Sony MDR-NC22 Noise Canceling Headphones

(Ear Buds, 102 dB, 39g - MPN: MDRNC22)

Description: The Sony MDR-NC22 offers high-quality audio and terrific noise cancellation in a portable in-ear headphone. Powered by a single AAA battery, the MDR-NC22 features 13.5mm neodymium drivers to provide a rich, natural sound with a wide frequen.... Read More

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Date Reviewed: 02/19/2008
tecedo52 Member Since: Jul 2007 View Member's: Reviews	Sony MDR-NC22 Noise canceling headphones Strengths: small size, battery life Weaknesses: loud hiss detracks from mild noise reduction Summary: My main use for the Sony mdr-nc22 headphones, is as study aid. I review previous lectures and update my notes while in the library. There are a variety of sounds in this environment. They range from a very loud heating / ac unit, to people talking (yes in the library). The nc22 is excellent at reducing the heating / ac noise but, not so good with the other sounds. Overall it works, but not as good as my Sennheiser PXC 250 headphones in the same environment. I purchased the nc22 when I left the pxc 250 @ home on a trip. I have not tried the nc22 on the airplane yet. The pxc 250 does emit a mild hiss, it is much lower than the nc22 (barely audible). I do prefer the size of the nc22 to that of the pxc 250. 100% of People (2/2) found this review helpful. Was this review helpful or unhelpful for you? Report this as inappropriate. There are no comments for this review. Post a comment.

Date Reviewed: 02/16/2008
zapateado from OH Member Since: Jan 2008 View Member's: Reviews Product Experience: 4 Years	MDR-NC22 Noise Canceling Headphones Strengths: portability Weaknesses: ear buds can irritate the ears until you're used to them Summary: As an ear bud type of noise cancelling device, this item does about all that can be done to enhance music or movie listening in a noisy environment like air travel. Noise cancelling in the specified frequency band is as claimed, enabling much better perception of the program at a reduced volume setting, which is less abusive to the ears. Noise reduction at higher frequencies is due solely to the air seal between the buds and the ears. This is not a fault of the design but a consequence of the "physics" of the problem: phase cancellation of noise at shorter wavelengths is problematic in terms of the dimensions involved. The user should choose the most effective from among the three flexible "eartips" in the kit. Heavy, over-the-ear phones might be superior to ear buds overall, but at the cost of lugging them around. Reviewers have noted incomplete noise cancellation and hiss when the unit is switched on, but these complaints are negligible in real situations. For sixty bucks they make a big difference -- and they fit in your shirt pocket. One thing to consider when shopping for noise cancelling phones is their audio sensitivity. If your source has limited audio output power, avoid phones with sensitivity less than 100 dB. 100% of People (1/1) found this review helpful. Was this review helpful or unhelpful for you? Report this as inappropriate. There are no comments for this review. Post a comment.

Date Reviewed: 03/02/2008
SirJorge from IL Member Since: Apr 2005 View Member's: Reviews Product Experience: 4 Weeks	MDR-NC22 Noise Canceling Headphones, compact + comfortable! Strengths: Compact, light, very comfortable, price Weaknesses: none Summary: Great set of headphones. You can turn on and off the noice cancelling feature. They are small and it comes with a small travel bag. Very comfortable for in the ear type of a headphone, most comfortableI have worn. Was this review helpful or unhelpful for you? Report this as inappropriate. There are no comments for this review. Post a comment.