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Sony MDR-HW700DS Wireless Headphone 100-240V (Japan Import)

3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 473 ratings

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Model Name MDR-HW700DS
Color Black
Form Factor Over Ear
Connectivity Technology Wired
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Price$348.00-10% $249.50
New Price:$278.17
$444.92-29% $199.95
List:$279.95
-8% $109.99
List:$119.99
$278.17
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Customer Ratings
Sound quality
3.8
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.2
Battery life
3.8
4.6
4.6
4.5
Volume control
4.0
4.4
4.4
4.2
Noise cancellation
3.8
4.3
4.4
4.1
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connectivity tech
Wired
Wireless
Bluetooth 5.1, Wi-Fi
RF
Wireless
Wireless
headphones form factor
Over Ear
In Ear
Over Ear
Over Ear
Over Ear
Over Ear
connector type
micro,usb,wireless
wireless
3.5mm Jack, USB Type A
wireless,wireless.frequency
Wireless, Bluetooth
wireless
headphones jack
3.5 mm Jack
3.5 mm Jack
3.5 mm Jack
3.5 mm Jack
cable feature
Without Cable
Without Cable
Detachable, Without Cable
Wireless
wireless
Without Cable
control type
control
Noise Control
Noise Control
Media Control
Noise Control
water resistance
not water resistant
not water resistant
not water resistant
not water resistant

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Imported From Japan.

Customer reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars
3.8 out of 5
473 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the sound quality, comfort, and wireless of the headphones. For example, they mention that it sounds great, is warm, and rich. Some appreciate the 5 GHz wireless band, which works well with desktop mics. That said, opinions are mixed on ease of setup, value, and clarity.

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55 customers mention42 positive13 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. They say the signal is perfect, without any noise, and the audio is warm and rich. They are comfortable and isolate from outside noises, making them great for multi channel audio content. However, some customers feel the headphones do not handle 2 channel content well.

"...As for the headphones themselves... EXCELLENT. Great quality sound. Avatar sounds great on them. My wife can't hear me in the other room...." Read more

"...For audio, I'd like to say they sound warm and rich, with a heavy emphasis on the mid and low frequencies...." Read more

"...PS4 works fine.Pro :Really comfy.Sounds great.Fits big head (8 1/2)Con:..." Read more

"...They worked wonderfully. The sound was beautiful, I got to enjoy movies without bothering any one else in the house, and I could move around, a..." Read more

29 customers mention25 positive4 negative

Customers like the wireless performance of the headphones. They say it works great, perfect on PS4, and really works every channel. Some mention that the transmitter is decent, but they have experienced interference from 2.4 GHz. Overall, most are satisfied with the wireless capabilities of the product.

"...First of all, you get great digital options. The HDMI work nicely. All you do is go from your source (Blu-Ray, Cable-Box, etc.)..." Read more

"...The transmitter is decent, but I have experienced interference from 2.4 GHz devices, like WiFi routers and Apple TVs...." Read more

"...after a bit when no sound is being played - they actually work when lying down flawlessly..." Read more

"...They worked wonderfully...." Read more

28 customers mention28 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the headphones. They mention that it is a top quality headphone, really impressive, and an audiophile quality head phone. Some say that the headphones are great as regular headphones and produce almost theatre like sound. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend them to others.

"...As for the headphones themselves... EXCELLENT. Great quality sound. Avatar sounds great on them. My wife can't hear me in the other room...." Read more

"...Most of that time, I have thought that this was one of the best sets of headphones that I have ever had. They worked wonderfully...." Read more

"...Had been using the Sennheiser 170 RS the past year. Great as regular headphones, but with the surround on the sort of silence when things got..." Read more

"...Movies & Games sound amazing.Previously I purchased the PS4 Gold Headset, but I ended up returning it and buying this beauty...." Read more

19 customers mention19 positive0 negative

Customers like the comfort of the headphones. They mention the padding is amazing, the ear cups are very soft, and the padding has memory foam that provides an adequate seal.

"...No noticeable delay in the sound. Very comfortable. Don't bother with the sound effects, typical SONY effects, sounds like a tin can...." Read more

"...Good enough that I don't regret buying them. The headphones are comfortable, but the ear muffs can get rather warm...." Read more

"...The padding is thick and soft with memory foam, which provides adequate seal...." Read more

"...PS4 works fine.Pro :Really comfy.Sounds great.Fits big head (8 1/2)Con:..." Read more

10 customers mention10 positive0 negative

Customers find the headphones versatile and a good addition to their home theater. They say it's great for gaming and music listening, and is well suited for movies and gaming. Customers also mention that the headphones are great for late-night movie watching without disturbing others. Overall, customers are satisfied with the versatility and quality of the product.

"...For audio, I'd like to say they sound warm and rich, with a heavy emphasis on the mid and low frequencies...." Read more

"...but they are more than adequate for watching TV and movies and do a pretty impressive job of simulating surround..." Read more

"...It's great for late-night movie watching without disturbing others...." Read more

"...Great for gaming and music listening. English manual available online but easy to setup.Pricey but worth it" Read more

19 customers mention11 positive8 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of setup. Some mention that the manual is available online and easy to setup, connecting it is a breeze, and the control buttons are easy to apply. However, others say that the headphones do not come with English instructions, the enclosed instructions are in Japanese, and it's challenging to follow.

"...Great controls on the headset itself, no need to program my Harmony Touch...." Read more

"...1. Setting up can be tricky and it's highly recommended to have equipment that's ARC/CEC capable...." Read more

"...Connecting it is a breeze, if you read Japanese...If not, then I'm going to spare you the agony of using Google Translate on Sony support info that..." Read more

"Very easy to hook up and the sound is great. I can hear all the talk in movies now...." Read more

14 customers mention5 positive9 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the headphones. Some mention that it's worth the price for watching movies, while others say that they're pretty expensive.

"...As it stands, it's bound to the processor base station.4. Pricey?..." Read more

"...Worth the money." Read more

"...Exofield will however, using them right now. But they are very expensive..." Read more

"...It's about time somebody made these! Yes, they're VERY expensive, but you can save a few bucks by buying the Japanese model...all the markings on..." Read more

7 customers mention3 positive4 negative

Customers are mixed about the clarity of the headphones. Some mention that the quality, AMAZING sound, and lower resolution sounds good. However, others say that the dialogue can be distracting with that echo, and the other settings tend to displace the dialogue origination. The manual is a bit rough and the male's voice is very tinny.

"...The other settings tend to displace the dialogue origination (like it's coming from in front of the screen), and that's just annoying...." Read more

"...Even lower resolution sounds good. The set up was not easy, but following the downloaded directions I got it done in about an hour...." Read more

"...from there to a full translated manual, although the English was a bit rough...." Read more

"...Excellent quality, AMAZING sound, very clear, and detailed." Read more

Superior wireless performance with excellent sound by Sony.
5 Stars
Superior wireless performance with excellent sound by Sony.
Setup:Like everyone else in the reviews-- ensure you get the Japanese version, the box has kanji text on the box. You can retrieve the UK manual online to assist with the cabling configuration-- and you more likely will need that assistance depending on your existing configuration.I was able to have the unit connect to my Sony soundbar that has its own HDMI inputs, which is connected to a Sony 4k tv.Processor Mode 2Soundbar HDMI Out (Arc) ==> TV HDMI1 (ARC) InputProcessor HDMI Out (ARC) ==> Soundbar HDMI1 InputTV Optical Out ==> Processor TV input (optical)Cable Box ==> Processor HDMI1 InputConsole ==> Processor HDMI2 InputAll of the magic with auto-switching inputs is thanks to HDMI ARC, which is a must when you're introducing this type of device into your HT ecosystem.This configuration let's me listen to audio on any input through the soundbar or wireless headphones and it will do it automatically(based on active signal on that specific hdmi input). This includes simultaneous audio output from both headphone and soundbar.With CEC, you can power off all of the units (Soundbar, TV, Processor) with a single remote. When powering on, all BUT the processor base station/headphone will turn on. It will turn on when you wear the phones.NOTE** When the phone/processor is not in use and powered off, the input (on the processor) that was last selected will be in bypass. The processor will NOT auto-switch if it's powered off.As for the headphones:The headphones are very light(320grams) for being wireless with an integrated battery.Wearing it turns the unit on is a neat feature. Taking it off turns it off of course.The controls on the phone isn't too complicated. Instead of a volume rocker, it uses a dial instead-- which I prefer.The padding is thick and soft with memory foam, which provides adequate seal. Clamp force is just right and I can definitely watch a film in its entirety without taking a break them.For audio, I'd like to say they sound warm and rich, with a heavy emphasis on the mid and low frequencies. a slight tweak bumping up the upper mid and high's would make them sound brighter. This may be similar to what other's say about Sony's higher end headphones sounding dark. There are DSP/sound effects to choose from but I've yet to do any real comparisons.Range/interference performance is excellent, in a bi-level house with the processor on the ground floor, I can roam all three floors with very little interference. I get zero hissing on this unit as well. (ie when it's paused on a music track).Issues:1. Setting up can be tricky and it's highly recommended to have equipment that's ARC/CEC capable. Otherwise, you'll have another device in your ecosystem to play around with when switching inputs.2. Would have been nice to include some sort of stand or make the processor a stand and charging station like Sennheiser RS line.3. Huge bonus if it conventional headphone functionality, as in have a 3.5mm jack connector to use with your mobile device. As it stands, it's bound to the processor base station.4. Pricey? I'd say it's on par with most Sony mid-high end products and the processor base station adds HDMI switching capability.I purchased this on Amazon, sold by From-Japan-Shopping back in early May. It has been a delight to use and I wouldn't hesitate on getting a 2nd headphone for the wife (if she was interested).Would I recommend it? Yes if the target customer was looking for all of the functionality it offered. If simple took precedence, I'd probably suggest something else.I'd love to compare this Sony to a Sennheiser RS195 which is also a closed-back design.PS. Experience with wireless/cordless is limited to phones that were iR based.Current set: Sennheiser H598, Yamaha HPH-MT220, Sony HW700DS, Sony MDRXB950, Westone UM2 IEMs
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