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Sony MDR-NC6 Noise Canceling Headphones | 
 enlarge | Brand: Sony
Category: CE
Buy New: $49.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  537 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 10 x 7.5 x 2
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Warranty: 90 days warranty
MPN: MDRNC6
Model: MDRNC6
UPC: 027242647862
EAN: 0027242647862
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Reduces exterior noise by more than 70 percent (10 dB at 300 Hz) so you can hear music against a quieter background | | • | Active noise reduction from 40 to 1,500 Hz using 1 AAA battery (not included); extended battery life approximately 30 hours | | • | Compact size and folding design allows easy storage in a backpack, briefcase, or purse | | • | Noise-canceling on/off switch; headphones work with or without power | | • | Includes soft carrying case and airplane adapter plug |
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Product Description
Shut off the outside world with MDR-NC6 noise canceling headphones. Ambient sound can be reduced over 10dB at 300Hz, which means you'll hear more music, and less plane/train/bus noise. Noise canceling headphones are great for work, traveling, or even when you're trying to sleep in a loud place. The MDR-NC6 have a slim swivel folding design, making them more compact for storage. Includes plug adapter to connect directly to a stereo or dual jack of in-flight music services.
Amazon.com Product Description
Small enough to keep with you at all times and ideal for achieving peace and quiet in planes, trains, buses, and cars, Sony's MDR-NC6 noise-canceling over-ear headphones reduce perceived outside noise by more than 70 percent (up to 10 dB at 300 Hz) so you can hear musical nuances against a quieter background. The headphones' noise-canceling circuit senses outside noise using tiny, built-in microphones and sends an equal-but-opposite canceling signal to the headphone drivers, effectively blocking solid-state (continuous) noise from 40 to 1,500 Hz. It's especially effective on noises like air-conditioning systems, freeway rumble, and airplane engines (from a passenger's perspective). The switchable noise-canceling circuitry runs for approximately 30 hours on a single AAA alkaline battery. When noise canceling is off, the headphones continue to function for standard music listening (and with slightly better sound quality). The headphones' neodymium-magnet diaphragms deliver powerful sound. The headphones and their swiveling earcups fold for easy storage, and a special supplied adapter facilitates use of the headphones with an airplane's audio system. What's in the Box
Headphones, a carry pouch, an in-flight adapter, and a user's manual.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 532 more reviews...
 same as Aiwa HP-CN6 November 6, 2005
561 out of 603 found this review helpful
These headphones are exactly the same as
Aiwa HP-CN6 Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones.
Aiwas are for sale as of now for $17.
The only thing different is the design. As you can see even the model number is similar.
As you probably know SONY owns AIWA, if you look at AIWA package you can read (c) Sony.
amazing for the price. November 22, 2004
317 out of 338 found this review helpful
after 8hrs on the plane the past few days, i need to purchase a
second pair for my wife. for the price, the performance is amazing.
my only complaint (if you can call it one) is after a few hours
they seem to press kind of hard on my ears.
sound quality is fantastic. works well with my portable dvd player. have 2 more long trips coming up the next few months,
 Great Headphones December 8, 2004
136 out of 144 found this review helpful
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 cancelling 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, midrange and trebble were clear and crisp. For the price, you can't go wrong.
In this case, you get more than what you pay for... June 17, 2006
101 out of 101 found this review helpful
Yeah, they feel cheap, they are cheap. But nonethless, and on the light of their price, this phones are quite good.
I've tested the Bose QC2 and owned the Sennheiser PXC300 noise-reducing headphones, both well beyond the $100 mark, and even more beyond this Sony's asking price, and that's what makes these a good offer. The Bose is tops, the Sennhaiser are just slightly behind. To tell you the truth, I like the Bose earcups quite a lot and that's what makes the difference for me between those two.
Contrary to several other opinions I've just read here, I found this unit's earpads quite comfortable, non-obtrusive and well designed. Maybe I have flat ears or something, but I don't suffer from them. Neither do I suffer from the pressure of the headphones over my head (I have a big head by the way). Granted, I struggled a little trying several adjustments before feeling really comfortable with the set on. What I find a little obtrusive however, is the location of the battery compartment, looks bad, feels bad, and makes you think they put it there as an aftertought. Construction seems adequate, for the price. Some materials seem higher quality than others though. The earpieces feel particularly fragile, but you get a set that's very light.
The sound, altough not great, is pleasantly good, specially when the NR circuit is on. I have an old pair of Sony Digital Reference headphones for this kind of tests, since they are some kind of a benchmark from the days when Sony made high quality products. So I put the NC6 through a series of good quality audio sources and the results were surprising. No audiophile, netiher digital reference studio headphones levels here, but a very good, satisfying experience. The bass is powerful but not overriding, the midrange is rich and well balanced, high frequencies just blend in.
Now on the NR feature. If you read the specs, the NR circuitry on this model works on the low part of the human hearing spectrum. They do NOT reduce high frecuency noises such as voices, TV, etc. What they do is reduce humming, vibrating, low frequency noises. And they do it well. I tested this on environments with some noisy A/C units, washing machines, seating on an airplane, and the results altough not on par with the costlier units aforementioned, are satisfactory considering what you pay. I could hear music from my iPod with a comfortable volume level on the plane, and enjoy it. This can't be said about most other alternatives in the price range.
With the NR circuit on, the source sound gets a little boost, this can hardly be annoying and otherwise can be quite positive since it allows you to lower the source volume level and in the case of battery-hungry hdd-based digital players this can give you a bit more from your battery charge.
As with others NR sets, white noise is mixed with the source to provide the "cancelling" part of the equation. Yes, this white noise can be heard on this set, and on any other NR set I've tried. A bit lower on more expensive models, but a perceptible compromise anyway. To some people, this can sound a bit artificial, and it somewhat does, but hey, consider the alternative withstanding a noisy plane cabin, A/C units, and other such environments preventing you from hearing and enjoying your music.
If you're evaluating NR for the first time, go with these. They are inexpensive, and will give you an idea of what to expect from better sets. For the price you won't regret it, since you can opt for something up on the model line later and keep these as some kind of an emergency replacement, or keep them at your office, shop, etc. Your non-audiophile kids will probably love them too and they won't be damaging their eardrums prematurely.
Accesories include an airplane adapter and a pouch, both standard quality items, no surprises there. The audio cable has what seems to me the correct length, unlike some other sets with miles of cables to worry about. Even better, the cord is single-sided so you don't get to struggle around untangling it. Battery life seems erratic, I got about 35 hrs with a mid volume level using alkalines. Rechargeables are challenging, lasting from 15 to 25 hrs, but when you are running out, the NR feature fades away fast, so keep replacements handy since it gets a bit hard to pinpoint your battery-life expectancy.
I give them four stars, they are very good for starters, and for evaluating the technology without making a big investment.
 A bit uncomfortable November 18, 2005
59 out of 64 found this review helpful
I use these when I'm on my eliptical cycle in the basement. It very effectively drowns out the noise of the eliptical cycle and the noise from the boiler. It does not drown out outside voices, however.
I find the headphones uncomfortable. The foam padding on the ears do not do a good job providing comfort. You can definately feel the hard plastic of the headphone directly on your ears.
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