ON ARGOS WEB PAGE xb950b1 shows £159.99 BUT you will receive xb950b1 instead xb950bt which is newer version ,and for £76,99 i think argos made a mistake for price. :wink:
I have been waiting for this for a long time,price dropped ,get it before out of stock it is half price at the moment. extra
bass headphones with Electro Bass Booster and X-Bass. Bluetooth &
NFC. Wirefree with 20 hours of battery life. Beat Response Control
reduces heavy bass distortion. Foldable ear cups. Set your pulse
racing with vibrating bass. Powerful 40mm neodymium drivers combine with
Beat Response Control and an Electro Bass Booster to reproduce the
thump and thrill of club sound. And with built-in Bluetooth, you'll
never need worry about wires getting in the way as you dance to your
favourite tracks.
1.2m cord length.
40mm driver.
EAN: 4905524976939.
Latest comments (66)
drifta
27 Aug 17#66
Seems they may have removed this item...web site may be down for maintenance but perhaps they're changing the price.
Master_Yoda
26 Aug 17#65
Ended up collecting the ones I had already reserved on fast-track from store today and was shocked to be given the inferior XB950BT ones and not the newer B1's (!?) - what the hell lol??? Am I the only one here who wasn't given the B1's???
MrGillyStar
25 Aug 17#64
I reserved them but changed my mind. Argos Livingston retail park Reservation number 645371, need to be picked up today.
Master_Yoda
25 Aug 17#61
Can someone confirm - do these work with the PS4?
rev6 to Master_Yoda
25 Aug 17#62
Probably not unless they've lifted the "restrictions". Only a couple did when I last checked. Not even their MDR-1000X's do. Which is laughable.
Master_Yoda to rev6
25 Aug 17#63
Wow - ok. Sony are completely nuts. If they expect to force people into buying the Sony 2.0 Bluetooth Wireless PS4 headset, they need to make them with a lot better build quality lol. I'm fed up of using the Sony PS4 headphones as the plastic on them keeps failing - they are not fit for purpose. I've had to buy brand new replacements several times now and won't be buying another pair. Also, every time they have failed, Sony have refused to replace them or help in any way and said tough. Their attitude stinks - can't believe they've purposely prevented their own headphones from working with their own console (...)
DevK
22 Aug 17#11
Just writing this to potentially help someone...
I was VERY close to buying a set of these last week but then read the reviews. I suggest you do the same if you're a potential buyer. In a nutshell, they offer a lot of bass, but poor overall quality sound.
I ended up buying some AKGY50BT's instead. And yes, I'm aware they're more expensive but the old saying goes "buy cheap, buy twice"
rev6 to DevK
22 Aug 17#13
Sadly they're on-ear not over-ear so not for me.
Mujjaa to rev6
25 Aug 17#59
The xb950 are over ear
rev6 to Mujjaa
25 Aug 17#60
AKGY50BT's are on-ear.
chelmsfordman
22 Aug 17#14
How loud do they go? I've found songs Bluetooth headphones to be very limited in volume - you do get accustomed to it , however many complaints seem to focus on volume difference versus wired headphones
Mujjaa to chelmsfordman
25 Aug 17#58
When in Bluetooth mode I have the vol on the headset and connected device just one level below max. I've installed viper4android on my Galaxy Tab S to get an increase in sound quality and volume. For the me perfect match.
fcuk
22 Aug 17#45
Some not very good reviews specially the poor build quality
rev6 to fcuk
22 Aug 17#46
Yeah. Even their top-tier BT headphones too.
Mujjaa to fcuk
25 Aug 17#57
Had mine for over a year and they get used daily by myself and the kids. Still look as good a new and no issues with the headband after all the adjustments.
Probably not the best for serious music listeners but for movies and EDM these are great and very comfortable for long periods.
Gonzo2011
25 Aug 17#56
Anyone bought any that doesn't need them I would buy them
Julan
24 Aug 17#55
link not working
gold3n_dragon
23 Aug 17#48
Just pick mine up but already I see a problem. There is a crack by the screw. I think I'm gonna return them.
Master_Yoda to gold3n_dragon
23 Aug 17#50
What?? lol - how crap are these headphones? Did you receive XB950B1 or XB950BT?
gold3n_dragon to Master_Yoda
23 Aug 17#51
I received the xb950b1.
Master_Yoda to gold3n_dragon
23 Aug 17#52
OK - thanks for letting me know. I'm really astonished headphones that expensive could have such low build quality. Can't imagine them standing up to normal use
alien_ to Master_Yoda
23 Aug 17#53
There is a calculated failure rate of usually around 3-4% for any electronic good, means if they sell 100,000 a few thousand will arrive faulty or damaged. Now think how many faulty product gets on the shelf when they sell by the millions - Welcome to the world of mass manufactured goods. Paying more won't grand better QA either, but reputable brands give better service when it comes to giving out replacement.
Master_Yoda to alien_
23 Aug 17#54
As the price you pay increases for any item, the build quality / materials used / quality checks should increase to justify the increased cost and the failure rate should fall drastically. A pair of headphones worth £10 and ones worth £150 shouldn't have anywhere near the same failure rate...
petehere
23 Aug 17#49
how do these compare to the Sony MDR-ZX770bt (looks like this links gone now) that came up as a deal last week?
alien_
22 Aug 17#47
For anyone interested, there's a mod to change the characteristics of the headphones to a more balanced one. Read Bill-P 's post on page 13 and 17 on this thread for instructions. Bill-P's mod
353 people love it ,36 did not like it,and you are saying lots of bad reviews,why can you see 353 people + me love it,just collected it today and i really love the quality of sound, lol.amazon.co.uk/Son…r=1
AJ92 to humanracer
22 Aug 17#10
:poop:
Have had mine 2 years and still going strong even though I am bass mad. I do keep them in a cheap hard case so hopefully they will last longer.
GoonerGetYa
22 Aug 17#25
Are these the best Bass speakers for the price?
If anyone have reserved any in Nottingham and don't want there reservation than let me know please
Biddy2 to GoonerGetYa
22 Aug 17#36
Reserved a pair in Newark last night but changed my mind today. Would you like the reservation? :smile:
GoonerGetYa to Biddy2
22 Aug 17#43
I have one reserved in Mansfield, just need one closer to be fair. Mansfield is still closer but thanks anyway :smile:
chaz1992
22 Aug 17#42
Really good headphones. Bought them for £60 last year off amazon. Two issues: 1.) These are BIG! If you've got a round head, prepare to look stupid with these on; 2.) The bit of plastic that couples the ear piece on to the headband is prone to failure. Within 4 months of ownership I could see fatigue marks . 1 month later, I take them off and drop them on my duvet and off swings the ear cup, dangling by a wire. I've been using them since then with gorilla glue. Seems to have done the trick.
Nothing wrong with the sound quality. Truly exceptional for bass heavy music. I don't use the bass boost button as that's a crazy amount of bass
GoonerGetYa to chaz1992
22 Aug 17#7
Do you have a round head? I have a round head and would love to use these for the gym? But I don't want to look like a plank also :joy:
r4w80
22 Aug 17#40
I bought them while on a trip in the States (and it was black Friday!) and I really love them, I don't see any downside yet. I'm wondering, what's the difference between the old and new model?
gold3n_dragon to r4w80
22 Aug 17#41
A quick search on internet the only difference between these two is with the newer version you can adjust the bass level.
r4w80 to gold3n_dragon
22 Aug 17#8
Ah, I didn't notice the app for changing the bass. Interesting..
Iman1
22 Aug 17#39
Just got mine from Bearwood Birmingham, B1's as well Result!!
gold3n_dragon
22 Aug 17#38
Just picked one up from Argos. This is a newer version xb950b1.
alien_
22 Aug 17#35
I just picked up mine - It's not the XB950BT, but the newer XB950B1 :smile:
bozkurt1881 to alien_
22 Aug 17#37
i picked mine it is b1 as well, :smile:
tashacakes
22 Aug 17#34
Ordered thanks OP
Progressismade
22 Aug 17#33
So the red ones, are they actually the same ones?
sumpter
22 Aug 17#27
Can anyone comment on noise leaking? I need a new pair for office use after my MDR ZX600 (loved them) broke.
The MDR ZX600 leaked pretty much nothing so hoping these would be on par
plebbygiraffe to sumpter
22 Aug 17#32
danj303
22 Aug 17#31
Terrible build quality. The little swivel hinge that connects the ear cups is plastic and very delicate. I had a pair and they snapped. Sound great though!
busterdan
22 Aug 17#30
Good price... I originally started looking at these earlier in the yeah but ultimately having looked at reviews decided to push the boat out and by the more expensive MDR1000's..... they are fantastic headphones and I'm sure these are very good too.
The_Hoff
22 Aug 17#29
Muddy junk.
ianmcshane7777
22 Aug 17#28
Great offer for Bluetooth bought my son the wired pair for Xmas very good quality
otterboxer
22 Aug 17#26
that headband though. + electro bass booster? c'mon now.
S.c.0.TT.y
22 Aug 17#22
The red one is even cheaper at 39.99
GoonerGetYa to S.c.0.TT.y
22 Aug 17#23
Different models?
AJ92 to S.c.0.TT.y
22 Aug 17#24
The image shows it's different (2 built in wires) as well as the title.
RozJC
22 Aug 17#21
Does this have a microphone?
I don't see it mentioned anywhere on the page.
Yes, it does.
Maverick_TF
22 Aug 17#20
another question I have, my amazing in ear Sony Headphones which I got with an old Xperia phone had trouble playing in a Samsung phone and the same with my iPhone 7 when using the adapter due to some of the Noise cancelling features within the headphones...
Can anybody vouch for these working with the cable which is supplied on an iPhone 7 using the adapter? I have just reserved but won't collect if they don't work well, the issue I had was the sound only came out of one ear and sounded like it was in the distance
I reserved at Leamington Spa Shire Retail Park, but decided not to buy them. I have too many sets of headphones already.
Does anyone want the reservation?
bnwubnfguisr
22 Aug 17#16
Are they better than mdr-zx770bn?
Maverick_TF
22 Aug 17#15
How do these compare to Beats Solo2? In terms of sound and how they sit on the ear?
I have wired Solo2's and they sound great but they sit on the ears and get uncomfortable after a while, also as they sit on the ear there's a fair bit of sound leakage which isn't ideal for a work environment.
After a decent pair of wireless over the ears what sound great with not much sound leakage at a decent price, can anyone compare to the solos?
Thanks
sefgrt123
22 Aug 17#12
I have the MDR770's and they're incredible, so if these are the next one up then they can't be bad!
neoaisac
22 Aug 17#9
No stock
plebbygiraffe
22 Aug 17#6
Looks like most of the stock is oop north. Sadly, else I'd have picked up a pair, especially if they're the new revision!
kuboro37
22 Aug 17#4
I bought these nearly 2 years ago and still to this very day i have never heard better bass performance than what these offer. Absolutely incredible.
CaptainSocks
21 Aug 17#3
Great price.
RadiantDuck
21 Aug 17#2
I have these, and I think they're brilliant!
bozkurt1881
21 Aug 17#1
ON ARGOS WEB PAGE xb950b1 shows £159.99 BUT you will receive xb950b1 instead xb950bt which is newer version ,and for £76,99 i think argos made a mistake for price. :wink:
I have been waiting for this for a long time,price dropped ,get it before out of stock it is half price at the moment. extra
bass headphones with Electro Bass Booster and X-Bass. Bluetooth &
NFC. Wirefree with 20 hours of battery life. Beat Response Control
reduces heavy bass distortion. Foldable ear cups. Set your pulse
racing with vibrating bass. Powerful 40mm neodymium drivers combine with
Beat Response Control and an Electro Bass Booster to reproduce the
thump and thrill of club sound. And with built-in Bluetooth, you'll
never need worry about wires getting in the way as you dance to your
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I have been waiting for this for a long time,price dropped ,get it before out of stock it is half price at the moment.
extra
bass headphones with Electro Bass Booster and X-Bass. Bluetooth &
NFC. Wirefree with 20 hours of battery life. Beat Response Control
reduces heavy bass distortion. Foldable ear cups. Set your pulse
racing with vibrating bass. Powerful 40mm neodymium drivers combine with
Beat Response Control and an Electro Bass Booster to reproduce the
thump and thrill of club sound. And with built-in Bluetooth, you'll
never need worry about wires getting in the way as you dance to your
favourite tracks.
Latest comments (66)
I was VERY close to buying a set of these last week but then read the reviews. I suggest you do the same if you're a potential buyer. In a nutshell, they offer a lot of bass, but poor overall quality sound.
I ended up buying some AKGY50BT's instead. And yes, I'm aware they're more expensive but the old saying goes "buy cheap, buy twice"
Probably not the best for serious music listeners but for movies and EDM these are great and very comfortable for long periods.
Bill-P's mod
amazon.co.uk/Son…r=3
Have had mine 2 years and still going strong even though I am bass mad. I do keep them in a cheap hard case so hopefully they will last longer.
If anyone have reserved any in Nottingham and don't want there reservation than let me know please
Nothing wrong with the sound quality. Truly exceptional for bass heavy music. I don't use the bass boost button as that's a crazy amount of bass
The MDR ZX600 leaked pretty much nothing so hoping these would be on par
The image shows it's different (2 built in wires) as well as the title.
Does this have a microphone?I don't see it mentioned anywhere on the page.
Yes, it does.Can anybody vouch for these working with the cable which is supplied on an iPhone 7 using the adapter? I have just reserved but won't collect if they don't work well, the issue I had was the sound only came out of one ear and sounded like it was in the distance
thanks
I reserved at Leamington Spa Shire Retail Park, but decided not to buy them. I have too many sets of headphones already.
Does anyone want the reservation?
I have wired Solo2's and they sound great but they sit on the ears and get uncomfortable after a while, also as they sit on the ear there's a fair bit of sound leakage which isn't ideal for a work environment.
After a decent pair of wireless over the ears what sound great with not much sound leakage at a decent price, can anyone compare to the solos?
Thanks
I have been waiting for this for a long time,price dropped ,get it before out of stock it is half price at the moment.
extra
bass headphones with Electro Bass Booster and X-Bass. Bluetooth &
NFC. Wirefree with 20 hours of battery life. Beat Response Control
reduces heavy bass distortion. Foldable ear cups. Set your pulse
racing with vibrating bass. Powerful 40mm neodymium drivers combine with
Beat Response Control and an Electro Bass Booster to reproduce the
thump and thrill of club sound. And with built-in Bluetooth, you'll
never need worry about wires getting in the way as you dance to your
favourite tracks.