Sony MDR-NC20 Noise Canceling Headphones with Foldable Headband

price: $179.99

SKU: MDRNC20

Sales Rank: 3029

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Product Description

around-the-ear, sealed earcup design * up to 10 dB reduction of ambient noise * on/off switch for passive (standard) or active (noise-canceling) operation * accepts "AAA" battery (not included) for noise-canceling operation * 5-foot cord with gold-plated stereo mini plug *

Product Specification

Brand:: Sony
EAN:: 0027242501805
Feature:: Extended battery life approximately 45 hours with a single AAA alkaline battery
Reduces exterior noise by more than 70 percent (10 dB) so you can hear music against a quieter background
Closed-ear design for even strong isolation from outside sound
30 mm drivers deliver deep bass down to 16 Hz and provide outstanding dynamic range
Folding headband and pivoting earpads simplify storage in a backpack, briefcase, or purse
Manufacturer:: Sony
Model:: MDRNC20
NumberOfItems:: 1
ProductGroup:: CE
Title:: Sony MDR-NC20 Noise Canceling Headphones with Foldable Headband
UPC:: 027242501805

Customer Reviews

My first pair of headphones, okay I guess...

These are my first pairs of noice-canceling headphones.They were great for the first month I used them.I mean ULTIMATE PERFECT! Great for exercising and walking outside.HOWEVER, with the noise-canceling feature on there is a slight buzzing noise, but if your music is on loud enough it will block out the buzzing. For those who don't like listening to your music too loud, these headphones are not for you.Anyways, after only a MONTH of owning these headphones, the left side of the headphones began...

3/16/2005 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews

Headphones do not hold up

I have had these for almost two years and I have found that they do not hold up well.The padding in the ears has flattened totally making them very uncomfortable.The headphone cord has become stiff so that I have to bend it away from my face.The biggest problem that has developed is creakyness.The headphones creak anytime you move.The creaking is loud and unpleasant and resonates inside the headphones.If you are trying to wear them while sleeping on a plane the creaking sound is very disturbing...

2/17/2005 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews

Best Noise Cancelling Headphones

I will admit that I recently gave up my Sony Headphones for the Bang and Olufsen A8's ----- however, that was more for portabilities sake, than soundwith regards to sound, this is the BEST pair of headphones that I have usedThe noise cancelling features are excellent! -- putting these things on, along with the noise cancellers, allows you to hear sounds that you never knew existed within many of your favorite songsI compared these headphones, head to head, on an airplane, against the Bose Quiet...

1/25/2005 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews

Uncomfortable But Works A Little....

I wore these for about an hour while riding the bus and couldn't wait to take them off. Maybe if I could find a way to replace the minimal amount of padding around the ears they would be better, but I doubt if I can.The headband felt fine.They did reduce the background noise to some extent, but it was still noticeable on the bus.Actually, my ipod headphones were louder than the Sonys with the ipod set at the same volume, but the sonys seem to be a little easier on my eardrums due to the fact that...

1/7/2005 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews

Good sound, Good Noise Cancelling, Good for airplanes.

I've been using these for over a year now.Basically, in a quiet environment these sound pretty good.They aren't as good as similarly-priced studio-class headsets, but you're paying for the noise cancelling.The raw capability is pretty decent, and has acceptable detail in treble, vocal, and bass ranges.The noise cancelling works pretty well.I've taken these on several intercontinental flights and they do a decent job of blocking out engine rumble and screaming kids.They also do a decent job of blocking...

1/4/2005 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews