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Sony MDR-NC40

Sony MDR-NC40
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alaScore 78

509 reviews

May, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 509 reviews of Sony MDR-NC40. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. People really like the usability and portability. The comfort and price are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some negative opinions about the reliability. Comments are divided on the durability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Sony MDR-NC40 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony MDR-NC40

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 35 user reviews of Sony MDR-NC40 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the noise isolation and usability are generally positive. The portability and price also get good feedback. Many are less positive about the treble quality and reliability. The bass quality and durability get mixed comments.

sound, price, portability, usability, noise isolation

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89% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony MDR-NC40

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 322 user reviews of Sony MDR-NC40 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the usability and portability. The price and comfort are also appreciated. Many are negative about the reliability. Comments about the size and durability are mixed.

sound, comfort, price, portability, usability

reliability

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

May, 2024

Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Sony MDR-NC40

 

The MDR-NC40 delivers respectable noise cancellation at a bargain price.

Affordable. Compact, collapsible design. Decent noise cancellation. Enjoyable audio performance with solid bass performance.

Takes a standard AAA battery instead of a rechargeable cell. Battery pack is in the middle of the headphone cable.

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Mar, 2008
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Expert review by : Jammer (onheadphones.com)

Sony MDR-NC40 Review

 

A little more magic of noise cancellation

Sony mdr-nc40 is the fifth model from the house of Sony offering the latest sound capturing facilities. It is better known to people as noise cancellation facilities. The benefit is you can listen to music in noisy streets as well. It is a light weight...

Most of the reviews for Sony mdr-nc40 tell you the same thing. It does not meet up expectation of the Sony followers. Although this is the fifth model of headphones launched by the electronic leaders of the world, this model is not much updated from...

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Jul, 2011
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Consumer review (sony.com)

Awesome!!

 

I'm extremely happy with this headphone. Great clear sound and very handy, light weight and great quality, It's a great purchase!

Great Sound, Comfortable, Noise Cancelling, Sound Isolation

Requires a battery for a good output

Sep, 2012
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Consumer review (sony.com)

Brilliant purchase

 

I am extremely happy about my purchase. As with all Sony products the build is immaculate, the headphones sound great. The carry case is a bit complicated but works well.

Spectacular bass

None

Mar, 2012
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Consumer review (sony.com)

Beautiful, but that's all.

 

This headphone is a really bad choise. with high power noise or low power noise the effect is the same, low reduction. Has a really good bass (but the bass works only with 1x AAA battery). Over-ear or in-ear headphones can make the same noise reduction...

Sound Quality, weight

Sound Isolation, Comfort, short cable lenght

Feb, 2012
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Consumer review (sony.com)

Don't Buy Them

 

I understand that these headphones may seem relatively cheap in comparison with other on-ear noise canceling headphones but the the cheap build quality override this plus. Honestly, it shouldn't be called a noise canceling headphone because it doesn't...

Sound Quality

Quality of Build, Noise Leakage, Isolation

Dec, 2011
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Consumer review (sony.com)

very poor product design

 

i first purchased this item from Radio Shak. Product lasted several months then ear piece came off and could not be repaired. They game me a replacement that lasted 4 months and same problem. I took very good care of the procduct, but it agin broke in...

good sound

bad construction, poor design - not durable

Apr, 2011
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Consumer review (dell.com)

Great headphones

 

I like to watch Netflix while on the treadmill but was having trouble hearing. These headphones are just what I was looking for!

Apr, 2011
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Consumer review (sony.com)

Excellent for flying

 

They cost about $15 over what I wanted to pay, but I still purchased and they are really great. I use them mostly when flying and they perform very well. The headphones fit very well in the case, which has a spot for an extra battery (very handy). The...

great quality, great case, monitor button, very adjustable

after 5 hours they begin to make my ears hurt

Apr, 2011
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Consumer review (sony.com)

Great performance, exceptional value

 

Right when I opened the packaging these headphones had already made a good impression: I didn't have to go to the hospital from trying to open it.

Great bass, nice clarity, no audible distortion

Flimsy cord

Mar, 2011
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