Sony MDR-XB40EX High Sensitivity Driver Extra Bass EX Earbuds - 13.5mm

Product Description

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Experience deep bass sound with Sony's MDR-XB40EX High Sensitivity Driver Extra Bass EX Earbuds-perfect for enjoying upbeat music. Enjoy features that include high sensitivity driver units that reproduce a powerful bass acoustic and a vertical in-the-ear design which delivers exceptional audio quality for an overall enhanced sound experience.

13.5mm Driver Unit

Engineered by Sony, the wide 13.5mm Extra Bass high sensitivity driver unit accurately reproduces powerful, dynamic booming bass sound.

Premium Sound QualityThe MDR-XB40EX earphones have a tightly sealed acoustic design that reduce sound leakage, allowing you to experience the dynamic bass.

In-The-Ear Design

Featuring a closed type vertical in-the-ear design and stylish hairline-finished aluminum, the MDR-XB40EX earphones deliver exceptional audio quality and reduces ineffective sound passages.

Hybrid Silicone Earbuds

Maximize comfort and enhanced audio quality with a double layer of silicone that fit the uniquely shaped earphones.

Flat Y-type Cord

Minimize tangles with the flat yet durable Y-type 3.9ft (1.2m) cord.

MDR-XB40EX Specs

Driver Unit:

13.5mm, dome type

Magnet Type:

Neodymium

Frequency Response:

4Hz - 24,000Hz

Impedance:

16 ohms

Sensitivity (db):

105dB/mW

Power Handling Capacity:

100mW

Cord Length:

3.9ft (1.2m)

What's in the BoxMDR-XB40EX Headphones, Carrying case, Earbuds

Designed for hip-hop and dance music lovers, the MDR-XB40EX Extra Bass earbuds accurately reproduce the deep bass sound. Featuring wide 13.5mm high sensitivity driver units, these earbuds are engineered to reduce sound leakage while delivering premium sound quality. Each earbud is constructed with a double layer of silicone to maximize comfort and eliminate sound distortion. In addition to a flat Y-type cord to help reduce tangles, these high performance buds come with a handy carrying pouch and clip.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.2 x 2.4 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001RB24U0
• Item model number: MDR-XB40EX
  

Technical Details

• Power handling capacity: 100mW
• Vertical in-the-ear style
• Hybrid silicone earbuds (S,M,L)
• Cord: 12m flat cord, Y-type
• Carrying case

Customer Reviews

Great sound, awesome bass. That's pretty standard for any Sony headphones for over $40.

The buds are also really good. Better than many of the other silicone buds out there, they won't "pop" off when you pull the cords out of your pocket. I had an older pair of sony "in-ear" earbuds that did that. But these silicone buds (which come in 3 sizes) will not come off unless you really want them to come off.

Fit is excellent--they don't actually stick very far out of my ears, which is what I was worried about in the pictures. In fact they fit very well. I originally thought the silver tab was a little tacky, but they're great for keeping the cord from bothering my ears. Also, they are basically a "sound reservoir"--they serve as a kind of speaker cabinet for that great sound.

The real kicker is the cord--it's actually tangle-free. I'm serious. I store it in my pocket after bunching it up into a ball, which would tangle up any other earbuds (including all the ones I've used before). But when I take them back out, instead of having to untangle anything, I just shake them out and they're ready to go. No knots, nothing looped or caught on anything. Simply awesome, and I don't think I could ever go back to the regular cords--even if the earbuds themselves were better and cheaper.

I'm a software engineer, so I spend a good portion of my day listening to music while working. I've been looking for headphones to replace the stock headphones that came with my 80GB iPod classic, and I was really looking for headphones with decent bass. To me, nearly all genres of music sound better with a nice solid low-end as long as it doesn't distort and overpower the highs.

I bought these MDR-XB40EX's for $59.99 and also the MDR-EX300LP "Superior Studio Sound" headphones for $79.99 at Best Buy so I could compare the two and keep the ones that sounded better. To me, the MDR-XB40EX's are more comfortable, sturdier and fuller sounding than the more expensive buds. These have excellent bass, without being ridiculous. I've actually adjusted the EQ on my iPod to the "Treble Booster" setting, which raises the high end without modifying the low end ... and they sound AWESOME! These are exactly what I was looking for, and well worth the price at $59.99.

Oh, and these do a great job of isolating talkative co-workers if you work in a cube environment.