I love this.It is definitely cool and the price is reasonable.The sound quality is awesome.The extra features are fantastic and the blutooth feature is pretty .pretty cheap
1490/-Sony has un7379521 up its marketing pitch for these headphones. They do provide massive bass, but that also becomes a problem for these headphones.
SONY MDR-XB250 RATING 75100
Our Verdict
The Sony MDR-XB250 is a decent budget option for bass lovers, but if your playlist is not bass heavy, then you won’t like these headphones. At Rs. 1, 000, these headphones would make sense only for bass lovers on a budget and no one else.
PROS
Massive bassAttractive looksComfortable to use
CONS
Sound quality is not good for other music genres.Doesn’t make sense for non-bass loversSticker price is too high
Sony MDR-XB250: Detailed Review
Taking a refreshing break from the usual run of the mill smartphone reviews, we got a chance to try on the Sony MDR-XB250 headphones. The company has made some good headphones under its MDR monicker, available across price segments. In fact, I myself own one of the higher end models and use them as my everyday headphones. So, the design of the MDR-XB250 wasn’t new to me. Here’s what I thought about these headphones.Design and ComfortIn any kind of accessory, the design aspect accounts for a big part of the consumer’s buying decision. Pictures on e-commerce websITES_Company and videos can only tell you about how the headphones look, but the design also plays a role in deciding how comfortable the headphones will be. In addition, headphones also make a fashion statement for many, which makes the design even more important.The XB250 has a lot to offer in this department. The review unit we got was purple and white and it doesn’t look very bad. I would prefer these in full black, but I know a lot of people who would choose this version. The white may lose its colour if you use your headphones outdoors a lot.A very good thing though is how comfortable these headphones are on your ears. The padding around the earpiece makes them really comfortable and Sony has tweaked the design so that the band sits on your head and doesn’t slip or move around. Of course, you have to adjust the headphones to your head first.PerformanceTo say that the audio quality on the XB250 is good would be unfair. Sony has put all its energy into the bass on these headphones. The 30 mm drivers give out good bass quality for headphones in this price range, but fail on everything else. So, while bass lovers looking for headphones at a budget, would perhaps enjoy this, but it doesn’t make sense for others.Hip-hop and other bass heavy music sound ok on the XB250, but the sound seems muffled in other genres, especially with respect to vocal tracks. This was still acceptable when I was indoors, but I quickly noticed the problem when I was out on the road. Unfortunately, I listen to most of my music ( which is usually not bass heavy) when I’m out and about, as do many others.The noise cancellation is also a bit dodgy. This again is something that works well indoors, but isn’t as useful outdoors. For the price that Sony is asking, I wouldn’t buy these, simply because my playlists are usually not bass heavy and I also watch a lot of videos on my phone or otherwise.PriceThis is the tricky bit. The sticker price for the XB250 is Rs. 1, 490, which is definitely too much for it. But, the headphones are available at around Rs. 1, 000 online, which is better. The value for your buck is more in this case, but I wouldn’t recommend spending Rs. 1, 500 on these headphones. There are better headphones that are available at this price.BottomlineThe online price tag for these headphones, though better, still don’t make it worth recommending. If you have a higher budget, then Sony itself has better headphones to offer. At the same budget, the Sennheiser HD202 is a better option than the MDR-XB250 by Sony. The MDR isn’t exactly bad, it’s just that it pales in comparison to its competition.
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Latest Forum discussions on Sony MDR-XB250
Sony mdr-xb400 vs sony mdr-xb30ex, help me im confused.I made a thread sometime ago asking for bassy headphone recommendation around 1k. but I have found these 2 headphones both at1.4k on amazon. they both seem amazing. but I’m confused which one to go for. one is In ear and other is over head. I listen on PC and mobile as well. I’d like to know if the in ear will perform better than over head.Kaz30/06/2014You can use in-ear with phone and PC.But you might not want to carry headphones with your phone.Ithehappy30/06/2014Well I won’t go into much details, but you can use the Over ear ( XB400) with your mobile phone and PC of course, but using the IEM ( XB30) with PC is a bad idea, I mean it will sound like crap! But if 90% or more usage is with mobile then go for the IEM.Ravi84730/06/2014I own mdr xb 400 and if you want base seriously go for it! The in ear one is no match for it. It is quite comfortable too and I found its clarity at par with hd 202. Read its reviews on fk. Its a no brainer between these two if you are a basshead.SHOW MOREOem sony mdr-xb30ex at & #8377; 499 77% off? [url= http: // https://shopclues.com/sony-mdr-xb30ex-extra-bass-stereo-headphone-oem-black-colour-clone.html? ref= tm_ vsims_ 2]Black Sony MDR-XB30EX Headphones[/url] Is this a genuine product? What does OEM mean? $hadow30/03/2015OEM refers to original equipment manufacturer. There is no way of knowing the authenticity of a product unless purchase is done. But I would advice you to better not buy from shopclues.Sony mdr-xb400 vs sennheiser hd 202 iiI have a Dell Inspiron 15R 5520. I want headphones for my movies. All I am looking for is great sound quality. I’ll use them exclusively for my movies. Which among the two is best? Samudragupta18/06/2013+ 1 Sony MDR-XB400Mamumogambo18/06/2013[QUOTE= samudragupta; 1926976]+ 1 Sony MDR-XB400[/QUOTE] What are the pros and cons? Sony mdr-xb 400 @ rs 1990/-.worth buying? I have a budget of max 2000rs/-.i want to purchase a over the ear headphone for PC use( Music, Movie and games) . I have zeroed in on SONY MDR-XB 400.is it good? .if not then what are the other options? Desiibond16/02/2013only if you love so much bass that can send vibrations to your bottoms.Ithehappy16/02/2013Well I’ve the XB 300, and for that budget I don’t think there is any better alternative there. The bass is just amazing, as well as sound quality. So I’d highly recommend it. I hope the 400 doesn’t have short cord like my 300. Not a big deal though.Sony mdr ex 100lp or creative ep-630me owning sony nwz 172 walkman and I am cofused on seeing the reviews please make a score card for this on the basis . first score for sony and next for creative comfort long time wearing tangle free crystal clearness( all sounds includes metal sound) noise cancellation weight