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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR ZX550BN |
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Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | |
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Series | ZX Series | |
Weight | 167 g | Worse than 52 % of headphones rated. |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics |
The Sony MDR ZX550BN are wireless headphones. The wireless connection allows absolute freedom of movement and with that increases the comfort of using the headphones. This feature is very popular, especially when using headphones every day. The limiting factor of wireless headphones is a certain delay in the sound transmission between the source and the headphones (almost indistinguishable for a normal user), as well as the need to charge them (in the case of wired headphones, the headphones are recharged by connecting the cable itself).
The design of the headphones is around the ears. Because of this design, the headphone envelops the entire ear and isolates the ear better from surrounding noise when listening compared to for example on-ear headphones. With that, they offer high-quality listening without interference. However, they are most likely heavier by design and less practical for frequent carrying. The weight of the headphones is 167 g.
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR ZX550BN |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | |
Ear Cups Type | Closed | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Better than 92 % of headphones rated. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | Better than 64 % of headphones rated. |
Diaphragm | 30 mm | Worse than 79 % of headphones rated. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium |
The sound quality can be affected by many factors. When it comes to frequency range, the wider it is, the more detail you will hear when listening. However, the range a person can perceive is highly individual. The average person is able to perceive frequencies in the range of 16 to 20 000 Hz. So the most common frequency range you will see on the market is 20 to 20,000 Hz. Lower frequencies up to approximately 256 Hz are considered bass frequencies. Therefore, the lower the bottom value is, the better the headphones will reproduce bass. Conversely, values from approximately 2 048 Hz upwards are treble. That is why headphones with a high upper value will provide a much more accurate reproduction of high notes. Sony MDR ZX550BN offers a frequency range of 20 - 20000 Hz.
An important part of these headphones is the diaphragm, which, simply put, converts the electrical signal into a sound. The thin diaphragm that is around 6 mm thick can react quickly to changes in the audio signal and improves high-frequency listening. However, it is less sensitive to bass. The medium-thick diaphragm of around 10 mm provides a fairly balanced sound profile, allowing you to enjoy both bass and treble. A thicker diaphragm of around 20 mm cannot react so quickly to changes in the sound signal, thus impairing bass listening. However, it is more sensitive to higher frequencies. This model features the 30 mm.
The design of the headphones and their ear cups can also affect the quality of the audio output. The closed design does not allow ambient noise or sound from the headphones to flow outwards. Not only will you enjoy music in noisy environments, but you won't disturb anyone while enjoying listening session. The closed-back design makes the headphones suitable for the office or for travel.
Active Noise Cancellation provides an even quieter listening experience.
MICROPHONE Sony MDR ZX550BN |
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Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | |
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Audio Input Details | Omni-directional |
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR ZX550BN |
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Connector Type | Bluetooth |
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