Sony MDR-NC7
By Brian Jones
Sony’s lower end of the noice cancelling headphone offerings has its fair share of pros and cons. On the positive side, the MDRNC7′s are pretty inexpensive, they can get very loud, initially comfortable ear pads and headband, they are very light at 4.7 ounces, and can be folded up for easy storage and travel. Some of the cons are the included soft carrying case versus a hard case, a frequency range that doesn’t really compete with other headphones in the same price range at 30Hz -20,000Hz, the quality of the build seems to be a little weak and flimsy, and extended use can result in some discomfort for the ears. All in all this pair of headsphones from Sony does a good job of balancing the good and the bad. The $32.99 to $49.99 price tag really makes these worth it.
Quick Specs
- 1 AAA battery required
- Up to 50 hour battery life
- 87.4% noise reduction
- Cloth carrying case included
- 30Hz -20,000Hz frequency range
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Strengths
Performance is very good when you consider the discount price Battery life is relatively long The NC7s are a big improvement over the previous model The inline mic adds a lot of value to overall package Weaknesses Noise cancellation levels are not nearly as strong as some of the top headphones on the market Sound quality out of the 30mm drivers is good but lacks a wide range of sound |
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Brian Jones has had a passion for photography and anything related for the majority of his life. One photography class in high school was all it took to get hooked on everything to do with the subject. He became more focused on learning about camera… See more about Brian |
