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Sony MDR-NC6 Over-Ear Noise-Canceling Headphones

Sony MDR-NC6 Over-Ear Noise-Canceling Headphones

List Price: $79.99
Your Price: $39.84
Product Info Reviews

Features:
  • Reduces exterior noise by more than 70 percent (10 dB at 300 Hz) so you can hear music against a quieter background
  • Active noise reduction from 40 to 1,500 Hz using 1 AAA battery (not included); extended battery life approximately 30 hours
  • Compact size and folding design allows easy storage in a backpack, briefcase, or purse
  • Noise-canceling on/off switch; headphones work with or without power
  • Includes soft carrying case and airplane adapter plug


Description:

Small enough to keep with you at all times and ideal for achieving peace and quiet in planes, trains, buses, and cars, Sony's MDR-NC6 noise-canceling over-ear headphones reduce perceived outside noise by more than 70 percent (up to 10 dB at 300 Hz) so you can hear musical nuances against a quieter background.

The headphones' noise-canceling circuit senses outside noise using tiny, built-in microphones and sends an equal-but-opposite canceling signal to the headphone drivers, effectively blocking solid-state (continuous) noise from 40 to 1,500 Hz. It's especially effective on noises like air-conditioning systems, freeway rumble, and airplane engines (from a passenger's perspective).

The switchable noise-canceling circuitry runs for approximately 30 hours on a single AAA alkaline battery. When noise canceling is off, the headphones continue to function for standard music listening (and with slightly better sound quality). The headphones' neodymium-magnet diaphragms deliver powerful sound.

The headphones and their swiveling earcups fold for easy storage, and a special supplied adapter facilitates use of the headphones with an airplane's audio system.

What's in the Box
Headphones, a carry pouch, an in-flight adapter, and a user's manual.

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