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Sony MDR NC500

Sony MDR-NC500 Headphones

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Bose QuietComfort® 15 Headset

From $232.99  |  8 stores
From $35.00  |  9 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
New QuietComfort 15 headphones feature exclusive Bose® advancements in noise reduction technology. You hear less noise than ever before, and even more of your music and movies. With... More
New QuietComfort 15 headphones feature exclusive Bose® advancements in noise reduction technology. You hear less noise than ever before, and even more of your music and movies. With the quality sound you expect from Bose. And a lightweight fit that stays comfortable for hours. It's a combination of benefits unmatched in the industry. Less
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Key Features   
Usage   Consumer Consumer
Connectivity   Cable Cable
Wireless Features   
Battery Life Up to 16 Hours Up to 35 Hours
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Brand Sony Bose
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UPC 4905524450910 17817513463
Product ID 53742977 88229471
Product MPN   
MPN MDR-NC500D 97242
 
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Sony MDR NC500
Sony MDR-NC500 Headphones
From $232.99
QuietComfort 15
Bose QuietComfort® 15 Headset
From $35.00

Product Review Summary

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

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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 »

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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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Product Review Summary

4.3
Based on 15 user reviews
87% recommend this product
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Pros
  • Great Design (2)
  • Good Sound (2)
  • Lightweight (2)
  • Easy to Use (1)
  • Quality Construction (1)
  • Comfortable (1)
Cons
  • none (1)
  • Uncomfortable if worn too long (1)
Good For
  • Travel (2)
  • Music (2)
  • Everyday Use (1)
  • Portable Devices (1)
  • Home (1)
  • Gifts (1)
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Consumer Reviews

55

The most comfortable and portable headphone in the world but it doesn't perform well

byejeffrie Jun 9, 2011
23 Helpfuls 24 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Super comfortable, portable, great for travelling, cancels noises!
Cons need an AAA battery to operate it, expensive and it makes clicking noises, poor bass
Recommended it? No

Why did I buy the Bose QC15?

I was looking for a super high quality headphone and I tried the Bose QC15 at our local Best Buy and I was extremely amazed by how comfortable it is on my ears when I put it on!

The second thing that I noticed was the ability to cancel noise! They have a... Read full review »

18

Comfortable, Travels Well and Greatly Minimizes Ambient Noise

byjmar5553 Jan 24, 2012
14 Helpfuls 15 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Greatly reduces ambient noise.  Comfortable.  Very good sound quality. ...
Cons Expensive.  No low battery indicator.
Recommended it? Yes

I bought Quiet Comfort 15 Noise Cancelling Headphones about 2 months ago for $300.00.  Previously, I said that $300 headphones were a luxuary that I could do without and, frankly, not worth the money, in my opinion.  What changed my mind?  Well, I had a 4 hour plane ride I was... Read full review »

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