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Sony MDR-XB500 Extra Bass Headphones with 40mm Drivers

Engineered Specifically to Maximize Bass and Features 40mm Drivers with Closed Ear Design

  • 5.0

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Newer Model: Sony MDR-XB600 (MDRXB600/N) On-Ear XB Extra Bass Headphones
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Insane Bass

For those with a true craving for powerful and explosive bass from their headphones, the MDR-XB500 are an apt solution. Equipped with intimidatingly large 40mm drivers and oxygen-free copper wire wound voice coils, the MDR-XB500 has all the strength necessary punch bone-rattling bass. The enclosed ear design with a thickly padded earcup virtually eliminates ambient noise and keeps all the rumbling concentrated. With a frequency response as low as 4 Hz, the MDR-XV500 is simply a remarkable addition to any bass-loving audiophile's collection.

Product Features:

  • Extra Bass Headphones
  • Exclusively produced for Sony, massive drivers push remarkably low bass
  • Thickly and comfortably padded earcups allow for acute sound isolation and extended listening periods
  • 90° gold-plated 1/8" (3.5mm) mini stereo jack
  • Oxygen-free copper voice coils designed for high power handling
  • Y-type cord with flat-cable minimizes cable clutter and prevents tangles
  • Remarkably broad frequency range also reproduces high frequencies with fidelity
Technical Specifications
  • Exclusively designed 50mm dynamic drivers
  • Frequency response: 4-24,000 Hz
  • Impedance: 40 Ohms
  • Sensitivity: 104 dB
  • Power handling capacity: 1500 mW
  • Neodymium magnets
  • Gold-plated 90° 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo mini jack
  • 1-year Manufacturer's Warranty

Product History:

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(newest, current model)
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(previous model, replaced by Sony MDR-XB600 (MDRXB600/N) On-Ear XB Extra Bass Headphones)
Headphone Design
Headphone Type Over the Head
Earpiece Design On-Ear
Specifically For Home/Portable
Lifestyle Audiophile
Music Lover
General Features
Noise-Canceling No
Headphone Connection Corded
1/4" Stereo Jack Adapter No
Volume Adjustment No
In-Line Microphone No
Ear Cushions Yes
Frequency Response 4 - 24000 Hz
Sensitivity 104 dB
Driver Size 40 mm
Driver Type Dynamic
Impedance 40 ohms
Primary Color Black
Secondary Color Silver
Warranty and Return Policy
Return Policy Standard Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration 1 year
Labor Warranty Duration 1 year
Warranty Provider Manufacturer
Customer Review Summary for Sony MDR-XB500 Extra Bass Headphones with 40mm Drivers
Average Customer Rating is 5.0 out of 5 stars:
  • 5.0
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews:
August 28, 2012 Very Happy!
Review by
Deb in AZ from Payson, Arizona
Overall
  • 5.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 5.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 5.0
My 1st review, I purchased these from another web site, when they arrived I plugged them into my new HTC One S phone and started listening to Pandora with Beats Audio, First impression was wow a lot of bass, but after just a few minutes and a few songs later in recognized the bass was VERY clear, NO Distortion, crisp clear bass, Crisp clear everything, Very Very good sound, I LOVE THEM! Not one compliant, I would recommend these to all my best friends - IF you like over the ear headphones, which I prefer. if you do not like over the ear headphones, I would recommend looking at the specs and finding the same specs on the earphones you put into your ear. The padding is soft and very comfee, I listen to them every evening before bed, again I cant tell you how much I enjoy them, I am thinking of purchasing another pair just in case they discontinue them. Oh , one other thing since I purchase them, I have listen to the Dr, Dre Beats headphones on my HTC One S and the Sonys blow them away, I dont think you will be sorry, Good luck and enjoy your new Sony MDR-XB500 Extra Bass Headphones.
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jj from arlington washington
Overall
  • 5.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 4.0
Design
  • 4.0
Usability
  • 5.0
I bought a pair and these things are the best from their price range. Better than beats no doubt.
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: Sony
Model number: MDR-XB500
UPC: 027242740389
Weight: 0.50 lbs
Internal SKU: mdrxb500
Internal product ID: 44268