Product Comparison: Sony MDR-XB50AP vs Sony MDR-XB55AP
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General Specifications
Brand
Sony
Sony
Model
MDR-XB50AP
MDR-XB55AP
Origin
China
China
About the Product
Specially designed drivers with high-energy neodymium magnets deliver deep, powerful bass that perfectly complements today's popular music genres. A tightly sealed acoustic design allows for a high level of sound isolation which aides in the reproduction of powerful and extended bass response.
This pair of extra bass in-ear headphones come with an in-line remote mic supported by a 12 mm drive to give you a detailed music output and allows you to switch to a call with ease. Its power Bass duct delivers extra deep bass.
Key Specs
Style
Unisex
Unisex
Housing
Plastic
Plastic
Connection Type
Wired
Wired
Cable Length
3.94 ft.
3.94 ft.
Battery
No
No
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Sony MDR-XB50AP In-Ear Extra Bass Headphones with In-Line Control
- The sound on these headphones is brilliant.
- I enjoyed this product very much: very comfortable, very good sound quality, noise cancellation very effective, quite aesthetic, etc.
- Transients are sudden, sharp, sounds like cymbals, hand claps and high-hats etc.
- The sound quality is great. The bass is above average.
- Excellent sounding earphones with great noise reduction and mic quality.
Sony MDR-XB55AP Premium In-Ear Extra Bass Headphones with Mic
- It's awesome. Pure sound quality with pure heavy bass.
- The sound quality and bass are top notch.
- Very good bass, treble and overall sound quality.
- Sound quality is great and decent bass.
- The sound quality is amazing. Totally worth the money.
Size & Weight
Height
6.85 in.
6.85 in.
Width
4.3 in.
4.3 in.
Depth
1.5 in.
1.5 in.
Weight
3.04 oz.
3.04 oz.
Features
Color
Black
White
Controls
Answer / Hаng up, Play / Pause
Answer / Hаng up, Play / Pause
Sound Isolation
Passive
Passive
Built-In Microphone
Yes
Yes
Water Resistant
No
No
Package Includes
6 sets of silicon earbuds, Carry pouch
4 sets of silicon earbuds
Extras
X-Bass, Neodymium drivers, Comfortable fit, Ergonomic Design
Neodymium drivers, Powered Bass Duct, Tangle Free Cable
What customers say about "Features"
Sony MDR-XB50AP In-Ear Extra Bass Headphones with In-Line Control
- The cable is nice quality, and feels a lot like the cable that came with my MDR-1A's albeit a lot thinner.
- Plenty of spare buds. The default ones seem a perfect fit for me.
- Capable of ear piercingly loud volumes without failing/crackling.
- Great passive sound cancelling. Keeps all the office noise out.
- Inline microphone has received compliments for its clarity.
Sony MDR-XB55AP Premium In-Ear Extra Bass Headphones with Mic
- Great bass with noise cancellation. Good sound quality.
- Good sound, reasonable isolation.
- Quality of sound is awesome for music as well as calls. Mic quality is also very good.
- Great sound quality. Bass is rich, mids and highs are perfect too. No tangle in the wire. Great durability.
- The comfort is a bit lacking.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
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