Sony MDR-NC11 or MDR-EX70LP

[jimmeh]

after searching the forums i didn't find anything, so-

I'm looking to get one of the sony noise cancelling headphones, and these seem to be the best ones (in-ear only, and affordable as im only 15) the MDR-EX70LP have a good review here on ipod lounge but the MDR-NC11 were the only ones i could find on the 2 sites i looked at- sony.com and minidisco.com....so is there much difference between these 2? Is one better at noise cancelling, or maybe one has a better sound quality or is more comfortable?

cheers

[TonySunshine]

the NC11 are active noise cancelling, meaning they come with that extra remote looking thing that uses batteries. The ex70's are out of production I think, try looking at the ex51's and ex 71's or even the 81's. There are millions of threads on this board comparing them to each other and other earphones.

I havent had any experice with the NC11's, but from what I hear active noise cancelling gives you extra sounds and such. I own a pair of the 71's, and they are excellent considering the price.

[jimmeh]

are the ex70s not noise cancelling then?

[jimmeh]

well...could someone answer my question, i can't find the answer anywhere?

[xluben]

You would not be able to get the EX-70's. You can get the EX-71's for $30-something in white or black. They will cancel as much noise as sticking an earplug into your ear. When you put them in everything will sound a bit muffled. Once you start playing music and a normal level they should block out most other noise. I like to listen at fairly high volumes, and I can walk out on the sidewalk of a busy street and not hear anything but music (no cars, people, buses, etc)

The NC's use active noise cancelling which involves a battery. They sense outside noise, and emit an opposite noise into your ear which will cancel the outside noise so you do not hear it.

[biscuit148]

if u only want to hear music and nothing else, then get the NC. i used to own a pair till it broke. i would say it was pretty good. i tried using the stock buds but its very annoying since it keeps on coming off my ear even with a little tug in the cord. Now, im have Bang & Olufsen and pretty happy with it.

[Tashiru]

I heard bad things about the MDR-NC11. You should get Sony MDR-NC11A instead.

[jimmeh]

what's the difference between the 2?

[brittreid]

Can't compare them to the other buds 'cause I'm just thinking of getting a pair of the 71s. But for noise cancelling, and that purpose alone, the NC-11s are pretty good. I've used them on 16-hour plane flights and I'm always surprised at the new details I pick up in the music.

[afbug]

The EX70 was replaced by the EX71. So you might have some problems getting one.

Not sure if you can get a EX71LP in your country. Most countries have the EX71SL.

LP=Single 1.2m cord.
SL=0.5m cord plus a 1m extension.
SP=Short cord, most likely 0.5m

[jerry886]

Originally posted by Tashiru
I heard bad things about the MDR-NC11. You should get Sony MDR-NC11A instead.

Both NC11 & NC11A are not good! I would get the Shure E3 instead!!!!.

[Interpol]

You seem to be getting NOISE-CANCELLING and SOUND-ISOLATING headphones confused. The Sony NC series are noise cancelling, the EX series (and Shure E series) are sound isolating.