to buy this if they love music.

arafat33k

2018-06-25T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome features with out of this world bass!

I bought this few months ago and I can't be more happy with the product! The bass is unrivaled and I highly doubt there are any other headphones on the market with this bass. After all these months, the product is as good as new. I will surely recommend everyone to buy this if they love music.

Arafat

2018-06-09T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Simply the best

These are by far the best headphones I've ever owned and I have tried Bose and Beats headphones in the past but these blow the competition out of the water.

JDL84

2018-04-30T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Headphones broke in less than 3 months

These headphones are horrible. I rarely used them, maybe about once a week at most and they did not even last me three months before the left earphone broke off. The exact same thing happend to my brother's headphones a couple weeks back and he's had his for over a year. These headphones should come with a case to protect them. These are way too expensive for them not to last or be protected with a case when not in use. Total waste of money, the store would not let me return/exchange them, not even get store credit. I purchased these on Black Friday and did not even take out of the package until Mid January. The broke in early March.

EmGo369

2018-04-20T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome headphones

I got these since i previously had Sony headphones and liked the quality, but these new ones with Extra Bass is awesome they make listening to satellite radio easy and pleasurable. Glad i bought them.

Geminiisigns

2018-04-18T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

great while they last

Bought a little over 6 months ago, great headphones and sound quality. but they snapped without warning or reason, not covered by warranty according to sony phone operator, and when the reffered me to a third party repair shop it was going to cost over $100, plus shipping there and back to get them fixed.

dyel1500

2018-04-09T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Bad Quality

I bought this 3 months ago and it already broke. I got a case with it and it still broke. If I can't get a repair I will never buy Sony products again.

ibomb17

2018-03-29T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

That bass!

Excellent sound. Great buy. And the price was right.

Purple H.

2018-02-26T19:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Don't buy product broke and Sony won't fix

I've had these headphones for 7 months and while listening to music one side just fell off. I didn't abuse my headphones just from normal wear. It appears where they twist is a defective plastic piece. I wouldn't suggest buying these as they are not well made.

WestWashPark

2018-02-16T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I really love these headsets!

These headsets are better than Beats! The Extra Bass is the thing I like about these headsets!

PSANDPCGAMER

2018-02-06T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Reveiw: Good Sound

I bought this product about 4 months ago and the battery and sound quality is pristine also i dropped them a few times but one time while playing basketball they fell off and snapped in half.

brad12345

2018-01-28T19:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

the plastic part

I got this on Dec 25, just 1 month later I have had the problem, the plastic part is easily broken off , I called Sony for help, but no useful, so disappoint.

fl08

2018-01-11T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent sound!

Great sound! Easy to set up and use. Very happy we bought it.

PRECIOUS123

2018-01-10T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic headphones

These Bluetooth headphone sound amazing...Right out of the box they were able to connect to my phone , computer and my stereo with no problems what so ever

Dannyboy363

Sony MDR-XB950B1 Specifications

Headphone

Headphone

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  • Cable Type

    Headphone cable

  • Driver Unit

    40mm, Dome type

  • Frequency Response

    3Hz - 28,000 Hz

  • Headphone Type

    Closed Dynamic

  • Impedance

    32Ohms

  • Plug

    Stereo mini gold plate L type & straight type

  • Sensitivity

    105dB/mW

  • Wearing Style

    Around Ear (Circumaural)

Bluetooth

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  • Bluetooth Technology

    Version 4.1

  • Effective Range

    Line of sight approx.30ft (10m)

  • Frequency Range

    2.4GHz band (2.4000GHz-2.4835GHz)

  • Frequency Range (A2DP)

    20Hz - 20,000Hz (44.1kHz Sampling)

  • Interface

    A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP

  • Modulation Method

    FHSS

  • NFC

    Yes

  • Power Output

    Bluetooth power class2

  • Supported Audio Formats

    SBC, AAC, aptX

  • Supported Content Protection

    SCMS-T

Active Headphones

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  • Batteries

    DC3.7V : Built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery

  • Battery Charge Method

    USB

  • Battery Charge Time

    Approx. 4 Hours

  • Battery Life

    Continuous Communication Time: Max. 18 Hours
    Continuous Music Playback Time: Max. 18 Hours
    Waiting Time: Max. 200 Hours

  • Volume Control

    Yes

Microphone

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  • Direction of Microphone

    All Direction

  • Effective Frequency of Microphone

    100Hz-4000Hz

  • Unit of Microphone

    Electret Condenser Microphone

General

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  • Cable Length

    Approx. 1.2m (3.94')

  • Weight

    280g (9.88 oz) (no cable)

  • UPC Code

    027242903036

About Sony MDR-XB950B1

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Still my favorite over-ear headphones of all time!

By Jumah

I previously had the Sony MDR-XB950BT/B and absolutely loved them. The XB950B1 is pretty much the exact same thing with a few added features like the Sony headphone connect app (on iOS and Android). Things I like/love: 1. Comfort: The ear cushions are clearly very big, but I do not mind at all. I can wear these for hours without any discomfort. Great for when I'm working at my desk. 2. Bass: Great bass and with this new version of the XB950, you're able to adjust how much bass you want throug...

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Excellent bass

By aint o.

Just bought this unit & already love it. These headsets outdo my old Skullcandy pair easily. I like alot of bass with my music & these headphones satisfy my needs. Would definitely recommend of you like bass

Feel the freedom and love the bass with these Bluetooth headphones with EXTRA BASS that deliver powerful, clear sound and up to 18 hours of battery life. Find the perfect sound for each song with the Sony Headphones Connect app, while you enjoy broad frequency response for the ultimate listening experience. Even take hands-free calls with the built-in mic. Freedom has never sounded better.

Bass that moves you
Feel more than just the beat. EXTRABASS enhances all your low-end frequencies for deep power on every track. Just touch the button to get started.

High-quality wireless listening
Connect easily to your favorite devices via Bluetooth with NFC and enjoy high quality wirelessly streaming with built-in LDAC enhanced codec support.

Optimize your sound settings
Set the perfect sound for every Song. Sony Headphones Connect app lets you adjust your bass levels and gives you presets for club, hall, arena or outdoor style sound.

Enjoy broad frequency response
Large, 40mm driver units deliver broad, dynamic and balanced sound with 20-20,000Hz frequency response when streaming wirelessly and 3-28,000Hz with the supplied audio cable.

Easily take calls wirelessly
Enjoy the convenience of hands-free calling thanks to the integrated microphone and Bluetooth connectivity. Simply press the phone button on the earpiece to accept incoming calls then press again to terminate the call. Music playback will automatically resume once the call is completed.

Up to 18 hours of battery life
The built-in rechargeable battery provides up to 18 hours of continuous, wireless music playback. When your battery runs low, passive mode (using the supplied cable) allows for continued listening.

Sony MDR-XB950B1 Features

  • XTRA BASS for deep, punchy sound
  • High-quality audio with Bluetooth wireless technology
  • Optimize your sound settings with Sony Headphones Connect app
  • 18 hours of battery life
  • USB rechargeable, cable included

What's in the box:

  • Sony MDR-XB950B1 EXTRA BASS Around Ear Bluetooth Wireless Headphones with Microphone
  • 3.94' Headphone Cable
  • USB Cable
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Sony 1 Year Limited Warranty