Sony MDR-HW700DS

271 reviews

May, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 271 reviews of Sony MDR-HW700DS. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the bass quality and price. The comfort and sound are also mentioned favorably.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Sony MDR-HW700DS is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony MDR-HW700DS

alaTest has collected and analyzed 25 user reviews of Sony MDR-HW700DS from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the bass quality and price. The comfort and usability are also mentioned favorably. There are some less positive opinions about the durability. Reviews are divided on the reliability.

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88% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

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Sony MDR-HW700DS review

How good can surround sound be through a pair of headphones?

Epic surround soundstage ; Very comfy ; Pretty convenient

Expensive ; Not as good as normal cans

Sep, 2014

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Expert review by : Steve May (homecinemachoice.com)

Sony MDR-HW700DS review

The prospect of high-performance wireless surround headphones should be a mouthwatering one for home cinema enthusiasts. After all, it's not always possible to run your AV system at full throttle, so the idea of multichannel private listening has great...

Aug, 2014

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Expert review by : Steve May (techadvisor.co.uk)

Sony MDR-HW700DS 9.1 wireless headphones review

Surround sound headphones are hardly a new concept, but Sony's MDR-HW700DS cans are the first to promise a virtual 9.1 listening experience. Designed for use with any HDMI source component, these high-concept headphones would seem ideal if want an...

Although expensive, we rate the Sony MDR-HW700DS wireless surround headphones as a compelling alternative to a physical multichannel speaker setup, and they're a great practical solution when it's just not possible to crank things up.

Jun, 2014

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Expert review by : Steve May (techworld.com)

Sony MDR-HW700DS 9.1 review

The Sony MDR-HW700DS 9.1 wireless headphones offer a virtual surround-sound experience. Is it any good? Read our Sony MDR-HW700DS 9.1 wireless surround sound headphones review to find out.

Jun, 2014

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Expert review by : AVForums (avforums.com)

Sony MDR-HW700DS

Effective surround presence, Easy to setup and use, Attractive design, Comfortable to wear, Multiple HDMI inputs, 3D and 4K passthrough

Not ideal for stereo listening, Price

The Sony MDR-HW700 headphones are a good example of a product that has been designed for a specific purpose and largely delivers on the promise it makes. The combination of the wireless headphones and the digital surround processor go a long way...

May, 2014

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Consumer review (johnlewis.com)

Were amazing, now only great!

I have had these headphones for a good two years and they were incredible offering amazing 7.1 surround when all my equipment was running through it. They fit very well and extremely comfortable. The sound including the impression of height was...

Mar, 2018

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Consumer review (johnlewis.com)

Very good sound and interesting features but some

I bought these 2 weeks ago and have been using it extensively. the sound quality is pretty good, although I noticed some distortion at high volumes. The surround feature is great but I really can't tell if it is 9.1, personally I could not perceive...

Nov, 2017

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Consumer review (richersounds.com)

Very good indeed

Bought these phones about two years ago when just released , the sound is really excellent I use these for movie watching only Which is what they are designed for. I have very high end sound system so you can't compare them to a pair of stereo phones...

Oct, 2017

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Consumer review (johnlewis.com)

Sony MDRHW700DS DIGITAL SURROUND RF 9.1 WIRELESS HEADPHONES

Excellent Headphones as usual as there Sony. I had to Charge them before use as they were not charged. But connection was straight forward and charging is very easy using the supplied USB. Fantastic Sound in 5.1 & 9.1 Excellent Highly Recommend This...

Jul, 2017

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