Sony MDRNC22/PIN Noise Canceling Earbuds

Product Description

13.5mm Driver for better sound quality neodymium magnet up to 75% noise reduction slim battery compartment monitor switch to mute audio ; turn off nc temporarily pink

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 4.5 x 1.5 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000MPRF9C
• Item model number: MDRNC22/PIN
• Batteries: 1 AAA batteries required. (included)
  

Price : $99.99

Technical Details

• 13.5mm drivers EX type for improved sound quality
• Compact battery box
• Built-in monitor switch for quick on/off operation
• AAA battery required (supplied)
• In-flight adapter, and carrying pouch included

Costumer Reviews

I've been evaluating different noise cancelling options and I thought I finally got the right one. The sound is very good and the noise-cancelling works better than the other options.

Everything was wonderfull until I try them for a couple of hours.

To get the good sound, one has to fully introduce the device into your ear channel and the problem, at least for me, is that the hard-plastic piece presses my ear so bad that I can feel pain for many hours after using it.

My advice: Try it in your ears before buying it.

These were the first "quality" earphones I had ever purchased. I bought them with my first Ipod. Great sound and an amazing fit for my needs. With the "noise cancelling" feature turned OFF, I can listen to music at relatively low levels and not hear much outside noise at all. For example, the noise from my home treadmill and two fans is pretty loud. I can barely hear anything beyond the music with the Sony headphones - a huge improvement over the Ipod factory earphones or the Bose I will discuss below. However, switch on the "noise cancelling" device and there is not much more than a 5% change at best and a small hissing noise you can hear mostly between songs.

I was disappointed in paying the extra money for the "noise cancelling" feature and took the Sony's back for the Bose in ear headphones (also same price I paid at about $99) which have a great sound, but I can only drown outside noise by cranking the volume. I'm returning the Bose for these Sonys (again), which by design, are noise cancelling despite the fact I'll likely not need to turn ON the feature.

I also think it has a lot to do with the fit of the earphones in your particular ears - which means every brand may fit everyone differently. I tried all of the three-sized pads that came with the Bose and none of them fit into your ear like the Sonys. I think a lot of that has to deal with the design of the Sonys to go further into your ear and create a sort of cushioned ...well...ear plug! The Sony's are also much more comfortable overall.