Price Paid:  $400.00 from Etronics

Summary:
The sound quality and dimensional effects of this system are outstanding -- absolutely amazing. But a problem in the automatic switch causes noise when you move your head. Of course if you can sit perfectly still...This has increased over the year that I have owned them to the point where I longer look forward to using them.

Strengths:
Excellent sound quality and dimensional effects -- like nothing I have heard before.

Weaknesses:
Constantly increasing noise/static and cut out from the automatic switch. This has increased to the point that these phones are unusuable. Repair cost at Sony is a minimum of $75. The result: A $400 excellent sounding system that I no longer use.

Similar Products Used:
Sony Wired Phones

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Price Paid:  $399.00 from Good Guys

Summary:
Living with home theater can be great, except at night when family members need their sleep. I used regular headphones with my AV receiver, but was disappointed with the "inside the head" sound. I find these Sony 'phones to be just the ticket, with excellent sound quality and surround "imaging" that so closely approximates my surround sound system, that a friend asked "Why is the sound OUT THERE?", pointing to the frontof the listening room! I think they're a great choice for the critical HT buff who won't compromise on sound, but wants to avoid disturbing others. Highly recommended.

Strengths:
Very smooth response; comfortable to wear;unaffected by local RF noise; both digital(optical) and analog inputs.

Weaknesses:
Requires line-of-sight to IR transmitter; No coaxial digital input.

Similar Products Used:
Recoton 900Mhz wireless headphones