- Closed-type circum-aural, 50mm driver unit, neodymium magnet, 1.2m cable (single-sided)
- Studio quality, high power sound
- Use with a Walkman and other MP3 players
- Cushioned earpads cut out ambient noise
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Sony's MDR-ZX700 headphones deliver precision monitor sound with the characteristics of professional studio monitor headphones. The Z series is the newest in a long line of studio headphones from Sony, adding new styling and comfort without sacrificing sound quality. Enjoy rich, full sound and wide frequency range with features that include high-power input, noise isolating earpads for great comfort, and large 50mm dome type diaphrams for a great studio monitor sound package.
50mm driver units give you broader dynamic range and accurate sound
50mm Drivers
Experience accurate precision monitor sound through the DR-ZX700 50mm driver units and high energy neodymium magnets for a wide dynamic frequency response. The large 50mm dome type multi-layer diaphrams include oxygen-free copper wound voice coils to reproduce a broader dynamic range and accurate sound, giving you an unbeatable performance day after day.
High Power Input
The MDR-ZX700 headphones resist high power input (up to 2,000mW) so you can be confident in your equipment and ready for the sound board.Comfortable Design
The around ear, circum-aural designs reduces pressure on the ear and for added comfort, the headband is also padded and designed to reduce pressure points on top of the head.Noise-isolating ear pads provide an outstanding fit and reduced ambient noise
Noise-Isolating Earpads
Hear the detail of your audio tracks with the newly-developed noise-isolating ear pads that use pressure relieving urethane foam to cover the entire ear for not only an outstanding fit, but reduced ambient noise, leaving you able to focus on your music. Gold Plated
The MDR-ZX700 headphones provide for minimal signal loss and ultimate performance with the non-oxidizing 3.5mm gold plated stereo mini band plug.Gold-plated 3.5mm band plug provides for minimal signal loss
MDR-ZX700 Specs
| Driver Unit: | 50mm, closed, dynamic, dome type |
| Magnet Type: | High-energy Neodymium (360kJ/m³) |
| Headphone Type: | Circum Aural, Over the Head Monitor |
| Impedance: | 24 ohms at 1kHz |
| Sensitivity (db): | 106dB/mW |
| Power Handling Capacity: | 2000mW |
| Cord Length: | 47 1/4 in. (1.2m) |
What's in the Box
- MDR-ZX700 Headphones
- Operating Instructions
Amazon.ca Product Description
ZX700 Outdoor headband headphones. Studio quality power-filled sound, with noise isolation earpads.
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
By Manzar
Amazon Verified Purchase
These headphones are well built, a very important aspect since half my headphones have had terrible cables that break/tangle easily. The sound quality is very good, with a more neutral sound compared to some other over-ear headphones. It doesn't have booming bass or overly crisp vocals, it just has a easy to listen-to sound. I'd describe it as warm. Comfort is very, very good, with nice earpads and a padded headband. Sometimes they get a little warm around the ears after extended use. Overall, an excellent headphone with great build quality.
By Negrosis
im not an audiophile, but after doing some research i found that this is the best headphone for the 80-100 dollar price point. works great with music and movies. better than all those crappy 5.1/7.1 headsets since they all use horribly garbage material for the sound drivers. stick with a 2.1 headset even if its for gaming.
my only grudge is that when i am sitting in bed, and i move my head, or something rubs against the outside of the headphone (not the wire or the top part, only the part surrounding the ear) it makes an annoying scratching sounds. but if youre not going to use it in your bed, you will be fine.
my only grudge is that when i am sitting in bed, and i move my head, or something rubs against the outside of the headphone (not the wire or the top part, only the part surrounding the ear) it makes an annoying scratching sounds. but if youre not going to use it in your bed, you will be fine.
Most Helpful Customer Reviews on Amazon.com (beta)
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3.6 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
good headphone
May 20 2011
By M. Feng
- Published on Amazon.com
Amazon Verified Purchase
It's comfortable, not too heavy circumaural closed headphone. Like all circumaural closed headpones, it seals tight and doesn't leak any sound/air. Thus after prolong use (like an hour), my ears get a little bit warm. I have to lift up the cups and let the fresh air comes in.
The sound is laid back, with good amount of bass details and extension, and nice mid-range. In contrast, the treble is not as sparkling as some of the IEM's (in-ear-monitors) I own. Overall, I like the whole fatigue-less sound package, especially for watching movies. The only lacking thing is soundstage, which is about average to below average. It doesn't have the width.
The build, though everything is plastic, is very high quality. the plastic they use feel as sturdy as my Canon 100mm f/2.8 L lens(which is the first professional L lens uses engineered plastic for the body construction). It will definitely last a long time. The ear pads are soft pleather which feels very comfortable but not as plushy as the Sony XB500/700/1000 headphones.
I've not yet heard the flagship Z1000. but I would think at 1/5 of the Z1000 asking price, the ZX700 is definitely a good buy.
The sound is laid back, with good amount of bass details and extension, and nice mid-range. In contrast, the treble is not as sparkling as some of the IEM's (in-ear-monitors) I own. Overall, I like the whole fatigue-less sound package, especially for watching movies. The only lacking thing is soundstage, which is about average to below average. It doesn't have the width.
The build, though everything is plastic, is very high quality. the plastic they use feel as sturdy as my Canon 100mm f/2.8 L lens(which is the first professional L lens uses engineered plastic for the body construction). It will definitely last a long time. The ear pads are soft pleather which feels very comfortable but not as plushy as the Sony XB500/700/1000 headphones.
I've not yet heard the flagship Z1000. but I would think at 1/5 of the Z1000 asking price, the ZX700 is definitely a good buy.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very pleasant sound, but big heads, be aware
Nov 20 2011
By Hande
- Published on Amazon.com
Switching from Sennheiser HD-280 to this closed headphone. Usage is for generic use, music listening (portable devices, hifi-stereo, PC, laptop)
Positives:
- Warm, clear and balanced sound (for price point, i would give 4.5 stars for the soundwise only)
- Bass output is good as well (although, i use equalizator to boost it a bit. End result is excellent)
- Nice, smooth, flexible cord: for portable devices you can use cord without extension, it being just the right length. If it would providing only fixed, too long cord, it would be a hassle to use with portable devices.
- Easily driven with portable MP3-players, laptops: loud enough (these have low impedance which is important)
- Some sound isolation (not as good as in HD-280 though)
Negatives:
- Too shallow ear cups (for big heads/ears)!! Created very uncomfortable pressure to ears, since they were touching directly speaker elements with some pressure. Added own padding material to make ear cup cushions more thick and elevated (it was easy, just placing rolled cotton material/paper towel under padding, holds there nicely without glue). You really have to evaluate this point, before buying these, be ready to do cushion DIYs, if you have bigger head / ears.
- If travelling, these are not bendable design. Headphone is very light and medium size though, so it's not taking too much space.
Summary:
Overall, i'm very pleased on sound of these headphones after Sennheiser HD-280. For pricepoint it's a very good deal. Minus one star for possible comfortability problems, if you have bigger head / ears.
Positives:
- Warm, clear and balanced sound (for price point, i would give 4.5 stars for the soundwise only)
- Bass output is good as well (although, i use equalizator to boost it a bit. End result is excellent)
- Nice, smooth, flexible cord: for portable devices you can use cord without extension, it being just the right length. If it would providing only fixed, too long cord, it would be a hassle to use with portable devices.
- Easily driven with portable MP3-players, laptops: loud enough (these have low impedance which is important)
- Some sound isolation (not as good as in HD-280 though)
Negatives:
- Too shallow ear cups (for big heads/ears)!! Created very uncomfortable pressure to ears, since they were touching directly speaker elements with some pressure. Added own padding material to make ear cup cushions more thick and elevated (it was easy, just placing rolled cotton material/paper towel under padding, holds there nicely without glue). You really have to evaluate this point, before buying these, be ready to do cushion DIYs, if you have bigger head / ears.
- If travelling, these are not bendable design. Headphone is very light and medium size though, so it's not taking too much space.
Summary:
Overall, i'm very pleased on sound of these headphones after Sennheiser HD-280. For pricepoint it's a very good deal. Minus one star for possible comfortability problems, if you have bigger head / ears.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good performer. EDIT - Beware of longevity issues
July 20 2011
By Ito Jakuchu
- Published on Amazon.com
I've been looking for a set of good cans to use with my iphone as well as in my atelier/workplace.
I've spend hours listening to the Sennheiser HD 25-1 II, the Shure SRH840, the Audio Technica ATH-M50, and the Audio Technica ATH-ESW9. I love the HD 25's and especially the ESW9's. Beautiful slightly warm sound signatures but I personally just couldn't get around the pressure on the ears. The supra aural cans clamped too much on my ears to keep me listening for more than 30 minutes or so. If this is not an issue for you than they are an absolutely great option. More expensive than the ZX700, but worth the step up in sound quality.
The Sony ZX700's are circumaural which I vastly prefer, and to me they sound better than the ATH-M50's, with slightly less but better bass and way better mids. Being that the ATH-M50's are often seen as a great low cost/high quality combo, I think the ZX700's are an even better deal, with better sound for a lower price. Others might prefer the added bass, but I think the bass on the ZX700 is less muddy while packing plenty of punch with all sorts of music.
The ZX700's are also the most noise canceling of the three and at 24 ohm the easiest to drive, making them sound great on a portable player without adding the need of a headphone amp. Cans like the Shure SRH840 sound great properly amped, but when I compared both run from the iPhone, I definitely preferred the ZX700's.
I bought the ZX700 ip version, which had has a remote and mic for use with the iphone. I haven't seen them on international websites but here in Japan they are available through the normal electronic chain stores or the Japanese Amazon (they cost ¥9000). You might want to check if you can get those if you like the idea of a remote and mic with these.
All in all these are a great set, well constructed, with a refreshingly simple design and a sound quality above their price. They are great for both more musical/tonal music like jazz, as well as electronic music, for at home or on the go.
These are not super high end or neutral gear, but they make your music shine and as such I think they are truly one of the better deals for cans to go with your iphone/ipod.
UPDATE: Aug 2013
Still good cans but I'm deducting a star as the right side now has no sound anymore. I suspect it is a cable issue and will try to repair it, but since I have not taken these cans out that often I feel it is too early a defect to pop up.
Your milage may vary of course, but I felt I had to note it here.
Edit - Apparently I'm not the only one. Many people have the right side driver failing. The way the cable is routed on the inside of the headphone combined with the thinness of the inner cable make this a common point of failure.
Very unfortunate as I still like the sound of these. I would say buyer beware..
I've spend hours listening to the Sennheiser HD 25-1 II, the Shure SRH840, the Audio Technica ATH-M50, and the Audio Technica ATH-ESW9. I love the HD 25's and especially the ESW9's. Beautiful slightly warm sound signatures but I personally just couldn't get around the pressure on the ears. The supra aural cans clamped too much on my ears to keep me listening for more than 30 minutes or so. If this is not an issue for you than they are an absolutely great option. More expensive than the ZX700, but worth the step up in sound quality.
The Sony ZX700's are circumaural which I vastly prefer, and to me they sound better than the ATH-M50's, with slightly less but better bass and way better mids. Being that the ATH-M50's are often seen as a great low cost/high quality combo, I think the ZX700's are an even better deal, with better sound for a lower price. Others might prefer the added bass, but I think the bass on the ZX700 is less muddy while packing plenty of punch with all sorts of music.
The ZX700's are also the most noise canceling of the three and at 24 ohm the easiest to drive, making them sound great on a portable player without adding the need of a headphone amp. Cans like the Shure SRH840 sound great properly amped, but when I compared both run from the iPhone, I definitely preferred the ZX700's.
I bought the ZX700 ip version, which had has a remote and mic for use with the iphone. I haven't seen them on international websites but here in Japan they are available through the normal electronic chain stores or the Japanese Amazon (they cost ¥9000). You might want to check if you can get those if you like the idea of a remote and mic with these.
All in all these are a great set, well constructed, with a refreshingly simple design and a sound quality above their price. They are great for both more musical/tonal music like jazz, as well as electronic music, for at home or on the go.
These are not super high end or neutral gear, but they make your music shine and as such I think they are truly one of the better deals for cans to go with your iphone/ipod.
UPDATE: Aug 2013
Still good cans but I'm deducting a star as the right side now has no sound anymore. I suspect it is a cable issue and will try to repair it, but since I have not taken these cans out that often I feel it is too early a defect to pop up.
Your milage may vary of course, but I felt I had to note it here.
Edit - Apparently I'm not the only one. Many people have the right side driver failing. The way the cable is routed on the inside of the headphone combined with the thinness of the inner cable make this a common point of failure.
Very unfortunate as I still like the sound of these. I would say buyer beware..
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