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Sony MDR-ZX310

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3 stars
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2 stars
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4.5 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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3 editorial reviews
Sony MDR-ZX310 review – Beats Solo 2 style headphones for under £20. Too good to be true?Read more
Sony MDR-ZX310 (Wired Headphone): 2.8 out of 5 stars from 4 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
Decent headphones don't have to cost a fortune. Here's our pick of the best budget headphones you can buyRead more
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Pros

  • Overall sound quality is good and it can be used for long hours without any discomfort
  • Touch controls are comprehensive and responsive
  • Touch controls are simple and effectively implemented and the in-built mic

Cons

  • leather-topped pads are also slightly cheap-feeling
  • they don t have a harsh or particularly tiring sound
  • the bass is not well controlled
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Key specs

  • 24 Ω
  • 10, 24000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • Over-Ear
  • Wired
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Sony MDR-ZX310 - Pros & Cons

Sony MDR-ZX310

Pros

  • Overall sound quality is good and it can be used for long hours without any discomfort
  • Touch controls are comprehensive and responsive
  • Touch controls are simple and effectively implemented and the in-built mic
  • SoundMagic has improved on almost every aspect of the originals
  • bass
  • crisp midrange and smooth highs
  • lightweight earpieces are extremely comfortable to wear
  • a comfortable frame and an impressive microphone
  • good quality product
  • They are aesthetically pleasing as well
  • headphones were definitely built with portability in mind

Cons

  • leather-topped pads are also slightly cheap-feeling
  • they don t have a harsh or particularly tiring sound
  • the bass is not well controlled
  • ZX310 do not set a new standard at the price
  • Groov-e Ultra are a bit of a mixed bag
  • s implementation of touch controls leaves a fair bit to be desired
  • Bass is a touch flabby and undefined
  • lack of an IP rating is slightly disappointing
  • but are limited to playing/pausing audio
  • EQ to be a little flatter
  • the folding joint seems a bit fragile and

Sony MDR-ZX310 - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
30 mm
Best:
Hauppauge XFones
Driver size: 400 mm
IconImpedance
24 Ω
Best:
Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
125 g
Best:
Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002
Weight: 0.11 g

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Sony MDR-ZX310 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)no
Magnet materialNeodymium
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Dimensions
Weight4.41 oz
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Connectivity
Cable length1.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedno
Type of connector3.5mm
USBno
Detachable cableno
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Power
Battery operatedno
Power handling capacity1000.0 mW
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Red
  • White
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
Foldableyes
Connector contacts platingGold
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Sound
Impedance24.0 Ω
Frequency range10 - 24000
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size1.18 in
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Features
Buttons
  • Keyguard
  • Volume

Sony MDR-ZX310 - Q&A (1)

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    delfina.leffler
    about 2 years ago
    Does Sony MDR-ZX310 have a mic?
    mario_weber
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, the Sony MDR-ZX310 has a microphone.
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Sony MDR-ZX310 Sony - Editorial Reviews (3)

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Published: 01.09.2014
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3.5

Sony MDR-ZX310 review – Beats Solo 2 style headphones for under £20. Too good to be true?

By Andrew Williams
5 minute read
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Published: 23.11.2018
Sony MDR-ZX310

Sony MDR-ZX310 (Wired Headphone): 2.8 out of 5 stars from 4 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

By Sarah H
4 minute read
Sony MDR-ZX310 Best cheap headphones 2020: The best budget earphones and over-ear headphones you can buy in the UK
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Published: 15.03.2017
Best cheap headphones 2020: The best budget earphones and over-ear headphones you can buy in the UK

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