SONY MDR-XB400/GRN EXTRA BASS HEADPHONES (FACEBOOK REDUX 3) Introduction Love. Devotion. Submission. Domination. I am enamored with your physical presence. My heart flutters in reverence of your beauty. If things should come to an abrupt end our love shall still survive. Tell me that we shall be together again and I shall be in a permanent state of rapture. Dining alfresco. Taking a midnight swim under the moonlight, gazing at your beauty under the glowing light, being cleansed of past indiscretions and discovering our dark secrets. As laugher and love are the joys of life, I was the recipient of your nurturing love. I am awestruck by your beauty. I am sated with emotional happiness by your presence. You expressed similar feelings on my behalf. Things changed. My feelings remain the same. We created utopian worlds in the abstract recesses of our minds. The world was a repository for all things beautiful. Suddenly it was taken away. I can’t start over anymore. The pain is now intense. Promising career opportunities. An expectation of a new family life. Now there are shattered dreams and a broken spirit. I have traveled everywhere: Poland, Russia, Ukraine, Lithuania, India, China, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, UK, lived in Paris for a month but there is nothing more exciting than sitting next to you at home listening to our favorite song. We are now thousands of miles apart but our spirits are always joined together. Our common ties can’t be broken down. I feel in my heart that you still feel the same. Our worlds once collided but now there is epic failure. We are both past the prime of our lives and there is no suitable metaphor to comparatively describe our peculiar relationship. I am only left with faded photographs, distant memories and our favorite songs. A discordant note struck a somber tone. Good Luck my gorgeous friend. SONY MDR-XB400/GRN EXTRA BASS HEADPHONES (First Release Redux FB) Deep Passionate Bass Performance. 30mm XB Heavyweight Subwoofer Bass Performance. Bass Heavy Cans. Big, Deep, Hard, Thick, Pulsating, Resonant, Punishing and Penetrating Bass Performance. Plush Urethane Foam. Diaphragm Chambers. Direct Vibe. Extended Midrange Reproduction. Beautiful Neon Colors. A Self-Indulgent Exercise in Acoustic Ecstasy. Sound Isolation. Micro Dynamic Receiver. Elevated Standards. Aura. Old-school rap, hip-hop, electronica, dub, dubstep, drum n’ bass, ambient, reggae, rhythm and blues, world-music. You know all the good stuff. Classical string quartets. Flute solos. Piano concertos. Sweet Lullaby’s. Take me to a headphone realm I’ve never been. Let the XB drivers persuade your soul. This pair of Xtra Bass Headphones has the beats. Be prepared to rattle your skull with this dramatic in your face low bass presentation that is provided by the legendary Sony MDR-XB400/GRN Extra Bass Headphones. With Sony’s release of the MDR-XB400/GRN Stereo Headphones, this elite second generation XB Headphone Line has reached global iconic brand status to the delight of bass mavens everywhere. Sony MDR-XB400/GRN Extra Bass Headphones produce amazingly detailed sound with a lush, vibrant, vivid, realistic and active soundstage. The illustrious Sony MDR-XB400/GRN Extra Bass Headphones demonstrate super crisp vocals and clear sound quality that is built upon precise repetition of dynamic upper and lower midrange frequency spectrums. These Sony XB cans present the sophisticated bass-heavy headphones user with natural bass sound and bone-jarring bass reproduction that is on par with a home theater’s dedicated powered subwoofer. The low bass note recreation on this XB Headset is so real that it is spectacular, awesome and awe-inspiring all at the same time. But I am always ready for more bass and this XB Headphones delivers it effortlessly from the most ubiquitous MP3 Players on the market. Sony MDR-XB400/GRN Extra Bass Headphones sport an attractive appearance with its lightweight on-the-ear orientation, fantastic Extra Bass amenities for reliable everyday use, luxury fashion statement stereo headphones, artistic post-modern bold earphone style that is suitable for the streets, the beach, at school, the library, hotel room, pro sporting event, the gym, backyard, front porch or in any upscale home decor, neon green/gray color scheme on ear cup side panels, headband and neon green cord, factory handmade pressure-relieving urethane foam ear cushions, ultra-comfortable ear pads, seamless noise-isolating ear pads and a 3.9 ft. (1.2 m or 47.25 in.) dual-sided flat Y-type cord with a serrated finish. Sony MDR-XB400/GRN Extra Bass Headphones showcase a tightly sealed acoustic design for improved sound isolation, advanced direct vibe structure for the highest quality sound on music, movies and games, 3.5mm (1/8”) Gold-plated L-shaped stereo male mini plug for maximum signal transfer, secure connection and compatibility with the widest range of portable CD players, cassette players, iPod docking boomboxes, satellite radio boomboxes, tabletop internet radios, alarm clock radios, shortwave radios, marine radios, NOAA emergency weather radios, amateur radio transceivers, CB radios, digital voice recorders, VHF scanner radios, amplified stereo listeners, mini amplifiers, magnetic tape recorders, shoebox tape recorders, microcassette recorders, digital flash voice recorders, digital field recorders, TVs, DVD Players, Blu-ray Disc Players, VHS VCRs, Super VHS VCRs, Laserdisc Players, camcorders, battery powered speakers, iPhone speaker docking stations, Apple products including: iPod, iPod mini, iPod nano, iPod touch, iPod shuffle, iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPad, iPad 2, the new iPad, iPad Retina display, iPad mini, iPad Air, MacBook Pro, MacBook Pro Retina Display, MacBook Air, iMac, Mac mini or Mac Pro, book readers, mobile phones, smartphones including: BlackBerry, BlackBerry Curve, BlackBerry Bold, BlackBerry Storm, BlackBerry Torch, BlackBerry Storm 2, BlackBerry Z10, BlackBerry Q10, BlackBerry Q5, BlackBerry 9000, BlackBerry 9900, Samsung Galaxy S II, Samsung Galaxy S III, Samsung Galaxy S 4, Samsung Galaxy Note II, Samsung Galaxy Note 3, Motorola DROID RAZR, Motorola DROID RAZR M, Motorola DROID ULTRA, Motorola DROID MAXX, Motorola DROID 4, LG Optimus G Pro, Sony Xperia Z, HTC EVO, Nokia Lumia, Sharp Sidekick, MP3 Players including: Philips-Android MP3 Player, Philips GoGear Flash Portable Media Player, Samsung-Galaxy MP3 Player, Samsung Muse MP3 Player, Archos MP3 Player, Coby MP3 Player, Creative Labs ZEN MP3 Player, SanDisk Sansa Fuze MP3 Player, SanDisk Sansa Clip Zip MP3 Player, LG Connect, Zune MP3 Player, Sony Walkman Video MP3 Player, Sony F Series Walkman MP3 Player, Sony E Series Walkman MP3 Player, RCA MP3 Player, MP4 Video Players, Sony CD Walkman Players, Sony MD Walkman Players, Sony NET MD Walkman Players, Sony DAT Walkman Players, Sony Walkman Cassette Players, Sony ICF Series Pocket/Portable Radios, Sony ICF Series World Band Radios, Sony SRF Series Pocket Walkman, Sony Bluetooth Wireless Boombox, Sony Muteki Hi-Fi Music Shelf System, Sony CD Boombox for iPod and iPhone, Sony Hi-Res Music Player, Sony HDD Audio Player, Sony Hi-Res USB DAC for PC Audio, Sony ES Series 9.2-Channel 4K A/V Receivers, Sony ES Series DAT Players, Sony ES Series CD Players, Sony ES Series Cassette Decks, Sony High-Resolution Audio Components, laptop computers, tablet computers, gaming computers, all-in-one computers, gaming keyboards, LCD monitors, console games, handheld game systems, portable stereo headphone amplifiers, musical instruments, compact stereo shelf systems, PA systems, DJ mixers, studio soundboards, karaoke machines, turntables, cassette decks, CD Recorders, SACD Players, DVD-Audio Players, HDCD Players, DAT Recorders, DCC Recorders, MD Recorders or Stereo Receivers sporting a 3.5mm Mini Jack or 6.3mm Stereo Female Headphone Jack. Sony MDR-XB400/GRN Extra Bass Headphones boast the following subwoofer XB features for the most ardent deep bass head: 2-channel hi-fi stereo playback, large 30mm (1.18”) diameter XB drivers for ultimate subwoofer performance from house and house mix tracks, extra bass driver unit, swivel ear cups deliver collapsible convenience for storage in an equipment bag or backpack, swivel ear cup joints, glossy ear cup side panels with neon green circles, exclusively engineered Sony XB driver units, one air vent on the bottom half of each ear cup, high-energy neodymium rare-earth magnets for acoustically accurate and clear mid-bass, gaskets, deep bass sound, well-defined big bass, dome type drivers for a satisfying, diverse, immersive, enormous and lively soundstage on any music genre, white and red L/R ear cup placement markings, tactile dot on Left ear cup swivel joint, multiple-layer P.E.T. Long-Stroke diaphragm front chamber for a massively strong bottom end on rock n’ roll music, proprietary XB drivers produce naturally warm midrange tones, CCAW (Copper-Clad Aluminum Wire) voice coils for high-performance power handling capacity, durable tangle-free oxygen-free copper Litz cord for the mobile DJ and portable audio user, high quality cord to prevent touch noise, mini plug connector strain relief, adjustable two-part interior/exterior headband provides maximum flexibility for on-the-go and at home private listening sessions, integrated headband grooves to make easy adjustments on-the-fly that conform to the natural shape of the head, over-the-head supra-aural ear cups to block out unwanted external noise, 1000mW (IEC) high-power input handling to accommodate the daily needs of music industry professionals, explosive dynamic bass on countless musical compositions, impressive high-pitched treble recreation, structured midrange frequency timbre, 5-22,000Hz frequency response rating for full spectrum bass, treble and midrange music reproduction, 24 ohms at 1kHz impedance for substantial sound output from the latest low-powered MP3 gadgets, 100db/mW sensitivity rating for excellent loudness at reduced volume from your portable audio player, rugged high-impact plastic construction, white SONY logo on each ear cup, clear-type SONY logo on top of the headband, MDR-XB400 model number in black type 2X on headband, garbage can symbol with X through it on headband interior to indicate manufacturer compliance with the European Union Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive regarding safe environmental product disposal regulations, operating instructions, warranty card, Extra Bass logo on the space-saving factory packaging and this unit’s weight is 5.29 oz. (150 g) without cord. I am unable to hear other outside noisy distractions in my immediate environment when wearing the Sony MDR-XB400/GRN Extra Bass Headphones. Sound leakage in public places such as the bus, train or subway is not an issue with the impressively crafted Sony XB Headphones thanks to its passive ambient noise-reducing ear cushions. Sony MDR-XB400/GRN Extra Bass Headphones are manufactured in Thailand. Sony MDR-XB400/GRN Extra Bass Headphones include a 90-day parts and labor limited manufacturer warranty. I use the Sony MDR-XB400/GRN Extra Bass Headphones with my assortment of professional Sony XPLOD CFD-G Series Boomboxes and Sony ZS-H10CP Personal Audio System to achieve inspirational concert sound in my home or outdoors. Sony MDR-XB400/GRN Extra Bass Headphones do not come packaged with a Carrying pouch for storage or safe transport to another portable audio or DJ workplace destination. Unfortunately, the Sony MDR-XB400/GRN Extra Bass Headphones don’t come with a Full-Size 6.3mm or .25-inch component stereo plug adapter for dependable connection to your home theater receiver’s ¼” Stereo Headphone Jack. Sony MDR-XB400/GRN Extra Bass Headphones can be connected to a stereo headphone extension cord to listen to a home or a portable audio device from up to 25-feet away. I use a 3.5mm-female-to-6.3mm-male mini plug stereo headphone extension cord with the Sony MDR-XB400/GRN Extra Bass Headphones when I listen to a component stereo receiver from across the room. Sony MDR-XB400/GRN Extra Bass Headphones are compatible with any AM/FM pocket radio’s 3.5mm Monaural Earphone Jack with a 3.5mm-monaural-male-to-3.5mm-stereo-female mini plug adapter. In short, Sony MDR-XB400/GRN Extra Bass Headphones represent an acoustic nirvana on club music tracks, a booming bass paradise on eardrum impact, spot on stereo imaging, impeccable timing on sounds of nature media, 360-degree total sound immersion, shock and awe sound platform, astounding sonic articulation, remarkable transient response for movies, music or games, meticulous resonance for mood based tunes and it achieves an intrinsically intense aural soundstage at all frequency ranges on a value-priced headphone platform to any budget audiophile’s delight. Technical support for the Sony MDR-XB400/GRN Extra Bass Headphones is made available by the manufacturer on its website at Sonystyle. Sony MDR-XB400/GRN Extra Bass Headphones are compatible with the following aftermarket accessories: 1. RadioShack Gold Series Stereo-to-Mono Audio Adapter Model: 274-882 |Catalog #: 274-882, 2. RadioShack 1/8” Stereo Jack to 1/8” Mono Plug Adapter Model: 274-368 |Catalog #: 274-368, 3. RadioShack Gold-Plated Stereo Adapter 1/8” Jack to ¼” Plug Model: 274-0876 |Catalog #: 274-876, 4. RadioShack 1/8” Stereo Jack to ¼” Stereo Plug Headphone Adapter Model: 274-367 |Catalog #: 274-367, 5. RadioShack 20-Ft. Stereo Headphone Cable 1/8” Jack to ¼” Plug Model: 42-2560 |Catalog #: 42-2560, 6. RadioShack 20-Ft. Stereo headphone Cable 1/8” Jack to 1/8” Plug Model: 42-2562 |Catalog #: 42-2562, 7. RadioShack 6-Ft. Stereo Headphone Cable 1/8” Jack to 1/8” Plug Model: 42-2482 |Catalog #: 42-2482, 8. RadioShack Gold-Plated Volume Control Cable for Stereo Headphones Model: 42-2559 |Catalog #: 42-2559, 9. Auvio 3.5mm Headphone Splitter Model: 4201009 |Catalog # 421009, 10. FiiO E5 Portable Headphone Amplifier, 11. Auvio Headphone Amplifier Model: 3300930 |Catalog #: 33-930, 12. RadioShack Mini Audio Amplifier Model: 277-1008 |Catalog #: 277-1008, 13. RadioShack 250W Stereo PA Amplifier Model: 3200028 |Catalog #: 32-028, 14. RadioShack Amplified Stereo Listener With 3-Band Equalizer Model: 33-1097 |Catalog #: 33-1097, 15. RadioShack 2.5mm-to-3.5mm Cell to Stereo Adapter Model: FG-06-0518-1A | Catalog #: 274-004, 16. RadioShack 1/8” Stereo Jack to 3/32” Stereo Plug Adapter Model: 274-373 | Catalog #: 274-373, 17. RadioShack Gold Series 4-Piece Headphone Adapter Set Model: 274-899 | Catalog #: 274-899 and 18. Maxell 190398-HP21 Headphone and Cellular Phone Adapter Model: 190398-HP21 | Catalog #: 55064035. I tend to forget that I’m wearing the Sony XB Series Headphones within a truncated period of time as they are just a natural fit on me. The distinguishing hallmark of the Sony MDR-XB400/GRN Extra Bass Headphones is its potent sound at all volume levels, warm analog sound signature profile on an eclectic mix of tunes, wide dynamic range, competent instrument recreation, marvelous channel separation and fluid bass response on rock, country, country swing, blues, broken-hearted love songs, EDM, disco, boogie, synth-pop, electro-funk, freestyle, classical music and opera musical scores. Sony MDR-XB400/GRN Extra Bass Headphones demonstrate sibilance-free vocals on power rock ballads, love songs, oldies, party songs, pop-remixes and it’s an obvious upgrade over last year’s entry-level MDR-XB300 headphone model. Overall rating 5 stars. Serenade me with a romantic tune. Feel the bass beat on a rock opera. The quake between the ears. Relish the chanteuse’s stunning vocal range. Good Luck. Enjoy. What’s great about it: XB Drivers, Excellent Bass, Comfortable and Stylish Looks What’s not so great about it: Component Stereo Plug Adapter Not Included SONY MDR-XB400/GRN EXTRA BASS HEADPHONES (Conclusion) The perceived loudness of the Sony MDR-XB400/GRN Extra Bass Headphones will ultimately depend on numerous objective and subjective factors. The quality of the audio player’s headphone amplifier will play a crucial role in determining how loud the volume the Sony MDR Series XB Headphones can be played at. Most portable audio devices such as MP3 Player, FM/AM Radio or CD Player have low-powered headphone amplifiers ranging between 5-15 mW at designated impedance. Conversely, the headphone amplifiers found in component stereos may be rated up to 500mW at selected impedance and are much more powerful than the headphone amplifiers found in common MP3 Players. Stereo receivers can power stereo headphones with much higher impedance ratings of 70-300 ohms or greater more efficiently compared to portable audio players. Component stereos make use of Full-Size .25-inch (6.3mm) Stereo Headphone Jacks to deliver increased amplifier output power to XB Stereo Headphones. Portable audio gadgets use smaller 3.5mm (1/8”) Stereo Headphone Jacks that can’t deliver the same amount of loudness as the ¼” Full-Size Headphone Jacks found on home stereos. Headphone sensitivity rating plays an important factor in loudness perception. Most consumer stereo headphones are rated between 95-117db/mw on its driver sensitivity specification. Consumers that are looking for extra loudness to block out external unwanted environmental noise will seek to purchase headphones with a better than average sensitivity rating. The higher the sensitivity rating, the louder the XB Headphones will play without the need to turn the Volume Control to maximum on the MP3 Player to block ambient noise. Loudness perception of stereo headphones is subject to the limits of human hearing. Some customers can hear sound waves better than others. The hearing levels of all Sony customers are just not the same. Some customers will report that the Sony MDR-XB400/GRN Extra Bass Headphones don’t play loudly enough from a portable audio player or home stereo while others will frustratingly opine that they play too loudly for their tastes. Sony MDR-XB400/GRN Extra Bass Headphones can reproduce the entire frequency spectrum of human hearing. A dedicated headphone amp can be purchased to augment Sony XB Headphones loudness from low-powered portable audio devices. However, most consumers will not use this product with an external headphone amp as it limits the practical usage of this item. Principles of psychoacoustics, laws of physics and recording quality of the music listened to determine whether or not there are extremely loud playback levels from the Sony MDR-XB400/GRN Extra Bass Headphones. Sony MDR-XB400/GRN Extra Bass Headphones do work perfectly almost all the time for your music entertainment needs but you may experience difficulties during product ownership. There are troubleshooting steps to take before seeking warranty service from the manufacturer if you hear sound playback problems on your Sony MDR-XB400/GRN Extra Bass Headphones. They are: 1. Make sure the 3.5mm stereo mini plug connector is connected firmly to your portable audio player. 2. Turn the volume control up on your playback device if no sound is coming in to the headphones. 3. Make sure the 3.5mm mini plug is connected to the 3.5mm or 6.3mm Stereo Headphone Jack (with optional .25-inch component stereo plug adapter) to ensure proper sound delivery. If the headphone jack on your audio player is not working, you can plug the headphones into the 3.5mm Line Output Jack of the source component, if available. 4. Did you plug the headphones into a Stereo Headphone Jack? If not, the sound will only be heard through the Left side of the headphones. You can purchase a stereo-to-mono mini plug adapter to correct this issue when connecting the headphones to a pocket radio. 5. You can purchase a third party .25-inch component stereo mini plug adapter from an electronics store to connect the headphones to a home audio receiver. 6. Do not plug the headphones directly into a wired remote controller that was supplied with your portable audio player. 7. Check to see if your stereo headphone extension cord is damaged. If it is, the sound on your headphones will cease or become distorted. Disconnect or replace the stereo headphone extension cord to resolve the problem. 8. Do not plug the headphones into a Microphone Jack. 9. Do not connect the headphones to any jack labeled “Audio In” on the home stereo or portable audio source player. 10. Plug the headphones into another audio component to see if the audio problems are removed. If the audio problem is now fixed, your MP3 or other audio player may be the culprit. 11. Check the batteries in your portable audio device. Dead batteries will cause your headphones not to work. Replace the batteries in your portable player to correct the problem. 12. Use another pair of headphones on your portable audio player to determine if the extra bass headphones are at fault. 13. Do not expose your headphones to severe mechanical shock. 14. Do not disassemble your headphones. 15. The user can’t replace the factory supplied connecting cord. 16. Do not expose the headphones to water or hostile weather elements. 16. Do not stretch the headband in an unnatural manner. 17. Do not sit on your headphones. 18. Store the headphones in a secure location when not in use. 19. Retain the factory packaging for use when placing the headphones on a moving truck. 20. Use only factory supplied accessories, if applicable. 21. Clean the mini plug connector with a soft cloth if it becomes soiled during field use applications. 22. Do not adjust the headband beyond factory parameters. 23. Do not modify the internal components of your headphones. 24. The manufacturer does not provide technical support for third party headphone amplifiers. 25. The manufacturer does not provide official instructions for an extra bass headphone burn-in procedure. 26. Use a cable to tie for efficient cord length management. 27. Do not wear headphones while operating a motor vehicle. 28. Do not wear headphones while crossing the street. 29. Stop using the headphones immediately if your ears hurt or if there is ringing in your ears. 30. Do not leave the headphones inside of a parked car with the windows closed during a very hot summer day. 31. Intentional product abuse may void your factory warranty. 32. You can plug the extra bass headphones into a 3.5mm stereo mini jack, 3.5mm dual output monophonic earphone jack, 3.5mm single-output mono earphone jack, 2.5mm earphone jack with an appropriate third party conversion adapter or a 6.3mm stereo headphone jack with an optional ¼” component stereo plug adapter. 33. If the source component does not have any of these compatible female headphone input connector jacks then your extra bass headphones will not work with your portable audio player. 34. Do not place heavy objects on the headphones. 35. Do not throw things like a baseball, football, basketball, tennis or soccer ball at the headphones. 36. Do not press or push the headphone XB drivers directly up against your ears. 37. The factory installed ear cushions may deteriorate over a prolonged period of time. The successor model to the Sony MDR-XB400/GRN Extra Bass Headphones is the Sony MDR-XB400iP Extra Bass Headphones for iPhone. The two XB headphone models are identical in technical specifications. However, the successor MDR-XB400iP model adds an in-line remote control with Volume +, Center and Volume - buttons and integrated microphone for command of select iPod, iPhone and iPad Apple music player/smartphone products, Apple control headphone cable, hands-free calling with approved Apple devices and track controls including Play, Stop, Next/Prior. Sony MDR-XB400iP Extra Bass Headphones for iPhone is compatible with the following Apple products: iPod touch 2nd generation, iPod touch 3rd generation, iPod touch 4th generation, iPod nano 4th generation, iPod nano 5th generation, iPod nano 6th generation, iPod classic 120GB, iPod classic 160GB, iPod shuffle 3rd generation, iPod shuffle 4th generation, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPad, iPad 2 and iPad 3rd generation.
Posted on: Fri, 16 Jan 2015 04:01:46 +0000