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Sony MDR-100AAP

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Consumer ratings:
4.4 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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3.6 out of 5
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Pros

  • comfortable and have a decent sound
  • The ear muffs are quite comfortable and one can easily keep them on for longer durations
  • The button has a good tactile feedback

Cons

  • takes a little longer with a laptop
  • the lack of volume controls is slightly disappointing
  • block much noise and also leak a little at higher volumes

Key specs

  • 24 Ω
  • , 103 dB
  • 5, 60000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • Over-Ear
  • Wired

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Sony MDR-100AAP - Pros & Cons

Sony MDR-100AAP

Pros

  • comfortable and have a decent sound
  • The ear muffs are quite comfortable and one can easily keep them on for longer durations
  • The button has a good tactile feedback
  • The bluetooth pairing is very easy
  • super comfortable and pair up easily and pack up tight with
  • pairing process is very simple and works perfectly without hindrance
  • well built and fold up great
  • Headphones are comfortable they fit well
  • good materials
  • lightweight design and decent tension
  • noise cancelling also worked great on the plane

Cons

  • takes a little longer with a laptop
  • the lack of volume controls is slightly disappointing
  • block much noise and also leak a little at higher volumes
  • No cherry-picked units sent by brands
  • the overall design still feels a little plasticky and not durable
  • earcups are a little smaller than some other over-ear headphones
  • get excessively forward treble nor overly heavy bass
  • vocals might not sound intimate enough
  • lack of punch and drive
  • the line volume could be a little louder
  • difficult to put a few volume buttons on this remote

Sony MDR-100AAP - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
40 mm
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Hauppauge XFones
Driver size: 400 mm
IconImpedance
24 Ω
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Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
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225 g
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Sony MDR-100AAP - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
Magnet materialNeodymium
Diaphragm materialTitanium
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Dimensions
Weight7.94 oz
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Microphone
Microphone typeIn-line microphone
Microphone direction typeOmnidirectional
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Features
Playback controlsyes
Buttons
  • Keyguard
  • Volume
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Design
Colour of productYellow
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
CategoryAudiophile
Foldableyes
Connector contacts platingGold
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Sound
Impedance24.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 103
Frequency range5 - 60000
Diaphragm diameter1.6 in
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size1.57 in
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Connectivity
Inputs supported3.5mm
Cable length1.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedno
Type of connector3.5mm
USBno
Detachable cableyes
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Power
Battery operatedno
Power handling capacity1500.0 mW

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Sony MDR-100AAP Sony - Editorial Reviews (8)

3.6
Based on 8 reviews
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Sony MDR-100AAP Home review
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whathifi
Published: 05.02.2016
Home review
3.0

A respectable offering from Sony, but these headphones can be bettered for the money...

Sony MDR-100AAP Sony h.ear on MDR-100
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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 03.06.2019
Sony h.ear on MDR-100

Sony h.ear on MDR-100: 4.3 out of 5 stars from 21 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Sony MDR-100AAP Sony MDR-100AAP/h.ear on Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 28.07.2016
Sony MDR-100AAP/h.ear on Review
3.1

The Sony h.ear on MDR-100AAP are average over-ear headphones, with an eye-catching design and a decent sound. They're lightweight and fairly stable, but they str...

Sony MDR-100AAP Review: Sony h.ear on (MDR-100AAP) headphones
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Gadget Guy Australia
Published: 11.03.2016
Review: Sony h.ear on (MDR-100AAP) headphones
4.1

You have to know that Sony is feeling the pinch from companies like Beats and Bose, and now that the black basic headphone is no longer the big deal, Sony has to reinvent itself, starting with a pair of cans that might just get to do that.

Sony MDR-100AAP A 'hi-res' headphone that comes in eye-catching colors
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CNET
Published: 07.04.2016
A 'hi-res' headphone that comes in eye-catching colors

Sony's latest headphones have an odd name and a flashy design. But they're not the best-sounding headphones the company currently sells.

Sony MDR-100AAP Sony H.ear On MDR-100AAP Headphones Review
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Gadgetmac
Published: 15.02.2016
Sony H.ear On MDR-100AAP Headphones Review

Sony introduced a new line of headphones this year that are among its most vibrant and refreshingly stylish headphones in recent years. Sony's new H.ear On &nbsp;lineup of wired and wireless over-ear headphones offer a minimalist, clean design with promising high-resolution 24bit audio performa

Sony MDR-100AAP Sony MDR-100AAP Headphones Review
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Music Photo Life
Published: 23.12.2015
Sony MDR-100AAP Headphones Review
4.0

With various colour options, the Sony MDR-100AAP offers a balanced listening pleasure with mid-range details. a fabulous music companion on the go.

Sony MDR-100AAP Sony MDR-100AAP headphones review: Hi-res audio but comparatively low bass
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businesstoday.intoday.in
Published: 13.11.2015
Sony MDR-100AAP headphones review: Hi-res audio but comparatively low bass

Sony has always been known for its high quality sound delivery in all its products.

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