Sony MDRPQ4/PNK manual EX Monitor Series, MDR-XB40EX, MDR-XB20EX, Hear the difference

MDR-XB40EX

Enjoy deeper bass, lower distortion and wider dynamic range

•13.5mm dome-type driver units with closed, direct vibe structure

•Resists high power input up to 100mW

•Closed structure, vertical in-ear headphones with hybrid silicon earbuds to allow stable and comfortable fit

•Newly developed durable and lightweight flat cord

•Tightly sealed acoustic design for a high level of sound isolation and booming bass

•Specially created diaphragm with plenty of corrugations for high compliance, with large amplitude for long stroke and durability against sudden pressure

EX Monitor Series

Designers’ Interview

MDR-XB20EX

Deeper bass, lower distortion and wider dynamic range

• Ultra-small 9mm dome-type driver units with closed, direct vibe structure

• Resists high power input up to 100mW

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 fit for your ears.

• Closed structure headphones with hybrid silicon earbuds to allow stable and comfortable fit

• Newly developed durable and lightweight flat cord

• Tightly sealed acoustic design for a high level of sound isolation and booming bass

• Specially created diaphragm with plenty of corrugations for high compliance, with large amplitude for long stroke and durability against sudden pressure

Specifications	MDR-XB700	MDR-XB500	MDR-XB300	MDR-XB40EX	MDR-XB20EX
Type			Closed, Dynamic
Driver Unit	50mm diameter, dome	40mm diameter, dome	30mm diameter, dome	13.5mm diameter, dome	9mm diameter, dome
	type (CCAW adopted)	type (CCAW adopted)	type (CCAW adopted)	type (CCAW adopted)	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/m3)		Neodymium (300kJ/m3)
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

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 confidence 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 fits your ears.”

Tomohiro Matsuo, Headphone Designer & Fifth Master Ear Molder

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