Sony - Earbud Headphones - Black
Model: XBAH1
SKU: 2937172
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Customers commend the Earbud Headphones' exceptional sound quality, particularly noting the deep bass and clear treble. The comfortable fit is also frequently praised, with many users finding them enjoyable to wear for extended periods. However, some customers reported issues with the earbuds staying securely in place. A few users found the earbud size to be larger than preferred.
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These earbud headphones are a less expensive alternative to get deep bass than the conventional multi balanced armature - in ear monitors that can cost three times as much. The highs are crisp and detailed as one would expect from a balanced armature. The lows are very good since a conventional dynamic driver can move a lot of air. It is the best of both worlds. I found the overall sound to be thin. The midrange is lacking. The sound is not as detailed as the multiple BA earphones. To get good bass reproduction, you must have a good seal in your ear. The largest ear tip supplied is really medium sized. It takes a lot of fidgeting to get a good seal with these small ear tips. The earphones themselves are bulky and don't extend very far into the ear. You must get them to seal on the outer part of the ear canal. I'm still giving these four stars because with a good seal and some equalization of the sound to enhance the mid frequencies, they sound really good.
Posted by Mechjal
I like these, but I don't love them unfortunately. I have a pair of Sony MDRXB50AP buds that I prefer the sound of, but they're extremely uncomfortable for me to wear for more than about 30 minutes. The MDRXB50AP have 12mm dynamic drivers as opposed to 9mm hybrid drivers in the XBAH1 and they have deeper bass (by design) and a more dynamic (louder at the same volume setting) sound. There are songs that each sounds better on and for sure the more bass heavy the song, the more I prefer the MDR's. Now on songs that aren't head bangers ..... the XBAH1's are far better. They're really more of an audiophile type clean, exact reproduction type set and the MDR's frankly are catered towards the younger crowd. Again I like them both, but I wear the XBAH1's because they're far more comfortable for me ... and we're all a little different apparently. Also I wear them because they always sound good and not boomy on songs that aren't intended to be bass heavy. I just turn the volume up more to compensate for the reduced output, but there are times, like in the noisy section of propeller aircraft, where my MP3 player just won't drive them hard enough. Honestly a good headphone amp would bring these to life and one is in my near future. Oh I'm 52, and like a lot of the new punchy stuff, but my preference is generally towards 70's classic rock and easy listening.
Posted by KeithB10
I ordered and listened to 12 different manufacturer headsets for both on ear and in ear. These Sony in ears are my favorite. Music is crisp, not boomy like a set of horrible Beats headsets. My ears don't feel fatigued after listening to these on long flights or study sessions in the library. I listened to the Bose in store, and I still liked the Sony. They are way cheaper and sound even better to me. I listen to Classical, Metal, Pop, Rap, Techno, Electronica, and Dubstep! Everything sounded great! I also picked the Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitors for my over the ear headsets. These two headsets are the best of two worlds. If your looking for precise, studio quality music as the artist intended the music to sound, these are the ones for you. Comes with a nice case and several rubber ear pieces for different ear shapes.
Posted by Mav2u