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Customer Reviews for Sony Noise-Canceling Folding Headphones - Silver/Black
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Sony Noise-Canceling Folding Headphones - Silver/Black
Model: MDRNC6
SKU: 6780156
UPC: 027242647862
Shut out the noise of the outside world, so you can feel every beat of your music. These noise-canceling headphones reduce ambient noise, while delivering powerful sound.
Average Customer Rating:
3.1
out of 5
(36 Reviews) 36
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Customer Reviews for Sony Noise-Canceling Folding Headphones - Silver/Black
Review 1 for Sony Noise-Canceling Folding Headphones - Silver/Black
Pretty awesome headphones
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: brooklynjb
from Los Angeles, CA
on 09/14/2008
What's great about it: Noise cancelling & decent sound
What's not so great: Not super durable
I like to listen to my music super loud- these headphones keep others from hearing what I'm blasting & provide enough volume to ensure I'll be deaf by 40.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 2 for Sony Noise-Canceling Folding Headphones - Silver/Black
Sony Headphones
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: Bryan1342
from Happy Valley, OR
on 09/13/2008
What's great about it: Lightweight
What's not so great: Very Flimsy, Cheap Plastic, Speaker drivers are garbage
I've owned these headphones for about 10 months now with almost daily use. (Avg. 1-3 hours a day)
I have played many movies and a lot of different kinds of music on them. However, the drivers within the speakers are pure garbage. I listen to music and movies on these headphones around 60dB. (which is about slightly higher than the average conversation in a quiet room)
10 months later, everything and almost anything distorts on these headphones. When I'm listening to say, a rock concert, I the guitars are distorted, incase you don't know what that means; it means instead of sounding very clean and crisp, it sounds like a piece of paper that's being crumpled up.
10 months later, everything and almost anything distorts on these headphones. When I'm listening to say, a rock concert, I the guitars are distorted, incase you don't know what that means; it means instead of sounding very clean and crisp, it sounds like a piece of paper that's being crumpled up.
(P.S. The music I listen to is all in a lossless format; ....no MP3's, meaning that distortion is not my music)
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 3 for Sony Noise-Canceling Folding Headphones - Silver/Black
Great Headphones
Customer Rating
5.0
I didn't realize over the ear headphones could sound so great. I tried these for the first time on flight to the west coast. They did a great canceling out the noise on a loud commuter flight and were perfect for the jet flight. I could finally enjoy a movie on my laptop without the constant background noise from the airplane. Bass, mid range and treble were clear and crisp. For the price, you can't go wrong.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 4 for Sony Noise-Canceling Folding Headphones - Silver/Black
solid headphone
Customer Rating
4.0
nice job again sony, i use this on the plane, solid purchase
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 5 for Sony Noise-Canceling Folding Headphones - Silver/Black
Just Okay!
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: wasKing
on 07/29/2008
What's great about it: Sounds good, Comfortable,
What's not so great: Bad Noise-Cancelling,Bad Bass
I bought these headphones a long time back. First, it is NOT a noise-cancelling headphone. When you activate noise cancellation, all it does is to increase/change the way it sounds and introduces a white noise which could be pretty uncomfortable. The only good thing about activating it is that it actually improves the way it sounds. I listen at high volumes and so the white noise is not much of a problem (or rather I got used to it). These earphones sounded bad when I bought them. Now(after 6 months of use), they actually sound good. Nice Crisp sound (only when you activate noise-cancellation) but the bass is flat (or no bass at all). I am bass-lover and I shouldnt have bought this headphone without reading reviews(My bad). They are comfortable though and light-weight. Overall, for the 50 bucks i paid, they aren't worth it. If you want a noise-cancelling headphone, guess you have to spend more than this or buy an in-ear headphone.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 6 for Sony Noise-Canceling Folding Headphones - Silver/Black
Good choice for the price
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: Partense
on 07/25/2008
What's great about it: Block out a lot of background noise
What's not so great: Create white noise, uncomfortable.
I use these on airplanes, roadtrips, and when my neighbors are playing loud music. They decrease the background noise enough to make a huge difference in highway or airplane noise, although they don't eliminate it completely, and the noise canceling generates a small amount of white noise. Using these, I can hear my own music without turning the volume way up.
I do find that they get really uncomfortable after I've worn them for more than an hour.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 7 for Sony Noise-Canceling Folding Headphones - Silver/Black
4 years old!!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Anonymous
from New Hampshire
on 07/22/2008
What's great about it: Price, Noise-Canceling Ability, Travels Well
What's not so great: Can be bulky!
I recieved these as a xmas gift over 4 years ago and they are still as amazing as the day I got them! I am actually buying them for a friend and could not believe all the bad comments, so I am leaving my two-cents!! I travel out of the country a few times a year and these are the only headphones I will ever use. They have taken quite a beating over the last few years, but you could never tell. I absolutely love them and all sony products!!!! =0)
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 8 for Sony Noise-Canceling Folding Headphones - Silver/Black
Block the noise out!!!
Customer Rating
4.0
This is a nice thing to have when you want to block out surrounding noise and still enjoy what you are trying to listen to. The first day I had them I was in a room with a TV on listening to music and when I activated the noise canceling feature I couldn't hear the TV at all and then my wife came in and started talking to me and I could not hear a word she was saying! She didn't believe me so she put them on and I started talking and she didn't think I was saying anything. Long story short, they work very well for blocking out unwanted noise. We even use them when doing yard work to help block out the noise of the lawnmower, it doesn't block it all, it's a lawnmower, but it does help you hear the music more clearly than without noise canceling. They also include a carrying pouch and airplane jack converter.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 9 for Sony Noise-Canceling Folding Headphones - Silver/Black
not that great
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: gandolph
from ohio
on 07/07/2008
What's great about it: it is lightweight
What's not so great: does not cancel the noise as professed
The product does not work as well as offered. Noise cancelling is ineffecient but does help somewhat. I would not recommend this product.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 10 for Sony Noise-Canceling Folding Headphones - Silver/Black
Amazing sound
Customer Rating
5.0
I've been obsessively researching headphones for the last 6 months and have read that ear-canal earplugs can quickly ruin your ears and that music experts frown on the "closed" and noise canceling features as they compromise the brightness of sound. I concluded that I would stay away from those phones and thought I would have to spend at a minimum 100 dollars for the Sony MDR 7506 headphones, but then a student came to my class with the MDR-NC6, I asked if I could try them and he played his iPod. I was amazed. Far greater sound than other headphones I own (in the 50-dollar range). For me these headphones delivered the "wow factor," the feeling the music is really taking me for a magic carpet ride. My quest for a 100-dollar or more phone has ended as I am more than happy with the MDR-NC6.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 11 for Sony Noise-Canceling Folding Headphones - Silver/Black
not as advertised
Customer Rating
2.0
What's great about it: price
What's not so great: you get what you pay for
the sound and the noise canceling are not that great but if you are not picky these headphones would work
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 12 for Sony Noise-Canceling Folding Headphones - Silver/Black
Not all bad...
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: bosawx17
from Glendale, AZ
on 06/28/2008
What's great about it: Comfortable, price...
What's not so great: Noise cancelling doesn't work all that well...
These headphones are not all that bad...they are good at reproducing the sound, but not all that impressive at cancelling the noise.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 13 for Sony Noise-Canceling Folding Headphones - Silver/Black
Not What I Had Expected...
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: Lyn272
from USA
on 06/19/2008
What's great about it: Brand Name, convenient-sized headphones
What's not so great: Noise-canceling barely works
I purchased this a week ago (it'll be a week, tomorrow), hoping the noise-canceling function was promising, but was utterly disappointed with that option as it doesn't work as efficiently as it said it would.
I love how professional it looks and its size is quite impressive, but I'm (sadly) disappointed in Sony - I've always known them to be a reliably-sufficient brand, but I never knew of its down-falls.
Sadly enough, I wouldn't recommend the headphones to anyone who expects nothing, but the best from Sony.
I love how professional it looks and its size is quite impressive, but I'm (sadly) disappointed in Sony - I've always known them to be a reliably-sufficient brand, but I never knew of its down-falls.
Sadly enough, I wouldn't recommend the headphones to anyone who expects nothing, but the best from Sony.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 14 for Sony Noise-Canceling Folding Headphones - Silver/Black
Maybe I have just been lucky
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: DrewDG
from NYC
on 06/09/2008
What's great about it: Sound great, low price, no problems
What's not so great: None
I have had these headphones for over a year and use them all the time and have had absolutely no problems. I thought I would write a review after reading all the negative ones on here while shopping for another product. It seems like every pair of headphones I get either stop working or get broke but these have been exceptionally durable and always sound great. I like a full sound with lots of bass and these deliver. I just got back from a trip and used the noise cancelling on the plane with no problems. I don't think they have the best style and maybe I have just been lucky but I love these headphones.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 15 for Sony Noise-Canceling Folding Headphones - Silver/Black
awesome
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: Anton8359
from Washington D.C.
on 05/02/2008
What's great about it: sound quality
What's not so great: endurance
the sound quality is amazing and they're very comfortable, but mine broke after 7 months
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 16 for Sony Noise-Canceling Folding Headphones - Silver/Black
I wish I've never bought this product
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: solidice
from oh
on 04/30/2008
What's great about it: nosie cannceling, cost, carring case.
What's not so great: feels cheap and it broke on me like in 5 months
I would not recommed this product becasue my headphones are now broken and I wish I never bought this cheap product but I did and you will regret this purchase DO NOT BUY THIS HEADPHONES!!!!!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 17 for Sony Noise-Canceling Folding Headphones - Silver/Black
Don't Buy
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: perry6465
on 04/11/2008
What's great about it: None
What's not so great: Noise canceling is not satisfactory
I bought these before a long plane trip to listen to DVD's. I could not hear the movies at all. On the way back I bought a pair of Bose and I could hear them fine.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 18 for Sony Noise-Canceling Folding Headphones - Silver/Black
Best IPhone Headphones
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Rob25
from Minneapolis, MN
on 03/28/2008
What's great about it: I use the noise cancellation for amplification.
What's not so great: Could have a slight slimmer design yet.
Now that this product is compatible with IPhone, I would recommend this product for causal at home use. Comfortable and the amplification supplied by the 1 AAA battery for noise cancellation supplies the best value yet for sound. Since the IPhone has little power, the boost given by the these headphones makes up for it nicely in sound quality; sure there's a bit a background noise but when you have it cranked...who cares! I would recommend these headphones for any IPhone user; for the price it's simply hard to beat currently.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 19 for Sony Noise-Canceling Folding Headphones - Silver/Black
Disappointing performance
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: sierra99
from Twin Cities MN
on 03/13/2008
What's great about it: Lightweight and comfortable
What's not so great: Unit buzzes when I turn noise-cancelling on
I had high hopes for these folding headphones. Because they are Sony branded, I hoped I would be able to use them for a while. They worked well on my long train trip, reducing the rumbling so I could enjoy my music. I used them for my workouts and had no trouble with them, until a week ago. When I turned on the noise-cancelling feature I heard a loud, annoying buzz in the background of my music. Thinking it must be the battery, I immediately changed it with no success. I can still use the headphoes, but not with noise-cancelling. What a disappointment!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 20 for Sony Noise-Canceling Folding Headphones - Silver/Black
Good buy
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: Lexarvn
from Logan, UT
on 02/14/2008
What's great about it: It cancels most noise and has very high sound quality.
What's not so great: Certain pitches of noise it doesn't even lessen.
This does include human voice range when canceling so you can talk to other people without having to take off the headphones. I was surprised to find out how much quieter it was in my own house even! It's also sort of nice that you don't have it plugged into anything to use the noise cancellation. There are some rather high pitch noises that it does not cancel that would be much nicer if they were. It also makes funny noises when there is some digitally generated sound near by sometimes.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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