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    Sony Extra Bass XB-500 vs. XB-700

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by ccampbell11, Feb 6, 2011.

  1. ccampbell11

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    I wanna get a pair of Sony Extra Bass but I'm not sure which model... the 700s are slightly more inconvenient cause i'll have to buy them online. Is the extra money and inconvenience really worth the headphones?

    Here's the specs... obviously, the 700's are favored. but are the differences significant?


    MDR-XB500

    Dynamic Type:YES
    Closed Type:YES
    Capacity (W):1.5
    Driver unit (mm)40
    Diaphragm :pET
    Frequency (Hz):4 - 24,000
    Sensitivity (dB/mW)104
    Magnet: Neodymium
    Impedance (Ohm): 40
    Earpads:Luxury soft touch
    Wearing style:Circum aural
    Cord type: TPC both sided
    Cord length (m)1.2
    Plug
    L shaped stereo mini plug (Gold)
    Weight (g)
    Approx. 185 (without Cord)



    MDR XB-700

    Dynamic Type: YES
    Closed Type:YES
    Capacity (W):3
    Driver unit (mm):50
    Diaphragm :pET
    Frequency (Hz): 3 - 28,000
    Sensitivity (dB/mW): 106
    Magnet
    Neodymium (360kJ/m³)

    Impedance (Ohm): 24
    Earpads: Luxury soft touch

    Wearing style: Circum aural

    Cord type: TPC both sided
    Cord length (m)1.2
    Plug
    L shaped stereo mini plug (Gold)
    Weight (g)
    Approx. 295 (without Cord)
     
    ccampbell11, Feb 6, 2011
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