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1 / 11Extra Bass: making podcasts rumble with Sony.
At 6.7, its noise cancelling beats 8% of over-ear headphones we've measured.
Measured on 64 of the 241 we've cataloged.
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above average for over-ear headphones — based on 159 of 241 we've cataloged.
Usb-c is the most common — on 89% of the 138 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 241).
5.2 appears on 16% of the 152 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 241).
below average for over-ear headphones — based on 199 of 241 we've cataloged.
Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
Sony WH-XB910N Extra Bass Frequency Response (measured on a B&K 5128)
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Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | 8.2 |
| 25 | 18.0 |
| 32 | 21.2 |
| 40 | 16.9 |
| 50 | 12.2 |
| 63 | 9.3 |
| 80 | 7.8 |
| 100 | 6.9 |
| 125 | 5.6 |
| 160 | 2.1 |
| 200 | -0.0 |
| 250 | -1.8 |
| 315 | -4.7 |
| 400 | -6.6 |
| 500 | -7.9 |
| 630 | -7.7 |
| 800 | -5.0 |
| 1000 | 0.7 |
| 1250 | 7.1 |
| 1600 | 6.8 |
| 2000 | 8.3 |
| 2500 | 6.8 |
| 3150 | 4.6 |
| 4000 | 1.4 |
| 5000 | 6.2 |
| 6300 | 10.4 |
| 8000 | 10.3 |
| 10000 | 3.1 |
| 12500 | -11.4 |
| 16000 | -14.5 |
| 20000 | -17.6 |
Sony WH-XB910N Extra Bass Attenuation (measured on a B&K 5128)
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Solid lines: passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Dashed lines: total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 1.5 |
| 26 | -1.9 |
| 33 | -0.0 |
| 41 | 0.1 |
| 52 | 0.1 |
| 65 | -0.5 |
| 82 | -0.6 |
| 103 | -2.8 |
| 130 | -1.4 |
| 163 | -0.6 |
| 205 | -1.0 |
| 259 | 2.0 |
| 325 | 4.3 |
| 410 | 5.2 |
| 516 | 6.8 |
| 613 | 9.9 |
| 772 | 14.6 |
| 972 | 19.1 |
| 1220 | 19.1 |
| 1540 | 27.3 |
| 1940 | 22.0 |
| 2440 | 28.3 |
| 3070 | 29.7 |
| 3870 | 27.6 |
| 4870 | 40.5 |
| 6130 | 40.6 |
| 7720 | 42.5 |
| 9720 | 42.3 |
| 12200 | 23.4 |
| 15400 | 23.3 |
| 19400 | 27.2 |
| Frequency (Hz) | Total attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | -12.7 |
| 26 | -16.8 |
| 33 | -6.8 |
| 41 | 1.2 |
| 52 | 8.6 |
| 65 | 15.8 |
| 82 | 21.1 |
| 103 | 22.6 |
| 130 | 22.5 |
| 163 | 28.8 |
| 205 | 22.6 |
| 259 | 24.3 |
| 325 | 25.6 |
| 410 | 24.5 |
| 516 | 23.1 |
| 613 | 20.4 |
| 772 | 11.7 |
| 972 | 15.8 |
| 1220 | 11.7 |
| 1540 | 20.7 |
| 1940 | 13.7 |
| 2440 | 20.1 |
| 3070 | 22.4 |
| 3870 | 20.6 |
| 4870 | 18.4 |
| 6130 | 14.3 |
| 7720 | 15.3 |
| 9720 | 19.6 |
| 12200 | 24.9 |
| 15400 | 23.3 |
| 19400 | 27.2 |
The verdict
The Sony WH-XB910N is a mixed bag headset, with an attractive price and feature set. It's way too bassy, and while you can EQ it, it won't sound perfect, and the touch controls are inconsistent. Noise canceling is good for the price, and optional wired listening is handy.
✓Liked: Battery life, LDAC, AAC, SBC codecs along with analog playback, In-app equalizer, Optional headphone jack
✕Could be better: Default sound is too bassy, Touch controls could work better, Even with the EQ the sound is imperfect
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3 of 5 would buy again
5 owners · owners report ~40 h per charge vs 40 h claimed
Comfort beat their expectations
Expected more from the fit and build
The battery beat their expectations
1 of 1 would buy again
1 owner
Nothing surprising about comfort
0 of 1 would buy again
1 owner
The noise cancelling beat their expectations
0 of 1 would buy again
1 owner · 1 photo-verified
Expected more from comfort
0 of 1 would buy again
1 owner
Comfort beat their expectations
0 of 2 would buy again
2 owners · 2 photo-verified
The noise cancelling beat their expectations
The battery beat their expectations
