Sony MDR-ZX100 Stereo Headphones As poker is the game of life to be played on the grandest stage, the Sony MDR-ZX100/BLK Stereo Headphones deliver a full house of concert sound performance. A chanteuse’s stunning nightclub act. An aria with forceful impact. A piano concerto in full glory. A rock opera at its zenith. The Sony MDR-ZX100/BLK Headphones provide spectacular sound for classic rock, hard rock, soft rock, garage rock, surf rock, piano rock, guitar rock, female rock, stadium rock, rock ballads, open road rock songs, country rock, protest rock, folk rock, psychedelic rock, British invasion rock, southern rock, punk rock, punk fusion, heavy metal, opera, jazz, alternative new wave, smooth jazz, romantic jazz, smooth vocals, easy listening, elevator music, carousel tunes, marching band songs, instrumental music, indie rock, gospel, holiday music, love songs, sad love songs, oldies, rhythm and blues, disco, Motown hits, bluegrass, country, old-school rap, hip-hop, alternative hip-hop, underground hip-hop, new hip-hop, club, dub, dubstep, drum n’ bass, dance, trance, electronic, techno, industrial, ambient, indietronica, house, house mix, lounge, workout songs, pop-remixes, soul, neo-soul, party hits, meringue, salsa, reggae, tropical, Latin music, world-music, and classical music out of a small and lightweight frame. The potent neodymium magnet drivers produce elegant vocals on Broadway musical soundtracks, lush background vocals on country music, and they offer superb midrange instrumental reproduction. Bass is articulate, clean, well-defined, and punchy on heavy metal music. Bass tracks associated with present club music milieu are surprisingly good demonstrating crisp response without the traditional low end muddiness associated with other value-priced headphones. The Sony MDR-ZX100/BLK Stereo Headphones incorporate padded ear cushions for a snug fit on the ears and large drivers for spacious sound effects on movies, music, and computer real-time strategy games. The Sony MDR-ZX100/BLK Stereo Headphones are so comfortable that I forget that I am wearing them within a truncated time span. The sonic depth of the Sony MDR-ZX100/BLK Stereo Headphones offers all-encompassing warmth, nuance, detail, and realistic sound over the entire treble and midrange frequency spectrums. Rest assured that these Sony MDR-ZX100/BLK Stereo Headphones offer aggressive low bass at the lowest ends of the bass oriented earphone market price scale. Considering the extraordinary sound that Sony MDR-ZX100/BLK Stereo Headphones offer, this item competes very well against other more expensive bass focused headphone brands. Whether it’s for an iPod, iPod mini, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod shuffle, iPod touch, iPad, iPad 2, the new iPad, iPad Retina display, iPad mini, iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iMac, Mac mini, Mac Pro, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Sony Walkman Video MP3 Player, Zune MP3 Player, SanDisk Sansa Fuze MP3 Player, SanDisk Sansa Clip Zip MP3 Player, Samsung-Galaxy MP3 Player, Coby MP3 Player, RCA MP3 Player, Archos MP3 Player, Creative Labs ZEN MP3 Player, BlackBerry, BlackBerry Curve, BlackBerry Torch, BlackBerry Storm, BlackBerry Storm 2, BlackBerry Z10, Nokia Lumia, Sharp Sidekick, Sony Xperia Z, Samsung Galaxy Note II, Samsung Galaxy S 4, LG Optimus G Pro, Motorola Droid RAZR, Philips-Android MP3 Player, Visual Land Flash Media MP3 Player, Sony Blu-ray Disc Player, VAIO Laptop, Alienware gaming desktop, tablet computer, LCD monitor, book reader, shortwave radio, FM HD radio, AM/FM table radio, Wi-Fi internet radio, alarm clock radio, Sirius/XM satellite radio boombox, portable cassette player, digital audio tape deck, MD recorder, compact disc player, turntable, integrated stereo amplifier, stereo receiver, compact shelf stereo system, home theater system in a box, powered computer speakers, car stereo, DJ mixer, DJ controller, studio soundboard, karaoke entertainment system, public address speaker, keyboard amplifier, smartphone, mobile phone or the latest console game, the Sony MDR-ZX100/BLK Stereo Headphones reconstruct an accurate soundstage or virtual 3D battlefield to the delight of music enthusiasts and dedicated gamers everywhere. I am unable to hear other outside distractions in my immediate surrounding environment when wearing the Sony MDR-ZX100/BLK Stereo Headphones. Sound leakage in public places is kept to a minimum thanks to the closed-back ear cups. I use the Sony MDR-ZX100/BLK Stereo Headphones with my Sony SRF-M37W FM/AM/NOAA WB Walkman to achieve perfect fidelity on FM music stations, natural voice tones on 24 hour/7 day AM sports talk radio stations and clear reception on NOAA Weather Band forecasts. The Sony MDR-ZX100/BLK Stereo Headphones sport an attractive appearance with its delightful on-the-ear design, wide-molded adjustable headband, multiple case screws, black exterior finish, and a 3.9 ft. (1.2 m or 47.25 in.) dual-sided rugged Y-type cord. The Sony MDR-ZX100/BLK Stereo Headphones have excellent form, superb fitness for its intended portable audio purposes, and perfect function for prolonged, enjoyable, and relaxed private listening. The Sony MDR-ZX100/BLK Stereo Headphones have a 3.5mm (1/8”) diameter Silver-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug for a perfect fit for MP3 Players that have a recessed 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Mini Jack. Simply put, these cans have wonderful stereo channel separation on any music genre and compatibility with the widest range of voice recorders, dynamo hand-crank emergency radios, Sony Walkman Cassette Players, Sony CD Walkman Players, HD video components, netbook computers, musical instruments, and home theater receivers with a 3.5mm or 6.3mm Stereo Headphone Jack. The Sony MDR-ZX100/BLK Stereo Headphones sport the following features: inexpensive headphones, great sound, portable headphones for the streets and MP3 Players, 2-channel stereo playback, 30mm (1.18”) diameter dome type drivers, extended dynamic range, transparent midrange, distinct bottom end sound, front row concert seat sound, balanced tone across all frequency ranges, distortion-free signal transfer, neodymium rare-earth magnets guarantee powerhouse sound at all volume stages, closed-back ear cups deliver effective ambient noise attenuation, slim swivel folding style ear cups, compact collapsible headphones, black and red L/R ear cup placement marks, tactile dot placed above Left ear cup, multi-layer dome P.E.T. diaphragms promote low bass response, pressure-relieving urethane leather ear cushions for long lasting comfort, extra comfortable thick ear pads, Copper-Clad Aluminum Wire (CCAW) voice coils, durable plastic headband promotes maximum comfort, tangle-resistant cord, over-the-head supra-aural sound isolating ear pads, passive noise-canceling ear pad configuration, 1000mW (IEC) high input driver power handling capacity to meet the demands of music industry mavens, wide 12-22,000Hz frequency response guarantees outstanding treble, midrange, and bass re-creation, 24 ohms at 1kHz driver impedance rating permits robust audio playback from most portable audio players, 100db/mW sensitivity rating achieves tremendous loudness at reduced volume on digital music players, magnificent all black finish, operating instructions, warranty card, and this item’s weight is 4.23 ounces (120 g) without cord. The Sony MDR-ZX100/BLK Stereo Headphones come with a 90-day parts and labor limited manufacturer warranty. The Sony MDR-ZX100/BLK Stereo Headphones do not come with a Carrying pouch for convenient transportation, cord-mounted stereo-to-mono switch, or an in-line volume control for effective amplifier output management when positioned away from the source component. A 3.5mm-female-to-6.3mm-male stereo headphone plug adapter is needed to connect the Sony MDR-ZX100/BLK Headphones to a home stereo’s .25-inch Full-Size Stereo Headphone Jack. Unfortunately, the Sony MDR-ZX100/BLK Stereo Headphones don’t come with this component stereo plug adapter accessory. I use a 3.5mm-female-to-6.3mm-male mini plug extension cord when I listen to a stereo from across the room. The Sony MDR-ZX100/BLK Stereo Headphones can be connected to a 3.5mm-female-to-3.5mm-male mini plug extension cord to listen to a portable audio device from up to 25-feet away. The Sony MDR-ZX100/BLK Stereo Headphones are compatible with any pocket radio’s 3.5mm Earphone Jack with a 3.5mm-monaural-male-to-3.5mm-stereo-female mini plug adapter. The Sony MDR-ZX100/BLK Stereo Headphones work with an 3.5mm stereo headphone jack splitter for multiuser private listening from popular music players featuring a 3.5mm Headphone Mini Jack. The Sony MDR-ZX100/BLK Stereo Headphones are compatible with the following aftermarket accessories: 1: RadioShack Gold Series Stereo-to-Mono Audio Adapter Model: 274-882 |Catalog #: 274-882, 2. RadioShack 1/8” Stereo Jack to 1/8” Mono Plug Adapter Model: 274-368 |Catalog #: 274-368, 3. RadioShack Gold-Plated Stereo Adapter 1/8” Jack to ¼” Plug Model: 274-0876 |Catalog #: 274-876, 4. RadioShack 1/8” Stereo Jack to ¼” Stereo Plug Headphone Adapter Model: 274-367 |Catalog #: 274-367, 5. RadioShack 20-Ft. Stereo Headphone Cable 1/8” Jack to ¼” Plug Model: 42-2560 |Catalog #: 42-2560, 6. RadioShack 20-Ft. Stereo headphone Cable 1/8” Jack to 1/8” Plug Model: 42-2562 |Catalog #: 42-2562, 7. RadioShack 6-Ft. Stereo Headphone Cable 1/8” Jack to 1/8” Plug Model: 42-2482 |Catalog #: 42-2482, 8. RadioShack Gold-Plated Volume Control Cable for Stereo Headphones Model: 42-2559 |Catalog #: 42-2559, 9. Auvio 3.5mm Headphone Splitter Model: 4201009 |Catalog # 421009 and 10. FiiO E5 Portable Headphone Amplifier. The Sony MDR-ZX100/BLK Headphones do not require an equalizer or a headphone amplifier to output first-class sound for your portable listening pleasure. You can purchase the Sony MDR-ZX100/BLK Stereo Headphones to enjoy uninterrupted hours of listening across musical and spoken word entertainment categories. The Sony MDR-ZX100/BLK Headphones are not compatible with any noise-cancelling system that is featured in select Sony Walkman Video MP3 Players. The Sony MDR-ZX100/BLK Stereo Headphones are made in China (PRC). So whether you’re sitting on a park bench solving the world’s problems, on a vacation tour through New England observing the beautiful fall foliage, relaxing in the food court at the local mall, on a mid-winter afternoon jog on the boardwalk, saving the solar system from interplanetary destruction at the hands of an invading alien army during a late night arcade gaming stint, walking in the street on a sunny southern California summer day with an iPod in hand, putting an album together in the studio, jamming out to some favorite tunes at home after a stressful day at work, want an affordable upgrade pair of cans for the pocket radio, need a quality earphone for your new drum set, or you are listening to morning drive AM talk radio on the bus ride to work, the Sony MDR-ZX100/BLK Stereo Headphones are an incredible bass focused budget choice for any private listening need. Technical support for the Sony MDR-ZX100/BLK Stereo Headphones is provided by the manufacturer on its website at SonyStyle. Overall rating 5 stars. Good Luck. Enjoy. What’s great about it: Accurate Sound Output, Excellent Build, Sound Quality Exceeds Price Tag What’s not so great: N/A The perceived loudness of the Sony MDR-ZX100/BLK Stereo Headphones will ultimately depend on numerous objective and subjective factors. The quality of the audio player’s headphone amplifier will play a crucial role in determining how loud the volume the Sony MDR Series Headphones can be played at. Most portable audio devices such as MP3 Players, FM/AM Radios, or CD Players have low-powered headphone amplifiers ranging between 5-15 mW at designated impedance. Conversely, the headphone amplifiers found in component stereos may be rated up to 500mW at selected impedance and are much more powerful than the headphone amplifiers found in common MP3 Players. Stereo receivers can power stereo headphones with much higher impedance ratings of 70-300 ohms or greater more efficiently compared to portable audio players. Component stereos also make use of Full-Size .25-inch (6.3mm) Stereo Headphone Jacks to deliver increased amplifier output power to stereo headphones. Nonetheless, portable audio gadgets use smaller 3.5mm (1/8”) Stereo Headphone Jacks that can’t deliver the same amount of loudness as the ¼” Full-Size Headphone Jacks found on home stereos. Headphone sensitivity rating plays an important factor in loudness perception. Most consumer stereo headphones are rated between 98-117db/mw on its driver sensitivity specification. Consumers that are looking for extra loudness to block out external unwanted environmental noise will seek to purchase headphones with a better than average sensitivity rating. The higher the sensitivity rating, the louder the headphones will play without the need to turn the volume to maximum on the MP3 Player to block ambient noise. Loudness perception of stereo headphones is subject to the limits of human hearing. Some customers can hear sound waves better than others. The hearing levels of all customers are just not the same. Some customers will report that the Sony MDR-ZX100/BLK headphones don’t play loudly enough from any portable audio or home theater stereo while others will frustratingly opine that they play too loudly for their tastes. The Sony MDR-ZX100/BLK Stereo Headphones can reproduce the entire frequency spectrum of human hearing. A dedicated third party headphone amp can always be purchased to augment the Sony headphones loudness output from low-powered portable audio devices. Please note that principles of psychoacoustics, the laws of physics, and the recording quality of music being listened to determine whether or not there is extremely loud playback from the Sony MDR-ZX100/BLK Stereo Headphones as well.
Posted on: Thu, 28 Nov 2013 23:17:19 +0000
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