Sony WH-XB900N review: Headphone that scales a spectacular new low in bass
Sony’s WH-XB900N is not for the faint-hearted. Expect shockwaves the first time you put them on, especially if you are not careful with the content you play. Start with something mellow like Feeling Good by Nina Simone and experience the trumpet surrounding her powerful vocals before you move to AC/DC. Unless, of course, you plan to be thunderstruck. Millennials, try Billie Eilish’s Bad Guy or Old Town Road by Lil Nas X and you’ll know what I am talking about. It’s the best bass from Sony’s line-up, and arguably the meanest, bass-first over-ear headphones in the market. Design (4/5) If I hadn’t been tried the likes of Bose QuietComfort 35 and Sony WH-1000XM3 (Mark 3), the WH-XB900N would have been my top pick in design and comfort. The oval earcups surround the ears comfortably, leaving enough space for the sound to resonate. The result is a great sounding pair that causes less ear fatigue even when you crank up the volume to over 70 per cent. The Mark 3, however, leaves a l...