MDR-XB20EX
Deeper bass, lower distortion and wider dynamic range
• Ultra-small9mmdome-typedriverunitswithclosed,directvibestructure
• Resistshighpowerinputupto100mW
• Closedstructureheadphoneswithhybridsiliconearbudstoallowstable
andcomfortablet
• Newlydevelopeddurableandlightweightatcord
• Tightlysealedacousticdesignforahighlevelofsoundisolationand
boomingbass
• Speciallycreateddiaphragmwithplentyofcorrugationsforhigh
compliance,withlargeamplitudeforlongstrokeanddurabilityagainst
suddenpressure
MDR-XB40EX
Enjoy deeper bass, lower distortion and wider dynamic range
• 13.5mmdome-typedriverunitswithclosed,directvibestructure
• Resistshighpowerinputupto100mW
• Closedstructure,verticalin-earheadphoneswithhybridsiliconearbudsto
allowstableandcomfortablet
• Newlydevelopeddurableandlightweightatcord
• Tightlysealedacousticdesignforahighlevelofsoundisolationand
boomingbass
• Speciallycreateddiaphragmwithplentyofcorrugationsforhigh
compliance,withlargeamplitudeforlongstrokeanddurabilityagainst
suddenpressure
Specifications MDR-XB700 MDR-XB500 MDR-XB300 MDR-XB40EX MDR-XB20EX
Type
Closed, Dynamic
Driver Unit
50mm diameter, dome
type (CCAW adopted)
40mm diameter, dome
type (CCAW adopted)
30mm diameter, dome
type (CCAW adopted)
13.5mm diameter, dome
type (CCAW adopted)
9mm diameter, dome
type (CCAW adopted)
Sensitivity
106 dB/mW 104 dB/mW 100 dB/mW 105 dB/mW 103 dB/mW
Impedence
24 ohms at 1 KHz 16 ohms at 1 KHz
Magnet
Neodymium (360kJ/m
3
) Neodymium (300kJ/m
3
)
Frequency Response (Hz)
3-28,000Hz 4-24,000Hz 5-22,000Hz 4-24,000Hz 5-23,000Hz
Power Handling Capacity
3000mW (IEC) 1500mW (IEC) 1000mW (IEC) 100mW (IEC)
Cord
1.2m
Supplied Accessories
L-shaped stereo mini-plug (gold)
Weight (Without cord)
Approx. 295g Approx. 185g Approx. 120g Approx. 9g Approx. 6g
EX Monitor Series
Designers’ Interview
Sony’s total commitment
“With Sony, the whole company is involved in making
a single product. Many people’s opinions, even on small
details, are consulted before reaching a conclusion based
on the data. It’s the expression of each person’s condence
and sense of responsibility in bearing the Sony brand.”
Headphones, an expression of style
“For example, glasses are a tool that aid eyesight, but they
are also a part of that person’s personality. Furthermore,
people who wear glasses look for glasses that suit their
face and they create their own look. I think it would be nice
if headphones were on that kind of level.”
The best fit for you
“The shapes of people’s ears are very different. It isn’t
simply that the size of the ear holes, but the direction and
angle of the hole varies between the right ear and the
left ear. There is an endless variety of ear shapes. If the
earpiece is loose and air leaks, then you aren’t likely to get
the sound quality that the engineer is aiming for. You will
get better sound quality if you choose an earpiece that ts
your ears.”
Tomohiro Matsuo, Headphone Designer & Fifth Master Ear Molder
Hear the difference
Committed to uncompromising sound quality, EX Monitor headphones are made with meticulous attention to detail and
quality. Featuring a superior quality driver that allows reproduction of a bigger sound across a broad range of both high
and low frequencies, its unique design and headphone bonding is created to match the orientation of your ear canal to
achieve enhanced sound delivery and a comfortable t for your ears.
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