Reviews of the Sony MDR-NC500D Digital Noise Canceling Headphones
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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.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 75/100 and users 72/100. Comparing these reviews to 137093 other Headphones reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 92/100 = Excellent.
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goodgearguide.com.au
Review Summary: The Sony MDR-NC500D noise-cancelling headphones do a fantastic job of blocking out repetitive ambient noise. When listening to music they also acquit themselves well, with clear sound and a pleasant character.
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avreview.co.uk
Review Summary: However, we can't deny that the noise-cancelling features do work very well and damp down background noise quite effectively. We also like the fact that there are three different noise-cancelling modes available, designed to cope with the different ...
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wired.com
Review Summary: Record labels, hammered by ever plummeting CD sales, see a ray of sunshine in the recent minor renaissance in vinyl records, whose sales and production continue to steadily expand. The reason for this 33 1/3 RPM nostalgia? The feeding of a demand from ...
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: MDR-NC500D
General
- Recommended Use The noise canceling feature blocks the din 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 Foldable, L-shaped plug, Noise canceling circuit, Noise-Cancelling Switch
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 Headphones cable - 5 ft, 1 x Audio cable - 1.6 ft
- Included Accessories Carrying case, Battery adapter
Power
- Power Device None
- Battery Headphone battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion
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User Opinions
Buying Choices
MDR-NC500D Noise Isolating Headphones from 4 online stores: Lowest Price: $399.00
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Crutchfield.com
$399.99 |
In stock: yes
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Vanns.com
$399.00 |
In stock: yes
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AppleStore.com
$399.95 |
In stock: yes
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iUnitek
$399.99 |
In stock: yes
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