TURNTABLE LAB

the lab review

OVERVIEW
Bold headphone design from Sony. This unique model was designed from scratch to deliver more bass. In addition, the headphone design also features oversized ear cushions that were inspired by a "puffy, luxurious, huge sofa."

50mm driver units
Exclusively engineered by Sony, the extra-large 50mm Extra Bass diaphragm driver units accurately reproduce ultra-low frequency sounds and deliver larger than life, rich, deep bass reproduction.

Oxygen free copper (OFC) voice coil
Designed for a crisp, clear signal with no degradation, the OFC voice coil is made for high power handling capacity (3000mW).

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.

Closed, dynamic design
Experience the ultimate in comfortable listening with the Extra Bass headphones' over-the head, around the ear circum-aural 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.

King sized ear cushion
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.

Optimal sound quality
Sound leakage and a loss in audio quality are minimized thanks to a sealed acoustic design. Additionally, the MDR-XB700 headphones have an exceptionally wide frequency response from 3-28,000 Hz.

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.

Supplied carrying pouch
Easily carry your Extra Bass headphones wherever you go with the included carrying pouch.

reviewed by mgmnt 04/29/2009

• lab recommended

key features

- Sensitivity : 106dB/bM - Power Handling Capacity : 3000mW - Ear Cups : Closed, Dynamic (circum-aural) - Plug : Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini - Impedance : 24 ohms - Driver Unit : 50mm driver, dome type - Frequency Response : 3 to 28,000Hz

includes

- carrying pouch

related items

Sony MDR-XB500 Extra Bass Headphones - 40mm

a more inexpensive model

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