The bass in these is strong, but the higher notes don't seem as strong or clear. Is that normal? I'm used to my Sony Pulse headset.
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They say these head phones need to be broken in and until they are the bass and treble will stand out. After the break in period (about an hour for mine) they were great.
740745
I actually experienced something totally different. The bass on my pair of v modas is not so good but the high and mids are pretty good. But maybe that's just my comparison to other headphones I've had before.
740746
That seems to be normal for these headphones. Mine also are bass heavy, and other reviewers have said the same.
1331622
Hi they are great quality just what you would expect from Sony. However, the bass is not as booming as some may like it.
1893640
Seems to me to have excellent bass but have not directly compared to the ones that you mentioned.
818039
its not bad or noticeable. They are great but have weak Bass compared to what i am used to. I enjoy heavy deep bass. but then again its not for everyone. Besides that, the earphone were great with low chord noise.
2233163
I looked this up for you and couldn't find many comparisons. I just found this guy's youtube video on headfi. http://www.head-fi.org/t/629433/new-sony-extra-bass-mdr-xb600-mdr-xb800-unboxing-videosEven so, you should try seeing if you can find more comparisons or wait until more come out to have more opinions as the guy in the video may not be 100% reliable (also, they guy said that he didn't burn them in yet). Unfortunately that my take some time.
2026088
Agreed with Ryan. I'd describe the bass more as "punch". It's pretty tight, but at the same time, everything comes through very clear. And the more you use them, the better they sound.
171988
Iv found you can get the bass pretty high well low :p and iv had them extremely high volume wile testing tho i leave it in matrix mode due to it sounds clearer and more even wile still getting the surround sound effect.
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Hi Larry - - Actually the sound is very well balanced. Full range with good bass depending on the mix. They can put it out, but not cheezy. I think they could be a bit louder, but the only source I have is a laptop. Excellent, really............kevin
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If you have these headphones, your bass should be kicking! I get strong bass even when driven from an iPod. Check the headphones with a different source, plug them into something else and see if that improves the bass. If it does, then your source is not driving the headphones well. If there is restricted bass even with another source, I think you have a bad set of headphones that need to be returned. These things are very strong in the bass. Mine were bass happy out of the box, but the recommendation to loosen them up is a good one and I support that.
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I use the AKG's to monitor my music when recording virtual pipe organs. ("leo037chris" on YouTube) The sound is clear and the really low bass is there (even pretty impressive below 32 KHz). The lows are not muddy or boomy at all. I can boost the low end without distortion. The sound is very accurate. The HD600's also have plenty of low response. I think they are not quite as good to monitor my recordings since there is a more distant feel to the music, I think due to the somewhat less mid-range volume(?) and a sort of fuller mid-bass feeling. Really, both phones sound excellent, but I prefer the AKG's for recording, and the HD600's for just general listening to music. I use the AKG's to monitor my music when recording virtual pipe organs. ("leo037chris" on YouTube) The sound is clear and the really low bass is there (even pretty impressive below 32 KHz). The lows are not muddy or boomy at all. I can boost the low end without distortion. The sound is very accurate. The HD600's also have plenty of low response. I think they are not quite as good to monitor my recordings since there is a more distant feel to the music, I think due to the somewhat less mid-range volume(?) and a sort of fuller mid-bass feeling. Really, both phones sound... » Read More I use the AKG's to monitor my music when recording virtual pipe organs. ("leo037chris" on YouTube) The sound is clear and the really low bass is there (even pretty impressive below 32 KHz). The lows are not muddy or boomy at all. I can boost the low end without distortion. The sound is very accurate. The HD600's also have plenty of low response. I think they are not quite as good to monitor my recordings since there is a more distant feel to the music, I think due to the somewhat less mid-range volume(?) and a sort of fuller mid-bass feeling. Really, both phones sound excellent, but I prefer the AKG's for recording, and the HD600's for just general listening to music. « Show Less
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The frequency response seems to be on the flat side with out too much colorization, Lows are deep with out being muddy, and highs are clear and bright with out being harsh, the only lacking part for me was the midrange was a little laid back, and often you will see this in Monitor headphones and speakers, my reference sound comes from my Magnepan speakers with a Carver Lightstar amp, giving me what my head calls normal (yours may very)  ....what signature sound I am looking for in headphones may come easily with a headphone amp as I use these on my computer and am going to buy the Audioengine D1To get a better performance from and should make these headphone much more to my liking - I hope that helps. The frequency response seems to be on the flat side with out too much colorization, Lows are deep with out being muddy, and highs are clear and bright with out being harsh, the only lacking part for me was the midrange was a little laid back, and often you will see this in Monitor headphones and speakers, my reference sound comes from my Magnepan speakers with a Carver Lightstar amp, giving me what my head calls normal (yours may very)  ....what signature sound I am looking for in headphones may come easily with a headphone amp as I use these on my computer and am going to buy the... » Read More The frequency response seems to be on the flat side with out too much colorization, Lows are deep with out being muddy, and highs are clear and bright with out being harsh, the only lacking part for me was the midrange was a little laid back, and often you will see this in Monitor headphones and speakers, my reference sound comes from my Magnepan speakers with a Carver Lightstar amp, giving me what my head calls normal (yours may very)  ....what signature sound I am looking for in headphones may come easily with a headphone amp as I use these on my computer and am going to buy the Audioengine D1To get a better performance from and should make these headphone much more to my liking - I hope that helps. « Show Less
259965
This headphones definitely have a deeper bass sound. You can really notice it when u listen to music with an equalizer or a bass booster.
1396132
This is subjective so it is tough to answer. They have good bass, but they are not overly bassy. I would say they are very well balanced. If you're looking for something to shake your brain :-), these probably aren't the headphones for you. That said, the sounds is very clean, precise. Hope this helps a little.
1684291
The bass response, while it will be audibly heard in extended lows will NOT be felt. It's more of a sounded punch than one you could feel compared to ATH-M50'S. That is an unfair comparison though because of the open design and closed difference on the m50's. These are the most comfortable headphones i've ever worn, though.
971032
I'm not a big bass fan but it does bass in my opinion just fine...now remember this is a gaming headset....it's meant for you to be able hear everything...I thought it was great when i first used them for music because i could hear every instrument clearer than any headset i ever owned...i think i did turn up the bass in the eq on my stuff but after that...great!! Love the headset overall recommend them to everyone i know at every chance i get..most comfortable headset on the planet..
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These have a good level of bass with fantastic clarity across the full spectrum, both high and low. For gaming, there isn't another headset out there with better audio quality. I would suggest also getting a DAC/Amp or decent soundcard to compliment it to give you an even better experience...If however, you are looking for an audiophile pair of headphones for listening to music in ultra-high quality there are probably better options out there for you. This is for gaming purists who need a high quality mic and require the best sounds out of the games they play.
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That was a concern of mine as well, since the design is supposed to be kind of open. I usually listen at about 1/3 - 1/2 max volume, and a couple of times I took out my earbuds and held them in front of me and I couldn't hear anything. So I think they're pretty decent at directing the sound, although this is obviously not a thorough test.