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Reviews of the Sony MDR-NC500D Digital Noise Canceling Headphones

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    tracyandmatt.co.uk

    By Russell | August 17, 2008

    Review Summary: Would I buy a pair? Unfortunately not, to me the £200 price tag is to expensive for a pair of headphones, even if they are as good as the MDR-NC500D. If you do a lot of travelling and money isn't so much of a decision maker then you've got to have to ...

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    gizmodo.com

    By Christopher Mascari | July 23, 2008

    Review Summary: The Gadget: Sony's MDR-NC500D, the "world's first headphones with digital technology for noise canceling." These over the ear noise canceling headphones have three different environmental modes, a monitor mode, internal reachable battery and a case ...

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    reviewed.com

    By Mark Brezinski | July 7, 2008

    Review Summary: The main feature of the MDR-NC500D headphones is the noise cancellation, which we found to be roughly on par with Bose's QuietComfort headphones in terms of total external sound cancelled. The MDR-NC500D does have an interesting feature that allows ...

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    washingtonpost.com

    By Mark Brezinski | July 7, 2008

    Review Summary: The Sony MDR-NC500D headphones are a set of noise-cancelling over-ears priced at $400. At this price point, the MDR-NC500Ds are set to compete with the Bose QuietComfort 2 and 3, which are priced at $300 and $350 respectively. Like the Bose headphones ...

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  • 5.9

    headphoneinfo.com

    By Mark Brezinski | June 25, 2008

    Review Summary: The Sony MDR-NC500D headphones aren't bad headphones. They are mediocre headphones that cost as much as many good headphones. They should have been priced at $200 and marketed as a mid-range, noise-cancelling headphone solution. Instead, it appears ...

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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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MDR-NC500D Noise Isolating Headphones from 5 online stores: Lowest Price: $399.00

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Sony MDR-NC500D Digital Noise Canceling Headphones

Buying Choices

MDR-NC500D Noise Isolating Headphones from 5 online stores: Lowest Price: $399.00

See prices from 5 stores

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