Ishiyoshi Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 It has come to our attention that Sony will be adding a new fleet of headphones and earphones this October and November respectively. The new 'phones:*image courtesy of AVWatch; check back for detailed specificationsMDR-NC22~ successor to the MDR-NC11, the NC22 will retail for 9,975 yen on October 10, 2006. The MDR-NC22 will be available in three color scheme: Black, White and Pink.SpecificationsType: Closed, DynamicDriver Unit: 13.5mm diameter (CCAW voice coil adoption)Power Handling Capacity: (IEC)Impedance: Ω(1kHz)Sensitivity: 102 dB/mW (Power On) / 100 dB/mW (Power Off)Frequency Response: 8-22,000HzCord: OFC, approx. 1.5m Weight: approx. 39g (inclusive of battery)Plug: L shaped stereo mini plug (Gold)Battery Life: approx. 50hrsColor: Black, White and PinkMDR-EX85SL~ with an expected price of 5,000 yen. The EX85SL employs the same driver as the 90SL - most likely a budget version of the latter.MDR-EX52SL~ due this November with an expected MSRP of 3,000 yen. MDR-EX32SL/LP~ standard canal 'phones; due this November with and expected MSRP of 2,500 yen. Will be available in four color scheme.MDR-D777SL~ The MDR-D777SL will feature 40mm HD driver units with a frequency range up to 80kHz and a "sound isolation mode" switch. The headphone will be available for sale on October 10, 2006 with a MSRP of 24,675 yen. SpecificationsType: Sealing Closed, DynamicDriver Unit: 40mm diameter (CCAW voice coil adoption)Power Handling Capacity: 1,500mW (IEC)Impedance: 24Ω(1kHz)Sensitivity: 106dB/mWFrequency Response: 8-80,000HzCord: OFC, 0.5m with 1 m extension cordWeight: approx. 166gPlug: L shaped stereo mini plug (Gold)MDR-D333LW~ The MDR-D333LW will be available in three color scheme (Silver, White and Red) on October 10, 2006 with a MSRP of 6,195 yen. The MDR-D333LW will feature a convenient recoiling cord mechanism. 'phones cord can be wound up by pressing a button on the side of its housing. SpecificationsType:Sealing Closed, DynamicDriver Unit: 30mm diameter (CCAW voice coil adoption)Power Handling Capacity: 1,000mW (IEC)Impedance: 24Ω(1kHz)Sensitivity: 102dB/mWFrequency Response: 12-24,000HzCord: OFC, approx. 1.5m winding cordWeight: approx. 136gPlug: L shaped stereo mini plug (Gold)Color: Silver, White and Red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 This is great news - count me in for some D777's and NC22's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMPlitude Posted September 15, 2006 Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 the d333s look like new eggos... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaylen Posted September 15, 2006 Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 I'm not sure I like the new styling of the D777. That headband looks really comfy though. But, in that pic, it looks like it doesn't fold as compactly as the old Eggos. Very cool that Sony didn't kill their Eggo line like they're doing with other things... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viiv Posted September 16, 2006 Report Share Posted September 16, 2006 (edited) So hold on. I was thinking of getting some D66SLs. Do these models replace the D22 and D66? Are they "Eggos"? The D777SL seems to be double the price of the D66SL. SO which model replaces the D66SL? Does the D333 replace both? Will these new models replace the D22 or D66 per se? With the exception of the noise cancellation, are these new models even better than the D66 in the first place? Edited September 16, 2006 by finalcoolman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Low Volta Posted September 16, 2006 Report Share Posted September 16, 2006 I am not a reference... but to me personally these might be good headphones, but eggos they are not they lack the tongue in cheek 'fifties-view-on-the-future-and-extraterestrial-life'-look of the D22-D77 eggosbesides, I have never been a fan of active noise reduction so for me these aren't really a replacement for any eggo.Again, this is only my opinion... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted September 16, 2006 Report Share Posted September 16, 2006 I am not a reference... but to me personally these might be good headphones, but eggos they are not they lack the tongue in cheek 'fifties-view-on-the-future-and-extraterestrial-life'-look of the D22-D77 eggosbesides, I have never been a fan of active noise reduction so for me these aren't really a replacement for any eggo.Again, this is only my opinion... I don't think the D777's will have active noise cancellation in the same sense as the NC11/22's but more what looks like some kind of isolation "on/off" switch. That said they do lack some of the character of the D66's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philgood Posted September 16, 2006 Report Share Posted September 16, 2006 I really like that recoiling cord mechanism. Awesome. Never saw it in any headphones. Only in vacuum cleaners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Low Volta Posted September 16, 2006 Report Share Posted September 16, 2006 ah, I've looked again and by scrolling too fast towards the 'new eggo pics' I mentally placed the pic with the 'monitor' (the mic to check background noise in active noise-reducing phones IIRC) with the big eggo-like phones and not with the small in-ear buds to which it really belongs... my mistake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atrain Posted September 16, 2006 Report Share Posted September 16, 2006 I'm don't think the D777's will have active noise cancellation in the same sense as the NC11/22's but more what looks like some kind of isolation "on/off" switch. That said they do lack some of the character of the D66's.could be a simple mechanical switch to slide a membrane* open/c;osed*like the earlier eggos or could just be a plastic slide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishiyoshi Posted September 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 could be a simple mechanical switch to slide a membrane* open/c;osed*like the earlier eggos or could just be a plastic slideAdrian and Rich are quite right regarding the "sound-in" switch. The description regarding the D777SL's "sound-in" switch is somewhat vague (from AVWatch via Sony Dealer Convention 2006) at this point but it is obvious that this "switch" is definitely not a traditional NC so to speak. I don't see how the D777SL can power NC circuitry without an external power source. (i.e. batteries)Update: edited initial noise cancellation remark to stem further confusion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 Just a short update on the MDR-NC22's - it appears these are also available in Pink as well as the Black and White versions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishiyoshi Posted October 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Update: Thread updated with revised price and additional specifications information.@Rich: looking forward to your NC22 Pictorial/Review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaoru Posted October 28, 2006 Report Share Posted October 28, 2006 The new designs for those earbuds are sure interesting but like some of you mentioned, not so sure about the "Open" - "Closed" switch for MDR-D777SL >|O_o|<I'm still in the decision making for a new pair of earbuds...Going for MDR-EX90SL, MDR-EX85SL 「knowing the EX85SL's the budget version of the EX90SL but its design kinda attracts me」 or MDR-NC22 「with the remote?!?!」? \\O_O// Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKS Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 the d333s look like new eggos... Look like the eggos with better pricehttp://www.warehouse123.com/ProductInfo.ph...ONMDRD333LW-REDYou have to buy them at a place that imports from Japan like warehouse123.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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