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Sony MDRX10/RED Simon Cowell X Headphones with 50mm Diaphragms
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Brand | Sony |
Model Name | MDR-X10/RED |
Color | Red |
Form Factor | On Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
About this item
- 50mm diaphragms for powerful and natural bass sound. Connectivity Technology: Wired
- Direct Vibe structure for bass reproduction bass response
- Dual folding design folds compact for storage
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Sound quality | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.5 |
Noise cancellation | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Volume control | 4.6 | 4.1 | 4.0 | — | — | 4.3 |
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connectivity tech | Wired | Bluetooth | Wired | Wired | Wired | Bluetooth 5.0, Bluetooth |
headphones form factor | On Ear | Over Ear | On Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear |
connector type | AUX | Stereo Mini Jack | 3.5mm Jack | 3 5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack | USB Type C |
noise control | sound isolation | active noise cancellation | — | — | sound isolation | active noise cancellation |
headphones jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5mm/6.35mm | 3.5 mm Jack |
cable feature | Tangle Free, Detachable | Without Cable | Retractable | Detachable | Detachable | Detachable, Without Cable |
control type | Media Control | Voice Control | control,remote | — | Volume Control | Voice Control |
material | urethane | Leather, Metal, Plastic | Leather | — | Leather, Memory Foam | Plastic |
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Product Dimensions | 9 x 4 x 10 inches |
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Item Weight | 6.4 ounces |
ASIN | B00972M942 |
Item model number | MDRX10/RED |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #303,764 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #3,707 in On-Ear Headphones |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 10, 2012 |
Manufacturer | Sony |
Item Weight | 6.4 Ounces |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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Product Description
These are for the listeners. The fanatics.
Put them on and rediscover your music.
Don’t just love your playlist, live it. Let the
world know how much your music matters
with unique and powerful headphones
designed by Sony and Simon Cowell. Unique, premium head-turning design. Deep, hard-hitting bass. Full, powerful sound. Music is everything and the X Headphone is designed around that. Premium style accents compliment cushy earpads, a tangle-free cord, and a compact carrying case. Bass rhythms are deeper and more powerful due to tightly sealed acoustic design which allows for a high level of sound isolation. 50mm drivers accurately reproduce the ultra-low frequencies, smooth mids, and highs found in today’s popular music.
Technology
Make a statement Stylish design meets solid construction and performance. X headphones are the ultimate fashion accessory for true music lovers. Engineered with your
music in mind 50mm driver units and high-energy neodymium magnets provide a wide dynamic frequency response (3Hz - 28kHz) that perfectly complement today’s popular music genres. Direct- Vibe structure A tightly sealed acoustic design allows for a high level of sound isolation which aides in the powerful reproduction of extended bass sound. Dual folding design and
tangle-free cord Compact for portability yet affording listening flexibility, the reversible earpads let you enjoy music in many ways. Also, The durable, 1.2m detachable flat cord has a serrated finish that reduces tangles, so you can get caught up in your music, not your cord. Extended comfort Newly developed noise isolating earpads use pressure relieving urethane foam for not only an outstanding fit, but reduced ambient noise. Made for iPod®/iPhone®/iPad® Made for iPod®, iPhone® and iPad®1 the inline remote gives you volume and track controls (Play, Stop, Next/Prior) for iPod®, iPhone® or iPad®, and the built-in microphone makes it easy to take calls through it all.
1. Compatible iPod®/iPhone®/iPad® models
You can use the unit with only the following models supporting remote control. Update your iPod®, iPhone® or iPad® to the latest software before use except in special cases: iPod® touch 4th generation, iPod® touch 3rd generation, iPod® touch 2nd generation, iPod® nano 6th generation, iPod® nano 5th generation (video camera), iPod® nano 4th generation (video), iPod® classic 120GB 160GB (2009), iPod® shuffle 4th generation, iPod® shuffle 3rd generation, iPhone® 4S, iPhone® 4, iPhone® 3GS, iPad® (3rd Generation), iPad® 2, iPad®
© 2012 Sony Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, the Sony make.believe logo and We Live Music are trademarks of Sony. iPad®, iPod®, and iPhone® are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Customers like the sound quality, comfort, value, appearance and style of the headphones. For example, they mention that the sound is awesome, super clean, doesn't get fuzzy or crackly, blocks a great amount of environmental sounds and that they are perfect for casual listening. They also praise the quality and detail of the product. That said, they say the price is reasonable and that you get what you pay for.
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Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. They mention that it's awesome, super clean, has good bass, and doesn't get fuzzy or crackly. They also say that they don't sound muddy at all, and are perfect for casual listening and gym life. Customers also appreciate the noise-canceling design, which blocks a great amount of environmental sounds. Overall, customers are happy with the sound performance and recommend them to others.
"...hand, the MDRX10s are stupendous for some decent clarity, they don't sound muddy at all, and, they pack a MASSIVE wallop in terms of bass response,..." Read more
"...They have a great amount of full and clear bass, so much as to tickle the hairs in your ear canal, even without going full volume on your playback..." Read more
"...That's not to say these have no bass, quite the contrary. However, the bass does not drown out the other sounds of your music...." Read more
"...them, The Beats headphones were lightweight, comfortable, and sounded outstanding. Verizon had them priced at about $150...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the headphones. They mention that the build is good, the sound is excellent, and the overall quality and detail are great. Some say that the headphones are comfortable and sound just like new.
"...Overall quality and detail, and high end, they beat these Sonys, but, on the other hand, the MDRX10s are stupendous for some decent clarity, they do..." Read more
"...Speaking of the headband, their construction has a very well-made, solid feel. They don't feel flimsy or cheap, and yet don't feel stiff or rigid...." Read more
"...in your songs that you never even noticed before because of the great quality...." Read more
"...Summary:Overall great, quality headphones. Comfortable once you find you "sweet spot" and break them in a little...." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the headphones. They say the fit was considerably more comfortable than the P5s, the headphones are soft on the ears, and comfortable to wear. Some customers have worn the headphones for hours and their ears have not hurt yet.
"...tight, clean bass, and super detailed sparkling high end, but require a lot of amp power, whereas the MDRX10s offer high efficiency, super warm,..." Read more
"...The headband adjusts with solid clicks and stays. Nothing is exceptionally loose or ill fitting except the swivel on the earcups, which is a good..." Read more
"...the 100% volume I want but i've worn these for hours and my ears have not hurt yet...." Read more
"...What also sets the Sony MDRX apart from the others is comfort. The earphones are BY FAR the most comfortable of them all...." Read more
Customers like the value of the headphones. They say that they are high end and durable. They also mention that the performance is very good for the price. Overall, customers are satisfied with their purchase and recommend them to others.
"...Yes, these are better than Beats, by far, and they cost less, and they have more bass than many higher-endheadphones I could name..." Read more
"...So, I like their sound for price ratio...." Read more
"...Great noise cancelGreat for planes and or workGreat price since they lowered it down from 299.99Love the removable cord..." Read more
"The MDR X10 are a great headphone for the price. They sound way better than Beats or really any other artist endorsed headphone right now...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the headphones. They mention that it has an awesome style, and a classy feel. They also appreciate the detailed sparkling high end and tight, clean bass. Customers also say that the headphones look brand new and come with a sleek case.
"...tight, clean bass, and super detailed sparkling high end, but require a lot of amp power, whereas the MDRX10s offer high efficiency, super warm,..." Read more
"...The design of these earcups are excellent...." Read more
"...Look: I would say these look pretty good but do not be decieved they are pretty big...." Read more
"...The headphones are very lively, with a lot of punch, verve and great dynamic range for rock music. Very deep bass...." Read more
Customers like the clarity of the headphones. They say that the MDRX10s are astounding for decent clarity, with good clear mids and highs. They also say that details are well treated and evident. Customers also say the headphones are plenty loud, full, rich, and clear.
"...these Sonys, but, on the other hand, the MDRX10s are stupendous for some decent clarity, they don't sound muddy at all, and, they pack a MASSIVE..." Read more
"...world" response and the sound quality was still excellent, with rich, full and crisp sound that maintained allot of volume headroom...." Read more
"...everything Nuno Bettencourt and company are doing it's really very detailed. Quick responding drivers. Not perfect, but very fun indeed...." Read more
"...It doesn't thump your head as hard and the high's are much clearer...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the durability of the headphones. Some mention that they are rock solid, can withstand moderate-heavy abuse, and have a solid feel. Others say that they tear easily, fall apart after about 2 years of usage, and the ear muffs have started coming apart.
"...The PortaPros are great but a bit flimsyand delicate, though totally portable, and the IEMs are great when I want the IEM sound and..." Read more
"...Speaking of the headband, their construction has a very well-made, solid feel. They don't feel flimsy or cheap, and yet don't feel stiff or rigid...." Read more
"...so yes i hear bass but VERY low not strong at all and really not enough...." Read more
"...had this a couple of weeks and used it a few times, but the right side speaker broke off when I was putting them on today...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the weight of the headphones. Some mention that they're quite lightweight, and look stylish and attractive without being too. They also say that the flat cord is so light and thin that they barely notice it's there. However, others say that it'll be easy to carry with you, but is a bit heavy.
"...The PortaPros are great but a bit flimsyand delicate, though totally portable, and the IEMs are great when I want the IEM sound and..." Read more
"...say I haven't found anything bad about these headphones other than how bulky they are...." Read more
"...I personally don't care about that though as they are not heavy, they just "look big." A couple other perks is that it does not require..." Read more
"...I instantly fell in love with them, The Beats headphones were lightweight, comfortable, and sounded outstanding...." Read more
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headphones in any case. If I find headphones fatiguing, I never listen to them: they end up gathering dust.
Or, if I find their overall performance crap, or the sound dull. Goodbye.
Having said that, I'm not really a huge fan of Sony's headphones these days. I do own a 2008 Sony
home theater in a box set, which is decent but not outstanding (not top end), and a small Sony 2011
bookshelf system with Ipod dock--which sounds good for basic apt. background listening and radio),
so I do own some basic Sony audio stuff which is good for certain things. I feel like their headphones
are hit or miss though lately, with quality, build, and performance. I don't really love Bluetooth because I like
being able to control the ampage and EQ as much as possible with wired setups, and the still-iffy quality of
wireless audio.
I wanted cans that offer much better bass response than most of the other quite excellent headphones I've bought the past five years or so. Some have tons of bass, like Koss PortaPros or the wonderful Linsoul Pro ZS10 IEMs. The PortaPros are great but a bit flimsy
and delicate, though totally portable, and the IEMs are great when I want the IEM sound and portability,
but sometimes I don't want to feel isolated as IEMs can sometimes make you feel like.
I also recently invested in a pair of Audio-Technica MH20xs, good budget studio monitor cans, but, they aren't really super bass-cannons, and they are a bit analytical and "dry," and this is not what I want from a pair of totally "fun", warm, bass-heavy headphones for sheer music listening. If you want that, put on the ATs, or my Fostex RP40s, which will give you detail but not massive bass. I find the ATs are better for classical, jazz, and watching streaming
stuff online or movies and such. They're just not super musical, since they're intended as pro monitors.
They are excellent though for $55 studio cans. However.... I'm difficult to please.
I still wanted more serious sized, bass-heavy but not distorted etc. headphones that were light and comfortable. I heard the MDRX10s were exemplary in that mode. You cannot find them retail in NY or LI where I'm at these days,
since Sony seems to be pushing their very basic BT headphones and sports buds and such, and nothing
"limited edition" like the X10s, which is very bloody annoying, so I ordered them up on Amazon from
my man BigBanana (sic) from out there in sunny Alameda, California. He shipped these big bassy bastards
Priority Mail and they showed up fast. I opened the package and held my breath, expecting to hear cheap
sounding sludgey cans that made Beats actually sound good. Oh, how the mighty have risen.
I received mine today, 12/30/19, and thus far, they absolutely deliver what they promise. In my experience this is a rarity for Sony these days, and a rarity for headphones in general. I don't like Beats, don't think their quality is good enough to warrant the price, bass or not. I've previewed Bose and they generally sound good, but kind of boring
and lifeless to my ears, with pleasant bass, but nothing truly outstanding, minus the high prices and
maybe noise-canceling if you absolutely need that. I own Hifiman HE400I planar magnetics, which are the best open back headphones I own, they have nice solid tight bass, but not Deep DELICIOUS brain-eating bass. Overall quality and detail, and high end, they beat these Sonys, but, on the other hand, the MDRX10s are stupendous for some decent clarity, they don't sound muddy at all, and, they pack a MASSIVE wallop in terms of bass response, impact, and bass clarity. I would differentiate this way: The Hifiman HE400Is have a warmish, clear, detailed darkish signature with
tight, clean bass, and super detailed sparkling high end, but require a lot of amp power, whereas the MDRX10s offer high efficiency, super warm, muscular powerful bass response, with more of a sound signature that reminds me of great powered DJ monitors like KRK, JBL, or Pioneers with a good subwoofer added in. You can also drive
the X10s with a phone or media player or tablet, without necessarily having to add a separate head. amp.
For really good quality 50mm bass-heavy headphones, that is a true accomplishment, without their losing
a lot of detail and quality in the mids and highs in the process. Also, the bass on the X10s doesn't get
muddy or buzzy like those ghastly bass-adjustable Skullcandy Krushers that have a sliding bass switch on 'em.
Stay far away from those unless you like distorted bass in your drum and bass music.
I need only turn these bad boys up to maybe 10-12 on my PC Creative Labs amp setup, with some EQ,
to get a gorgeous loud but listenable level overall, with truly ass kicking bass for rock, dance music, etc. After
about eight hours of testing, with a pair that was sent to me new, or open-box new, these headphones still
felt comfortable due to the soft on-ear pads, I wasn't expecting that, and, they deliver some serious performance,
easily 10x what I'd expected from them from reviews here or on YouTube. I feel like Sony still makes quality stuff,
but mainly at their higher end, top shelf, but the X10s at roughly $90 that I paid for mine, easily punch way above their price point. They seem to be well-made and are definitely comfortable, and even offer two removable
cables, and a nice vinyl metallic case. They're quite lightweight, and look stylish and attractive without being
too garish. They're spectacularly efficient headphones, even though they actually seem to offer a pretty
powerful, bass-emphasized signature, but still with some good clear mids and highs, and, the highs aren't
shrill or overbearing in any way. This is highly important as I CANNOT STAND shrill, metallic, sibilant,
annoying unpleasant highs. But I love me some good solid bass where the kick drum in say, the average
HD recording of The Police, (Voices Inside My Head) sounds like I'm putting my head about three feet or less
from the kick drum riser. It doesn't sound like someone kicking the pedal against a rug, it sounds like
Stewart Copeland actually kicking that bloody pedal on that bloody kick drum.
Yes, these are better than Beats, by far, and they cost less, and they have more bass than many higher-end
headphones I could name (Grado? Beyer? AKG? All great headphones that lack heavy bass). That's about
all you need to know. If you want budget-priced headphones with some unbelievable deep yet tight bass,
and clarity otherwise, and comfort, I can't recommend too many other headphones that fit the bill in a DJ
type design, that deliver all of the points I've mentioned. I even own new PIoneer X7 DJ pro headphones,
and, honestly, I like the sound of the MDRX10s better, because, the Pioneers A. don't have as much good
bass as these do and B. they were a lot more money and C. they are spectacularly heavy, and not very
comfortable and D. the overall sound signature is a bit muddy, total V shape, murkier bass and highs
and not much good midrange at all. They distort a lot more easily at higher volumes than the X10s.
So, Sony has redeemed themselves a bit this time out. I figured I'd laugh at how awful they sounded,
and send them right back to Amazon, but, instead, I lucked out with a really bracing sounding pair
of headphones with 50mm drivers and bass that truly devastates. I mainly listen to rock, pop, dance music,
goth, 80s, folk rock, power pop, etc., and metal. The X10s are the perfect headphones for these genres.
If you want to listen to nothing but classical and jazz, I recommend the Hifimans, BeyerDynamics,
AKGs, Grados, etc. As for the Sony MDRX10 "Simon Cowell but you needn't like him or his silly show to buy these": I recommend putting these through the best amplifier you own, EQing them to cut the regular bass down a tad and up the sub-bass a bit, and playing The Sisters Of Mercy's "Dominion/Mother Russia" at about volume 14, and be prepared for the retro nightclub playing in your head. You have been warned for bass masturbation ecstasy dead ahead.
I've owned all sorts, from all sorts of manufacturers, and they have all served their purpose as a way to listen to my music without disturbing those around me. Some were better than others, and each style has it's own purpose, whether it's to be light and unobtrusive as in earbuds, or all encompassing and ambient as in over the ears.
I finally decided to up my budget as I wanted something with the volume and clarity to use while DJ'ing in louder environments. I considered allot of the current trend items (Beats, SOL, Skull Candy, etc.), as well as trusted brands (Sony, Bose, JBL, etc.). I landed here because of my previous experiences with Sony headphones (I've always found them to have excellent sound reproduction in comparison to their price points). So, I like their sound for price ratio. This quickly ruled out Beats, Bose, and JBL because Beats are overpriced for the sound quality and Bose and JBL may be worth the price, but that price is just too high for something I consider perishable. While I have liked some Skull Candy offerings, they seem to be more fashion than function to me.
I considered several models from Sony, mainly in this on the ear style, and most with the X bass feature. I eventually landed on this model because of the price in comparison to the sound and features.
For $100 I got...
Full sized on the ear headphones with 50mm drivers
Folding and extended swivel ear cups with allot of padding
Single point cable attachment, that can be disconnected/replaced
Two cables one standard tangle free, and on apple compliant control/mic cable
A 1/4" headphone jack adapter
A plastic/pleather case
I wanted to get them in Black/Silver, but the few pairs left were more expensive than the similar/replacement 920 model. And I'll pay $40 less and live with the slightly more decadent Red/Silver version.
As I said, I got these for the main purpose of monitoring on my DJ sets, but I will use them in other aspects as well. With the DJ'ing, of course there will be a lot of pop, rap, hip-hop, house, techno, funk, etc. But I love to listen to all sorts of music from rock and metal, to country, easy listening, and other "softer" musical genres.
First off, these are definitely built for the bass loving genres. They have a great amount of full and clear bass, so much as to tickle the hairs in your ear canal, even without going full volume on your playback device (I've used them on a Droid Razr Maxx HD, an iPad, Asus laptop, Hercules RMX2 mixer, and so on).
When listening on my Droid Razr Maxx HD, I used to have the volume on full with lower end headphones and earbuds to get close to full sound. Not so with these, 75% volume was plenty loud, full, rich, and clear. I've seen other reviews that recommend using an amplifier in conjunction with their devices and I have to wonder how much volume do they feel they need? I mean those hairs that are tickling are meant to be there to help you hear, and can be destroyed by volumes at that level.
While the bass is definitely the focal point, the mids and highs are still there in clear and distinct quality. I usually listen with flat EQ settings to reproduce a variety of musical styles as they were intended, I only adjust for the speaker by utilizing pink noise to adjust or modeling based on response graphs. I found that while the bass at a flat setting was very much on top of the mix, it did not take much reduction in the low end of the EQ to get a flatter "real world" response and the sound quality was still excellent, with rich, full and crisp sound that maintained allot of volume headroom.
With that being said, while mixing I leave my EQ flat because the enhanced bass makes it easy to passively hold the beat and not have to intensely press an earcup to your ear and focus on finding the rhythm.
The design of these earcups are excellent. While they rest "on the ear", they are large and supple, making them comfortable as well as "noise cancelling" (they don't actually have a "noise cancelling" chip or technology, they hold off ambient noise by creating a comfortable seal on the ear). They envelope your ear, but don't wear so large as to make your neck sweat, and the band does not constrict, but still holds relatively well for a full size headphone.
Speaking of the headband, their construction has a very well-made, solid feel. They don't feel flimsy or cheap, and yet don't feel stiff or rigid. They fold when you want them to fold, but don't make you force them so hard you feel like you might break them before they fold. The headband adjusts with solid clicks and stays. Nothing is exceptionally loose or ill fitting except the swivel on the earcups, which is a good thing. I hate having to force the earcups to swivel when I adjust where the headphone is resting on my head, you just adjust and the earcup swivels to it's new home.
As for the durability of the fit and finish, I can't say anything bad, and probably never will. I don't just toss my headphones around, drag them behind me if they drop, use them as hammers, etc. If they're not on my head or resting around my neck, I set them aside (nesting in their nifty, soft lined case, now). I haven't seen any wear or scratches develop yet, nor has anything fallen off, stripped apart, or otherwise shown flaws.
I am very happy with these headphones. For those that may be scared because of th extra bass feature, if you have an EQ with the ability to lower the low end around 100hz just a bit, you will still be happy with how good they sound. If the full sized on the ear style is what you are looking for, these are very comfortable, while remaining on your head. The features are well done and abundant and make them the definite step up in the Sony MDR line (right in line with the 920 model).
I definitely feel these were worthy of being a $100 purchase on headphones (and thus, I probably won't want to spend more than that for some time).