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Panasonic RPH C500

Panasonic RPH-C500 Headphones

Sony MDR NC500

Sony MDR-NC500 Headphones

$315.00  |  1 store
From $232.99  |  8 stores
Product Description
You can find the quiet you seek while you travel, and when you're ready, turn off the noise-cancelling effect and switch over to the normal headphone mode to enjoy your favorite songs.... More
You can find the quiet you seek while you travel, and when you're ready, turn off the noise-cancelling effect and switch over to the normal headphone mode to enjoy your favorite songs. Noise is kept low at the ear, making it possible to hear music without raising the volume unnecessarily. The large-diameter driver units add even more comfort and listening pleasure. Less
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
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Key Features   
Design   Over the Head Over the Head
Usage   - Consumer
Sound Mode   Stereo Stereo
Connectivity   Cable Cable
Compatibility   Personal Audio Personal Audio
Technical Features   
Sensitivity 108 dB 102 dB
Noise Canceling   - With Noise Canceling
Driver Unit Size 13 mm 40 mm
Impedance 32 ohm 40 ohm
Frequency Response 8 Hz - 22 kHz 5 Hz - 24 kHz
Max. Power Handling - 100 mW
Plug   
Plug Type 3.5 mm • 6.35 mm 1.5m L-Type Stereo Mini Plug
Plug Material Gold -
Wireless Features   
Battery Life - Up to 16 Hours
Other Features   
Included Components - Carrying Case • Airplane Adapter • Batteries
Cable Length 5 ft. 4.92 ft.
Brand Panasonic Sony
Dimensions   
Weight 6 oz. 6.9 oz.
Warranty   
Warranty - Limited
Miscellaneous   
UPC 037988262007 4905524450910
Product ID 41545022 53742977
Product MPN   
MPN RP-HC500 MDR-NC500D
 
Consumer Reviews
Panasonic RPH C500
Panasonic RPH-C500 Headphones
$315.00
Sony MDR NC500
Sony MDR-NC500 Headphones
From $232.99

Consumer Reviews

79

Panasonic NC headphones on-par with Audio-Technica

byjvolzer Apr 18, 2009
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros great passive and active NR, affordable, regular AAA battery
Cons not great bass, hot ears, other reviews point to possible quality control issues
Recommended it? Yes

This is one of four reviews I've written on noise canceling headphones, so if you've read the others, some of this will start to sound familiar.  Actually, if you read my review on the Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 headphones then a LOT of this review will sound familiar because they are almost identical... Read full review »

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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 »

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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