Reviews of the Sony MDR-NC500D Digital Noise Canceling Headphones
-
CNET Review
The Good: The Sony MDR-NC500D headphones offer superior noise cancellation, solid sound quality, and a plethora of useful extras, including a battery pack for extended use.
The Bad: The Sony MDR-NC500 headphones cannot be used without the noise cancellation activated; the tight fit may be uncomfortable for some users; and they're expensive.
The Bottom Line: The Sony MDR-NC500D Digital Noise Canceling Headphones may lighten the wallet, but they are a great option for frequent fliers and tetchy commuters who need superior noise cancellation.
-
alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 77/100 and users 84/100. Comparing these reviews to 37649 other Headsets reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 92/100 = Excellent.
-
crunchgear.com
Review Summary: The Sony MDR-NC500D Digital Noise Canceling Headphones cost $400. While that might seem like a lot of money, I can only suggest to you that these headphones are akin to sliding a stick of warm, melty butter into each ear - not in the sense that sticking b
-
No Rating
dvice.com
Review Summary: The product includes an elaborate carrying case that's too big. I like to travel light, so I ditched the case and slid the phones into my carry-on. They lie flat, taking up hardly any room in my crowded travel bag. Before you hit the road, it's a good ide
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: MDR-NC500D
General
- Recommended Use The noise canceling feature keeps out ambient sounds on buses and airplanes. Plus, they are portable for easy transport. Active noise canceling technology makes these circumaural headphones ideal for commuting and air travel.
- Product Type Headphones
- Weight 6.9 oz
- Additional Features L-shaped plug, Noise canceling circuit, Noise-Cancelling Switch, Foldable
Headphones
- Headphones Type Headphones - Binaural
- Headphones Form Factor Ear-cup
- Headphones Technology Dynamic
- Connectivity Technology Wired
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Active Noise Canceling Yes
- Response Bandwidth 5 - 24000 Hz
- Sensitivity 102 dB/mW
- Impedance 40 Ohm
- Diaphragm 1.6 in
- Magnet Material Neodymium
Remote Control
- Type None
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ), 1 x DC power input
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x Audio cable - 1.6 ft, 1 x Headphones cable - 5 ft
- Included Accessories Battery adapter, Carrying case
Power
- Power Device None
- Battery Headphone battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion
Product Photos
Buying Choices
from 3 online stores: Lowest Price: $351.12
-
Crutchfield.com
$399.99 |
In stock: no
-
B&H Photo-Video
$399.00 |
In stock: yes
-
ABT
$351.12 |
In stock: yes
Premier Vendor Content Whitepapers, webcasts & resources from our Power Center Sponsors
- Which solar technology will survive?
-
At the Cleantech Forum in San Francisco, Todd Glass of Heller Ehrman moderates a discussion, among tech execs, on the various solar technologies making a difference in the green movement.
- Watch the video >>
- Is it time for "Radical Change" in IT?
-
We need to get back to freethinking and innovation that is core to our roots. Companies like Intel were founded on thoughts like the famous quote from Robert Noyce - "Don't be encumbered by the past, go out and do something wonderful."
- Read the impassioned view on IT@Intel Blog >>
