Sony MDR-XD200 Headphones A skyline view of New York City. Queen Mary 2 sailing gracefully under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. Detailed Musical Passages. Clear Vocals. Neodymium Magnets. A Sporting Contest. Classical Composers on California Street. Solid Bass. Excellent Comfort. Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones are an exemplary audio accessory for listening to great music, radio programs and audiobooks on an apartment balcony overlooking the upper bay, a cruise ship, the boardwalk, in the park, the sidewalk café, the local mall, the library, at the NY Jets football game, on the bus, the train, the ferry, the airplane, in the home office, at work, the gym, on the summer road trip to the Jersey Shore or anywhere portable audio equipment can be enjoyed. Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones provide outstanding bass from its professional-grade 40mm dynamic stereo drivers and upscale features. Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones produce spectacular sound for music, movies or games that you care to select from your personal library. Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones feature a MOVIE/MUSIC Sound Mode Slide Switch on each ear cup to instantly optimize the low bass notes for major motion pictures or the classical concerto CD that’s lying around. I find the MOVIE/MUSIC Preset Sound Mode Switches easy to adjust, ergonomically positioned on the lower half of each ear cup and the equalization settings are accurate on movie theater soundtracks or on rock n’ roll music accordingly. The MOVIE setting yields a more powerful deep bass effect for a big screen action picture. The MUSIC sound mode exhibits slightly less low frequency response and is more suitable for favorite songs. Popcorn, melted butter, candy bars, soda. I just love to watch movies on my Sony Widescreen Portable Blu-ray Player and listen in on Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones. Whether it’s comedy, romantic comedy, satire, action, adventure, anime, cartoons, animation, sci-fi, musicals, opera concerts, foreign films, holiday movies, fantasy, sports movies, war movies, documentary, animated adventures, comic book heroes, family movies, westerns, dramas, Shakespearian plays, Broadway plays on film, short films, classic movies, alien invasion, cult classics, biography, history, political dramas, political films, religious films, crime, book to movie adaptations, high school, college fraternity, feel-good, dating movies, rock n’ roll movies, film-noir or mystery movies, the movie theater sound on the studio monitor cans is impeccable, compelling, brilliant, exact, majestic, epic, inspiring, stunning and must be heard to be truly appreciated in your home or while out n’ about. Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones are fantastic for film viewers, film students and filmmakers. The split headband is very comfortable and the ear cups rest in a natural position over my ears for extended private listening. The super extra-long 11.5 ft. (3.5 m or 138 in.) oxygen-free copper litz single-sided cord that emerges from the Left ear cup comes in handy when I listen to a stereo or TV from across the room. The cord can be neatly folded-up with a cable tie when it is connected to a MP3 Player. Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones offer a 3.5mm (1/8”) Gold-plated stereo mini plug for seamless compatibility and connectivity with the widest range of portable audio devices possible. Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones will work with MP3 Players, MP4 Video Players, Blu-ray Disc Players, DVD Players, SACD Players, DVD-Audio Players, HDCD Players, FM HD radios, portable TVs, musical instruments, turntables, an iPod, iPod mini, iPod shuffle, iPod nano, iPod touch, iPod classic, iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iMac, Mac Mini, Mac Pro, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, HP ENVY Notebook, HP Envy Desktop, Alienware Stealth Black Gaming Laptop, iPad, iPad 2, the new iPad, iPad Retina display, iPad mini, iPad Air, Samsung-Galaxy MP3 Player, Philips-Android MP3 Player, Creative Labs ZEN MP3 Player, Coby MP3 Player, Sony Walkman Video MP3 Player, SanDisk Sansa Fuze MP3 Player, SanDisk Sansa Clip Zip MP3 Player, Archos MP3 Player, Wi-Fi internet tabletop radio, satellite radio boombox, BlackBerry, BlackBerry Curve, BlackBerry Torch, BlackBerry Storm, BlackBerry Storm 2, BlackBerry Bold, BlackBerry Z10, BlackBerry Q10, Nokia Lumia, Sharp Sidekick, Samsung Galaxy Note II, Samsung Galaxy Note 3, Samsung Galaxy S II, Samsung Galaxy S III, Samsung Galaxy S 4, Sony Xperia Z, HTC EVO, Motorola DROID RAZR, smartphone, mobile phone, e-book reader, home stereo, video game console, all-in-one desktop computer, netbook, tablet computer, gaming desktop or laptop computers featuring a 3.5mm or 6.3mm Stereo Headphone Jack. The 3.5mm Straight Gold-plated stereo mini plug enables maximum signal transfer from the MP3 Player to the ears. What’s great about the Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones is that a one touch type ¼” (6.3mm) Straight Stereo UniMatch Adapter is included in the packaging. The 6.3mm Gold-plated UniMatch Adapter enables the Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones to be connected to a ¼” inch Full-Size Stereo Headphone Jack found on a stereo receiver, integrated amplifier, guitar amplifier, DJ multi-channel mixer, studio soundboard, PA speaker, surround sound processor/preamplifier combo unit, compact disc player, digital audio tape recorder or tape deck to monitor recorded sound in real time. Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones exhibit versatile vocal range on opera musical scores. In particular, countertenor, tenor, baritone and bass vocals from male singers are vibrant, clear, detailed, present perfect pitch and are powerful. Female vocalists are well-defined, naturally pleasant and superbly warm across the soprano, mezzo-soprano and contralto vocal ranges. Vocals on classic rock, country, the oldies, Motown hits, disco, the blues and love songs have a marvelous presentation on a deeply vibrant soundstage. Musical instrument reproduction is precise on guitar and drums. Overall, I find that the harmonica, tambourine, violin, oboe, flute, cello, clarinet, mandolin, saxophone, banjo, bass guitar, snare drum, piano and harp instruments utilized across the music genres are re-created with a live concert atmosphere that is refreshing to experience. Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones demonstrate compelling deep bass performance that enables a tune to have a wonderful foundation that all of the other parts of the song can stand on. If it’s the latest action movie soundtrack or a new rock band release, Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones output immersive sound that is an absolute joy to hear and feel. I am unable to hear other outside distractions in my immediate environment when wearing the Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones. I find this headset to be distortion-free in the treble and midrange frequencies. Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones are an excellent choice for the budget-minded portable audio consumer and dedicated low bass movie soundtrack enthusiast. Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones sport an over-the-ear closed-back design, sturdy plastic build and reliable operation day in and day out. Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones have the following high-end home audio, portable video aficionado and movie buff features: professional stereo drivers for flawless reproduction of music, movies and games, vibrant two-channel stereo playback, deep bass audio impact from exclusively engineered Sony drivers, movie theater sound, dynamically tuned headphone drivers, MOVIE/MUSIC sound source matching, Hi-Fi dynamic range sound, MOVIE/MUSIC Sound Mode Switches on each ear cup, Music, Sound Mode and Movie directional arrow indicators on each ear cup, powerful home theater bass for movies, natural bass for music genres, SONY STEREO HEADPHONES logo on each ear cup, massive 40mm (1.57”) diameter dome type drivers, high-energy 360 kJ/m3 neodymium rare-earth magnets, powerful sound on computer/console game audio soundtracks, Long-Stroke diaphragms deliver a deep bass soundstage across the music and movie frequency spectrum, pressure-relieving ear cushions, plush urethane leather padding deliver comfortable private listening sessions, adjustable wide double-headband for maximum comfort, Left/Right (L,R) ear cup placement marks, over-the-head ear conscious layout, circum-aural ear cups ensure supreme noise isolation and attenuated sound leakage in public venues, voice coils enable high power handling capacity and distortion-free music playback, mini plug connector strain relief, lightweight frame, attractive black/silver finish showcases a beautiful presentation in a portable audio location or home décor environment, resilient 12 case screws, reliable daily transportation to and from professional audio recording venues, 1500mW (IEC) high input power handling to satisfy the needs of demanding music industry recording professionals, 10-22,000Hz frequency response guarantees full-range bass, treble and midrange acoustic output, 70 ohms at 1 kHz impedance provides effortless amplification by stereo headphone power amplifiers and digital music players alike, 102db/mW sensitivity rating achieves superb loudness from boomboxes or stereo equipment without turning the volume control all the way up, MADE IN THAILAND imprint on Right ear cup, operating instructions, warranty card and this units weight is 7.77 ounces (220 g) without cord. Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones include a 90-day parts and labor limited manufacturer warranty. Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Stereo Headphones are compatible with a AM/FM pocket radio’s 3.5mm Monaural Earphone Jack with a 3.5mm-monaural-male-to-3.5mm-stereo-female mini plug adapter. Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones can be connected to a 3.5mm-female-to-3.5mm-male mini plug stereo headphone extension cord to listen to a portable audio device from up to 25-feet away. Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones will work with a 3.5mm stereo headphone jack splitter for multiuser private listening from portable music players featuring a 3.5mm Headphone Mini Jack. I use a 3.5mm-female-to-6.3mm-male mini plug stereo headphone extension cord with the Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones when I listen to a home stereo from across the room. Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones are compatible with the following aftermarket accessories: 1. RadioShack Gold Series Stereo-to-Mono Audio Adapter Model: 274-882 |Catalog #: 274-882, 2. RadioShack 1/8” Stereo Jack to 1/8” Mono Plug Adapter Model: 274-368 |Catalog #: 274-368, 3. RadioShack Gold-Plated Stereo Adapter 1/8” Jack to ¼” Plug Model: 274-0876 |Catalog #: 274-876, 4. RadioShack 1/8” Stereo Jack to ¼” Stereo Plug Headphone Adapter Model: 274-367 |Catalog #: 274-367, 5. RadioShack 20-Ft. Stereo Headphone Cable 1/8” Jack to ¼” Plug Model: 42-2560 |Catalog #: 42-2560, 6. RadioShack 20-Ft. Stereo headphone Cable 1/8” Jack to 1/8” Plug Model: 42-2562 |Catalog #: 42-2562, 7. RadioShack 6-Ft. Stereo Headphone Cable 1/8” Jack to 1/8” Plug Model: 42-2482 |Catalog #: 42-2482, 8. RadioShack Gold-Plated Volume Control Cable for Stereo Headphones Model: 42-2559 |Catalog #: 42-2559, 9. Auvio 3.5mm Headphone Splitter Model: 4201009 |Catalog # 421009, 10. FiiO E5 Portable Headphone Amplifier, 11. Auvio Headphone Amplifier Model: 3300930 |Catalog #: 33-930, 12. RadioShack Mini Audio Amplifier Model: 277-1008 |Catalog #: 277-1008, 13. RadioShack 250W Stereo PA Amplifier Model: 3200028 |Catalog #: 32-028, 14. RadioShack Amplified Stereo Listener With 3-Band Equalizer Model: 33-1097 |Catalog #: 33-1097, 15. RadioShack 2.5mm-to-3.5mm Cell to Stereo Adapter Model: FG-06-0518-1A | Catalog #: 274-004, 16. RadioShack 1/8” Stereo Jack to 3/32” Stereo Plug Adapter Model: 274-373 | Catalog #: 274-373, 17. RadioShack Gold Series 4-Piece Headphone Adapter Set Model: 274-899 | Catalog #: 274-899 and 18. Maxell 190398-HP21 Headphone and Cellular Phone Adapter Model: 190398-HP21 | Catalog #: 55064035. Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones are ideal for use at home, at work, the library, sidewalk café, at the park, on vacation, outdoors, traveling and listening to the FM radio. I use the Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones to listen to my Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox for a thrilling portable audio performance on a daily basis. Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones are compatible with headphone amplifiers and preset equalizer sound modes on an MP3 Player. I am unable to hear outside distractions in my immediate environment when wearing the Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones. Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones do not come with a Carrying pouch for convenient storage, in-line stereo-to-mono switch or a cord-mounted volume control. Technical support for the Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones is provided by the manufacturer on its website at SonyStyle. Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones permit me to enjoy hi-fi playback for today’s club music, house, lounge, dubstep, electronic, dance, trance, techno, indietronica, old-school rap, hip-hop, reggae, holiday music, rock, heavy metal, classical music, country, bluegrass, ballet, tap, foxtrot, salsa, tango, bop vocals, waltz, rumba, jazz, rhythm and blues and sad love songs. Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones do work perfectly almost all the time for music entertainment needs but difficulties may occur during ownership. There are troubleshooting steps to take before seeking warranty service from the manufacturer if sound playback problems are heard on the Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones. They are: 1. Make sure the 3.5mm stereo mini plug is connected firmly to the portable audio player. 2. Turn the volume control up on the playback device if no sound is coming in to the headphones. 3. Make sure the 3.5mm mini plug is connected to the 3.5mm or 6.3mm Stereo Headphone Jack (with optional .25-inch stereo plug adapter) to ensure proper sound delivery. If the headphone jack on the audio player is not working, plug the headphones into the 3.5mm Line Output Jack of the source component, if available. 4. Are the headphones plugged into a Stereo Headphone Jack? If not, the sound will only be heard through the Left side of the headphones. A stereo-to-mono mini plug adapter can be purchased to correct this issue when connecting the headphones to a pocket radio. 5. A third party .25-inch stereo mini plug adapter can be purchased from an electronics store to connect the headphones to a home audio receiver if the factory adapter is lost or damaged. 6. Do not plug the headphones directly into a wired remote controller that was supplied with a portable audio player. 7. Check to see if the stereo headphone extension cord is damaged. If it is, the sound on the headphones will cease or become distorted. Disconnect or replace the stereo headphone extension cord to resolve the problem. 8. Do not plug the headphones into a Microphone Jack. 9. Do not connect the headphones to any jack labeled “Audio In” on the home stereo or portable audio source player. 10. Plug the headphones into another audio player to see if the audio problems are removed. If the audio problem is now fixed, the MP3 or audio player may be the culprit. 11. Check the batteries in the portable audio device. Dead batteries will cause the headphones not to work. Replace the batteries in the portable player to correct the problem. 12. Use another pair of headphones on the portable audio player to determine if the studio monitor headphones are at fault. 13. Do not expose the headphones to severe mechanical shock. 14. Do not disassemble the headphones. 15. The user can’t replace the connecting cord. 16. Do not expose the headphones to water or hostile weather elements. 16. Do not stretch the headband in an unnatural manner. 17. Do not sit on the headphones. 18. Store the headphones in a secure location when not in use. 19. Retain the factory packaging for use when placing the headphones on a moving truck. 20. Use only factory supplied accessories, if applicable. 21. Clean the mini plug with a soft cloth if it becomes soiled during field use. 22. Do not adjust the headband beyond factory parameters. 23. Do not modify the internal components of the headphones. 24. The manufacturer does not provide technical support for headphone amplifiers. 25. The manufacturer does not provide instructions for a studio monitor headphone burn-in procedure. 26. Use a cable to tie for cord length management. 27. Do not wear headphones while operating a motor vehicle. 28. Do not wear headphones while crossing the street. 29. Stop using the headphones immediately if your ears hurt or if there is ringing in the ears. 30. Do not leave the headphones inside of a parked car with the windows closed during a hot summer day. 31. Intentional product abuse may void the factory warranty. 32. The studio monitor headphones can be plugged into a 3.5mm stereo mini jack, 3.5mm monophonic earphone jack, 3.5mm single-output mono earphone jack, 2.5mm earphone jack with an conversion adapter or a 6.3mm stereo headphone jack with an optional ¼” stereo plug adapter. 33. If the source component does not have any of these compatible female headphone input jacks then the studio monitor headphones will not work with the portable audio player. 34. Do not place heavy objects on the headphones. 35. Do not throw things like a baseball, football, basketball, tennis or soccer ball at the headphones. 36. Do not press or push the headphone studio monitor drivers directly up against the ears. 37. The factory installed ear cushions may deteriorate over a prolonged period of time. 38. Always pull the mini plug out of the headphone socket to disconnect the headphones from the MP3 Player. 39. Do not pull the cord directly to detach the headphones. 40. Do not use scissors near the cord to avoid severing the cord. 41. Do not place the headphones in direct sunlight or near an active radiator for a significant period of time. 42. Do not wear headphones at a railroad crossing, hard hat construction work zone, train station or on a roadway when bicyclists are present. 43. Never disassemble or attempt to repair the headphones. 44. Lower the volume of the portable player on a taxi, bus, train or plane to reduce the effects of sound leakage to others sitting or standing next to you. 45. Clean the headphones with a dry cloth from time to time as necessary. 46. Do not wrap the cord around a portable audio player tightly to avoid cord destruction. 47. Store the headphones in a cool environment, if possible. 48. Avoid storing the headphones in a high humidity environment. 49. Exposure of the studio monitor headphones to direct sunlight will cause deterioration over a long period of time. 50 Avoid sweating on the headphones and/or connecting cord during outdoor activities. 51. Wipe off excess sweat off the headphones and cord immediately. 52. Consult the user manual of the attached portable audio player to determine proper usage for the headphones. 53. The headphones may feel cold to the touch during the winter. 54. Avoid using the headphones if it makes your skin feel uncomfortable. 55. Reduce the volume on the portable audio player prior to connecting the studio monitor headphones. 56. Make sure the headband is adjusted for a comfortable fit. 57. Make sure to place the headphones correctly carefully observing the L/R ear cup placement markings. 58. Place the ear pads so that they cover the entire ear. 59. The laws of static electricity buildup in dry environments apply to the studio monitor headphones. 60. Static electric shocks can occur where there is low humidity, extremely windy locations, when there is incessant putting in and taking out the portable audio player from clothing, wearing nylon clothing or when exercising during the morning or evening. Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones are the replacement for the Sony MDR-XD100 Stereo Headphones. It is important to compare and contrast the features between the headsets. Sony MDR-XD100 High Fidelity Stereo Headphones features are: 40mm dome type drivers, dynamic over-the-head closed-back circumaural ear cups, ferrite magnets, Long-Stroke diaphragms, 2-channel stereo reproduction, 12-22,000 Hz frequency response, 1,500mW (IEC) power handling capacity, 100dB/mW sensitivity rating, 70 ohms at 1 kHz impedance, 11.5 ft. (3.5m) super-long OFC Litz cord, dual-sided connecting cord, one touch type 3.5mm (1/8’) Straight Silver-plated stereo mini plug, mini plug connector strain relief, 6.3mm Straight UniMatch stereo plug adapter, adjustable split headband, wide dynamic range, powerful bass presentation, clear sound, silver finish on ear cup exterior side panels, ear conscious driver placement, black urethane leather ear pads, black headband, L/R ear cup placement markings, SONY logo, STEREO HEADPHONES logo, MADE IN THAILAND imprint, sturdy multiple case screws, at home headphone model suitable for listening to music, movies and games, plastic build, comfortable fit, lightweight unit, warranty card, operating instructions and this units weight is 6.18 ounces (175 g) without cord. MDR-XD200 is superior to MDR-XD100 as the former utilizes potent neodymium magnets to extract blockbuster studio sound out of music, movie and game soundtracks. The ferrite magnets on the MDR-XD100 are less powerful at music and movie soundtrack re-creation compared to high-energy neodymium magnets. MDR-XD100 lack the Movie/Music sound mode selection switches to achieve perfect tone, sound signature and soundstage for film and music recordings accordingly. Neither model includes a Carry pouch, in-line volume control, cord-mounted stereo-to-mono switch, detachable cord, coiled cord, replaceable cord, wired remote control, cue controls or collapsible/folding ear cup design. Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones can be made part of an emergency prep kit in advance of a natural disaster, severe weather event, unplanned weather events, high wind warning, tornado, water main break, building collapse, bridge collapse, construction site accident, boating vessel accident, gasoline shortage, plane crash, train derailment, drought conditions, emergency water usage restrictions, water supply contamination, manmade catastrophe, terrorist attack, explosion, asteroid collision, during periods of civil unrest, to receive notice of abhorrent criminal conduct taking place in the neighborhood on FM or AM news radio or to receive F.C.C. Emergency Alert System (EAS) warnings on the FM/AM bands when attached to a portable radio’s 3.5mm Headphone Jack without a built-in speaker. Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones can be connected to a FM HD Radio’s 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack at home, in a boat, on campgrounds, traveling in a recreational vehicle or in a car but not in a basement, tunnel or underground location. I recommend the following HD radio tuner’s for this phenomenal on-the-go digital radio upgrade: Insignia NS-HD01, Insignia NS-HD01A, Insignia NS-HD02, Insignia NS-HDRAD and Coby HDR650. HD radio provides benefits to consumers including dramatically increased audio fidelity on FM/AM stations, wide dynamic range, FM stereo sound, digital AM stereo sound on the FM HD radio sub-channels, live HD broadcasts of local sports teams, multiple simultaneous news, talk and music program feeds on FM HD1, HD2 and HD3 channels, auto HD/analog reception mode switching, broadcast HD logo on HD radio programs, HD radio signal strength meter, instant station frequency, artist info, song title, album info, album cover art and call sign FM station identification, iTunes tagging, live pause, bookmark feature, reduced multipath distortion artifacts, virtual elimination of noise, static, hissing, popping, fading and birdie sounds often found on conventional AM Band transmissions, real-time news, weather and traffic reports. The HD signal does not provide extended reception coverage to geographical locations that are normally impossible to obtain analog radio reception in. HD radio transmissions are broadcast alongside their analog counterpart. An HD radio receiver reverts back to analog transmissions when the digital signal is weak, obstructed or lost due to a poor reception area. An HD radio receiver that is connected to the Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones is not likely to obtain better FM Band reception compared to an analog FM/AM tuner. Studio Monitor headphone drivers must be able to reproduce treble notes accurately to present realistic concert listening. The treble range embraces high-pitched vocals and some musical instruments such as cymbals or keyboards. The low frequencies originate from bass guitar, piano or drums. Midrange driver frequencies contain most vocals and musical instruments like guitar, keyboards or drums. Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones reproduce midrange and low bass frequencies with acute competence. Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones offer a compelling stereo soundstage and produce the entire sound atmosphere associated with todays club music milieu. Headphone driver speaker quality and its subsequent audio reproduction depend on multiple factors which include the kind of materials used to manufacture the drivers, the sensitivity rating of the drivers and the quality of the source player that the studio monitor headphones are joined to. Stereo headphones with a higher sensitivity rating can play more loudly with less audible distortion without turning the volume all the way up on the audio player to achieve satisfying loudness. Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones have a high sensitivity rating, measured in decibels, to ensure supreme amplification at moderate volumes. The better performing studio monitor headphones boast neodymium magnets, large speaker diameter, advanced magnet diaphragms for resonant bass response, voice coils to capture the emotions of the singer, super-comfortable ear pads, adjustable headband, expert build, tangle-resistant cord, Gold-plated straight mini plug and they can reproduce bass notes that are on par with a home theaters subwoofer. Low bass response should be realized without a headphone amplifier or custom/preset equalizer sound modes on the portable audio player. Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones meet all the criteria listed above rather easily to become outstanding and they quickly outperform its studio monitor headphone competition. The perceived loudness of the Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones will depend on numerous objective and subjective factors. The quality of the audio player’s headphone amplifier will play a crucial role in determining how loud the volume the Sony MDR Studio Monitor Series Headphones can be played at. Most portable audio devices such as MP3 Player, FM/AM Radio or CD Player have low-powered headphone amplifiers ranging between 5-15 mW at designated impedance. The headphone amplifiers found in stereo receivers may be rated up to 500mW at selected impedance and are more powerful than the headphone amplifiers found in MP3 Players. Stereo receivers can power stereo headphones with higher impedance ratings of 70-300 ohms or greater more efficiently compared to portable audio players. Stereo receivers make use of Full-Size .25-inch (6.3mm) Stereo Headphone Jacks to deliver increased amplifier power to Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones. Portable audio gadgets use smaller 3.5mm (1/8”) Stereo Headphone Jacks that can’t deliver the same amount of loudness as the ¼” Full-Size Headphone Jacks found on home stereos. A headphone driver’s sensitivity rating plays an important factor in loudness perception. Most stereo headphones are rated between 95-117db/mw on its driver sensitivity specification. Consumers looking for extra loudness to block out external unwanted environmental noise will purchase headphones with a better than average sensitivity rating. The higher the sensitivity rating the louder the headphones will play without the need to turn the volume control to maximum on the MP3 Player to block ambient noise. Loudness perception of stereo headphones is subject to the limits of human hearing. Some customers can hear sound waves better than others. The hearing levels of Sony patrons are not the same. Select customers will report that the Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones don’t play loudly enough from a portable audio player or home stereo while others will frustratingly opine that they play too loudly for their tastes. Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones reproduce the entire frequency spectrum of human hearing. A headphone amp can be purchased to augment studio monitor headphone loudness from low-powered portable audio devices. Principles of psychoacoustics, the laws of physics and compressed file recording quality of the music listened to determine whether or not there is loud playback from the Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones. There are benefits to consumers from reducing the volume on a portable audio player connected to the Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones including: 1. Sound leakage through Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones is greatly reduced. Customers may find this option attractive during private listening indoors or outdoors to avoid annoying people with music they don’t like that are sitting and standing next to them. 2. Customers can hear external sounds in their immediate surrounding environment such as traffic noise much better while wearing Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones with the music playing at the same time. 3. Volume attenuation on a consistent basis promotes hearing safety for all Sony fans. When the volume control is turned all the way up, the user winds up blasting loud music directly in his/her eardrums for hours upon hours daily. Consequently, the customer’s hearing health is not protected against irreversible hearing damage from unmitigated, unintended and abrupt changes in volume during MP3 file, audio disc, radio or cassette playback. Human hearing adapts easily to loud playback volumes. Because people become comfortable with loud volumes quickly, they can damage their hearing over time without being cognizant of this fact. The source player’s volume should be reduced during public or private listening to prevent this undesirable hearing loss outcome so that Sony can keep its customers listening to its studio monitor headphones for a lifetime. Propelling the quality, functionality and opulent beauty of the boombox and home theater stereo headphones categories forward, this Sony XPLOD CD-Cassette Recorder CFD-G700CP and Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones are in a class by themselves. Whether its a classical concerto, romantic jazz, bluegrass, hard rock, ballet, tap, rumba or heavy metal and everything in between, this Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox will make music come to life via the Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Series Stereo Headphones during private listening. 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A lower front panel 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack can be used to connect to the movie theater sound accomplished Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones. Five Preset Sound Modes to accommodate musical preferences on the Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones are available. You can play tunes on the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox from a mobile phone via a 3.5mm Auxiliary Line Input Jack and listen to it on the Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones. Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones obtain the greatest private listening on the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox is an amazing portable audio accomplishment with the utmost sophisticated sound for the most discerning audiophile. It is an XPLOD Boombox and Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones unreal audiophile sound combination for the ages. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox and Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor headphones will meet all your earthshattering, fist pumping, head banging, wall-rattling and ground shaking portable audio needs anywhere. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox’s flagship feature is its center-positioned Power Drive Woofer (P.D.W.) that is backed by a discrete 4-ohm impedance rated power amplifier block. The power amplifiers allocate 12 Watts (RMS) of power to the center bass speaker and 8 Watts total power output @ 10% T.H.D. to the mid-range drivers. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Portable Stereo provides prodigious sound from audio CDs, MP3 CDs, CD-R/RW discs, hybrid SACD discs, HDCD discs, prerecorded/homemade cassettes, Pandora Internet Radio from a MP3 Player or FM Stereo stations. Blast tunes from a connected iPod, iPod mini, iPod shuffle, iPod nano, iPod touch, iPod classic, iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, Zune MP3 Player, Coby MP3 Player, SanDisk Sansa Fuze MP3 Player, Philips-Android MP3 Player, Creative Labs ZEN MP3 Player, Sony Walkman MP3 Player, RCA MP3 Player, Portable TV, Portable FM HD Radio Tuner, DVD Player, Blu-ray Disc Player, VCR, desktop computer, laptop computer, tablet PC, e-book reader, iPad, iMac, Logitech Squeezebox Internet Radio, MP3 Recorder, MP4 Video Player, BlackBerry, Motorola DROID RAZR, Smartphone or handheld game on the Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox produces big sound, loud sound and superb sound for any size room, portable audio use, outdoor location and DJ entertainment event. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Portable Stereo is housed within a massive boombox chassis that bespeaks quality, elegance and prowess within the portable audio kingdom. This portable stereo can play loudly on the Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones with detailed dynamic low bass that far exceeds the traditional parameters of the boombox and home theater stereo headphones categories. This Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Portable Stereo will play at full volume on the Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones without distortion. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox offers the same or better loudness than shelf systems that consumer electronics retailers offer in their home audio department. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox will play at such loud volume that it is perfect for private listening on the Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones. Whether its dance, trance, electronica, techno, house, lounge, club, rap, rock stadium anthems, dubstep, drum n’ bass, reggae, rhythm and blues, rock or hip-hop, this Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox will deliver super loud, well-defined and crisp music playback for all high-profile entertainment festivals. This Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox will make music come to life with its deep bass, detailed midrange and super clear vocals on the Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones. Be prepared to revel in the high-fidelity world of Sony portable audio with this music machine at the next house party. This Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox, because of its Full-Range Speakers and massive Power Drive Woofer backed by a discrete 20 watt (RMS) power amplifier, can successfully compete in sound quality with luxurious component stereos. Since this Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox embodies the ultimate aggressive power design it is almost a slight of this product to call it a boombox because of its unique and powerful sound that it produces. The large and beautiful red speaker arrangement consists of two Full-Range 4-inch Loudspeaker Drivers (4W x 2 RMS), two 0.8-inch Metal Tweeters and a 5-inch Power Drive Woofer with three distinct stages of bass adjustment. The Power Drive Woofer has Position Off, Position 1 and Position 2 bass reinforcement settings. The Power Drive Woofer rests in an acoustically tuned cabinet that is designed to achieve maximum low frequency bass response. The Power Drive Woofer showcases an LED illumination ring that surrounds the center bass speaker. The Power Drive Woofer illumination ring lights up in bright red when it is engaged. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox feature set is the best that I have ever seen in this category. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox comes standard with a high-performance, drift-free Digital FM/AM Tuner, Phase Locked Loop Synthesized Tuner, 30 FM/AM Station Presets, 20 FM Band Stereo/Mono Presets, 10 AM Band Mono Presets, preset tuning up/down controls, telescopic FM Band whip antenna, ferrite bar AM Band antenna, FM Band Frequency Range: 88-108 MHz, AM Band Frequency Range: 530-1710 kHz, auto tuning storage system, auto preset scan tuning, manual seek tuning, FM/AM Band Selector control, preset station cancellation option, preset radio station retention after loss of battery or AC power, digital 1-Line LCD, sharp LCD contrast, track number, total CD play time, elapsed CD track time display, two 3.5mm Auxiliary Line Input Jacks (one main 3.5mm hardwired input and one backup 3.5mm Input Jack) for connection to a computer or cable TV set-top box converter, built-in 3.5mm audio cable for connection to an MP3 Player, slide-out protective cover that shields the 3.5mm Line Input Jacks from the natural elements, Audio In Line Input Access button, press and hold Power button, digital Volume +/- Controls, 0-10 volume scale, electronic volume controls, black Power Drive Woofer button, Power Drive Woofer Cover, bass reflex stereo speakers, two bass reflex ports, 4-Track, 2-Channel Stereo Cassette Player/Recorder, cassette recording off FM/AM Tuner, Type I normal bias cassette playback/recording, auto record level control, mechanical cassette transport controls including: Record, Play, Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop/Eject and Pause buttons, single-direction cassette playback, fast winding cassette mechanism, cassette compartment spring, top-loading cassette door, tape transport motor, adjustable 0-90 minute sleep timer, CD/Cassette synchronized recording, cassette recording off 3.5mm Line Input source component, CD-R/RW .WMA or .WAV compressed file media playback, MP3 CD Playback, ID3 tag format display, IR remote control sensor, a connection for a Sony DJ lighting Controller (Sony model: D-Light Sync Controller DLS-1), single-disc CD Player with a 1-bit D/A converter for outstanding Sony sound, 8X oversampling digital filter, two-channel stereo CD playback, push open/close CD compartment, top-loading CD compartment, CD transport controls including Play/Pause, Forward Skip/Search, Reverse Skip/Search and Stop controls, 15 Track CD/MP3 CD RMS Programming, resume, shuffle and repeat CD/MP3 CD Playback modes. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Portable Stereo features a rear panel 120V, 60Hz AC Input Jack, 28 Watts AC Power Consumption, 12V DC Power Rating for the main unit, 3V DC Power Rating for the remote commander, detachable battery cover, bottom panel battery compartment, DC spring-loaded battery contact terminals, Red LED OPR/BATT life indicator, nonvolatile memory, black/silver/red color scheme, 7 battery compartment case screws, 6 bottom panel case screws, 5 rear panel case screws, 4 case screws underneath carry handle, SONY logo, XPLOD trademark logo, printed circuit board, transistors, very large scale transistor integration, integrated circuits, multiple integrated circuit microprocessor controllers, warranty card and operating instructions. A 27-Key full-function remote commander is provided for convenient control of the portable stereo from a distance. The remote control has numerous buttons to enhance the functionality of this Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Portable Stereo. The remote can power the stereo on in AC power mode and turn it off in DC battery and AC power modes by pressing the green Power button. There is a 0-90 minute sleep timer which can power the radio off automatically at six selectable intervals of time. The sleep timer can be accessed by pressing the Sleep button on the remote commander. A Function button allows switching back and forth between the FM/AM Tuner, CD Player, Audio In and Cassette Player. The CD key allows direct access to the CD Player. The Repeat key activates CD repeat play mode. The Enter and Clear buttons are used to program and delete CD tracks into or out of memory. There are Tune + and Tune - buttons to navigate radio stations manually in ascending or descending frequency order. There are Preset + and Preset - controls for selecting preset stations in ascending or descending order one station at a time. The remote can raise or lower the volume to the desired listening setting by pressing the Volume +/- buttons. There are Band and Mode buttons for switching back and forth between FM and AM as well as changing stereo mode to mono reception if a FM radio station is received with static. The remote can activate or shut off the stereos Power Drive Woofer with the Woofer button. The Audio In key permits the audio component connected to the 3.5mm Line Input Jack to be selected for playback. There is a Sound button to cycle through 5 Preset Sound Modes. The remote commander contains all CD transport functions which include: Play, Stop, Pause, Forward Search, Reverse Search and Forward/Reverse Skip buttons. There are Folder + and Folder - buttons to search MP3 CD Folders. The remote commander does not contain tape transport controls. A 3.5mm (1/8”) Stereo Headphone Jack for private listening on the Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones and 5 Preset Sound Modes (ROCK, DANCE, SALSA, REGGAETON and FLAT) to suit musical tastes are thrown in too. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Portable Stereo operates on 8 D alkaline batteries (not included with purchase). The remote commander is powered by 2 AA alkaline batteries (not included with purchase). AC power is available for the boombox. A detachable polarized plug AC power cord is furnished with the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Portable Stereo. The Power Drive Woofer becomes inactive when Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones are connected to it. This Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox has a sturdy fold-down recessed carry handle for reliable transport. The physical dimensions are: Width: 21 ¾-inches, Height: 9 ¾-inches, Depth: 14 5/8-inches and Weight: approximately 19 lbs. This Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox is reasonably priced for the loud audio you get while listening on the Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones. Once you listen to this Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox on the Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones, you will realize that Sony has redefined the boombox and studio monitor headphones categories for the foreseeable future. When connecting the Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones to the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox, the headphones will become the active FM Band antenna. The Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones can’t be used as an AM Band antenna for the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox. Receivable FM/AM stations will vary by geographic destination and/or radio market. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox receives the following classes of FM/AM stations in the United States as licensed by the F.C.C when listening on the Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones: For the FM Band: Class A: 6,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmission power-Maximum Antenna Height 328 ft., Class B1: 25,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmissions power-Maximum Antenna Height: 328 ft., Class B: 50,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmissions power-Maximum Antenna Height 492 ft., Class C3: 25,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmissions power-Maximum Antenna Height 328 ft., Class C2: 50,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmissions power-Maximum Antenna Height 492 ft., Class C1: 100,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmissions power-Maximum Antenna Height 981 ft., Class C0: 100,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmissions power-Maximum Antenna Height 1476 ft. and Class C: 100,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmissions power-Maximum Antenna Height 1969 ft. For the AM Band: Class A: 10,000 Watts-50,000 Watts broadcast transmission power, Class B: 250 Watts-50,000 Watts broadcast transmissions power, Class C: 250 Watts-1,000 Watts broadcast transmissions power and Class D: 250 Watts-50,000 Watts broadcast transmissions power. Receivable FM/AM stations are categorized as commercial or non-commercial. Low-powered college radio stations located on the FM Band in NY can offer as few as 11 Watts of transmission power. High-powered college radio broadcasts can offer up to 46,000 Watts of transmission power on the FM dial. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox can receive unlicensed (Part 15 F.C.C. Rules) FM stations such as those broadcast at a small college, local gym or in a multiple unit dwelling. The type of radio reception (Local or DX) received on the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox is dependent on a multitude of environmental factors, seasonal conditions, astronomical occurrences, principles of radio propagation, laws of physics, F.C.C. regulations regarding broadcast power transmissions during the nighttime hours, the wiring class of the headphone connecting cord and circumstances that are beyond your control. Reception on the Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones while connected to the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox can change based on the time of day it is, current atmospheric conditions, the presence of sun spots, solar flares and solar storms during the daytime hours, the movement of radio waves from one part of the earth to another, power lines and electrical motors near the home, proximity of appliances that emit RF interference to the radio receiver, type of material that the home or room is made of, distance from the antenna tower(s) to your home, presence of mountains, hills and skyscrapers in the neighborhood, signal strength of the station being received, position of the headphone connecting cord, the quality of the antenna and radio receiver all play a critical part in determining radio reception in the home or outdoors. Reception varies by geographical location. It can’t be determined in the abstract if the tuner design of a boombox is responsible for the reception that a customer experiences. A digitally tuned boombox is not inherently superior in reception compared to its analog counterpart. A Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox’s sensitivity and selectivity with respect to weak signal and adjacent channel reception will either thrive or dive based on the electrical design, thermal design and craftsmanship of the radio’s internal tuning circuitry, signal processing, noise filters, accurate calibration of the tuning dial and built-in AM/FM antennas. Accurate, clear and drift-free radio reception for the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox as heard on the Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones will inevitably vary. It is not possible to give a definitive answer as to the exact distance that a radio station can be received at a specific point of the day or night. Only a general range of reception can be estimated, measured in miles, when determining if a broadcast is capable of being received by the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox. FM radio signals are broadcast at a higher altitude than AM signals. FM Band radio frequency interference can be caused from multipath reflections of radio waves off tall buildings or nearby mountains in the neighborhood. The reception area of most FM signals can range between 40-100 miles. FM geographical coverage is shorter than AM coverage because FM signals travel in straight lines (line-of-sight) and have reduced interaction with the earth’s ionosphere. FM monaural reception offers better sound compared to AM. FM mono signals are susceptible to less interference than AM broadcasts. FM Band broadcasts provide high-fidelity sound to the target audience and the shortest reception range in a radio market on the 87.5-108 MHz frequency spectrum. AM Band stations on the 530-1710 kHz frequency band periodically reduce power at night or perform maintenance operations on the antenna transmitter that could adversely affect reception. The transmissions of AM radio waves are longer than FM. In the daytime, AM Band stations traveling via ground wave transmission may reach listeners within a several hundred mile radius. At night, AM Band signals roaming via sky wave may travel hundreds or even thousands of miles away from the intended radio market. DX reception of remote AM Band stations on the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox is possible after sunset because of an AM broadcaster’s ability to bounce signals off the outer reaches of the earth’s atmosphere to radio receivers outside of the intended radio market. AM DX reception is best during the winter months and at its lowest point of performance in the summer. An examination of various sources of radio interference is an important subject as it pertains to the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Boombox’s and Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones overall day-to-day operations. Most sources of radio interference come from entertainment devices within the home that emit RF (radio frequency) waves. Radio frequency interference may be caused by phenomenon occurring outside the home, in the immediate surrounding area of your home, deteriorating atmospheric conditions and/or interference from adjacent stations on the FM Band. Customers run into interference from electronic equipment in their home from such items as computers, cordless telephones, microwave ovens, cellular telephones, televisions, stereos, compact disc players, electric power tools and everyday household appliances. RF interference can be caused from lighting equipment, metal objects and commercial broadcasting equipment. A competing station that is next to the station being sought will bleed into the tuned station to degrade reception opportunities as well. Overall rating 5 stars. Good Luck. Enjoy. What’s great about it: Great Sound and Comfortable What’s not so great about it: N/A
Posted on: Fri, 21 Mar 2014 23:55:41 +0000