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Features/Benefits Target Users/Recommended Usage
Noise Cancelling • Reduces ambient noise up to 99%*
• In-ight audio plug supplied for use with most airlines
• Enjoy pure music even in noisy environment (eg. plane or bus)
*Cancellation ratio based on energy of sound under Sony’s measurement
• Recommended for frequent travellers
Sound Monitoring (ZX Series) • Closed-type studio monitor headphones block out virtually all external sound and achieve
superior bass response
• Reversible ear cups of DJ series allow for easier music monitoring
• Recommended for sound monitoring
usage and audiophiles
Extra Bass • New generation of headphones specially created with a new diaphragm that delivers a true
sense of acoustic reproduction
• Enjoy deep bass tones in popular hip-hop and dance music genres
• Highly corrugated long-stroke diaphragm accurately reproduces ultra-low frequency sounds and
rich bass
• Built with a tightly sealed acoustic Direct Vibe Structure for high audio delity and extended
bass sounds
• For Hip-hop and dance music lovers
EX Monitor • 13.5mm-16mm driver units in-ear headphones
• Closed acoustic construction allows reproduction of precision monitor quality
• Recommended for audiophiles
EX 9mm High-sensitivity • 9mm high sensitivity driver units for a wider acoustic range
• A hybrid silicon housing and angled earbud structure give a more comfortable t
• Delivers robust sound in an innovative design
• Recommended for those who want
headphones with a balanced sound
Youth • Closed headphones with large 30mm driver units for high quality sound reproduction
• Thin and lightweight headband
• Casual, colourful and stylish overband headphones
• Pressure-relieving urethane ear pads for good wearing comfort
• Recommended for stylish and casual
users who look for lightweight
overband headphones
iPod/iPhone Compatible • Enjoy dynamic audio perfection, designed exclusively for your iPod and iPhone
• In-line remote for volume and track control
• Built-in microphone for phone calls
• Recommended for iPod/iPhone users
who seek better sound quality
Fashionable • Trendy clip-on headphones with retractable cord
• Stylish and distinctive designs with a range of attractive colours
• Revolving mechanism provides a snug t for different ear sizes thus minimising sound leakage
and offering consistent audio quality
• Lightweight and trouble-free convenience
• Recommended for those who desire a
pair of headphones to match their
trendy lifestyle
Fontopia • Trademark lightweight ear-bud headphones deliver full range stereo clarity
• Offers up to 70% sound leakage protection and maintains a wider frequency response required
for balanced sound reproduction
• To ensure headphones deliver powerful bass sound, Sony Acoustic Twin Turbo Circuitry
(S.A.T.T.C.) is incorporated in every model
• Silent cap is used to prevent sound leakage and improve t
• Recommended for those who prefer
the convenience of lightweight
headphones
Active Style • Tough and exible, its rugged construction with secure ear t suits any active lifestyle and even
extreme use
• Premium styling accentuated by an eye-catching aluminum nish and anodised detailing
• Well-equipped with practical performance features as well as high quality audio
• Recommended for those who want to
enjoy their music while working out
Hi-Fi Home Theatre
• Super Audio
• Audio Visual
• Cordless
Super Audio
• Reproduces wider sound frequency range of up to 100KHz
• Uses NANO composite high denition driver units to achieve superior sound reproduction
• Equipped with pressure dispersion pad for extended wearing comfort
Audio Visual
• Produces high delity, true-to-life sound
• Specially-constructed diaphragm ensures original sound reproduction
• Equipped with sound mode switch (except MDR-XD100)
- Movie sound mode for wider and powerful bass to reproduce movie theatre sounds
- Music sound mode for natural sound reproduction
• Wide frequency response
• Urethane leather pads for added comfort
• Unimatch plug supplied for use with various equipment
Cordless
• Uses infrared or 2.4GHz Digital RF Wireless transmission so sound will not be interfered by
nearby radio or telephone
• Automatic ON/OFF function on headphone and transmitter preserve battery life
Super Audio
• Recommended for audiophiles
• For listening to SACDs
Audio Visual
• Recommended for both music and
movie enjoyment at home
Cordless
• Recommended for enjoying late-night
movies or TV programmes without
disturbing others
Street Style • Neckband wearing style
• Wearing style allows active movement without worry of headphones sliding off ears
• Clip-type headphones with interchangeable housings to complement daily outts
• Young individualists who use
headphones as accessories
• Active individuals
• Fashion-conscious customers
Core • Lightweight and comfortable even in long usage
• Sony Acoustic Turbo Circuit (S.A.T.C.) enhances bass sound
• Recommended for long hours of
usage as the chance of listening
fatigue is decreased
PC Headsets
• Equipped with noise cancelling microphone for superior voice clarity
• 3m cord with 3.5mm gold-plated plug for easy connection to PC
• Recommended for video conference,
voice/speech recognition with PC
and language learning
• Recommended for music, internet
gaming, internet telephony/chat
and video
Outdoor
• Ear-conscious design for better wearing comfort
• Ambient sound-in-mechanism housing with a diaphragm which allows the outside sound to
be heard
• Neodymium magnet for powerful bass sound
• Retractable cord for easy storage
• Recommended for usage indoors
and outdoors
Making waves with digital audio
“Audio accuracy and sound quality have been improved
like never before due to the digitalisation of noise cancelling
technology in the Sony NC500D headphones.”
Naotaka Tsunoda, in charge of acoustic design
“It’s the world’s rst* digitalisation of the noise cancelling
function that is nally realised after 15 years of effort.”
Takayuki Mizuuchi, NC-D500 Project Leader
Smarter. Quieter. Clearer.
“The noise cancelling performance has been improved
compared to analogue noise cancelling performance. By
digitalising the lters, only the frequency that really causes
acoustic feedback is removed and the remaining frequency
is used for the cancel signal.”
Kohei Asada, in charge of development of the DigitalNC system
“One of the characteristics of these headphones is the AI
noise cancelling function that optimises the different noise
cancelling modes for three different types of noise. “
Naotaka Tsunoda, in charge of acoustic design
Comfort for every journey
“The Sony NC500D headphones are superior in cancelling
of super low pass audio 100 Hz or less. This range of audio
is usually felt as vibrations; thus when it is remarkably
reduced, you hardly feel exhausted when using it for a long
time on the airplane, train or other vehicles.”
Kazuhisa Kito, in charge of electric circuit/hardware
Noise Cancelling Series
Designers’ Interview
Making light of challenges
“The Sony NC500D headphones are packed full of new
materials and parts such as a new audio cord that can be
curled in the slider. This leads to it being so lightweight and
comfortable.”
Hiroyuki Ishida, in charge of mechanism/mechanism development
Different voices. Same goal.
“The people in-charge were experienced in different elds
and thus could exchange alternative views and opinions.
This resulted in a creative atmosphere that led to better
ideas. It was great to have been part of this project.”
Tetsunori Itabashi, in charge of development of DSP software
One-of-a-kind
“It’s fair to say that the NC500D is really the integration of
Sony’s audio engineering. It is undoubtedly different from
existing noise cancelling headphones in both the aspects
of performance and innovative spirit.”
Naotaka Tsunoda, in charge of acoustic design
*1 As of March 2008, researched by Sony
Embark a sound journey
With signicant engineering and design advancements, Sony NC500D headphones turn up the audio quality while turning
down the ambient and surrounding noise from the environment. This outstanding audio performer is built for comfort and
convenience, ensuring perfect tunes on the go.
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