Sony MDR-NC60 Noise Canceling Headphone Reviews
I work in an office with an AC that is constantly on. A covered parking garage is also right next door. Those two variables create a constant low hum that sometimes combine to create a cycling hum... irritating. For reference, I have been using Sony mdr-v6 and more recently Shure srh840, both very capable and pleasing headphones. But they do very little to deal with the low office hum. I also have Super.fi 4vi and Shure e2c IEMs which I would wear when the hum got really distracting, but those can get a little fatiguing especially if I constantly have to remove and reinsert them in my canals. br /br /These are my first and only noise cancelling headphones. I ordered the Sonys without hearing them. As for the hum.. these Sony's do an adequate job of canceling all of that annoying AC and garage noises. Music can now be listened to at a much more comfortable level. That hum still is perceptible and present when no music is playing, but it has been greatly reduced. br /br /I mentioned the mdrv6 and srh840 earlier.. those two walk all over these sonys in sound quality. the nc60s have a "veil" on them that make some music seem very recessed and distant. But I have a feeling that it's the case with all noise canceling headphones, not sure why. I briefly demoed the Bose qc15 and heard a similar sound characteristic to these Sonys. That said, the sound quality is not at all terrible, and in fact is quite easy to listen to. No bloated bass, no shrill highs or demanding mids, just a soft and mellow overall sound.br /br /Overall I would recommend these to anyone in a similar situation as myself. They are quite comfy to wear for 6+ hours a day and make me listen to music at a much lower volume now because of the quite impressive noise cancelling.
Sony MDR-NC60 Noise Canceling Headphone Feature
- 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
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Bob L - weste -
I looked for awhile before I purchased. I looked at more expensive and cheaper headsets. I am very pleased with the quality for the price.
Complete Silence;Best for the Price - Frequentflyer -
These headphone have done me wonders. They sound great even without power but once it's turned on it seems to turn all outside distractions off. I was once on a plane and the old cliché of a baby crying truly happened. AT first I shrugged it off, but on a nine hour flight it gets annoying. Afterward I purchased these headphone and I don't even hear the loud plane engine much less crying babies. The only problem I found is that in prolonged use it began to give me headaches;only because of the compression it provides against your head for maximum noise cancellation. Other than that I can honestly say it was worth the money. It was much better then spending the exorbitant amount on the Bose brand headphones
Nov 03, 2010 21:40:06
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