Reviewers Liked
- Fairly balanced and natural sound
- Stylish-looking over-ear headphone that comes in eye-catching colors
- Comfortable
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Limited isolation
- Falls short of being a true "high-fidelity" headphone
Sony MDR-100AAP h.ear
Sony's H.ear On MDR-100AAP are among the best over-ear headphones that you can get for under $200. They're great looking, insanely comfortable, made well and deliver formidably balanced audio. We've been waiting a long time for a pair of headphones that sound as good as the Audio Technica ATH-M50x, only better made and with an up-to-date design. And we think we've found just that. The H.ear On might not definitively outshine the M50x in the audio department, but for those looking for good looking headphones that are even more comfortable to wear for long periods of time for under $200, we'd definitely recommend going with Sony's offering.
-- As reviewed by GadgetMac
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By CNET UK
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While it would stand out from the competition more if it cost a little less, the Sony H.ear On MDR-100A is a likable over-ear headphone that's comfortable, sounds good, and is attractively...
By Gadget Guy Australia
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If there's one message we've heard from listening and playing with Sony's h.ear on headphones, it's that the company is fully aware of the threat that is Beats and Bose and a bunch of other brands that have been building momentum.The headphone is now...
By GadgetMac
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Sony's H.ear On MDR-100AAP are among the best over-ear headphones that you can get for under $200. They're great looking, insanely comfortable, made well and deliver formidably balanced audio. We've been waiting a long time for a pair of headphones that sound as good as the Audio Technica ATH-M50x, only better made and with an up-to-date design. And we think we've found just that. The H.ear On might not definitively outshine the M50x in the audio department, but for those looking for good looking headphones that are even more comfortable to wear for long periods of time for under $200, we'd definitely recommend going with Sony's offering.
By What Hi-Fi?
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We don't want to be overly harsh – these are a respectable pair of headphones, and were they a little cheaper, we could readily get behind them.It's just that we want the h.ear ons to take off the kid gloves every once in a while. For £150, we want more...
By musicphotolife.com
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With various colour options, the Sony MDR-100AAP has a fun outlook, offers a balanced listening pleasure with mid-range details and good bass feel. It is foldable, plus the tangle-free cable, making it a fabulous music companion on the go. Retails at...
By Trusted Reviews
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Solid portable headphones whose tone is spot-on, but they lack a little in the dynamics...
By Chip.de
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Mit über 100 Euro ist der Sony MDR-100AAP kein Schnäppchen. Im Test kann der Over-Ear-Kopfhörer seinen hohen Preis allerdings bereits nach den ersten Tönen rechtfertigen. Die Soundqualität ist bis auf wenige Ausnahmen top, der gepolsterte Bügel bequem...
By Techzilla
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Sony mi aveva già conquistato con le MDR-1ABT provate qualche settimana fa . Con queste MDR-100AAP mantiene alta l'asticella della qualità con un occhio di riguardo verso il design unico, ma soprattutto verso il portafoglio. Sono un'alternativa più...
By Les Numériques
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Le Sony MDR-100A est une jolie réussite et dispose de belles qualités. Il offre un son précis et doux tout en prodiguant un bon confort. La reproduction sonore méritait toutefois plus de tranchant et des aigus mieux retranscrits. L'absence de contrôle...
By 01Net
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Le casque de Sony remplit son office et offre effectivement un son de qualité. Nous avons apprécié son confort même si, pour le prix, on regrette la présence de plastique dans la finition. Il sera prisé par les amateurs de basses tandis que les autres...
By businesstoday.intoday.in
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The headphones are designed well and there is no denying its looks. The ear muffs are quite comfortable and one can easily keep them on for longer durations. The earpieces themselves bend so that the headphones are easy to carry and fit into the user's...