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Sony NC85D Balanced Armature In-Ear Headphones

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Tuned by professionals to exacting standards, the Sony NC85D balanced armature in-ear monitors are designed for superior comfort and sound quality. With ergonomically shaped earbuds in three separate sizes, these IEMs provide a snug fit with minimal ear fatigue for long-listening sessions Read More

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Mar 3, 2016

Buyer beware, these are not even worth USD70. There is virtually no noise cancelling; just a hiss. The sound is also deplorable; like an old transistor radio in your ears. These were obviously an epic fail on the part of Sony. My recommendation is to steer clear of the NC85D and save up for some real noise-cancellers (or any other headphone for that matter).
I will probably gift these to someone I don't like.

MassEDU

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Mar 4, 2016

nantipaneithThank you for following up, I've been waiting for someone's take on these since my research told me to steer clear myself. Now obviously a fortunate decision. Sorry to hear about your experience though. Shame on Sony for this one. (And they were initially charging $500!!!! for these...wow). The gall.

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elimelendez

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Feb 10, 2016

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elimelendez

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Feb 9, 2016

The vendor informed us that the group's order was picked up and is on its way to our warehouse. Based on the tracking provided, the order is scheduled to arrive 2/15.
Sometimes shipments get delayed en route, but we will keep the group updated throughout the fulfillment process and notify you all if anything causes delay.
Thank you for your patience. Expect an update from us on 2/16 or sooner if something comes up.
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elimelendez

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Feb 2, 2016

Thanks again for joining this drop! We have submitted the group's order with the vendor for the Sony NC85D Balanced Armature In-Ear Headphones and they are working hard to prepare it for shipment.
As soon as the group's order is ready at the vendor's location, they will send the bulk shipment to our warehouse in New Jersey where our warehouse team will break it up into individual orders and ship them. The current estimated ship date from our warehouse is 2/15.
We will keep the group updated throughout the fulfillment process. You can expect an update from us by the end of the day Pacific Time on 2/9.
If you have any questions, please visit our Help Center (massdrop.com/helpcenter).

Icywolfe

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Feb 1, 2016

Also to those who will complain or complained "oh I need to charge it only on my computer and not the wall." Buy a wall adapter. If you don't have one try investing in one. Anker has a great 6 usb one. Cellphones and tables now-a-days don't come with wall adapters and I'm glad of that, no need to have a collection of wall adapters.

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NowGetUP

Jan 29, 2016

How about this earphone at this price?

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JayDay

Jan 28, 2016

It's weird that these are not showing up in the Audiophile massdrop community - from what is being said, it's probably because they are such crap and not really 'audiophile' caliber.

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Skullbunny

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Jan 27, 2016

Gosh this is so interesting , ordered and canceled , tempted to order again , I'm just so scared of these I mean , there must be something to them if bunch of guys decided it's 500$ worth , and 70$ is not that bad , but idk everyone diss on the bass that it's not the best around... And idk... I'm afraid I'm going to waste an opportunity

BeFunkMusic

Jan 30, 2016

Skullbunnyvery true

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Icywolfe

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Jan 31, 2016

SkullbunnyWell many seem to say it's not worth the price tag of 499. Many seem to say if it was cheaper at 100-200 USD it would be decent. But this has one bonus compared to most others.... is that there is no stupid battery box weighing down the cable. And no random buttons to adjusting for the NC.

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Ron.bernard

Jan 26, 2016

This drop says nc85d but are these the xba-nc85d?? When I googled them it said the xba-nc85d are $499 ,,, if this drop are those for $69 that's either the deal of a lifetime , there's something wrong or there's 2 nc85d. Models

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MassEDU

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Jan 26, 2016

Ron.bernardI think they're one and the same. "Great deal" was what I thought as well until I read the Amazon reviews on these. It's obvious Sony heinously overcharged for these at $500 but one reviewer said he wouldn't even take these if they were free. Lol. They appear to be discontinued by Sony, which mostly explains their clearance-level pricing. However I honestly can't tell myself if they're even worth the $70.

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