SonyMDR-XB55AP In-Ear Extra Bass Headphones with mic for phone calls - Black

Great sound quality, affordable

I'm slightly disappointed because the audio quality is below par for the price (27£). Out of the box, it wasn't thatgreat, but after listening for about 30min, it seems better.Build quality looks good for the parts you put in your er, but I'm slightly concerned about the thickness of the wire and the tiny 3.5mm plug.However, my 10£ chi-fi IEM has more bass and sounds better overall. Also the mids seem non-existent.Choosing the largest eartip fixed the loose fit problem for me, in case anyone faces it.Edit: Updated review after a couple of hours of listening.For somewhat more money, you could buy desktop speakers which have better audio quality.

Very loud, with a very deep bass, they are big for ear Buds but are comfortable and they are very light, high quality and I good price, the test of time will see how long they last but that's the same as anything you purchase

Exceptional listening experience.These are the earphones I continually go back to and use again and again. The bass is heavy and allows a far better quailty listening experience. It feels like you're at a concert.Comfortable in the ear and lightweight.I recommend these to friends all the time.

good quality

I know for a FACT these aren't the same earphones. I had this exact model (XB55AP) for 2 years. I know the sound like the back of my hand. This is not the same. There's no bass. Awful sound. Plasticky feeling. I can even tell from the flimsy weight that these are not the same headphones I had for 2 years. Now I've scrolled through the reviews (sorted by review date) and see that many of the recent reviews are claiming the same thing. Also, the box was partially open and there was earwax inside, which tells me someone else had already tried them, wasn't happy and returned them. I will also be returning them. My standard apple earphones, the cheap £20 wired ones, sound twice as good as this. Something is not right here. The old, original XB55AP's were awesome with a deep, punchy bass. Not this.

The other half bought this pair and a cheaper pair of another brand. Generally they find that generic "straight" in ear headphones will not stay in their ears, so they buy ones that have the buds at and angle. These ones stay in place exceptionally well and the sound quality is good from a non audiophile point of view. The noise reduction is a very much personal thing and I have yet to find an in ear plug that cuts every noise out completely. These do a reasonable job for the money.Bottom line - If you want a branded in ear headphone these are not overly expensive and do an above average job. There are cheaper non branded in ear headphones that will do the job just as well. It's your choice.I do not receive any payment or free goods for writing these reviews. I am just happy to share my views on my purchases with fellow like minded Amazonians in the hope that you may find it helpful.

great sound