Sony has brought two new noise cancelling headphones, the MDR-NC100D and the MDR-NC200D. Both these headphones were unveiled at the IFA 2011 in Berlin, Germany. Few weeks ago, the company also released the MDR-ZX700IP headphones, designed especially for the iPhone.
Of these, the MDR-NC100D is an in-ear headphone while the other one is an on-ear variant. The Sony DNC (digital noise cancellation) ensures effective cancellation of ambient noise and users can control the volume according to their preferences. Also, the company claims excellent overall quality with the use of Sony S-Master Full Digital amplifier.
To match the audio output to characteristics of the original signal, these headsets are embedded with Sony Digital Equalizer. The intelligent devices also activate Artificial Intelligence Noise Cancelling (AINC) with a single button which selects the best mode of noise cancellation by sensing environmental noise.
Apart from the obvious differences between the two headphones, the company believes that both these headsets deliver the same level of effective sound cancellation, audio quality, along with comfortable and classy design. But these two are designed with certain technical differences.
The MDR-NC100D in-ear headphones are incorporated with 13.5mm drivers, while the MDR-NC200D on-ear headset with the full-size 40mm driver units. The ear pads of the on-ear variant are made of urethane cushion which should deliver comfortable use with its light weight and pressure relieving design. They come with a carrying case which also ensures convenient portability.
The Sony MDR-NC100D and MDR-NC200D are expected to be available first in the European market, although the pricing for either of the audio peripherals has not been declared yet.