Sony MDR-NC60 Noise Canceling Headphones Review

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The Sony MDR-NC60 is one of the latest designs in noise cancellation headphones from Sony. It offers consumers up to 85% of ambient noise cancelling with the convenience of a built in monitor switch which allows users to easily listen to what is going on around them without having take off the headphones. This is a feature that is not offered by many types of noise canceling headphones which makes this one a top choice for many.

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This particular design is detailed with fine leather. The ear pieces as well as the headband or bridge are wrapped with this leather, making it very soft to the touch as well as durable. Some say that leather is not good as it can cause a person to sweat but in the case of headphones, there really haven't been any complaints of this being an issue.

Many different types of headphones for noise cancelation give the consumer a suction feeling when they are wearing them but with the Sony MDR-NC60, this is not the case. You get a comfortable fit that allows the consumer to have a noise free, relaxing experience. This particular model offers a monitor button which allows the consumer to adjust the headphones so that you outside noise can be heard without removing the headphones. If you are new to these types of headphones, you may find it difficult to find the button but once you find it, you should have no problems.

Many noise cancellation headsets are run by a lithium battery. The Sony MDR-NC60 runs on a AAA battery. This is actually a nice feature as it means that you won't have to carry a battery charger to recharge your headphones. You simply replace the battery. Amazingly enough, you can get a total of 30 continuous hours of noise cancellation from just one battery, so you are good to go with just one pack of AAA's.

The sound quality for this particular Sony noise cancellation headset is pretty good. You can use this with your CD player, MP3 player or even your home stereo but it works best for drowning out noises especially when you're traveling. It is mainly used by people who frequently take flights, ride buses or just want to take a break from a noisy area. There are quite a few consumer reviews that show commuters find these a wonderful asset to help them make their round trips more comfortable.

Reviews also show that this is one of the leading choices price wise as it comes in under $300.00. As far as the down side of the product, the main thing mentioned is the fact that it comes with a soft case rather then a hard case. This makes it slightly inconvenient for those that like to attach the case to the outside of their bag as it can easily get damaged.

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