First off let me say that for less than $100 this is a really good pair of headphones. They are small, comfortable, long lasting, and easy to use. Dont expect $300 headphone sound quality, but they do a lot for what they offer.
Sound Quality -
This is the extra bass line of Sony headphones so naturally they are going cater more towards bass heavy genres. However, the sound is still pretty balanced for the average listener. There is no extra bass button like on the bigger brother xb950, but that was kind of overkill anyway. These do a good job of bringing out bass in the songs that have it and does not compromise the other tones as much.
Battery Life -
Amazing. Sony claims to get 30 hours with this set and from my experience that is pretty accurate at low to moderate volume. i have only had to charge them a few times with periodic use. The power light will flash red periodically when juice is low, but more conveniently you can tap the power button for pleasant voice prompt about battery status. "Battery Level Medium" etc. its simple but effective.
Technology -
All the controls are on the right ear cup. It has power button with light blue power light (does flash periodically but is small and unobtrusive), volume rocker with raised edge on the up side for easy touch feel, track change and pause slider, micro-USB charge port. NFC on left ear cup. It has most of the functionality you would expect from a bluetooth headphone.
Comfort -
These are on ear type headphones. Head band is metal but has a nice padding under it so it wont put too much pressure on the top of your head. When i first wore these headphones, they were not that comfortable. The ear pads seemed to press against my ears too much after longer periods of listening. however after a while this broke in a bit and now they feel great. The pads definitely look like they are thinner and might not be comfortable but when you feel them they are very soft and the light weight helps with comfort as well.
Build Quality -
Headband is metal and seems sturdy will not snap easily without deliberate bending. Ear cups do not fold but swivel 90 degrees to roll flat. The hinges seem durable and i dont think this should be much of a problem provided you take care of them.
Bluetooth
The range is decent and id call it about average. Pairing was quick and i never had any issues locating the unit with any of my devices. Once paired the bluetooth connects almost immediately upon subsequent uses.
Accessories -
Not much to say here. You get a micro USB cable and that is about it. Would be nice to see a hard case or something to carry it with. The unit does not have any wired 3.5mm jack as these are bluetooth only.Personally it doesnt bother me because i have other headphones i use if i want wired experience or know i might be in a situation where bluetooth is not available. with 30 hours of life you should get through most situations before having to charge.
Overall -
These are really solid headphones. For less than $100 and having a smaller form factor (not huge heavy cans like some other styles), these are quality BT only headphones. Once they form to your head ears, they are comfortable and cups swivel flat for easy storage in a bag. Id recommend a case though if you plan to travel with these a lot in a backpack. Sound is bass heavy but not unrealistic or gimmicky. If you are debating between the larger and heavier xb950, i think these are a little more practical. They are smaller, lighter, look much less bulky on the head, and while they are on ear as opposed to around ear like the 950s, these are still pretty comfortable. All in all its tough to beat this headphone for the price and performance.
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Update Sept 2018:These were great while they lasted. Unfortunately they just up and broke on me. Lasted about 10 months. Wasn't even a technical failure in the sound. The piece that holds the earpiece to the over head just broke. A sad ending for my, to date, favorite pair of headphones. Was hoping that they would last a lot longer than this. I see in the reviews that this is not something that Sony covers and is considered a wear and tear issue which is very sad in my opinion. I had high hopes these would be a "set and forget" kind of headphones I could keep for years on end. Crazy how the the headphone itself could break before the technology within it. Knocking it down to two stars and posting this as a buyer beware. If you need longer term headphones I would say stay away.Nov 2017:Sister got me a pair of these for my birthday and I gotta say the battery life is to die for. It charges pretty fast and lasts forever. I wear them when I hit the treadmill and even on my morning commutes. They are my new everyday headphones
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