Sennheiser Urbanite XL Wireless

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 15 expert reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

5
Average:

7
Bad:

0

Pros:

Powerful, balanced audio performance with crisp highs and rich lows
Wireless with great battery life

Cons:

Control panel on right earcup isn't laid out very well
Still bulky, even when folded in

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Last revision on February 9, 2017

Reviewers Liked

Powerful, balanced audio performance with crisp highs and rich lows
Wireless with great battery life

Reviewers Didn't Like

Control panel on right earcup isn't laid out very well
Still bulky, even when folded in

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By PC Advisor on July 14, 2015

If you can afford the price, the Sennheiser Urbanite XL Wireless headphones provide decent sound over Bluetooth offering punchy bass without going over the top. There are handy features such as NFC, a touchpad for control and a microphone for calls, but build is a little on the plastic side and these headphones are pretty bulky.

By PCAdvisor on July 13, 2015

The Urbanite XL is an on-the-ear type of headset. The unit's headband can be expanded by up to 3cm at each end to help ensure the headset can be accommodated on different head sizes. Expanding the headband involves using aluminium sliders which provide...

By GadgetSpeak on June 04, 2015

The Sennheiser Urbanite XL Wireless Headphones add serious bass to the company's signature sound and offer up to 25 hours of battery...

By Tom's Guide on May 28, 2015

The Sennheiser Urbanite XL is a well-designed, dynamic-sounding Bluetooth headphone that works well with a lot of music -- but not quite...

By cnet on May 04, 2015

Wires are slowly but surely disappearing from headphones, with a number of manufacturers now getting into the act, stripping them off and going naked with their cans. For Sennheiser, the Urbanite XL Wireless are designed to appeal to a wider array of...

By Digital Trends on April 17, 2015

There's a lot to like about these headphones. If you're looking for accuracy, stick with Sennheiser's Momentums, but if you're looking something more fun sounding, give these a...

By Sound Guys on April 11, 2015

100

When I first opened the box, I thought “Well, they do look nice.” I then powered them up and put them on—and went right to my happy place. You can probably tell from that comment what kind of review this will be, and you are correct. Let's go over some...

By technologytell.com on March 15, 2015

At $299.95, the Sennheiser Urbanite XL Wireless headphones have a lot to offer: a cool design, powerful drivers, and an included audio cable that allows for wired, passive use and even has an inline remote for mobile devices. The audio performance itself is crisp and articulate, but those seeking the massive bass response Sennheiser promises on this product's webpage might be surprised; the Urbanite XL...

By PC Mag on February 26, 2015

The Sennheiser Urbanite XL Bluetooth headphones deliver a balanced sound signature, but the wireless control panel suffers from design...

By PC Mag on February 26, 2015

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Sennheiser Urbanite XL Wireless

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