Sony MDR-XB300 Extra Bass Headphones

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Experience bass like never before with these groundbreaking Extra Bass headphones. Engineered to reproduce ultra-low frequencies, they deliver deep, hard-hitting bass from 30mm drivers. Say goodbye to your old headphones and hello to the massive power of the MDR-XB300 Extra Bass headphones. Designed to create astoundingly deep bass tones within the confines of a comfortable ear cushion, these babies really thump. From the powerful 30mm diaphragm driver units to the incredibly high level of sound isolation, the Extra Bass headphones deliver the dramatic bass effects you crave.

30mm Driver Units

Exclusively engineered by Sony, the extra-large 30mm Extra Bass diaphragm driver units accurately reproduce ultra-low frequency sounds and deliver larger than life, rich, deep bass reproduction.

Closed, Dynamic Design

Experience the ultimate in comfortable listening with the Extra Bass headphones' over-the head, around the ear circumaural design. The drivers inside the ear cups are angled parallel to your ears to not only reduce pressure, but increase comfort and deliver an unbelievable listening experience.

Flat Y-type Cord

Minimize tangles while you're on the move with the flat yet durable Y-type 3.9ft. (1.2m) cord. Also includes a gold-plated, L-shaped stereo mini plug.

Direct Vibe Structure

Built with a direct vibe structure to ensure high audio fidelity, the Extra Bass headphones feature a tightly sealed acoustic design that allows for a high level of sound isolation which reproduces powerful and extended bass sound.

Optimal Sound Quality

Sound leakage and a loss in audio quality are minimized thanks to a sealed acoustic design. Additionally, the MDR-XB300 headphones have an exceptionally wide frequency response from 5-22,000 Hz.

King-Sized Ear Cushions

Providing more than exceptional sound, the Extra Bass headphones feature ultra-thick, pressure-relieving ear cushions for supreme comfort and better acoustic performance. Each earcup measures 2.0 inches in thickness and 4.3 inches in diameter. The flat and seamless, padded headband delivers enhanced wearing comfort.

What's in the Box?

Sony MDR-XB300 Extra Bass headphones, instruction manual, warranty.

Technical Specifications

• Headphone Type: Closed supra-aural


• Driver Unit: Dynamic 30mm, dome type


• Frequency Response: 5 - 22,000Hz


• Impedance: 24 Ohms


• Sensitivity (db): 106 dB/mW


• Power Handling Capacity: 1000mW


• Weight: 4.23 oz

Experience bass like never before with these groundbreaking Extra Bass headphones. Engineered to reproduce ultra-low frequencies, they deliver deep, hard-hitting bass from 30mm drivers. Say goodbye to your old headphones and hello to the massive power of the MDR-XB300 Extra Bass headphones. From the powerful 30mm diaphragm driver units to the incredibly high level of sound isolation, the Extra Bass headphones deliver the dramatic bass effects you crave.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 9 x 4 inches ; 11.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001RB24R8
• Item model number: MDR-XB300
  

Technical Details

• Designed for superior bass performance
• Over the head, on-the-ear wearing style (supra-aural closed)
• King-sized ear cushions
• 1.2m flat cord resists tangling
• Ideal for home listening or studio applications
• Closed, Supra-Aural Ear Cups
• Cord: 1.2m flat cord
• King size ear cushion
• Power handling capacity: 1500mW

Costumer Reviews

I have been looking for a new pair of headphones for a little while now. I'm tired of buying pair after pair of earbuds (some of which were pretty nice) and having them quit working! So after a little while I decided to search for a something that was sturdier, affordable, and with good sound. My search brought me to these headphones and I am quite satisfied. Let me share with you a few things I like about these headphones

1) Very comfortable: The pads on this thing are quite thick. I'm still breaking them in, but they are wonderful still. UPDATE I find that these headphones are most comfortable when worn with the pads higher rather than lower. When I wore them low, they tended to start hurting after awhile; when worn with the pads closer to the top of my head, I couldn't even feel them :)

2)Sound: For $30 these deliver excellent sound quality. The bass is really nice. I've read other reviews about these things not having equal treble to match the bass, and that may be slightly true and you may recognize that if you're a sound person or are used to studio quality headphones, but for the average joe, you most likely won't notice at all. And if you do, most equalizers on mp3/ipods have a "treble boosting" option.

3) Build Quality: These things are going to last. The cord itself is different; instead of being round, it is flat and less prone to breaking. Plus, the headphones themselves are also fairly light, which is nice! Also, about the cord length...It's around 3 ft. I find it perfect for using with my ipod.

To sum it all up, great price, nice sound, and it looks like I won't be having to buy pair after pair of earbuds anymore!

I ABSOLUTELY love these headphones. In simple words, they are real comfortable, but if you have elf ears (the top part of the ear points outwards)like me, then they will start to hurt your ears after about two to three hours of continuous use. Also the pads are real soft.

One thing you should know is that with great bass comes little high's and mid's. The people saying these headphones have a superb sound quality obviously never had headphones with bass. Just because you can clearly hear the bass, does not mean that the sound quality is great. The high's and mid's feel muffled. I currently have them set on the treble booster EQ setting on my Ipod and I still do not get the high's I look for. Another thing, the bass is such a big part that when at high volumes, the song begins to feel as if it were trying to battle the bass and it was losing.

The fact of the matter is that these headphones feel amazing on your ears and perfect for those bass lovers. But if you are looking for loud headphones, or a pair of headphones with hi-fi sound you might as well looke elsewhere.