Sony MDR-XB950B1 User Manual

Wireless Stereo Headset
MDR-XB950B1
Switching the sound quality mode
The sound quality is set to the “Priority on sound quality” mode as the default setting.
When using an SBC, AAC, or aptX compatible device, use with the “Priority on sound
quality” mode.
If the connection is unstable, such as when producing only intermittent sound, select the
“Priority on stable connection” mode.
Sound quality and indicator (blue) of each mode
When you switch the sound quality mode, the indicator flashes in blue to show the current
sound quality mode.
“Priority on sound quality” mode: 3 times - - - -
SBC, AAC, or aptX is selected automatically.
“Priority on stable connection” mode: 1 time
SBC
Turn on the headset by pressing the button for more than 2
seconds while holding the + or - button down.
To select “Priority on stable connection,” turn on the headset while holding the -
button down.
To select “Priority on sound quality,” turn on the headset while holding the + button
down.
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Sony MDR-XB950B1 Specifications

General

Power LED	Yes
2.5 mm connector	No
Applications supported	Sony Headphones Connect app
Number of products included	1 pc(s)
Cable color	Black
Cable length	1.2 m
Headset type	Binaural
Product type	Headset
Wearing style	Head-band
Volume control	Digital
Recommended usage	Music
Quantity	1
Cables included	Audio (3.5mm), USB
USB connector	Micro-USB
Frequency band	2.4 GHz
Wireless range	10 m
Bluetooth version	4.1
Bluetooth profiles	A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless
Connector contacts plating	Gold
Impedance	32 Ω
Driver type	Dynamic
Driver unit	40 mm
Ear coupling	Circumaural
Headphone frequency	3 - 28000 Hz
Headphone sensitivity	105 dB
Microphone type	Not available
Microphone frequency	100 - 4000 Hz
Battery type	Built-in battery
Standby time	200 h
Battery voltage	3.7 V
Charging source	USB
Battery recharge time	4 h
Continuous audio playback time	18 h
Package type	Box
Package depth	223 mm
Package width	73 mm
Package height	290 mm
Package weight	700 g
Audio formats supported	AAC, SBC, apt-X
Mobile operating systems supported	Android, iOS

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	280 g

Summary

Switching the sound quality mode

Sound quality and indicator (blue) of each mode

Details the sound quality modes and their corresponding blue indicator flash patterns.

Instructions to Switch Sound Quality Mode

Step-by-step guide to change sound quality mode by holding specific buttons while powering on the headset.

To check the sound quality mode

How to Check Sound Quality Mode

Procedure to check the current sound quality mode using button presses and observing blue indicator flashes.