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Bassheads Rejoice Again! Sony Updates Extra Bass Headphones

post #1 of 178
8/27/12 at 7:25am
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On August 27, Sony announced the upcoming update to their popular Extra Bass series of portable headphones. The new headphones are designed to be more portable as all models now utilize swiveling earcups to fold flat. The new models include the 30mm driver MDR-XB400 (MSRP: ¥4935), the 40mm driver MDR-XB600 (MSRP: ¥8715), and the range-topping 50mm driver MDR-XB900, which will retail for ¥18375. The new Extra Bass headphones will be on sale in Japan on October 10.


The XB400 comes in three color choices: black, white, and red.


The XB600 comes in black or gold.


The XB900

MDR-XB400 | ヘッドホン | ソニー

MDR-XB600 | ヘッドホン | ソニー

MDR-XB900 | ヘッドホン | ソニー

ソニー、重低音特化のXBヘッドフォンを刷新 -AV Watch
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post #2 of 178
8/27/12 at 7:34am

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Hope there is improvement in the mids.
 

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post #3 of 178
8/27/12 at 7:55am

I bet they are trying to compete with the new JVC products.

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post #4 of 178
8/27/12 at 9:45am
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On a side note, am I the only one who is somewhat saddened by the more "normal" styling of these new Extra Bass headphones? I'm going to miss those big, cushiony, tire-like earpads of the previous models.
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post #5 of 178
8/27/12 at 9:53am
Those look very nice while the big cushions looked different I just found it to funny looking. These on the other hand look very stylish in my opinion. I look forward to some reviews.
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post #6 of 178
8/27/12 at 12:13pm
Can someone in Japan help me get a XB900? Please......
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post #7 of 178
8/27/12 at 12:17pm
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Originally Posted by kjk1281 View Post

On a side note, am I the only one who is somewhat saddened by the more "normal" styling of these new Extra Bass headphones? I'm going to miss those big, cushiony, tire-like earpads of the previous models.

 

Yup.  I dig the 600 in gold above.  That and my brown Zune would like each other very much.

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post #8 of 178
8/29/12 at 9:33pm
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On a side note, am I the only one who is somewhat saddened by the more "normal" styling of these new Extra Bass headphones? I'm going to miss those big, cushiony, tire-like earpads of the previous models.

 

I'm kind of saddened too. The XB line made a big bombastic statement about what they were. These look nice and classy like the rest of the Sony lineup, but honestly this market segment shouldn't look classy. 

 

It would be interesting comparing the new MDR-1 to the XB900...

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post #9 of 178
8/29/12 at 9:35pm

No more iconic TIRES ON HEAD action? triportsad.gif

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post #10 of 178
8/29/12 at 9:37pm

At least the XB900 has a single sided entry cable. Finally, sheesh.

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post #11 of 178
8/29/12 at 9:41pm
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At least the XB900 has a single sided entry cable. Finally, sheesh.

This makes the most sense, IMO for portable. Why is it that they don't make the lower end models single sided?

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post #12 of 178
8/29/12 at 9:47pm
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This makes the most sense, IMO for portable. Why is it that they don't make the lower end models single sided?

 

It's a marketable feature, that's why! :P

 

Also, its probably a teensy teensy bit more complex to route the cable through the headband.

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post #13 of 178
8/29/12 at 9:57pm

I guess my XB 700's just became collectors items. I'm wondering if I should have sold my XB500's now.

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post #14 of 178
8/29/12 at 10:07pm

Looks like Sony read my suggestions of a XB series refresh, XB400, XB600 but I said XB800 though, damn. :D Not sure about what I feel about on ear pads but they look so comfy it shouldn't really matter.

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post #15 of 178
8/29/12 at 10:24pm
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Originally Posted by kjk1281 View Post

On a side note, am I the only one who is somewhat saddened by the more "normal" styling of these new Extra Bass headphones? I'm going to miss those big, cushiony, tire-like earpads of the previous models.

I'm with you buddy, I really thought the XB 500 / 700 / 1000 series was a great design, of course minus the ability to fold them which never interested me anyway. I really liked the XB500 comfort levels and HUGE wrap around cushions. very comfortable~! The mids / highs were so so and the bass I found mid boomy.

Design wise I loved them, not so hot on these new ones.
Edited by H20Fidelity - 8/29/12 at 10:25pm
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