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Description
These Sony X MDRX05/BS on-ear headphones feature an in-line remote and a microphone, which allow enhanced control of a compatible Apple® iPod®, iPhone® or iPad®. The Direct-Vibe Structure isolates your music for immersive listening.
Features
Designed for select Apple iPod, iPhone and iPad models
Including iPod touch 2nd-, 3rd-, 4th- and 5th-generation, iPod nano 4th-, 5th-, 6th- and 7th-generation, iPod shuffle 3rd- and 4th-generation and iPod classic 120GB and 160GB (2009).
Also compatible with iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S and iPhone 5 and iPad, iPad 2, iPad 3rd generation, iPad with Retina and iPad mini.
On-ear design
With pressure-relieving urethane foam ear pads provides comfort during extended listening sessions and ensures a secure fit.
40mm closed, dynamic drivers with a CCAW voice coil
Along with neodymium magnets deliver rich, powerful audio.
Direct-Vibe Structure
Plus a tightly sealed acoustic design allows for a high level of sound isolation, so you can enjoy an immersive listening experience with extended bass sound.
In-line remote
With volume and play, stop and next/prior track controls offers easy management of music stored on your Apple device.
Enables simple hands-free conversations with crisp, clear sound when connected to a compatible Apple device.
Dual folding design
Features reversible ear pads, making it easy to transport the headphones in the included compact carrying pouch.
3.9' Y-type flat cord
With a serrated finish that resists tangling provides a flexible range of motion and hassle-free use.
4-conductor, gold-plated, L-shape mini plug
Offers simple, secure connectivity.
4Hz - 24kHz frequency response
Ensures faithful audio reproduction.
104dB/mW sensitivity
Provides robust sound.
40 ohms at 1kHz impedance
To efficiently conduct power.
Apple, the Apple logo and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries
Included Free
Free YouTube Premium for 3 months (new subscribers only)
YouTube Premium is everything you love about YouTube – ad-free and uninterrupted. Watch YouTube without ads, then download your favorites to view them on-the-go. Multi-tasking? Don’t worry, mobile videos and music play seamlessly when your screen is off. Oh, and you also get premium access to our music streaming app – YouTube Music.
Customers are satisfied with the sound quality, comfort, and price of the product. They appreciate the excellent sound quality, comfortable fit, and stylish design. Customers also find that the bass is impressive and the weight is light, making them easy to wear for extended periods.
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:
Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quality Sound Headphones For The Price
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The Sony MDR-X05 headphones offer quality sound that is comparable to the sound you find in recording studios. I have a professional keyboard and these headphones give me the sound that other headphones can't. They sound far better than they did in the store and I attribute that to the fact that they have it set to demo only one song. Anyone who wants a pair of headphones at a reasonable price with the quality sound that the MDR-X05's offer should demo them. You cannot beat the balanced sound quality, the fit which is unique to each individual, comfort, and the ability to customize the sound with your MP3 player if it supports that, along with the ability to use it with not just the iphones as the packageing lists, buy most smartphones, and even game consoles. I listened to every pair of headphones out and while I initially preferred wireless, I was completely disappointed in every wireless pair I listened to. Yes, a FM Tuner and Bluetooth would be nice to have but I would rather have a pair of headphones that fit me well, balanced sound quality unlike some others that are bass heavy, are comfortable and have the additional features I mentioned above. I can say I did not find any of the things I was looking for in any of the other headphones like Dr. Dre's Beats. They are definitely overated.
For anyone looking to puchase a pair of headphones, I would definitely recommend the MDR-X05's. The sound quality for the price you cannot beat and while some of the reviews don't speak positively to the durability of these headphones, I can tell you durability is not an issue. I am very hard on certain products and headphones would be one of those products. It's not intentional at all and I have to say that while they may not appear to be durable they are actually extremely durable. I'm sure with the soft protective case and throwing them in my backpack they will last me a long time. I definitely cannot complain about these headphones and am very pleased with my purchase.
*Note: If I had to purchase a different pair of headphones that were comparable to the MDR-X05's, I would recommend the Bose® SoundTrue™ Around-Ear Headphones. Bose®, like Sony has a solid reputation and Bose has always made products that had quality sound. They are more expensive because they are Bose® and the fit was so different that I would not have been able to wear them. If the MDR-X05's do not have a good fit for you, then I would definitely try the Bose® SoundTrue™ Around-Ear Headphones.
I hope this review helps anyone who is looking to purchase good quality sounding headphones at a reasonable price.
This review is from Sony - X-Series Over-the-Ear Headphones - Red/Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome headphones!
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I got these headphones for $50 during a sale. As far as price, I couldn't be happier. Unfortunately, the headphones started to have issues with the wire. I needed to manipulate one wire in order to deal with static. Overall, the headphones sound amazing. Awesome, rich, deep bass. Good mids, and highs. I was able to turn these up without getting any distortion. My only dislike aside from the static issue was the double sided cords. I wish it only had one cord on one side, versus two. It would also be nice if the cord was detachable. These are light weight too. They're comfortable to wear for extended periods. They also fold up to store very easily in a bag, backpack, suitcase, etc.
This review is from Sony - X-Series Over-the-Ear Headphones - Red/Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Price, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good, just good
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought these to do some outside work and also for the gym. They do block out a lot of outside sounds, but not everything. The earphones themselves are comfy and cushy, but that can get sweaty after some time outside. I feel like the headband part is a bit too tight, so during extended wear I get a slight headache. The sound is pretty decent. The price is also decent compared to other brands of headphones.
This review is from Sony - X-Series Over-the-Ear Headphones - Red/Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Design, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy on the ears with a lot of bass
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
These headphones are great. The soft inverted cushions is what I need for my sensitive earlobes while wearing glasses. The sound is good but the bass is a bit heavy. The look of it is really nice and cool looking. The wires are nice and slim-wide so that it doesn't tangle, however, I wish it was longer!
This review is from Sony - X-Series Over-the-Ear Headphones - Red/Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very comfortable
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Great sound and easy on the ears. Got for gift and sound is very high quality Fit on head is easy and comfortable your ears do not get sore from wearing a long time Lightweight and has lots of cushion.
This review is from Sony - X-Series Over-the-Ear Headphones - Red/Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great overall headphones
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I got these as a skeptical step up from the Bose IE2 (in-ear) headphones. I loved my Bose, and believed performed almost as well as most bulky on ear headphones. I was ready to compromise a chunkier set to get deeper bass, and started shopping for comfortable, and not overly bulky cans. Ive heard from many that beats are very unbalanced sound wise, so i steered clear of those. i looked up reviews for these cans and everybody seemed to love them. I bought them one month ago and absolutely love them. these are great for any style of music, and offers a good amount of noise cancellation due to the very squishy, soft ear pads. the only downside is using them on a hot day because they do trap a lot of heat in your ears. overall, happy
This review is from Sony - X-Series Over-the-Ear Headphones - Red/Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Comfort, Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
best headphones for road trips
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These headphones are great for road trips because you can drown out conversations and really listen to your music un-interrupted. If you like bass then these are what you need to check out. They are just all around great for the price, comfort & sound.
This review is from Sony - X-Series Over-the-Ear Headphones - Red/Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect Headphones for College Student
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
We gave these headphones as a Christmas gift to our son who is a college student. He LOVES them. The sound is amazing, and the bass is very clear. These fit great, are durable, and are great for a students on the go lifestyle.
This review is from Sony - X-Series Over-the-Ear Headphones - Red/Black
A:AnswerYes it will work with your Xperia ARC S phone, however the in line remote function only works with compatible Apple devices. For a list of the compatible Apple devices please see link below:
https://docs.sony.com/release/MDRX05_EN_ES_FR.pdf