Sony MDR NC300D

128 reviews

Jun, 2013

Positive
Sound (34)
Noise isolation (13)
Comfort (7)
Size (4)
Bass quality (3)

Negative
Portability (15)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 128 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the bass quality and size. The comfort and noise isolation also get good comments, but many are negative about the portability and value for money.

sound, noise isolation, comfort, size, bass quality

value for money, portability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Sony MDR NC300D is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Sony MDR-NC300D

Sony has included embedded noise-cancellation in some of its Walkman portable media players, like the X Series ($299.00, ), for a while now. The company moves the circuitry out of the player and into the earphones with its ($299.99 direct) MDR-NC300D....

Top-notch, adjustable noise cancellation. Five ear tip sizes provide a secure fit. Selectable listening modes optimize bass or movie dialogue. Useful Monitor mode mutes music and eliminates noise cancellation

Audio performance is lacking for the price. Runs on AA battery (not included). No passive mode for listening

If you want to effectively block outside noise, but bulky headphones aren't your thing, Sony's MDR-NC300D is a solid in-ear noise-cancellation solution. But you'll have to sacrifice some audio quality in the bargain.

Feb, 2010

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Amazon review summary for the Sony MDR NC300D

alaTest has collected and analyzed 30 user reviews of the Sony MDR NC300D 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.

80% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2013

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Consumer review by: Searching (amazon.com)

Good Stuff ! ! !

I've used these around the house to help me not notice the sound of traffic reverberating in the distance as I'm wanting to go back to sleep. I like them. They won't hide the sound of a noisy central air conditioning system or a nearby refrigerator nor...

Jun, 2012

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Consumer review by: yepher (amazon.com)

WIsh I could plug them in

I love the noise canceling. I also really enjoy them because they are easy to keep in my bag when I travel. The Bose are way to big to be practical for taking on trips (unless maybe you only travel once or twice a year).

Apr, 2012

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Consumer review by: yepher (amazon.com)

WIsh I could plug them in

Apr, 2012

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Consumer review by: Jason M (amazon.com)

Excellent Noise Canceling, Poor Sound Quality, poor battery life

I ordered these sony noise canceling earbuds to replace my sennheiser noise canceling headphones that finally fell apart after 8+ years of service. The noise canceling qualities of these Sony's are excellent, with the in ear earbuds sealing out the...

Apr, 2012

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Consumer review by: N/A (newegg.com)

Sony MDR-NC300 Earphones

Concerned that the hissing noise may be an indication that my earphones were defective, I returned the original pair for replacement. Unfortunately, the second pair made the same hissing noise.

I've owned noise canceling headphones from Sharper Image and Bose. Hands down, this Sony has the most effective noise canceling capability. On a plane, the engine noise transmitted to the ears is almost inaudible

There is a hissing sound that can be heard through the earphones that is likely generated by the noise cancellation circuitry. This hissing is not that noticeable when playing music or a video. However, absent an audio signal, it's relatively loud

Mar, 2012

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Consumer review by: j-thor (amazon.com)

Miraculous!

This is the single most revolutionary listening aid in years. I had the analog version of Sony noise cancel, as well as various headphone noise cancellers, but this digital version is a leap forward. I walk along thundering traffic which is barely...

Mar, 2012

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Consumer review by: Emmysher "kipkeino68" (amazon.com)

JUNK

Very poor quality control. The right earbud cable is 21 inches long, and the left side is only 4 inches! Impossible to adjust. I just wasted 30 minutes on the phone with Sony support. Very disapointed. Returning to Amazon for a refund.

Mar, 2012

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Consumer review by: htang (amazon.com)

Met my expectation

I used lots of non noise cancelling earphones, koss, bose, sennheiser, akg, I would say consumer level Sony was not as good as these (never tried hi-end sony headphone), NC300D is not designed to enjoy music either, but it meet my expectation to watch...

Nov, 2011

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