Review on 🎧 Sony MDRXB400IP/AP EX Headphones for iPod/iPhone/iPad - Discontinued by Manufacturer: Premium Sound Experience by Dakota Afzalian

I have a pair of very expensive beats from Dr. Dre for my brother and I think the sound quality on these headphones is as good or better than the Dr. Dre, about 20% cheaper. The Beats headphones came with a nice travel case and detachable/swappable cables allowing you to choose between a built in mic and volume control for your phone or MP3 player, or a simple straight cable for DJing. I wish these headphones came with a travel case because I plan to use them when DJing and also as monitor headphones when making professional videos, so I keep them in my DJ case and camera bag. Being able to replace the headphone cable if it gets damaged is a good thing, but I'll sacrifice those two luxuries for great sound quality and a lower price. I ordered a kit with built-in microphone and volume control. They're very comfortable and work really well with my iPhone (I don't think they work with Android devices, so make sure you need this feature before you buy). I have several other Sony headphones and earbuds. These are the first Sony flat cable headphones that I like. The ribbon cables are a bit heavy/thick, which I prefer because I'm rough with gear (especially my DJ gear, when I'm fumbling for headphones in the dark, or at the end of a long night I'm tired and quickly throw the gear away in my suitcases to pack your gear). The Sony headphones I have have cables that I find to be a little too flimsy, but I think this is an attempt to appeal to runners and exercisers who want the shortest, lightest cables so the long, heavy cables don't bounce off. while they walk. My Sony studio monitor headphones have very heavy and very long cords to allow you to move more. My large Sony studio monitor headphones have cables that curve on one side, which is good for DJing because they stretch enough to move without getting in the way of mixing or scratching. It's probably worth noting that the flat cables on these are only about 1 meter long and each headphone has a separate cable ('Y' configuration) so they are NOT ideal for DJs or studio monitors but are intended as a portable device. Over-ear headphones with powerful bass for use with your iPhone or MP3 player. The strain relief on the headphone end and plug end is very heavy for people like me who handle their headphones roughly, and the plug is a 90 degree L-shaped plug rather than a straight plug. This can be an issue if you're using an Otter Box, Griffin Defender, or other thick case on your iPhone or iPod. The connector fits in my Speck Hardshell Candy suitcase, which I would describe as "medium" width. I have a Griffin Defender case, but I haven't verified that the plug fits this case yet (I'll try to post the results once I find my Defender case). Bottom line, these headphones sound as good or even better than $200 headphones. I used them and paid less than $40 for them. "Extra Bass" isn't just a publicity stunt; They may ring in your ears when listening to hip-hop or electronic music with heavy drum machine bass, but they never sound distorted even at 100% volume. If you want a killer pair of over-ear headphones but not 5X the Apple Inc. and dr. Dre to pay a group of pro athletes to promote a product, buy these headphones.