Customer Ratings & Reviews

I used to own a set of wireless Beats and they didn’t last me a year. Ever since I bought this Sony wireless headphones I’ve been more than happy since the day I got them

This is a gift ..... we bought in Black Friday sales

Good quality, but I wish the cord were a bit longer.

The Sony XB950B1’s are a new set of bluetooth cans from Sony. Obviously everyone is hopping aboard the bluetooth train in this post headphone jack world. So how does Sony’s offer do? First of all, I think it’s a great thing to point out that Sony does support aptX from Qualcomm, so near lossless audio is possible over bluetooth with the right device. This is a big deal if you find yourself noticing quality issues from A2DP bluetooth (normal bluetooth streaming audio). If you have a relatively recent flagship Android phone you most likely can use this protocol to give you almost wired quality for music. If you’re like me and lack aptX hardware (iPhone 7 user here), then you’re stuck with A2DP for bluetooth. Most people will still find this quality acceptable, and I could hardly tell the difference myself. The nice thing is this headset has the option of a wired connection which does not require the headset to be on to use. How this magic works (wiring wise) I’m not certain, but props to Sony for creating a friendly and natural user experience, along with a backup plan if your battery dies. The Extra Bass setting requires the power to be on, and the sound seems like it gets a bit more umph when powered on. If you unplug your wired connect after turning the headphones on, the headphones will power off automatically. The only thing you get with the headphones is a charging cable and audio cable. It would have been nice to see a protective case for these in this price range, especially given the mobile nature of its bluetooth input. Your average user will probably have these cans on their desk, but if they need to put them in their bag, there is a risk they’ll get damaged. Which brings me to construction. They’re a solid build quality, which has become expected of Sony products. The pads are comfortable, and the buttons, switches, and cables are all top notch. The headband is a single piece of metal from one side to the other which seems quite durable. Having had a couple of pairs of cans, I’m a bit wary of plastic on metal construction, as the plastic almost invariably will crack at some point. Sony’s plastic does feel sturdier than others (reminding me of the plastic used on DSLR cameras), but only time will tell. Initial quality is quite high though, and they don’t stand out in an office environment. These bring a decidedly minimalistic fashion statement to the wearer, one that I actually enjoy. In the world of hyped Beats headphones, it’s nice to have a functional and minimalistic design. Of course this is the black version, there are blue and red if you like standing out. Battery life seems on pair with claims when listening at a normal volume. And again, you can use them without power with the included headphone cable which is a huge plus. Now, what everyone should care about is: “How do they sound!?”. Well this is probably my biggest disappointment. The sound is powered by 2 monstrous 40mm drivers. I emphasize the ‘monstrous’ because even before “Extra Bass” is turned on these headphones underscore the low-end like it’s priority number one. That isn’t to say they don’t have mids or highs, but they are muffled by the overreaching bass. Turning on Extra Bass can practically rattle them off your head. If this is your priority then great, but I prefer a balanced sound with some presence. Using the application you can actually turn the bass down to -10 (unfortunately I don’t think there is a way to tweak this on a non-bluetooth connection without the app) which can help. Unfortunately the soundstage and presence of these headphones is quite narrow (not uncommon with cans), and feels ‘dead’ and muffled. The mids have no definition and it leaves certain music flat. This isn’t to say these headphones don’t sound good, because they do, but they lack a quality that most audiophiles would turn their nose up at. Honestly I’m not that snobby, but I was disappointed for certain songs. What does sound amazing on these headphones is electronic/dubstep. They fit a need I have as a reliable bluetooth headset for my iPhone, and can even take calls thanks to the built in microphone. The wired connection doesn’t have the ability to utilize the microphone, but that’s a small price considering the versatility that these do provide. If you’re needs are electronic music, bluetooth, and not beats, then these are a great pick. If you’re looking for something that is true to source audio, then look at other brands, or wired sony studio headphones.

I bought these to be a replacement for my Bluetooth headphones when in use for long flights and they served their purpose also they can be used via Bluetooth as well

It’s an overall good head set!!! Appreciate it.!!!

I really like them. They work awesome for my needs.

These headphones were a gift for my son on his birthday and he loves them they are very bass heavy the Bluetooth has good distance away from the headphones and the price was not bad either very nice Sony product

It is great wireless headphone and easy to set up. The sounds are great. This headphone covers both ears that I am wearing 2 hearing aids. I am very happy with it.

So far the headphones are nice. I did notice that they are lighter than my last pair. Although a nice thing, I'm hoping that doesn't mean that they wont last long. Overall satisfied.

This set of headphones is great. Love the sound you get and the battery life is great. I always love any Sony item I purchase. Awesome brand and very reliable. too.

The sound quality is awesome. If you turn the headphones to the out position they are speakers! This product is amazing!!

Great product, the sound and bass quality are good for the type of music I listen to while at the gym. The only issue I had was having to exchange my first pair due to one headphone losing sound.

I never had any problems with them other than losing them. I extra boost make this feel like you are at the actual concert. Highly recommend these Sony headphones.

My wife uses them becauae she has hearing loss so these headphones are great when i am sleeping n she has the tv on at night she uses them to watch tv so i can sleep lol

Great wireless headphones for low intensity workouts. Not recommended for treadmill. Great sound and holds a charge after several consecutive days of using.

I got them for my son for Christmas and he loves them! The noise cancellation and sound quality compares to way more expensive versions so glad we chose the Sonys

I love the quality of sound and the noise reduction of these headphones, but had to replace the initial pair as they stopped working!! So far the replacement ones are excellent!

These are really nice, the sound quality really good and most of the background sounds gone. I have tender ears so the pads do rest somewhat on my ear itself, but only bother after about 4 hrs.

These headphones are easy to use and very comfortable for over the ear style. I have many types of headphones and this is one of my favorites.