I know I get sick of the droning engine sound when I’m listening to my iPod on the bus, so the new MDR-NC50 noise cancelling headphones from Sony are a welcome sight indeed. They claim to reduce “white noise” by an amazing 80 percent, using a built-in microphone that detects environmental noise from low-frequency sources (20-1500hz), and creating an equal an opposite sound wave.
Sounds a lot like the Final Fantasy movie, if you ask me. Sony tests indicate that the MDR-NC50 headphones offer a 14db reduction of sounds at the 300hz level.
The headphones feature 40 mm drivers, a reflective, midnight blue finish, padded earpieces, an easily adjustable headband, and an easy to pack-and-take carrying case – all for about $200(USD). They will be available in June from www.sonystyle.com.