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Sony MDR-ZX500

Sony MDR-ZX500
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alaScore 79

25 reviews

Jan, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 25 reviews of Sony MDR-ZX500. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Opinions about the price and design are overall positive. The bass quality and comfort also get good feedback. Comments are divided on the mids quality, while there are some critical reviews about the noise isolation and treble quality.

sound, comfort, bass quality, design, price

treble quality, noise isolation

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Sony MDR-ZX500 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 79/100 = Good quality.

Review analysis

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony MDR-ZX500

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Sony MDR-ZX500 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the usability and comfort. The durability and size also get good feedback, but many are critical about the bass quality.

size, durability, comfort, usability

bass quality

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony MDR-ZX500

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 11 user reviews of Sony MDR-ZX500 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. Views about the usability and durability are on the whole positive. The bass quality and design also get good opinions. There are some mixed opinions about the comfort. Some have doubts about the noise isolation and treble quality.

sound, design, bass quality, durability, usability

treble quality, noise isolation

100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Expert review by : James Rivington (techradar.com)

Sony MDR-ZX500 review

 

Cheap Sony headphones offer value but not much cheer

Cheap ; Light ; Comfortable

Poor bass ; Poor treble ; Muddy midrange

Nov, 2011
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Just OK

 

Purchased as a shell shocker, would not have purchased at original price

Actually fairly decent sound, good cord with some strain relief

The vertical alignment is not comfortable for my ears

Jan, 2012
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