MDR-ZX100 Headphone - Stereo - Black - Mini-phone
Product Description
Sony MDR-ZX100 Headphone - Stereo - Black - Mini-phone MDRZX100/BLK Headphones ; Earphones
Product Details
- Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.8 x 3 inches ; 8.8 ounces
- Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
- ASIN: B004RKQM74
- Item model number: MDRZX100/BLK
Price : $19.95
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Technical Details
- Multi Layer diaphragms: High quality large driver units accurately reproduce a broad, dynamic frequency range
- High Energy Neodymium Drivers: Efficient Neodymium drivers reproduce clear mid-range and low-end sound
- Pressure Relieving Earpads: Take the discomfort out of the equation and enjoy your extended music sessions in comfort
- Rugged Y-Type Cord: A rugged Y-type design makes for a tangle-free experience
Costumer Reviews
I've owned a pair of the sony mdr-v150 monitoring headphones since I started college (dude....06-07 what?!) and I still love em. Indestructible and with sound quality to rival all those skullcandies and 'beats by dre' the younguns frequent these days. But beyond that, the point of my review is to review these badboys. To keep it simple, they're basically the smaller, lighter, and more portable friendly version of the v150 which is always a major plus. My only gripe with the v150 (if there were any at all) is the long cable and fair density that it has. Of course that didn't stop me from taking it anywhere, I'm just glad I managed to grab the zx100's for their portability factor.
Specs: the box really speaks for itself and if you've ever tried the v150's, you're basically getting the same quality audio: clear, crisp, tons of range, and very balanced bass. I love good bass and these guys deliver without being overpowering. As some of the other reviews noted, very natural bass.
The design is great: modern and a little bit more shapely for a modern look. I'm a little bummed they got rid of the swivel cups but that bummer was just about rectified by the outward rotation that allows them to lay a lot flatter (great for throwing in a bag or something). I actually prefer this over collapsible style that most earcup headphones approach portability with these days as laying it flat distributes the stress more evenly when pressed on. A little bigger when carrying around but that also means less chances to break it. Well done, sony.
The color schemes are not too special: I got the white ones but they're available in standard black too (duh). I was actually kinda bummed because like....an onyx gray would have been awesome....oh well. White stands out and looks pretty sharp.
Anyway to sum it up, these guys are nice. And with a price tag similar to its high quality brother, they're definitely a no brainer. I think any audiophile can enjoy these as much as any casual music nut. Sony does it again!
The Sony MDR-ZX100s update the infamously shoddy headband design of Sony's popular V150 headphones, while maintaining the excellent sound quality that made the V150s such a desirable product. The ZX100's swiveling cans seem adequately durable, and allow the headphones to fold up flat for transportation and storage. So they've got that going for them... which is nice.
In my opinion, the only other widely-available pair of headphones that give the ZX100s a run for their money, at this price point, are the Koss PortaPros. If you're at all finicky about your consumer electronics, I suggest checking out the PortaPros before you commit to buying the MDR-ZX100s. I ended up preferring the ZX100s for purely aesthetic reasons; the throwback styling of the PortaPros just didn't scratch me where I itched.
For me, the headband is still the weakest point of this product. In a perfect world, the cans would fold up further into the curved headband for added portability. After all, many competing models offer this feature. Overall, however, because of their superior sound quality, I consider the ZX100s a good enough value to earn a 5 star review.
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