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How would you describe the XB950’s (sub)bass and the sound signature, compared to the Pro700 MK2? Do these two headphones have the same kind of wow-factor (for non-analytic listeners), or completely different beasts with different type of sound / target audience? I lost mine a week or so ago and it has been difficult looking for a replacement. Did that cable fit, or are you still searching? Replacement parts, accessories, and software for Sony® products can be obtained from Sony Parts and Accessories. Go to Parts and Accessories.
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I’ve not much experience with the BT version of the 1R, so I don’t feel okay recommending. But, the 1R and the 950BT sound nothing alike. The 1R series is thinner, more spacious, lean on the bass. The 950BT is more solid and firm, less spacious but very serious on the low end. I don’t think the 1R would be as well rounded nor as fun as the 950BT, but that is on paper and not based on my experience with the 1R. I wouldn’t shell out the extra cash for the 1R, no. Considering the fun factor the 950BT has, that would seal the deal for me. I didn’t find the normal 1R to be fun, so I would expect the 1RBT to also not be fun. This has nothing to do with the weight of the headphones, which is a light 10 ounces compared to the more hefty 11-ounce Sennheiser Urbanite XLs. Nor did it have to do with the size of the band, which is a positively chunky 1.29 inches wide. Thank you for the review. I’m loving these headphones as well. I’m trying to connect to my Xbox one console which says only CTIA standard is allowed. Any thought on how to get this to work with my console?
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It says anyway “Low Audio Coding Delay – Minimizes latency and ‘lip-sync’ issues – very important for gaming and HD video” Thankfully, the XB950BT’s treble and midrange are fairly linear; it is only the bass that is significantly more powerful, more forward, and lively. I am not sure I can consider the midrange and treble truly recessed, due solely to the fact that the bass is just so vividly upfront and omnipresent. Even in the console doesn’t have any direct audio outputs, these days its handled by HDMI. Solution would be the TV’s Optical Output to this BT transmitters input. Then, the BT transmitter would sync to the headphone or speaker. I eagerly await a really great device that does this with a strong connection and that sounds good.
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Awesome review. Thank you for this. It’s the only concise and full review I’ve found for these headphones anywhere. No way to get the microphone to work with gaming consoles, likely won’t ever be fixed or implemented. The Priva is only transmitter but in case of need you can use two headphones together (without APTX codec in this last case). I haven’t gotten a chance to look for a new cable yet, you may be right about the recessed adapter housing. When I look into it, I’ll respond here with details. While on the subject of genres and how well-rounded this headphone is, I’ve noticed my playlists were changing inside my portable setups. Where prior my playlists were divided by genre type due to the fact that it wasn’t likely whatever portable headphone I was using at the time could handle a mixed bag of tunes.Hey. Thanks for the reply and the great advice. I do have other BT headphones, the Beats Wireless and the Motorola S9 and I don’t have this issue with either BT audio source or wireless interference with the devices around. ( These Sony BT headphones are far superior than the other two by the way in terms of sound quality and comfort ) Did you take a closer listen again on these Sony Headphones if you can hear the idling motorcycle sound? I sure can hear it right now. Sorry if I am asking too much. Thanks again.
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