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Sony MDR-NC8

Sony MDR-NC8
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alaScore 77

91 reviews

Feb, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 91 reviews of Sony MDR-NC8. The average rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. People are impressed by the usability and comfort. The portability and sound are also mentioned favorably, whereas the size and durability get critical views.

price, sound, portability, comfort, usability

noise isolation, design, durability, size

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Sony MDR-NC8 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 77/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony MDR-NC8

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 28 user reviews of Sony MDR-NC8 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 2.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the bass quality and reliability. The sound and portability are also mentioned favorably. Reviews are divided on the noise isolation, while the size and durability get critical comments.

price, portability, sound, reliability, bass quality

comfort, design, usability, durability, size

43% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Feb, 2025

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony MDR-NC8

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 33 user reviews of Sony MDR-NC8 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. People really like the usability and portability. The comfort and sound are also appreciated. There are some mixed reviews about the size, and there are some critical comments about the durability.

price, sound, comfort, portability, usability

durability

58% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Feb, 2025

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for Sony MDR-NC8

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of Sony MDR-NC8 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 2.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.ca. People really like the price, whereas some have doubts about the sound.

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33% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Feb, 2025

Expert review by : Sam Vafaei , Marc Henney (rtings.com)

Sony MDR-NC8 HEADPHONES

 

The Sony MDR-NC8 deliver surprisingly decent sound reproduction. However, they are flimsy, below-average headphones with terrible noise isolation and subpar build quality. They feel cheap and are hard to recommend.

Decent audio reproduction. ; Earcups don't leak much sound.

Very poor noise cancelling. ; Flimsy, weak build. ; Lack in bass is noticeable.

Feb, 2016
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

I love these things

 

HIGHLY recomended for the price and performance

Pros- they are so light you cant even feel them on your head, they sound AMAZING compared to any of my other earbuds/ headphones, easy to carry around, i didnt even get sore ears after HOURS of music listening

Cons- after around the 2 year mark one spot on the cord is showing (might have been my fault with my knife, but i dont know)

Mar, 2016
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Consumer review (sony.com)

not very sound-reducing

 

I received these as a gift and thought they would be great to use at college, in the library and around people who would talk so I would not be distracted. These can actually enhance noise. I was very confused when I heard sirens and it an...

style

does not do as advertised

Apr, 2013
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Consumer review (sony.com)

Not very impressed

 

Not impressed with its noise reduction. When I turn it on I can hear a faint hiss. Plus I don't detect much difference in noise reduction. Actually the headphones themselves do more to limit outside noise? Quality of sound is just OK. I actually think...

Comfortable

weak noise reduction

Jan, 2013
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Consumer review (officedepot.com)

Sony MDR-NC8

 

value, Easy to Use

Jul, 2014
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Consumer review (officedepot.com)

Sony MDR-NC8 Headphones

 

value, Easy to Use, Design, Performance

Build Quality

Dec, 2013
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Consumer review (officedepot.com)

Best Purchase Ever

 

value, Features, Quiet, Easy to Use, Design, Performance

Oct, 2013
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Consumer review (rakuten.com)

Sony MDRNC8 Supra-Aural Noise Cancelling Headphones

 

Good

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Consumer review (rakuten.com)

JR

 

The headphones look nice and are comfortable. It only uses one AAA battery, which is nice. I previously owned a JVC pair that broke. The noise cancelling feature did not seem to function nearly as well as the previous pair I owned. I turned on the TV...

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Consumer review (productreview.com.au)

Decent sound, but noise-cancelling below par

 

I borrowed a pair of Sony noise cancelling headphones from a friend which were fantastic. These seemed to be the best option in my price range when I decided to buy my own. The sound is pretty good overall, but I am very disappointed in the...

Comfortable, good sound.

Noise-cancelling not what I expected, bulky for travel.

Feb, 2014
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