Sony MDR-XB1000 Specification Guide

Go Big for remarkable sound and unbelievable bass. The world’s largest headphone 

drivers,

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 housed in a tightly sealed acoustic design with ultra-plush over-sized ear 

cushions let you hear all of the sound detail and feel all of the bass in your music. 

Powerful Bass

Specially designed 70 mm drivers housed in a tightly sealed acoustic design deliver 

remarkable ultra-low bass response. 

World’s largest Drivers

70 mm driver units are the largest in the world,

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 allowing you to hear all of the detail 

and feel all of the bass in your music. 

King-size

Much like sinking into an over-stuffed chair, ultra-thick, pressure relieving foam 

creates extreme wearing comfort.

Flat cord

The durable, 1.2 m flat cord has a smooth finish and reduces tangles, so you can get 

caught up in your music, not your cord.

Specifications

1. As of December, 2010.

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other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Features and specifications are subject 

to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary. 

/Updated: August 5, 2011

Audio

Driver Unit

Closed, Dynamic (circum-aural)

70 mm driver, dome type

Frequency Response

2 to 30,000 Hz

General

Design

Over-the-head, Home-music/movie/games

Plug

Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini 

Type of Use

Home

Hardware

Cord

Flat

Power

Power Handling Capacity

 100 mW

Weights and Measurements

Cord Length (Approx.)

3.9 ft. (1.2 m) flat cord, Y-type

MDR-XB1000

Extra Bass Headphones for music that moves you