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Sony MDR-NC60 Noise Canceling Headphone | List Price: $199.99
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Brand: Sony
Binding: Electronics
Warranty: 90 days warranty
Features: - Up to 85% (16.5dB at 200 Hz) ambient noise reduction
- Built-in monitor switch to mute music to listen outside
- Premium case
- Lightweight 230g
- Adjustable, foldable headband
Vibrating sound when noise cancellation on [Posted on 2008-05-05]
I wish I would have read the negative reviews before purchasing. There is a vibrating sound during the noise cancellation which renders the headphones un-usable in that mode. Works well with noise cancellation off, but what good is it then. I am going to return them for credit.
Addition to Greg Reznik review [Posted on 2008-05-12]
I've owned these since August of '07 and find Greg Reznik's review pretty much spot on. I, however, have only compared these to Bose's QuietComfort 2 headphones. While I love the Bose, there really aren't many differences between the NC-60 and QC2s. Both are comfortable, both are constructed well, and both offer similar levels of sound quality and noise reduction. Obviously the Sony's are cheaper making them a better buy in my book.
I also read all of the one star reviews here and I agree with everyone that there is that audible oscillation. However, I only hear it when the NC-60s are plugged into my computer (using onboard audio with no music playing and N/C on) and when they are plugged into an iPod Photo (4G) and iPod Nano (1G) with music on pause. I can't explain it (possibly poor DAC performance from the audio devices themselves?), but I can tell you that you cannot hear the oscillation when playing certain music, but it is slightly audible when playing lighter fare (ex. Maybe I'm Amazed by Neunning and Schallenberg).
Finally, sometimes depending on the recording, music will over-drive these headphones causing crackles. The easy fix is to turn down your preamp setting (and bump up the master volume), or alter your EQ setting - hence the 4 star rating. At this price point, it's these or the Audio Technica ATH-ANC7. I have nothing against Bose, but the NC-60s prove you can get similar performance for much less money. I'm very happy with the NC-60s.
Don't Turn, Turn, Turn. [Posted on 2008-06-17]
I have to say, these headphones are super comfortable, and sound great. However, one little quirk - it seems when I turn my head (say I'm resting on the plane and turn one way or the other) I start to notice the throbbing, noise-canceling pulse, and it's pretty darn annoying. Maybe I'm just missing something - but I couldn't figure out how to remedy this. But, for me, not worth replacing, because they are otherwise superb headphones, and I can keep my head forward if necessary.
Don't buy.... [Posted on 2008-06-17]
I bought these to replace my NC50s (since they fold and are easier to carry). I think the noise reduction is superior to the 50s, but two separate units both had the hum that many other reviewers have written about (I returned both). You can't be sure that you will get a reliable pair, so avoid purchasing these. Sony, you really need to rework this model and eliminate what is a pervasive problem!
Disapointing [Posted on 2008-06-19]
I'm a huge fan of Sony headphones and favor Sony products in general. To me the Sony MDR-V700DJ are the best sounding headphones ever - especially for bass response. That's why I'm so disappointed with the sound quality of the Sony MDR-NC60 noise canceling headphones. They are very well made and comfortable to wear, but the sound quality is awful - especially when the noise canceling feature is enabled. I recommend a direct comparison with the Bose QuietComfort 2 noise canceling headphones before purchasing these.
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