Review: Sony MDR-NC500D

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Noise-cancellation is adjustable to your environment and a monitor switch is handy for temporarily hearing external sound; And external battery box is handy when the built-in batteries wear out, but they work nonstop for half a day without a recharge

Handy external battery box adds to the weight and bulk of the protective carrying case as does the power brick also enclosed; Some bass sounds played at high volume cause ear splitting distortion

Poor!! Go to Bose right now!!!

Wouldn't recommend to anyone.

Decent noise cancelling

Creates noise sounding like a computer loading; Poor connection between power cord and headphones; Squeeking connection between headphone jack and headphones

Sony MDR-NC500D review

The Sony MDR-NC500Ds aren't as mobile or as unobtrusive as more compact designs, but they're not unduly heavy and many people will find them more comfortable than in-ear products. Intelligent circuitry selects the mode most effective for the environment you're in.

Sony MDR-NC500D

Sony's MDR-NC500D noise-canceling headphones have their fans, and critics note that the Sony headphones work quite well at eliminating background noise. They are the first to use digital noise cancellation.

Well built; Plentiful accessories

Noise cancellation can't be switched off; Expensive; Tight fit may be uncomfortable; Bass is soft

Sony?MDR-NC500

awesome product, excellent NC, specially on the plane. Has separate mode for trains, also excellent. In office, vs humans, not so excellent NC. However it does make a difference. You can listen for hours without ear fatibugue. Cable very long, carry case good and flexible.