All New Sony ‘phones: MDR-D777SL, D333LW, EX85SL, EX52SL, EX32SL/SP and NC22
[*]Originally posted within our forums on Sept 13, 2006: ATRACLife and MDCF. Image courtesy of AVWatch; check back for detailed specifications
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 as shown during Sony Dealer Convention 2006:
MDR-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.
Specifications
Type: Closed, Dynamic
Driver Unit: 13.5mm diameter (CCAW voice coil adoption)
Power Handling Capacity: 50mW (IEC)
Impedance: 20 Ω(1kHz) (with NC power on) / 8.5 Ω(1kHz) (with NC power off)
Sensitivity: 102 dB/mW (with NC power on) / 100 dB/mW (with NC power off)
Frequency Response: 8-22,000 Hz
Noise Control Frequency Response: 50-1,500 Hz
Cord: OFC, approx. 1.5m
Weight: approx. 39g (inclusive of battery)
Plug: L shaped stereo mini plug (Gold)
Battery Life: approx. 50hrs
Color: Black, White and Pink
MDR-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. Release date: sometime in November
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.
– pictures not available –
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.
Specifications
Type: Sealing Closed, Dynamic
Driver Unit: 40mm diameter (CCAW voice coil adoption)
Power Handling Capacity: 1,500mW (IEC)
Impedance: 24Ω(1kHz)
Sensitivity: 106dB/mW
Frequency Response: 8-80,000Hz
Cord: OFC, 0.5m with 1 m extension cord
Weight: approx. 166g
Plug: 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.
Specifications
Type:Sealing Closed, Dynamic
Driver Unit: 30mm diameter (CCAW voice coil adoption)
Power Handling Capacity: 1,000mW (IEC)
Impedance: 24Ω(1kHz)
Sensitivity: 102dB/mW
Frequency Response: 12-24,000Hz
Cord: OFC, approx. 1.5m winding cord
Weight: approx. 136g
Plug: L shaped stereo mini plug (Gold)
Color: Silver, White and Red
