The Sony MDR-XB550AP headphones are aimed at those seeking a reliable and affordable headphone option with quality sound and enhanced bass. They are suitable for use with smartphones, as they feature a built-in microphone and remote control on the cable for managing calls and music playback. Additionally, their design is comfortable and lightweight, making them ideal for daily use, such as listening to music, watching movies, or gaming.
Bold style, powerful bass
Let the flow of music overwhelm you, thanks to the power of Extra Bass and immerse yourself in delightful, powerful bass. The Extra Bass function enhances all low frequencies for deep, ecstatic sound.
Soft touch
Enjoy hours of comfortable listening with the headphones featuring soft padding and an adjustable metal headband. Listen in style with this bold, sleek design.
Answer calls, change track
Change what you hear with a few button presses. The built-in remote and microphone allow you to skip songs and answer calls from your headphones.
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The whole construction is fake and creaks a lot every time you wear them (i.e., when you grab them by the headphones to open them for wearing). They won't break, but EVERY time you think that - especially the rotating joints of the headphone with the headrest - they will stay in your hands. Their performance is average but good to very good (for the cost). However, the outrageous thing is that the -plastic- "fabric" of the headphones disintegrated (melted, torn) at the contact with the plastic rim and in the center (sound output hole), which means that pieces of membrane (and maybe foam material) get into your ears. Not completely Chinese, disgusting.
edit: melted within a year! (with daily but mild office use), SECOND time with the same model (which I initially considered very strange to possibly be a defective piece!!).
For their price, they have an awesome sound. Very balanced and clear without silly extra bass, etc. Of course, there is no isolation, but at this price, you can't expect much
4 years of daily use.
Very comfortable for long hours of use, lightweight, and with a soft cushion.
The only "downside" is the peeling of the covering around the cushion, which started from the first year and recently, one of the cushions partially detached from its base.
But understandable for 4 years of use! I would buy the same again if I don't find a better alternative
I bought them for 25€ and they lasted me 3 years. For their price, they have perfect sound and easily compete with some expensive ones. I highly recommend them, you won't regret it.
The sound is perfect.. the construction is fine... for those who see negative comments... ignore them... the people who write negative comments are simply tragic... the product is superb... and it is priced at 19.9 at the German store
Good headphones, but they broke after about a year, very easily, just by taking them off, so terrible construction, I never dropped them, and I took good care of them.
Wherever you read that the bass is balanced, just skip it. The sound is completely dull and the bass overwhelms everything. The problem is not that the bass is so excessive, but that all the other frequencies have been reduced in volume by the headphones' filter. It takes a lot of work with the equalizer to bring them to a satisfactory level, but still the sound is strange. You have this strange feeling that the vocals are coming from a well (the frequencies of 250hz and 500hz lowered, otherwise forget about them), but if you lower them afterwards, they disappear. Music lovers will understand. I have included a photo of the best settings I could find for the best sound. Prefer other headphones.
Very good headphones, but what bothers me is that their plastics are a bit fake, but otherwise they are very good and very soft sponges, these headphones are worth it, I recommend them to bass lovers!
You can also describe the headphones as impressive for their money. They have incredible bass and very clear sound. The only negative is the size of the ear-caps, which is very small (at least in my ears).
I got them after reading the good comments, I was expecting something better, the sound is clear, quite high-quality, but you have to turn it up all the way to say that you enjoy it. They should have more volume, for me it's a big mistake. Otherwise, their quality and comfort are very good.
Very nice headphones with good sound, I bought them for my daughter after a friend's recommendation. I tried them at a well-known electronics store. They have rich bass but not annoying, relatively balanced in the treble. They sit nicely on the head with soft cushions for the ears. A good choice for the money. I also tried the JBL Tune 500, but they lacked a bit in sound richness, everything sounded a bit flat
I took them for another use and it turned out to be for something else.
They are purely for mobile devices, no noise cancellation at all, microphone tragedy.
-Sound is good, bass is okay, they fit well on the head.
-Lightweight, convenient.
For music, movies from the phone it's okay, but you can also do the job with more affordable ones
I have had them for 2 years and 4 months. They sound truly amazing. They have a basic built-in equalizer that provides just the right amount of bass, so they have strong but not overwhelming bass. I have tested them with various genres of music. They perform flawlessly from rock to classical and jazz. Jazz and LoFi are their best.
Specifically:
Pros: Impeccable sound quality across all frequencies.
Extremely clear and distinct bass.
Solid construction.
Moderate to good noise cancellation.
Very clear microphone (compared to similar-sized ones).
Lightweight construction.
Cons: After prolonged use, the headband is tight and the ear wings hurt.
Because they are lightweight, the cable is somewhat sensitive to sudden pulls (easily repairable. I accidentally stepped on them and jerked my head up abruptly, causing the two cables to split at the top - R-L split position).
Conclusion: These headphones are a top choice for low and mid-range budget headphones. Ideal for bass lovers and low-frequency enthusiasts. You literally feel the vibrations throughout your body. Not suitable for prolonged use and wide heads. I still love them and use them daily for 2-6 hours satisfactorily, although not extremely comfortably.
Update: The patent for the repair died...
Extremely good headphones, they have perfect sound, powerful bass, and very good build quality. The only negative thing I can say is that after a few hours they become very tiring for the ears. Otherwise, they are excellent for their price and definitely worth it.
I simply wore them and they broke on the sides, I glued them with glue within the 3 months that I have them and after 1 week the thing that connects the right earpiece broke, in other words, their plastic construction will last you about 3 months. At this point, I would say that I bought them for 40 euros, they are not even worth 40 pebbles
Hello everyone, and from me as well, even though I will also give my review after a month of using them. AMAZING headphones that I consider to be among the best for their price. Very lightweight, with soft cushions, they fit all head types due to their good design. A big plus is the protective iron above the headband. The sound, what can I say, unique. The bass penetrates your whole being and you experience an exciting musical panorama. Very durable and doesn't seem like a simple "plastic". Even after a few hours, your ears don't hurt, unless you continuously "melt" them. I would like a bit more volume, but that is subjective. Something I didn't like, and it's the only thing, is that you can't adjust the volume from the headphones, only from the sound source. Overall, I am completely satisfied and obviously recommend them with closed eyes. Take care of yourselves and keep smiling. I hope I helped.
Update 26/4: In the end, guys, after about 4 months, the right side broke. The iron came out, where the screw connects the plastic with the iron at the bottom... And the truth is, I didn't mishandle them and I took care of them. I will try to fix it with adhesive tape. Such a disappointment, because they are nice headphones otherwise...
I got them as a gift and it seems like it was the best choice. I only have positive comments and I see that their use is everyday (and due to COVID 19). I have tried them in music and they are amazing.
I give 5 stars for the very good quality they have at this very low price (up to 30 euros). Maybe a little issue is their intensity which is a bit lower than I would like but this can be more subjective.
Bass, no jokes.. If you like music with full bass and good treble, here you are.. Economical and powerful headphones for this price of 27€, you won't find! They are also Sony
After 1.5 years of use, the cover made of headphone sponges tore. Generally, in terms of construction quality, it is not something impressive, but in terms of sound, it is top-notch for its price. Strong sound and nice bass.
Just headphones
I bought them today because in the previous ones someone fell on me, they were also wired and cut the cable for me
Crazy bass, lightweight, Quality Construction for the 40 € I paid, they are definitely worth it
I have had them for 4 full years and I'm going for 5. As a construction, they are particularly durable (they have withstood water, pulls from bags, falls, etc.). One of the ear cushions has opened in the last week but I think it's expected. After several hours (4-6 hours) you need a little break. The sound insulation is just right for the city, good enough so you don't hear external noises but also "bad" enough so you can hear a horn. They are heavy enough to feel like you're wearing headphones but light enough not to tire you. I have even used them for gaming and I have to say they did their job, but I wouldn't recommend them for this purpose. However, they are definitely an excellent choice!
Edit: Yesterday they gave me a problem for the first time (when the plug is moved, they are not recognized by the device). The only reason I don't recommend them for gaming is because the microphone button is not recognized by the controller (xbox one s). Also, you can't adjust the sound, which I consider essential for gaming. Nevertheless, the microphone works flawlessly and the sound is crystal clear.
You can see in the reviews that they are flawless in terms of bass, sound, volume, etc... but there is an issue with their construction regarding their ear cushions because after 2 years of good use, both of them fell apart because they are made of leatherette and not real leather... (on the ears and on top), it's really a shame because if they didn't have this issue, they would be the best value for money headphones from SONY.
After a very normal use of 1.5 years, one pillow simply dissolved. It's a shame for the 40 euros that I paid for them, but also a shame for a company with the name SONY, because in the end only its name remains. Never again SONY made in China. The next purchase will probably be PIONEER or JBL.
Quite good headphones with very good bass and good construction for their price, perfect for movies and music on tablets and mobile phones. You can adjust the sound to your liking with the equalizer of your device
I have had these headphones for about 3 months and I am very satisfied with their features, especially considering their low price in relation to quality
Nice headphones with good sound, good isolation, and good build quality. After prolonged use, they can be tiring on the ears, but overall their cushions are comfortable. They also have a microphone for mobile calls and use with the computer. At €28, they are worth it for me
It is perfect. It is very light. Their sound insulation is very good. Someone has to shout in your ear for you to hear them. The bass is indescribable. They are worth their money!
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