Sony MDR NC7 headphones (black)
Starting at: $28.99
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- Reviewed by: Jasmine France
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The good: The Sony MDR-NC7 Noise Canceling headphones are very affordable and the earpads are soft. Package includes an airline adapter and a travel pouch, and the headphones are nice-looking.
The bad: The headband of the Sony MDR-NC7 Noise Canceling headphones tends to chafe, and bass is lacking. Noise canceling isn't the most effective we've heard.
The bottom line: The Sony MDR-NC7 Noise Canceling headphones are an OK option for travel fiends operating on a strict budget.
Noise canceling headphones can cost a pretty penny, which is why we always perk up when a company brings a budget-friendly option into the fray. Such is the case with the Sony MDR-NC7 Noise Canceling headphones, a $40 pair with stylish looks and handy features. These cans are neither the most comfortable nor the best at antinoise creation, but sound quality is passable and the design is compact. Frequent fliers with an aversion to earbuds and limited funds may want to consider them.
The design of the MDR-NC7 Noise Canceling headphones is a ... Expand full review
Noise canceling headphones can cost a pretty penny, which is why we always perk up when a company brings a budget-friendly option into the fray. Such is the case with the Sony MDR-NC7 Noise Canceling headphones, a $40 pair with stylish looks and handy features. These cans are neither the most comfortable nor the best at antinoise creation, but sound quality is passable and the design is compact. Frequent fliers with an aversion to earbuds and limited funds may want to consider them.
The design of the MDR-NC7 Noise Canceling headphones is a bit of a mixed bag. On the one hand, they're fairly stylish. You can choose from either white or black, both of which feature understated silver accenting. Also, the earpad style offers a nice alternative to earbuds while still allowing the 'phones to be folded down compactly for storage and transport (Sony includes a soft black pouch for such occasions). We also appreciate the inclusion of a dual-pronged airline adapter for the rare instance that you find yourself on an older plane sporting those ports.
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Compare selectedSince 2003, Jasmine France has worked at CNET covering everything from scanners to keyboards to GPS devices to MP3 players. She currently cohosts the Crave podcast and spends the majority of her time testing headphones, music software, and mobile apps.
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"Less than exciting sound quality" By mld71
Pros They are stylish and comfortable on the ears.
Cons The sound quality isn't so great and the plastic headband is annoying and slides around on my head.
Summary I'm a train commuter and was looking for a relatively inexpensive headphone to hook into my iPod during my commute. The local Radioshack has a fairly limited selection of headphones, but these looked like they might do the trick. I tried them out at a coffee shop and was ... Expand full review
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- Headphones Type: Headphones - Binaural
- Product type: Headphones
- Design: Ear-cup
