Sony MDR-NC 20

50 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Sound (32)
Noise isolation (20)
Design (16)
Usability (2)
Bass quality (1)

Negative
Portability (4)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 50 reviews from magazines and websites. Comments about the usability and design are on the whole positive. The noise isolation and value for money are also appreciated, but opinions are divided on the comfort. Some have doubts about the portability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Sony MDR-NC 20 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 72/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the Sony MDR-NC 20

alaTest has collected and analyzed 41 user reviews of the Sony MDR-NC 20 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

61% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Dieseldog1 (bestbuy.com)

They were on sale so the deal was ok.

These were on sale so I felt better about the price but they don't sound as good as the Bose but cost nearly as much when not on sale. They also are cantered forward a bit so they never fit quite straight on your head. Not a big deal but for the money...

They are pretty comfortable and the noise cancellation is better than average

They aren't Bose but they cost nearly as much

Dec, 2012

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Consumer review by: FlyingHigh (bestbuy.com)

Too small for ear and too warm on a long flight

I tried this product since it was on sale. I hated to pay the Bose price that supports their marketing. The Sony product was small for the ear and the headset got rather warm after a couple of hours. Also, I didn't find the noise dampening very good...

Price on sale

Small and gets warm

Nov, 2012

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Consumer review by: Sodaman (bestbuy.com)

Really works well for me

I've used Bose and these when flying; these work almost as well as the Bose at 1/3rd the price. Bose were stolen so due to price I tried these and they work really well for cancelling noise on a plane.This product has... Perfect fitAbout me... Frequent...

Noise cancelling works well

Button that shuts off noise cancelling too close to the on off button

Oct, 2012

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Consumer review by: FLNative (bestbuy.com)

Worth the money!

A great set of headphones which can block out most external noises. Not 100% but for the money, unbeatable!This product has... Perfect fit

Comfortable, and blocks out most sounds

Battery run

Sep, 2012

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Consumer review by: ThePhilster (bestbuy.com)

Perfect clarity, love the AI, really comfortable

Finally the set of noise cancelling headphones I wanted. Noisy train car, ranging from the train noise to the people talking. Doesn't matter to these. Always hear the same clear level and "tunes out" the outside volume as needed. Comfortable, not so...

Auto adjusts to the sound aound me

A little pricey

May, 2012

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Consumer review by: TheFilmGuy (bestbuy.com)

Great headphones for decent music

First off the quality if the sound gives you pretty decent base. The noise reducer I say is a 9/10 because it requires a battery (which comes with it) to . You will barely hear people talkingThis product has... Powerful bassAbout me... Student, video...

Noise Canceling barely mutes your environment when headphones are on and sound is playing

Hurts the ear after 30min-1hr of listening with it

Mar, 2012

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Consumer review by: SalParadise (bestbuy.com)

Good but slight problem with long use comfort.

Straight to the point. 1. Yes, there is a slight hissing noise when you have it pumped up too loud. But unless you need it that loud, it won't bug you.2. I love that the headphones stil work if the battery is out. Not the greatest quality when N/C is...

Quality craftsmanship

Too tight around the head

Jan, 2012

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Consumer review by: tooltool (bestbuy.com)

Well done

This product has very nice sound and the base is awesome. It truly replicates the sound as if you are listening to high-end speakers in your living room.The materials are also good quality and very comfortable and compact. The previous review seems to...

Dec, 2011

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Consumer review by: peacetree (bestbuy.com)

Not worth the money

Not worth the money ......for one thing the man made materials are cheep, and what is the point of having a battery in the silly thing......? makes no sense ...uh so u have to spend more money on batteries!! And the cushion is not comfortable an the,...

Nothing

Everything

Oct, 2011

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Product Specifications

Use these headphones to block out noise, listen to music, or do both at once! Sony Noise Canceling Headphones reduce outside noise by more than 70%. Listen to Beethoven without being bothered by the symphony of your neighbor's buzz saw. Take in the latest Salsa sounds on planes or trains. These magnificent headphones feature a "noise canceller" on/off switch (in case you need to hear what's going on around you) and a headband that folds for easy storage. It reduces noise by 70% (10dB) making it ideal for travel - it gives you peace and quiet on planes, trains, buses and cars. It is also ideal for outdoor use when you are gardening or on a noisy street. Its noise canceling circuit actually senses outside noise with built-in microphones and sends an equal-but-opposite canceling signal to the headphones; cancels noise from 50Hz to 1, 000Hz, with a maximum of 10dB noise cancellation in the critical range from 100 to 400 Hz - where the human ear is super-sensitive. Enjoy its closed headphone design that gives you greater isolation from outside sound. Its folding headband and pivoting earpads make for easy storage in a backpack, briefcase or purse improving their portability.