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Member Reviews: Sony MDR-XB500 40mm XB Diaphragm Driver Extra Bass Headphones

Oeufdepoire

After half an hour...

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By Oeufdepoire

Pros: Very flexible cable, very comfortable pads

Cons: Y-cable, don't isolate well, pads get sweaty pretty quickly, uncomfortable headband

I've listened to them about half an hour.   They are sold as extra bassy, and so they are, indeed.
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alvincapalad

Monster bass, this would put Monster Beats to shame

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By alvincapalad

Pros: Punchy bass great for bassheads, top-notch comfort, affordable price, high quality build

Cons: mids and highs are overwhelmed by bass, low volume

The first time I unboxed these cans, the first impression were whoa that is some big cushions as Sony would refer to them as "king-sized" cushions.   Sound Quality: These are true basshead cans, these cans are best among the Sony XB series (XB1000, XB700, XB300) because of their balance. The other XBs produces unnatural bass sounds. While it is better than its other brothers, this is still no match to Audio-Technica PRO700MK2s when it comes to bass quality and volume. The mids and highs feel distant, yet they are very clear.   Build Quality: I've tested the XB300s before bent them all the way 360 degrees and the band won't break. The only weakness I see in these XB...
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SanjiWatsuki

If All You Need is Bass...

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By SanjiWatsuki

Pros: Tons of tight bass, responds well to EQ, comfortable pads, easy to drive.

Cons: Iffy build quality, still veiled after EQ, lacks detail.

When I first put on the XB500s, I have to say, I was rather impressed by how they felt. The giant pillow pads gave a unique feeling that was far different than typical pleather pads in this price range. My main issue came when I began to actually listen to them. I did notice that the overall build quality felt a little spotty and I worried that I would break them with a relatively minor mistake. The volume was high coming even out of a portable source, so amps are unnecessary.   In their field of expertise, bass-heavy music, I felt like they did an acceptable job. The bass was incredibly overpowering, but it felt fitting. I had never had a pair of headphones produce that kind...
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MegaMind

Best Bass quality for a headphone.

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By MegaMind

Pros: Very comfy, Good soundstage, Deep bass, Make u feel the beat, Highs n Mids are good with EQ tweak.

Cons: Needs EQ tweak(not really a con), Might make some ears sweat during prolonged usage.

THE best for bassheads, worth every penny...
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keanex

Budget Bass Lovers Full-Sized Cans

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By keanex

Pros: Deep well extended bass, rather clear sound, comfort

Cons: Rolled off highs and upper mids

      Pros: Deep well extended bass, rather clear sound, comfort Cons: Rolled off highs and upper mids.   Unfortunately I do not have the packaging or accessories for the XB. I am borrowing these from a friend and the box has been since thrown away.   Design and Build Quality     The first thing you'll notice is how huge the pleather pads are. They look rather silly to be honest, but actually provide a nice seal around the ears and help provide decent isolation. The pads are also very comfortable, though they get warm during extended listening. The headphones themselves are made of plastic, there's...
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1eye1derweasil

A solid headphone - found appealing to a "few"

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By 1eye1derweasil

Pros: VERY comfortable, inexpensive bass heavy headphones

Cons: bass is too heavy for most, and lacks detail

A Headphone for bassheads...and exclusively bass-heads   I will be comparing them to both the Dre-Beats studio, and the Audio Technica M50   Beats - 300$ M50 - 140$ XB500 - 80$   Now obviously this headphone isn't precisely in that price range, but these other models feature similar sound signatures.   SOUND   Highs: the XB500 has decent highs, not in the least bit fatiguing, but not as "fun" as the dre beats, or as accurate as the M50   Mids: Slightly recessed, and very warm (bass heavy cans tend to be) however not as recessed as the dre beats, however not at all comparable with the M50   Lows:It avoids the dreaded "one...
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Midnight Ghost

Not too bad...

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By Midnight Ghost

Pros: Strong Bass Without Distortion

Cons: None...

I bought these originally for $210 CND, then the price went down. O.O but I am not complaining cause they are not so bad.
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