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Sony MDR-CD280 Consumer Headphones

Sony MDR-CD280 Consumer Headphones

36 reviews

Jun, 2013

Positive
Value for money (13)
Sound (10)
Comfort (10)
Portability (6)
Mids quality (2)

Negative
Bass quality (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 36 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the mids quality and portability. The comfort and sound also get good comments, whereas many are critical about the bass quality.

value for money, sound, comfort, portability, mids quality

bass quality

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Sony MDR-CD280 Consumer Headphones is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 66/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the Sony MDR-CD280 Consumer Headphones

alaTest has collected and analyzed 14 user reviews of the Sony MDR-CD280 Consumer Headphones from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com.

64% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2013

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Consumer review by: Elizabeth Lunder (amazon.com)

Good Price, Okay Headphones

Im sure anyone with little cash and wanting okay headphones will be plenty satisfied with these, but if you are looking for some real cans your going to have to take a jump into the $100's. Anyways, for anyone with some cash to spend and wants a pair...

Mar, 2007

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Consumer review by: iain charlton (amazon.com)

Been using them for years, love them.

I've had these for about 4 years, used only for PC headphones and I'm glad I picked them up. They've been thrown around and been great with zero issues during that time. I bought purely based on price point and had no idea how good they were. They were...

Feb, 2006

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Consumer review by: Inthegroove (amazon.com)

Affordable, light, reasonable sound

I picked these up several years ago. I use them on my PC mostly and I have had no problems despite the fact that the cord has been rolled over hundreds of times by me and my kids. They are light which is real plus, they are very comfortable on the ears...

May, 2005

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Consumer review by: Inthegroove (amazon.com)

Affordable, light, reasonable sound

May, 2005

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Consumer review by: Andrew Rodland (amazon.com)

On a budget Think about these.

On a budget? Think about these.

These are no $250 headphones; in fact, they're not even $50 headphones. They don't have fancy Sennheiser foils, or Neodymium magnets. And they are a little bit colored. But that said, they're nice, they're closed, they're comfortable, and they've got...

Dec, 2004

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Consumer review by: Andrew Rodland (amazon.com)

On a budget? Think about these.

Dec, 2004

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Consumer review by: Jason Parrish (amazon.com)

A Bargain....

If you are looking for a very comfortable closed headphone on a budget, this is a great choice. Serious audiophiles would scoff I'm sure, but for the rest of us this is a bargain. I can wear them for hours without discomfort, and the isolation is...

Oct, 2004

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Consumer review by: J. Beaver (amazon.com)

Very comfortable, and good value

Pros: - In terms of sound quality, it is above-average in its class. - So very very comfy!Cons: - It sounds very weak on portable players. If you want headphones for you're mp3 or CD player, these are NOT a good choice. - Big - Yes, they sound good for...

Jun, 2004

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Consumer review by: ridhi paul (amazon.com)

to big

THESE HEADPHONES WERE CHEAP. BUT THEY R GOOD. WHEN I BOUGHT THESE HEADPHONES I REALZED THEY ARE TO BIG IN SIZE. BUT THEY ARE WORTH. BUT FOR STREET STYLE I RECOMMEND BUY ANY OTHER MONITOR HEADPHONES FOR PAYING A LITTLE MORE.

Nov, 2003

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Product Specifications

All the comfort and performance that has made the Sony Digital Reference Headphones such a hit is combined in this exceptional value model. Slip them on... and sail away to aural delight.30 mm diameter drivers are larger than many headphones for deeper bass, lower distortion and wider dynamic range; bass response extends down to a low 18 Hz. Gold-Plated Stereo Unimatch Plug Adaptor with built-in self-cleaning feature permits use with standard 1/4" jacks on hi-fi components or stereo mini jacks on personal audio products. Screw-type design allows for a more secure connection. Gold plating maximizes contact efficiency to help prevent sound deterioration after many years of use.