Sony MDR-XD100 Stereo Headphones

Once again, my pockets were feeling a bit heavy, and i was out on the look out for interesting stuff to buy.. My trusty little sony headphones which came with my dead discman weren't seeming so great anymore. I came across the Sony MDR-XD100 at an online store on fine morning. They looked great, and came with a lengthy cable. I said, what the heck, and ordered one.

It arrived a couple of days later in a neat package with the following

• Headphones
• Unimatch adapter
• Documentation

The first thing you notice when you pull the headphones out of its packaging, is the length of it's audio cable. at approximately 10feet long, i doubt you'd have any problems with yanking the connector out during an exciting fragfest.. The design will strike you as flimsy, but it is anything but that. My XDR100 has survived quite a few falls off my desk, and needless to say, it looks, and sounds perfect.

The headphones are very comfortable to wear, and the neat gap in the headband provides for a perfect fit, on any head.. :) The cans are padded with leatherette, which is quite successful in blocking out any external noise. The cans are contoured on the inside, allowing the user to wear it in just one way. This, however, ensures that the output sound is clearer, and is directed towards your ear.

The XD100's have a good frequency range, wider than the human hearing range.. The bass on these phones is average~good, while the mid-high range sounds are simply superb..

Technical Specs :

Max. Power Handling	1500 mW
Plug Material	Gold
Compatibility	Studio
Driver Unit Size	40 mm
Impedance	70 ohm
Weight	6 oz.
Volume Control	Without Volume Control
Frequency Response	12 - 22000 Hz
Design	Over the Head
Usage	Consumer
Cable Length	11.48 ft.
Sensitivity	100 dB
Sound Mode	Stereo

Pros:
Economical, Good sound reproduction, long cable, snug fit
Cons:
Above average Bass, Flimsy appearance

Conclusion :
The MDR-XD100 is perfect for amateurs, and general users, looking for good and clear sound at a low price. These cans are available on Amazon for $13, which is pretty cheap considering the performance these offer. Also look for the XD200 and the XD300, in the same series.