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Sony MDR-XD200 Stereo Headphones
| Brand | Sony |
| Color | Gold |
| Ear Placement | Over Ear |
| Form Factor | Over Ear |
| Impedance | 24 Ohm |
About this item
- Technical Information--Connectivity Technology--Wired::Technical Information--Cable Length--11.48 ft::Technical Information--Sound Mode--Stereo::Technical Information--Impedance--70 Ohm::Technical Information--Minimum Frequency Response--10 Hz::Technical
- Information--Maximum Frequency Response--22 kHz::Earpiece--Earpiece Design--Over-the-head::Earpiece--Earpiece Type--Binaural::Earpiece--Driver Type--Neodymium::Earpiece--Driver Size--1.57"::Earpiece--Earpiece Sensitivity--102 dB
- Interfaces/Ports--Host Interface--Mini-phone::Physical Characteristics--Weight (Approximate)--7.76 oz::
- Connectivity Technology : Wired
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| Sold By | — | JOMILIN | RORSOU | Amazon.com |
| connectivity tech | Wired | Wired | Wired | Bluetooth |
| headphones form factor | Over Ear | On Ear | On Ear | Over Ear |
| connector type | Stereo Unimatch plug 1/4" and 1/8"" gold-plated | 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack | Stereo Mini Jack |
| noise control | sound isolation | — | — | active noise cancellation |
| headphones jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
| cable feature | Retractable | Retractable | Retractable | Without Cable |
| control type | Media Control | Media Control | Media Control | Voice Control |
| material | — | Plastic | Plastic, Nylon | Leather, Metal, Plastic |
| model name | MDR-XD200 | A10 | R10 | WH1000XM5 |
| frequency range | 10 Hz - 22,000 Hz | — | — | 2.4 GHz |
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| Noise Control | Sound Isolation |
|---|---|
| Frequency Response | 22000 Hz |
| Headphones Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
| Model Name | MDR-XD200 |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Special Feature | android-phone-control |
| Included Components | Cable, Ear Cushions |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Specific Uses For Product | Sports and Exercise, Home |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Home, Sports and Exercise |
| Compatible Devices | Cellphones, Tablets, Laptops, Desktops |
| Control Type | Media Control |
| Cable Feature | Retractable |
| Item Weight | 11.2 ounces |
| Frequency Range | 10 Hz - 22,000 Hz |
| Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Style | Over Ear |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Controller Type | touch, android-phone-control |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Earpiece Shape | Over-ear |
| Is Autographed | No |
| UPC | 027242648951 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00027242648951 |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Product Dimensions | 3.9 x 8.75 x 9.9 inches |
| ASIN | B0007N55NW |
| Item model number | MDRXD200 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #571,928 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #6,034 in On-Ear Headphones #9,573 in Over-Ear Headphones |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | October 2, 2001 |
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Product Description
Product Description
Sony's MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Series headphones are dynamically tuned to provide cinema-quality sounds, with deep, booming bass for a great listening experience. Features include high-energy neodymium magnets, a 2.5m extension cord and a convenient sound mode switch to match the sound source. Listen in style and comfort. Headband : Adjustable, Single, Music/Movie Sound Mode Switch.
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Sony's MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Series headphones are dynamically tuned to provide cinema-quality sounds, with deep, booming bass for a great listening experience. Features include high-energy neodymium magnets, a 2.5m extension cord and a convenient sound mode switch to match the sound source. Listen in style and comfort.
Cinema-quality sounds and deep, booming bass.
Wide, split headband for added listening comfort.
Powerful Sound
The MDR-XD200 headphones utilize 40mm, long-stroke driver units, along with high-power neodymium magnets, to pump out powerful sound with a wide dynamic range.
An oxygen-free copper cord and gold-plated plug ensure great conductivity, along with corrosion resistance.
Sound Mode Switch
These headphones feature a unique "Sound Mode Switch," allowing on-the-fly adjustment of your headphones' sound. Choose "Music" or "Movie" mode to match your sound source. "Movie" mode provides a bass boost, for higher-impact movie sound, whereas "Music" mode has a flatter EQ suitable for music.
Comfortable Design
Urethane leather ear pads cover your ears comfortably without squeezing, and the adjustable, wide split headband lets you get just the right fit for long listening sessions.
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Customers like the sound quality, comfort, and value of the headphones. They mention that the cups are nice and soft, completely surround their ears, and prevent pains/headaches from prolonged use. Some also say the rubberized cushion prevents pains/headaches. Customers also like the functionality. However, some customers have different opinions on the size, cord length, and durability.
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Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. They say it's remarkably good for such an inexpensive set, and it blocks out a good amount of background noise without having to turn up the volume. Customers also appreciate the full frequency range and excellent dialogue and vocal clarity. They mention the headphones are great for recording music and the cord is a plus for them as it allows them to wander around their room and continue listening to their music.
"...They have a good stereo sound and I hear some things I never heard with my little earbuds. The bass is good, not overpowering but nice...." Read more
"...are nice and soft, completely surround my ears, and block out a good amount of background noise w/o having to turn up the volume too loud...." Read more
"...Sound 10/10 (Very impressive)Quality 9/10 (Some plastic components look kind of cheap)Comfortability 9/10 (Really comfortable)..." Read more
"...They fit over the entire ear without causing feedback. The sound quality is very good at least from this hearing-impaired, non-audiophile's point..." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the headphones. They mention they're thoughtfully designed keeping comfort in mind for the user. The cups are nice and soft, completely surround their ears, and block out a good sound. The rubberized cushion prevents pains and headaches from prolonged use.
"...is much deeper for the earlobe, so for this reason it is the most comfortable of all headphones I've owned or tried...." Read more
"...The cups are nice and soft, completely surround my ears, and block out a good amount of background noise w/o having to turn up the volume too loud...." Read more
"...The rubberized cushion prevented pains/headaches I got from prolonged use of the NC7's and enveloped the whole ear instead of just sitting on the ear..." Read more
"...It was one of the best purchases I have made! The headphones are comfortable, and well-adjustable...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the headphones. They mention they have a good base and non-tinny highs. Some say the actual plugs are very high-quality and gold-plated.
"...], which as of now costs $16, are very good, better for comfort than the over the ear headphones...." Read more
"...The bass is good, not overpowering but nice. The highs and mediums sound fine too, there's a nice balance of everything...." Read more
"...Buy these--I know sound. These are some of the best headphones I've heard. (Because of the price.) You can do better, but you don't need to...." Read more
"...These headphones are wonderful! They fit over the entire ear without causing feedback...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value for money of the headphones. They say they're pretty good for the price and well worth it.
"These headphones are good lower cost headphones for desktops or for movies.PROS:- Earcups cover the full ear-..." Read more
"...of the product, every cent you spent on these headphones is well worth it. And at its current price, you're getting a great deal.-..." Read more
"...Great sound for the non-existent price!! Worth every penny; plus some...." Read more
"...Let's not be pretentious here. They are both roughly comparable quality for the money...depending on what you prefer...." Read more
Customers like the functionality of the headphones. They mention they work well for movies and music, and with hearing aids. Some say they deliver excellent performance and don't pinch their heads.
"...However, they do work pretty well for blocking out my dorm roommate, he doesn't know when I can or can't hear him...." Read more
"...But with these, it works great!..." Read more
"...not very fashionable, but this is what I believe makes it work so well with hearing aids." Read more
"...was completely busted up, the wires looked shoved in, and one of the earpieces didn't work...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the size of the headphones. Some mention they have a around-the-ear fit and even have room to adjust for even larger heads. The ear pads are huge and will easily fit over most ears, allowing your ears plenty of space inside. However, others say the ear pieces are large and heavy.
"...light, the cushion is the same thickneess as the V6 but the ear space is much deeper for the earlobe, so for this reason it is the most comfortable..." Read more
"...CONS:- really big, the speakers rival the size of a lemon or small orange- cannot fold (not really meant to be moved frequently)-..." Read more
"...The ear pads are huge and will easily fit over most ears, will keep your ears nice and warm, and give you lots of room...." Read more
"...+ The size is quite big. If you look at the sample pictures they don't look as big, but be wary, these are some serious sized headphones...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the cord length of the headphones. Some mention it fits comfortably, while others say it's big and has started to go bad.
"...They have a ridiculously long cord that you is 10 feet or so long, so you can go anywhere you need to go in a smaller room and still be hooked up to..." Read more
"...The packaging was completely busted up, the wires looked shoved in, and one of the earpieces didn't work...." Read more
"...Has variable bass for movies or music- comes with a long cable- the cable is a silky rubber/silicone mix or so it was comfortable-..." Read more
"...The cord is also big. It's only attached to the left side and its one really big, long cord...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the durability of the headphones. Some mention they're sturdier, stable, and will definitely last a long time. Others say the headband is far too flimsy, the material is not the best, and they're made to break.
"...The cloth earphones also seem a little weak, so don't poke them with anything or they might get cut.Sound:..." Read more
"...are a higher bass then the old NC7's and were more comfortable and stable...." Read more
"...The most I would pay is about $35-$40. They're made to break. They don't seem to last long enough for them to be worth what they're priced at now...." Read more
"...These are much, much sturdier (I ended up breaking the Rosewills because they were so flimsy) and at the same time are incredibly lightweight...." Read more
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Sony MDR-CD230
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Sony MDR-XD200
My ears are not real fussy on quality, nearly all headphones give my ears a problem by pressing them against my eyeglass arms and this hurts, usually after 10-20 minutes of listening. My hatsize if about 7.25,
my ears are pretty normal in size, I am middle aged. All three of these headphones I own are the best I have tried on or read reviews by eyeglass wearers over past 2 years. Headphones have a left and right side - the cord typically is attached to the left side, and the ear spaces, or cups, are oriented accordingly, to that the back of the ear lobe has more space to sit in than the front of the ear lobe. The sideways pressure (how hard they clamp onto your head) also is a secondary factor in whether my ears hurt. I wear wireframe glasses, and my use for headphones is background music while I program.
$30 The CD230 is no longer available, that I could find (Fall 2006), and I've used them for 5 years. They hurt my ears after 3-4 hours of continual use, but are good before that. They have cloth covered ear cushions, and relatively deep ear lobe spaces. This feature in all earphone seems to be the primary feature that determines whether my ears hurt or not. If you can find these, and like cloth covered headphones, you won't be unhappy. The sideways pressure is light for me.
$64 The V6 stands out for 2 things - richness and accuracy of the sound and blocking out outside office noises. Listening to classical music, not real loud, a co-worker can speak to my face and his voice is muffled pretty well. (Women's voices too). Overheard conversations are not overheard.
I have used these occaisionally for a couple months and my ears/head get sore after 1-2 hours. The sideways pressure is noticeably more than the other two, but not excessive. They are well cushioned, with soft fake thin leather-like vinyl which I did not find causes sweating at all. But there is not a large space for the ear lobes to sit, and this is what causes pressure after a while to build up uncomfortably I am sure. If I did not have my eyeglasses on, then these are very comfortable.
$26 The XD200 is a little lighter than the V6, it does not block out outside noises as well, which can be a benefit in the office because I can hear co-workers calling my name. The sideways pressure is light, the cushion is the same thickneess as the V6 but the ear space is much deeper for the earlobe, so for this reason it is the most comfortable of all headphones I've owned or tried. The cushions are covered in the thin leather-like vinyl like the V6 - this stuff feels like a paper much more than a plastic, it feels dry, not clammy. To my unprofessional ears the sound is great. If you wear eyeglasses, don't want to use ear plugs for hours at a stretch, then I think you will be happiest with the Sony MDR-XD200 headphones.
Edited May 2013 to offer a still better option for those whoe ears get sore from headphones. The Sony Ultra Lightweight MDR-W08L Vertical In-The-Ear Headphones, which as of now costs $16, are very good, better for comfort than the over the ear headphones. These "in-the-ear" headphones really do NOT go *in* the ear, they rest on the outside and the head band is exceptionally light on pressure. Now, every other so-called in-the-ear headphone does in fact go *in* the ear, but not these. These are flat disks that rest on the outside of the ear canal and allow air in and out. They will not block noise like the over-the-ear headphones, and that is a real factor in a noisy office, but for comfort I've found these the best for the past year, so that I no longer use my head phones.
Physical:
Packaging was good, nice and simple. The construction of the headphones are definitely adequate, but nothing amazing. The headphones are really light weight, which makes you think cheap, but they seem able to take a beating and keep working. The ear pads are huge and will easily fit over most ears, will keep your ears nice and warm, and give you lots of room. There's not much pressure on your head, and I have a big noggin and I'm fine. I can't feel any pressure whatsoever on my glasses, and they still seal up nice around my glasses, so that's a plus. The only downside is that they'll make your hair look a little funny after wearing them for awhile. The cloth earphones also seem a little weak, so don't poke them with anything or they might get cut.
Sound:
Fantastic for a $22 pair of headphones. Definitely a step up from my stock Zune HD headphones, which I only replaced because the wire started separating at the Y split after a year of solid use. They have a good stereo sound and I hear some things I never heard with my little earbuds. The bass is good, not overpowering but nice. The highs and mediums sound fine too, there's a nice balance of everything. They can also get REALLY loud, so there should be no problem with volume unless you are half deaf.
Features:
They have a ridiculously long cord that you is 10 feet or so long, so you can go anywhere you need to go in a smaller room and still be hooked up to your computer, which is nice. The cord comes wrapped up in a wire tie, which I just left on to keep all of the extra cord in check. They have a sound switch that "changes" from music to movie mode, but I haven't noticed any kind of difference between one of the other while listening to music. My switch almost feels flimsy like it doesn't work, so I don't know if thats just my pair or not. The 1/4" adapter that comes with them just snaps right onto any 3.5mm headphone jack to allow for a different input, and doesn't need to be threaded on, because it won't come off without some force. Their sound blockage isn't amazing, but it definitely isn't bad. They look like they'd be able to block out the world, but not quite. However, they do work pretty well for blocking out my dorm roommate, he doesn't know when I can or can't hear him. If you have the volume up a good amount though, you'll hear barely anything outside.
All in all, a great pair of headphones for $20, and a definite step up from stock little earbuds. Definitely recommended to anyone looking for a good budget pair of headphones. My one gripe I had was that my shipping was a little slow seeming. Then again, it was over a weekend or 2 with Veteran's Day popped in there, which probably had something to do with them. Very satisfied!
I love them enough to buy the exact model again after my cat chewed through the wires on my previous set (little stinker). I don't use them in any sort of professional manner, but they are perfect for watching movies, listening to music, etc on my laptop at home. The cups are nice and soft, completely surround my ears, and block out a good amount of background noise w/o having to turn up the volume too loud. These headphones are very comfortable for extended periods of time (even while wearing earrings!!), and unlike the earbuds I was using temporarily, when I take these off I'm not left with that cotton-ear feeling (a sign of mild and/or temporary(?) hearing damage). The design is a little goofy---if they're adjusted to the smallest setting it kind of looks like you have little plastic horns.
HOWEVER...
I made the mistake of purchasing a used pair without realizing it at first. "Like new", right. The packaging was completely busted up, the wires looked shoved in, and one of the earpieces didn't work. On the bright side, returning them was easy, hassle-free, and my money was refunded as soon as the seller received them back.
I ended up just going to a department store and buying a brand new pair for thirty bucks. I recommend these, just as long as you get them new (used or refurbished beware).
[(5 stars for the model) + (0 stars for this particular pair) + (5 stars for seller service)]÷3 = averaged 3 stars total for my review.
Top reviews from other countries
Today still sounds as good as they did back then, the ear pieces are soft, and generally muffles background noises.
The sound is bright and vibrant.
Purchase was originally $28, and now going on 10 years, well worth the buy.
The cable length is nice, I can sit a decent distance away from the source of the sound if I wished.
Overall good headphones for the price, the switch is a good idea, etc etc.
Be aware that these headphones are LARGE, if you want a smaller pair of headphones with good sound quality, and good noise cancellation, etc, then i'd recommend the sennheiser hd 202's :)



































