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Sony MDR-HW700DS Headphones
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Editiorial reviews
11
3.9 out of 5
8 user ratings
5 stars
37 %
4 stars
50 %
3 stars
12 %
2 stars
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5 editorial reviews
Steve Withers takes a look at Sony's new HW700 digital wireless headphones and finds out whether they deliver on the promise of the 'world's first' 9.1-channel surround experience.Read more
Een hoofdtelefoon is volgens sommige puristen de allerbeste manier om te genieten van muziek in stereo. Maar twee kanalen zijn niet genoeg voor Sony, want hun HW700DS pocht 9.1-surround naar je twee oren te brengen. Kan dat?Read more
The headphone market is vast in price, style and quality. Here we round-up the best brands and options for wireless, in-ear, noise cancelling and more.Read more
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User rating
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4.2 out of 5
45 user ratings
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4.2 out of 5
48 user ratings
5 stars
39 %
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Technical details

Sound outputStereoStereoSurround
StyleOn-EarOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWirelessWireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesnono
Magnet material
N/A
NeodymiumNeodymium
Diaphragm material
N/A
N/A
Polyethylene terephthalate

Design

Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • Grey
  • Black
  • Black,Grey
Acoustic designOpenOpenClosed
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadbandHeadband
CategoryTravel and CommutingAudiophileGaming
Foldableyes
N/A
yes
Connector contacts platingGold
N/A
N/A
Body material
N/A
Plastic
N/A

Dimensions

Weight4.41 oz11.61 oz11.29 oz
Width
N/A
N/A
8.66 in
Depth
N/A
N/A
6.18 in
Height
N/A
N/A
1.26 in

Sound

Impedance32.0 Ω150.0 Ω24.0 Ω
Frequency range11 - 3050016 - 220005 - 25000
Driver technologyDynamicDynamicDynamic
Total harmonic distortion (THD)
N/A
0.1 %
N/A
Channels
N/A
N/A
9.1
Diaphragm diameter
N/A
N/A
1.97 in
Driver size
N/A
N/A
1.97 in
Audio format
N/A
N/A
  • Dolby Pro Logic II
  • DTS:X
Simulated surround sound
N/A
N/A
yes

Power

Battery operatedyesyesyes
Power handling capacity30.0 mW
N/A
N/A
Battery technology
N/A
Nickel-Metal Hydride
N/A
Battery life
N/A
8.0 h12.0 h
Talk time
N/A
8.0 h12.0 h
Battery recharge time
N/A
N/A
3.0 h

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