Sony MDR-SA3000 DJ Stereo Headphones

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 8.5 x 4.5 inches ; 3.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007N55KU
• Item model number: MDRSA3000
• Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 16, 2006

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Audiophiles and disc jockeys who demand powerful, high quality sound will appreciate the Sony MDR-SA3000 DJ Stereo Headphones. With the 50 millimeter diameter, dome type driver unit and Sony's newly-developed nanocomposite diaphragm, your music will sound loud, clear, and rich. The MDR-SA3000's high definition driver units reproduce crystal-clear recorded sounds at a wide frequency range (8-100,000 Hz). These top-of-the-line headphones feature neodymium magnets for greater power handling and higher frequencies. Five times more powerful than a standard headphone ferrite magnet of the same size, the neodymium magnets help the Sony MDR-SA3000 DJ Stereo Headphones maximize energy while keeping size to a minimum. With these advanced technological features, the MDR-SA3000 provides clean, remarkable sound.

The Sony MDR-SA3000 DJ Stereo Headphones' open-air design was built with the disc jockey in mind. With a lightweight carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) frame structure, these headphones can help you get into your groove without feeling bogged down by heavy equipment. Sony has not scrimped on comfort, designing the Sony MDR-SA3000 with natural leather ear pads and a pressure dispersion pad for wearing comfort. Also, Sony has wrapped the (6N-OFC) headphone cord with a soft cloth to help protect your records and fine equipment from scratches and dings. These features allow you to listen to clear, robust sound in comfort and with care.

What's in the Box
Sony MDR-SA3000 DJ Stereo Headphones, plug adapter, and carrying pouch.

Product Description

Lightweight with deep bass sound. Experience the open air, dynamic design of the MDR-SA3000 Stereo Headphones. With the 50mm driver unit, these headphones will provide you with deep bass audio for a great listening experience. Enjoy stylish long-lasting comfort with these headphones. Listen in style and comfort with the MDR-SA3000 Stereo Headphones.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A mixed bag, February 27, 2008

By	Chris Kendrick (Double Springs, Alabama) - See all my reviews

I bought these headphones because I will soon be moving to an apartment and wanted to use headphones as my primary way for hearing things. After listening to them for a few days now, I've come to the conclusion that these headphones are not for everyone, and here's why.

Upon taking them out of the box, one finds that they are EXTREMELY delicate. These headphones are not to be used in an environment that they will face a lot of movement and hostility. They have a somewhat cheaply made feel for so called "Super Audio" headphones, and I expected more from Sony. My faith was then somewhat revived when I plugged them up to my computer. Wow. These headphones have a quality that you won't find in your average store-brand headphones, in the way that they can bring out detail. I have gone through several different types of audio and video, noticing subtle differences and additions that I've never noticed before. That is where these headphones have strength, in revealing more depth in audio. Classical music was a real treat to hear, as well as acoustic songs and live video such as TV and movies. In it's haste to bring out that layer of depth to sound however, it's second biggest weakness is exposed; SPL (Sound Pressure Level) and Bass quality. These headphones are not designed to handle music that is very common today, such as hip-hop and rap. I found them to distort very easily on moderate volumes when listening to that style music, and several other bass intense applications. These phones are meant to show one a deeper layer of musical clarity and precision, and there it succeeds. Make sure that you have some really quality music equipment to really get any pleasure out of these.

I found the headphone's very comfortable to wear for long periods of time (1 hour or more), and never felt like taking them off due to them being uncomfortable.

Overall, I'm displeased with my Sony MDR-SA3000's. The poor quality build and low SPL bass distortion are enough drive me insane. Unless you're going to listen to acoustics or light listening, and will never take these from the desk, and have a wallet deep enough to afford such crap, stay away and invest your money elsewhere.

23 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars These Headphones are Terrible!!!!, March 19, 2006

By	M. Woods - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My experience with these headphones has been nightmarish. The nightmare began, when I had to replace the first pair after the bracket that hold the earcups in place collapsed on the right side. When I sent them back under the warranty, Sony had the nerve to charge me a "flat labor fee" of $24.00. I called customer service and asked them what labor was involved since they were just sending replacement headphones, but of course I got no satisfactory answer.

After receiving the replacement headphones, I thought the situation had been resolved when only after a month, I noticed a distortion in the sound coming from the headphone on the right side. Upon examination, I discovered that an electical short was in the cord itself. So, I had to send these pair back and now I'm on the third pair!

My advice to anyone thinking about purchasing a pair of these poorly designed headphones is to steer clear of these puppies or you'll be sorry!

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars THE WORST HEADPHONE..., August 2, 2008

By	Seung Yong Song "Pat.S" (San Francisco, CA, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this one an year ago... but it has been horrible.
The design is so silly. It is really weak. After a month I bought it, one side started not to sound. So, I replaced it via Sony customer care service.

Now... one side is making buzz...

horrible horrible... don't buy this.