Extra Bass Earbuds

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Model number: MDRXB20EX
Rated 3.6 out of 5 Stars
Crank the bass and take your music to the streets with these Extra Bass earbuds.

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Hip-hop fans, rejoice. The MDR-XB20EX Extra Bass earbuds accurately reproduce powerful and dynamic deep bass sound. Featuring wide 9mm high sensitivity driver units, these closed type, angled structure 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.

In-the-ear design.

A closed type, angled structure, in-the-ear design delivers exceptional audio quality and reduces ineffective sound passages.

9mm driver unit.

Engineered by Sony, the wide 9mm Extra Bass high sensitivity driver unit accurately reproduces powerful, dynamic deep bass sound.

Hybrid silicone earbuds.

Offering a more comfortable fit the uniquely shaped earbuds with a double layer of silicone helps to maximize comfort and ensure no sound distortion occurs. Choose from three sizes of ear cushions for the best fit.

Premium sound quality.

Boasting a tightly sealed acoustic design, these earbuds reduce sound leakage while delivering powerful bass. Additionally, the MDR-XB20EX headphones offer a wide frequency response from 5-23,000 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.

Product Specifications

General

  • Design : In-Ear, Portable-music/movie/games
  • Magnet : Neodymium
  • Plug : Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini
  • Type of Use : Portable

Weights and Measurements

  • Cord Length (Approx.) : 47-1/4 in. (1.2 m). flat cord, Y-type
  • Weight (Approx.) : .21 oz. (6 g)

Audio

  • Driver Unit : 9 mm driver, dome type
  • Frequency Response : 5 to 23,000Hz
  • Impedance : 16 ohms at 1kHz
  • Sensitivity (db) : 103dB/mW

Hardware

  • Cord : Y-Type, Flat Cord

Audio Features

  • Ear Cups : Closed, Dynamic

Power

  • Power Handling Capacity : 100mW

In the Box

  • Earbuds (S,M,L)

Product Profile

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Product Warranty

Product Reviews

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( Rated 3.6 out of 5 Stars AVERAGE RATING | 27 REVIEWS Ratings Snapshot )

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12 of 27 (44%) customers would recommend this product to a friend

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Reviewer: moonspear (MIssisauga, ON)

Date 14-Aug-2010

I've had this product for1-2 years

3of3 people found this helpful

Great product, but be careful

Pros: Amazing sound quality, Fits nicely

Cons: Prone to breaking, earpieces easy to lose

Like everyone else has said, this had some of the best sond quality I've had (haven't tried the $90 one yet). Highly recommended for its price. I've had a pair of these for a year before they broke. The left earphone suddenly stopped working. I can only speculate as to why, but I believe the wire got disconnected at some point; moral of the story, don't ever stretch or put stress on the wires. Meh. After they broke, I still liked them so much that I went back and bought the exact same pair (yes they are that good).

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Reviewer: chipmunklover0405 (Bristol, TN)

Date 29-Jun-2010

I've had this product forless than a month

1of1 people found this helpful

Really good till the right speaker goes bad.

Pros: They sound really great and the bass is awesome is the only pros.

Cons: Right speaker went out after a few weeks of use, they wouldn't stay in my ears no matter what cushions I used.

Well I bought these at Wal-Mart and was real pleased with them until the right speaker went out a couple weeks after buying them. Also had very severe difficulty getting them to stay in my ears no matter what cushions I used. I had a different pair by Sony the MDRE-X56LP/BLK ones only to have had the right speaker go bad in them as well as these. Sony must have major defects in their earbuds. I will probably never buy Sony again. Did I mention I can't return them cause I've lost the box and receipt stupid on my part I know. These should be worth only $20 with the problems they have. So I'm out $40 or so. I had to throw them away.

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Reviewer: Ellisandre (Calgary, AB)

Date 29-Nov-2010

I've had this product for1-2 years

1of1 people found this helpful

Simply Wonderful

Pros: Great Bass, Excellent durability, Good design, fits snugly

Cons: Wriggles when you move, falls out completely if you run

I bought these headphones a year and a half ago, when my old pair of Creative earbuds fizzed out, and amazingly, they've lasted until a couple days ago, when the right earbud just stopped working. They're fantastic headphones, and they're tough too, I loved them so much that I'm going to get another one of these, Great buy, would recommend to anyone willing to listen.

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Reviewer: zimbros12 (Wilton NH)

Date 27-Mar-2009

I've had this product forless than a month

10of12 people found this helpful

What I expected

Pros: Good price / stylish

Cons: nothing

Very nice design and chic.Fits very snug in the ears. I liked the flat cord.Lots of power.

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Reviewer: Sherif (Reno, NV)

Date 25-Oct-2009

I've had this product for1-3 months

Awesome

Pros: Great quality sound, great base

Cons: the fact i didnt find them faster

Every headphone that wasnt a Sony that i have bought lasted less then a month. These headphones have lasted longer and sound so much better than all others. Just what I needed.

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Reviewer: dredog7 (Atlanta, GA)

Date 30-Nov-2009

I've had this product forless than a month

3of4 people found this helpful

Best headphones i've ever used!

Pros: Great highs, deep lows, and excelent mids. Also great for FL Studio

Cons: none

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Reviewer: Rama (Mahwah, New Jersey)

Date 20-Aug-2009

I've had this product for3-6 months

5of6 people found this helpful

Waste Ear Phones

I have purchased it hardly 6 months back, Now the right ear phone stopped working.Its very disappointing. I purchased it for more than $30 which is of not worth.

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Reviewer: ABVAIO (SALE, MOROCCO)

Date 25-May-2010

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3of3 people found this helpful

BEst headphone XB

Pros: comfortable, extra bass sound, stylish, fine

they are by far the most comfortable and the most affordable for the outstanding quality they deliver. good sound

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Reviewer: Deep (CA)

Date 19-Sep-2010

I've had this product for1-3 months

JUST SOULFUL

Pros: Phenomenal bass and sound reproduction

Cons: None till now

Don't ever miss this set of earphones.This is my first review online and SONY has just made me do it.Awesome sound reproduction of very low frequencies and some scintillating bass make for the finest and the richest experience.Go buy this one with no hesitation and live life to the fullest.I have become a die hard SONY fan with this benchmark product.

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Reviewer: rini

Date 27-Jun-2009

I've had this product forless than a month

2of2 people found this helpful

carefull

when you get theese they work great...but a week after i got mine..they just stopped working. i havent been hard on them at all either

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Reviewer: gawel37

Date 12-Aug-2010

I've had this product for6-12 months

1of1 people found this helpful

Stopped working

Pros: excellent sound quality

Cons: stop working after six months

I barely used them for over six months and today the left one stopped working for no reason. I didn't pull on the cable nor did something that could cause a physical damage. I was working on the computer and listening to my favourite music when suddenly one earbud stopped working. I couldn't believe it! it's SONY afterall and those products are supposed to last longer than six months!!! Waste of money! And I've lost the receipt.

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Reviewer: Parkay (Metairie, LA.)

Date 28-Sep-2010

I've had this product for1-3 months

2of2 people found this helpful

These Should Be Against The Law ! WOW

Pros: Design,Color,Looks,Performance,Cost,Everything !

Cons: The Day These Are Discontinued. That Is It.

Absolutely sweet as can be. Case and clothing clip included. These put you on stage with your favorite band. Awesome sound. These should be called HIGH DEFINITION IN-EAR MONITORS. End of story.

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Reviewer: doc47 (Yonkers, N.Y.)

Date 3-Jun-2009

I've had this product for1-3 months

14of16 people found this helpful

disppointing

Pros: Excellent design, good fit, comfortable

Cons: Unreliable..stopped working

I was extremely happy for about a month when for no apparent reason the right ear shorted out and ceased working.

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Reviewer: StephenAudios (Brantford ontario canada)

Date 16-Sep-2011

I've had this product forless than a month

2of2 people found this helpful

I've heard better...This is disappointing Sony

Pros: Good Looks, Good mid range, Nice cord , Loud

Cons: Muddy bass, Lack of bass for the money, Screaming treble,

To be completely honest, I had some older Sonys that i got for $19.99 and they both sound the exact same. For a 9mm driver I expected more. And for people who said they compare to iBeats and Tours, they really don't. They have more punch and smoother high range frequencies then these do. I've heard the Brook Stone ThunderBass ear-buds and they kick Beat's ear-buds through the ceiling for only $29.99. I like the looks of them though, but besides that, it's not worth the money, even on sale. I'm not saying this to diss Sony, but they could have done a better job. Disappointing

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Reviewer: GRANPUBA

Date 1-Aug-2010

I've had this product for3-6 months

3of4 people found this helpful

THESE HEADPHONES SHOULD BE RECALLED

Pros: Worked great for a short time

Cons: Right ear stopped working without wear and tear...

These headphones were great while they were working. The right ear randomly stopped working. It seems that this model has some sort of common issue from reading each of the reveiws...

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Reviewer: rsteve06 (Arlington, VA)

Date 22-Sep-2009

I've had this product for1-3 months

4of4 people found this helpful

Lasted a month

Pros: Sounded amazing while they lasted

Cons: Earbud connections poor quality

I owned this a month and suddenly the left side shot out when I put the iPod in my pocket. I tried playing with the wires for an hour to see where the signal shorted but couldn't figure it out. This was the first and last time I go with Sony for headphones.

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Reviewer: Mikel (St.louis,mo)

Date 3-Mar-2012

I've had this product for6-12 months

One of the best......

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Reviewer: Sonyvaio182 (Fergus, Ontario)

Date 2-Sep-2011

I've had this product forless than a month

1of1 people found this helpful

great headphones

Pros: bass, sound quality

Cons: N/A

I got these headphones free with the order of my tablet that I can't wait for! it was shipped to my house within 2 days!!! fastest shipping ever! The bass is great for small earphones and the sound quality is exceptional, just what you would expect from Sony. The cord looks like its a tangle free cord which is nice no other comment I can really say on them... they were free lol so I cant really put a price on them :) Thanks Sony for making outstanding products like always.

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Reviewer: Wasted (Holbrook, AZ)

Date 4-Nov-2009

I've had this product for1-3 months

Best headphones ever

these headphones i recently perchased work really great the bass is great the design is great, the best pair of headphones ive onwed.

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Reviewer: freymuc (Michigan)

Date 29-Nov-2009

I've had this product for6-12 months

3of3 people found this helpful

Best Headphone I Ever Owned

Pros: Sound great, evenly balanced with bass and highs

Cons: Right ear stop working

Sound great, can't hear the wife when I have them on. Sound better that my car system, they fit the ears very comfortable, but the right side stop working less than a year.

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Reviewer: Sonyproductfan (Tulsa OK)

Date 30-Jul-2012

I've had this product for6-12 months

1of1 people found this helpful

Right side has no sound

Pros: Good sound quality for few days

Cons: Right side does not work

I have purchased it hardly few months back, Now the right ear phone stopped working.Its very disappointing.

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Reviewer: Levite (Small town you haven't heard of, WA)

Date 7-Oct-2010

I've had this product for6-12 months

4of4 people found this helpful

Glad I Bought Them

Pros: Great sound quality, deep bass, neet design, and it comes with a case you never use! :P

I bought my pair about a year ago, and so far, i have had no problems with them. they were originally 50 dollars but i got them on sale for 40. if you are looking for a pair of headphones that deliver great sound quality, while punching your ear-holes with massive bass, these are the ones for you! I'm one satisfied customer. *btw, don't bend the cables hard, or wrap the cord around your music player tightly, it will force the wires inside to loose connection*

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Reviewer: dsafiohdfoaiwef

Date 25-Sep-2009

I've had this product forless than a month

3of9 people found this helpful

Do Not Buy

Pros: Sound good at first

Cons: Stop Working

Like the other reviewers, my headphones quit working after 3 weeks of owning them. Right earbud shorted out. I was listening to Kanye West at the time. Yo Sony, I'm very happy for you and Imma let you finish, but you make some of the worst headphones of all time!

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Reviewer: BuffaloSoldier

Date 15-Dec-2009

I've had this product for3-6 months

3of3 people found this helpful

Really good

Pros: rich sound and bass, no tangle cord, comfortable

Cons: nothing major

the only headphones i like are always from sony. they are by far the most comfortable and the most affordable for the outstanding quality they deliver. you could pay the same amount for another brand and it will be apples to oranges. I was worried that the bass would be too strong on these but that wasnt the case at all. it was a rich sound with rich bass but not booming in your ear at all. great headphones. buying a second pair because my mom liked mine so much

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