Sony's latest foray into the world of noise cancelling headphones has resulted in good quality product. The market is clearly dominated by Bose with its' QuietComfort 2 headphones, which are leading the way in almost every aspect of noise cancelling technology. However, Sony have come up with model, the MDR-NC6, which is a serious contender for those who are after serious sound quality and noise cancelling ability, while still keeping an eye on the budget. For the techno geeks out there her are some specifications. Specifications " Audio " Sensitivity: Power On: 106dB/mW; Power Off: 104dB/mW " Impedance: Power On: 20 ohms at 1kHz; Power Off: 65 ohms at 1kHz " Frequency Range: 10 dB at 300 Hz " Noise Reduction: 40 - 1,500 Hz " General " Type: Open air, dynamic " Driver Unit: 38mm diameter, dome type " Magnet: Neodymium " Frequency Response: 30-15,000Hz " Headphones: Adjustable; Foldable (Swivel) " Power " Power Handling Capacity: 100mW " Battery Life: Alkaline: Sony LR03/AM-4(N) Approx. 30H; Manganese: Sony R03/UM-4(NU) Approx. 15H " Weights and Measurements " Weight: 5.29 oz (150g) " Dimensions: 7 1/64 x 2 1/64 x 9 1/64 in " Supplied Accessories " Carry Pouch " Inflight Plug Adapter " Optional Accessories " AAA Battery Sony claims that their new headphones can reduce ambient sound by over 10dB at 300Hz. This is nothing short of spectacular when considering that the asking price for this unit is under half that of the Bose alternative. As should be expected from an established company like Sony, the MDR-NC6 comes with all of the standard features, such as: -adjustable headset -swivel folding earcups -compact flat folding design and, -plug adaptor for both in-flight and home stereo compatibility These features can be found on any noise cancelling headphones that are worth their salt. Basically these headphones are best described as a close second to its Bose counterpart. Both the passive and active noise cancelling capability of Bose is superior to this model but the real advantage lies in the price. This model proves that you don't need to pay exorbitant amounts of money for high quality noise cancelling headphones. Essentially, Bose have pioneered this new technology with a tremendous product, but Sony are blazing a new trail, which may just prove to be more successful in the marketplace. In any case, the duel between these two giants of the audio industry is destined to see consumers win. More information about other brands of noise canceling headphones is available at http://www.cancelingnoise.com |
