By Lewis Leong
It’s all about that bass, right? So we’ve heard, and so has many a headphone manufacturer. From Beats to Skullcandy, the designers of the cans we put over our ears have become obsessed with finding that perfect bass-heavy sound. And, at least with its MDR-XB950N1 pair, Sony is no different.
Sony tends to please two camps with its headphone range – the true audiophile, and the beat-hunting bass fiend. The Sony MDR-XB950N1 is certainly aiming to tempt that latter group, and if you run through the spec sheet the cans look like a winner: For $250 (£230, about AU$335) you get active noise cancellation, 22 hour battery life and a comfortable over-ear design.
However, after having had the headphones booming into our ears for a few weeks, we were left conflicted. While the bass tuning is an interesting effort, the headphones are a one trick pony that only really make a few specific genres shine.
Design
The Sony MDR-XB950N1 are large headphones with an over-ear design that helps isolate listeners from outside noise. The earcups and headband are padded in plush leather which make them extremely comfortable to wear for extended periods. Styling is subtle but the headphones do look large and bulky.
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Source:: techradar.com – PC and Mac
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