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Model:
MDRXB50AP/R
SKU:
4909023
Your price for this item is $44.99
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Customer reviews

Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 6964 reviews

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  • Sound Quality

    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

  • Comfort

    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

  • Value

    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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93%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers consistently note the superb sound quality, deep bass, and comfortable fit of these earbud headphones. Many appreciate their lightweight design and reasonable price. A common suggestion is the addition of volume control on the cord. The tangle-free cord is also a frequently praised feature.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Wasn't quite as expected

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The earphones didn't seem to fit comfortably or even at all. Sound quality was decent, but i still prefer apple earphones over these no doubt.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Good bass. Abysmal mids/highs

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have read reviews and had somewhat reasonable expectations. These met the bass expectations, but sound absolutely awful otherwise, especially compared to my recently destroyed AKG buds. I may have a defective pair, but there are some very in-depth reviews online that back up my assessment. I just didn't think they would be *that* bad, but I will be returning them immediately.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi someguy, we regret that the headphones had to be returned. Sony takes into consideration all feedback to improve the performance and quality of our products and services. We're always looking to make Sony better. We appreciate your time sharing this feedback. Thanks! ~Erin sony_US

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good earbuds, certainly not worth the price...

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Let me just start by saying these earbuds are decent, and I am pleased. Although, the thing that disappointed me the most was the lack of bass Sony promised with these little critters. I mean, granted, they are earbuds and not headphones, but I expected some bass... And there's hardly any. Did I receive a defect? Other than that, these earbuds are okay. It's just not worth the money here when you compare prices with Amazon.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi TonyVenezia, We regret to hear that your device's performance failed to meet your expectation. Sony takes into consideration all feedback to improve the performance and quality of our products and services. We appreciate your time sharing this feedback. ~Ralph sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    It's...meh

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The product does what it says. It boosts the bass in the audio, BUT, it makes my iPhone 6S Plus glitch out. If the jack rotates in the audio port on the the phone it hangs up on calls, mutes all audio on the phone, speeds up music, pauses and plays music randomly and activates Siri when I'm not even touching anything.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi CAR1, We're sorry to hear this. Sony takes into consideration all feedback to improve the performance and quality of our products and services. We're always looking to make Sony better. We appreciate your time sharing this feedback. ~Ralph sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Ok sound quality.

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Ok sound quality. Not really clear enough for me. Comfortable to wear.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi Jimmyleec,
      We always appreciate customers who take the time to give us their feedback. I’ll pass what you've said onto proper department. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      >Joffrey sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    New earbuds

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wanted a new pair of earbuds and something to replace the one earbud that came with the ps4.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bass Heavy earbuds

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A good quality bass heavy earbuds that doesn't kill your wallet.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not good for rock/heavy metal

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you listen to a lot of rock and heavy metal songs, donty buy these. Instead of the clear sounds of the cymbals, you will instead hear sharp noises that will hurt your ears. I bought mine 2 days ago, and I was not satisfied with it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Uncomfortable

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The sound quality is good but I'm disappointed that they are bulky and they hurt and stretch my outer ear canal even with the extra small sized earbuds. For that reason I'll use them sparingly.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not worth the price

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Lasted barely more than a year. Took away a star since I expected it to last longer than one year and few months. Also the coating started coming off within a year of usage.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good Sound Poor Construction

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought 2 pair of these and the wires (I'm assuming it was the wires) shorted out on both pairs in less than a year. The 90-degree jack is very bulky also. I replaced my last pair with some AKG Y20U's and am much happier with them.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi buzzpark, Thank you for sharing your input. We do appreciate providing us with your feedback for the betterment of our product. We will pass this to the proper department. ~Ralph sony_US

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good sound for iPad usage but....

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I like them for my iPad use. However, when I opened the package there were no extra earbud pieces. Consequently, the size that came with it are too big and hurt my ears. I ordered online and don't have time to get to a store to return them.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Great sound but will break quickly

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    worked great for 2 months of 2hr use per day. after a while when plugging into a phone, you have to keep pressing the mic button otherwise the sound is distorted . its defective and i wouldnt recommend anyone buying it

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi DrHuss, we're sorry to hear that you've encountered this problem. We apologize for the frustration and disappointment this has caused you. We would like to recommend to try the steps available through the following link to troubleshoot your headphones:
      https://us.en.kb.sony.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/38966/p/40940,41713,92469/c/65,66/kw/The%20mic%20is%20not%20working
      If the issue is still unresolved, then the headphones should be repaired. To send your product to a Sony facility to be repaired, visit our eService website at eservice.sony.com. Your feedback is highly appreciated. Thanks for your review. Dave Sonystyle

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    TRASH

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I made an account just so I could let y’all know about these wack headphones. These are no better quality than regular sony headphones, with the added bonus that whenever I plug them in my music will randomly play, pause, skip and speed up every five to ten seconds. VERY irritating. It’s not my phone, it only happens with these headphones. I can not believe I wasted 50 bucks on these.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Don’t waste your money

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought these yesterday and I hate them. Sound is muffled like it’s being played through a cardboard box. These are normally $49. I had a pair of JVC’s that were half the price and sounded much better. There’s very little high frequency. It’s all focused on bass, which gives a very murky sound.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Ear buds bark

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I just picked up a pair of these after briefly scanning a few reviews about how good they sound. I'm heading straight back to the store to return them. They sound absolutely AWFUL! The packaging pitches them as having "EXTRA BASS"...There is nothing hitting my ears but harsh, higher end mid-range. The tone of these things literally hurts my ears. I bought these to replace a 6 year old set of Skull Candy buds I bought for $25 that I lost that were far superior in sound quality & balanced EQ. Needless to say...wouldn't recommend them.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi Urnnn, it is unfortunate that the unit had to be returned. We regret that the unit failed your expectation. Sony takes into consideration all feedback to improve the performance and quality of our products. We appreciate your time sharing this feedback. Thanks! ~Erin sony_US

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    no sony !

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I would not give a 1 star had there been an option for "0 stars". Not a reliable brand at all. I had a different model of Sony headphones , and it broke by the hinge. Reached out to both US and Japan headquarters about the issue. Received a reply email stating that the Sony engineers agree that there is a defect with the product, but they cannot exchange it because it was out of warranty. If a product has a defect, and company admits it, then why does not matter what the purchase date it. Anyway I highly recommend to stay away from sony headphones in general.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Do not recommend

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I like the various size ear buds. The color is nice, too. However, the smallest earbud doesn't work well for me..slightly too big still. It isn't uncomfortable, it is just really noticeable. In addition, each time the cable is touched in the slightest, I hear an echo. Unfortunately, Best Buy doesn't allow a return after 15 days. And i waited a bit before taking it out and now I am stuck with it. And the sound quality is okay.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi Ngoc, Thank you for your input. We do appreciate providing us with your feedback for the betterment of our product. We will pass this to the proper department. Thank you for your time. Regards, Vincent sony_US

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not Quite!

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not comfortable, won't stay in my ears, sound quality is poor. I purchased these, based on recommendations I saw here, and at the store, however these are definitely not worth the money. Spend a bit more, and get something better. I am truly unimpressed with these.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi Milsurp, We regret to hear that this unit failed to meet your expectations. Your feedback is highly appreciated. It will be a big help in improving the quality of our products. Thank you for sharing your review with us. «Jerome

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Does not control volume on Android devices

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice headphones but the remote does not control volume on android devices.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi Airwolf. Thank you very much for taking the time in writing us a feedback regarding the earbud headphones. We'll make sure that your review reaches the proper team to further improve the device. Regards, -Mark sony_US