Typical price: £260
What is it: Over-the-ear, noise-cancelling headphones
What we think: Excellent noise-cancelling abilities, but they're expensive and the bass response is relatively weak
Compare the Sony MDR-NC500D
Sony MDR-NC500D compared to all other accessories
 Sony MDR-NC500D |
 Denon AH-D7000 |
 Shure SE530 noise-isolating Earphones |
 Shure E500PTH |
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| Review date | 3 Feb 09 | 20 Oct 08 | 25 May 07 | 5 Oct 06 |
| Editor's rating |
8.0
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9.3
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9.1
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9.0
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| Price range | £260 |
£420.80 - £420.80
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| Review summary | The Sony MDR-NC500D headphones have the best noise-cancelling technology we've ever come across, and their design makes them very comfortable to wear for long periods. The bass response, however, isn't as good as it should be considering the high asking price Read full review |
The older D5000s put the icing on the cake, but the D7000s add the artistic decoration to turn that cake into a masterpiece. At £800 they're very pricey, but they're also the most exciting headphones of the year, excelling with rock, folk, acoustic, electronic and metal alike Read full review |
The SE530s are quite simply the best noise-isolating headphones you can buy, and they cost less than their predecessors -- the Shure E500PTH. They're still pretty expensive but audiophiles will appreciate how truly worth the dosh they are Read full review |
The E500PTHs make ordinary earphones sound utterly useless in comparison. They're extremely pricey and a complete pain to wear, but it's by far the best solution if you want to listen to music with no compromises Read full review |
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