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Sony MDR NC500

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AKG K-99 Headphones

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From $46.14  |  7 stores
Product Description
Groundbreaking technology, for your listening pleasure. The innovative MDR-NC500D headphones use digital technology to more accurately reduce stress-inducing noise from planes, trains and... More
Groundbreaking technology, for your listening pleasure. The innovative MDR-NC500D headphones use digital technology to more accurately reduce stress-inducing noise from planes, trains and buses while providing the high-quality audio expected from Sony. For extra-long usage, a built-in Lithium-ion battery is included, as well as two AA batteries. Less
K 99 dynamic, around-ear, semi-open headphones are dedicated for portable MP3, CD players and notebooks, offering an outstanding value to end-users.
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Key Features   
Design   Over the Head Over the Head
Usage   Consumer Professional
Sound Mode   Stereo Stereo
Connectivity   Cable Cable
Compatibility   Personal Audio Studio
Technical Features   
Sensitivity 102 dB 112 dB
Noise Canceling   With Noise Canceling -
Driver Unit Size 40 mm 40 mm
Impedance 40 ohm 32 ohm
Frequency Response 5 Hz - 24 kHz 18 Hz - 22 kHz
Max. Power Handling 100 mW 200 mW
Plug   
Plug Type 1.5m L-Type Stereo Mini Plug 3.5 mm • 6.35 mm
Wireless Features   
Battery Life Up to 16 Hours -
Other Features   
Included Components Carrying Case • Airplane Adapter • Batteries -
Cable Length 4.92 ft. 9.84 ft.
Brand Sony AKG
Dimensions   
Weight 6.9 oz. 7.4 oz.
Warranty   
Warranty Limited -
Miscellaneous   
UPC 4905524450910 -
Product ID 53742977 58946736
Product MPN   
MPN MDR-NC500D -
 
Consumer Reviews
Sony MDR NC500
Sony MDR-NC500 Headphones
From $232.99
AKG K 99
AKG K-99 Headphones
From $46.14

Product Review Summary

3.3
Based on 3 user reviews
67% recommend this product
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Consumer Reviews

4

Sony MDR-NC500D Top Of The Line

bywantappliances Sep 30, 2011
15 Helpfuls 16 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Comfortable<br>Nice Looking<br>Rechargeable battery<br>Digital...
Cons Large carrying case
Recommended it? Yes

I purchased the Sony MDR-NC500d noise canceling headphones about a year ago and they did have a problem with thumping on the left channel. Instead of returning them to the store where I purchased them I contacted Sony and requested a replacement. The replacement they sent me work perfectly and... Read full review »

2

Great Electronics, BUT...

byevaluate Jan 2, 2012
11 Helpfuls 12 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Excellent Audio<br>Digital Noise Canceling second to none
Cons FRAGILE<br>Input cable slightly undersized<br>Did I mention fragile?
Recommended it? Yes

I have owned my MDR-NC500d Digital Noise Canceling Headphones for a couple of months. I sampled several high-end headphones, and found these to be equal to all that I tried in sound quality. The Digital Noise Canceling circuitry bests all that I sampled, to including the Bose QC15, and... Read full review »

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Consumer Reviews

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AKG K 99 HEADPHONES

byDr.P Jul 1, 2009
30 Helpfuls 31 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros These are a very sounding pair of headphones.
Cons None.
Recommended it? Yes

AKG K 99  HEADPHONES
 
            If you are in the market for an inexpensive pair of headphones, that is both reasonably priced, and that can deliver the type of sound that you might be expecting from a set of headphones that can cost up to twice as much, then I urge you to consider the... Read full review »

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