Sony MDR-RF970RK

992 reviews

May, 2024

Positive
sound (345)
usability (232)
comfort (200)
price (148)
portability (84)

Negative
size (20)
bass quality (19)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 992 reviews of Sony MDR-RF970RK. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the portability and price. The comfort and usability also get good feedback, whereas there are some negative comments about the bass quality and size.

sound, usability, comfort, price, portability

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Sony MDR-RF970RK is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 73/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony MDR-RF970RK

alaTest has collected and analyzed 908 user reviews of Sony MDR-RF970RK 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. People really like the portability and price. The comfort and usability are also appreciated. There are some mixed views about the size. Many are negative about the bass quality.

sound, usability, comfort, price, portability

bass quality

75% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : Jim Swantko (hometheaterreview.com)

Sony MDR-RF970RK Wireless Headphones Reviewed

Because they are wireless, these Sony headphones give you freedom to roam up to about 150 feet from your audio source without being tethered to it. The system can operate on three frequencies and when you put the headphones back in the cradle of the...

The RF970 headphones are extremely convenient and work perfectly if you stay close to the transmitter. Earphones fit snugly over the ear yet are very comfortable for extended listening sessions ; Wireless headphones offer great freedom and allow you to...

The radio link quality is pretty disappointing. I see no reason why my cordless phone can work perfectly out to my mailbox, but these headphones fall apart simply by moving through a few rooms. Sony should let channel changes be made from the...

The Sony MDR-RF970RK headphones are great in theory, but fall flat on execution. If you want a pair of headphones that you will use in close proximity of the transmitter, then the Sony might not be a bad choice. They do work pretty well in that...

Aug, 2009

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Headphones

I will buy another pair as soon as I find them.

The headphones work great, good reception all over the house

none

Sep, 2013

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Awesome

I use these headphones for work and it is so convenient that they are wireless and that they can be recharged when I am done for the day. Install was easy just plug and play.

They turn off once you take them off your head to save energy. They use rechargeable batteries. Long range

They are very big but I can live with it

May, 2013

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Works flawlessly

wireless, rechargeable battery, docking while charging, cheap

the sound is just average, I don't really mind

Nov, 2012

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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

It's good!

It's really good!

Aug, 2012

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great sound, can be uncomfortable

Aug, 2012

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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

Good mid price remote head phones

Does what it says it will do without problems.Excludes ambient room sounds well which could be good or bad depending on what you want. If you want to hear other people in the room you need to lift the phones. Sound quality is fine to me, I am NOT a...

Jul, 2012

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Consumer review (sony.com)

Great Wireless Headphones Under $100

I bought these headphones earlier this week from Best Buy. Like those reading this review I researched and read other reviews and saw the same 1 star reviews many had written about this product. However, I decided to get these anyway hoping to have...

Wireless, great sound, stylish design

None so far

Jul, 2012

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Consumer review (sony.com)

Garbage

These headphones never did work and I got them as a gift from my wife. she threw away the receipt so now I am stuck with an overpriced paperweight. these headphones are fit to be thrown in the trash can only. uncomfortable to wear But I have never had...

none

everything

Jun, 2012

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Consumer review (sony.com)

Too Much Static

I decided to buy these since it was a little cheaper than going with the Bluetooth headset. Well as they say you get what you pay for. in this case not much. The build quality is good but the sound is terrible. I'm only 6 feet from the TV and the...

Look great and feel good

Too much static

May, 2012

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