Experience powerful bass through Sony's MDR-XB500 Extra Bass Headphones. The deep bass sound flows through the extra large driver units. Built with a direct vibe structure, the tightly sealed acoustic design allows for a higher level of sound. You will appreciate the closed-design, king-sized ear cushions.
Key Features
Sony Sound
Exclusively engineered by Sony, the extra-large 40mm Extra Bass diaphragm driver units accurately reproduce ultra-low frequency sounds and deliver dynamic, deep base reproduction. Additionally, the MDR-XB500 headphones have an exceptionally wide frequency response from 4-24,000 Hz.
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 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 1.8 inches in thickness and 3.7 inches in diameter. The flat and seamless, cloth-lined headband delivers enhanced wearing comfort.
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.
Travel Ready
Easily carry your Extra Bass headphones wherever you go with the included carrying pouch.
Product Dimensions
| Driver Unit: | 40mm, Dynamic, closed, dome-type
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| Magnet Type: | Neodymium
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| Frequency Response: | 4-24,000 Hz
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| Impedence: | 40 ohms
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Sensitivity (db):
| 104 dB/mW
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Power Handling Capacity
| 1500 mW
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Cord Length
| 3.9ft flat cord, Y-type
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What's in the box
- MDR-XB500 Headphones
- Carrying pouch
(361 customer reviews) 
Fantastic headphones, just need an equalizer, June 21, 2009 