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Sony Premium Noise Cancelling, Bluetooth Headphone, Black (MDR1000X/B)

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Model Name MDR-1000X/B
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  • Isolate yourself from external noise with industry-leading noise cancelation. Connectivity Technology: Wireless
  • Frequency response - 4Hz-40,000Hz
  • Diaphragm:Aluminum coated LCP
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4.6
4.4
4.1
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    Product Description

    Never miss a beat with smart, adaptive noise cancelling, wireless freedom and Hi-Res audio that lets you focus on music in its purest form.

    Customer reviews

    4.2 out of 5 stars
    4.2 out of 5
    828 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the noise-cancelling capabilities of the headphones. They say they are the best in class noise-canceling bluetooth headphone and work excellently in providing a quiet and serene environment. They also appreciate the comfort and battery life of the product. Customers also appreciate touch controls, and appearance. However, some customers have mixed opinions on quality, connectivity, and value.

    AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

    379 customers mention284 positive95 negative

    Customers like the noise cancelling of the headphones. They mention that it seals around their ears providing better noise cancellation, and is the best in class noise-cancelling bluetooth headphone on paper. They work excellently in providing a quiet and serene environment, making the outside world practically silent. The ability to turn even the loudest environment into your own private studio is a welcomed feature. The ambient sound button is also a welcome feature, and it's not hard to locate. The music quality of the Sony is much better.

    "...The ambient sound button was also a welcomed feature which is not hard to locate as Sony added a smaller bump to it than the noise cancellation..." Read more

    "...It was a bit finicky. They were very comfortable. Noise cancelling using the vacuum test was quite impressive. Helpful voice prompts. Modern design...." Read more

    "...My first assessment of the QC35 headset was... good sound for music (way better than the QC15), comfortable around the ear, good battery life......" Read more

    "...these headphones a 9.5/10, mainly because of their ability to turn even the loudest environment into your own private studio.Good luck!!" Read more

    133 customers mention101 positive32 negative

    Customers like the comfort of the headphones. They say the ear pads are soft and comfortable, with fake leather wrapped cushions. The ear cups are soft, and the headphones fit comfortably and don't cause discomfort over several hours. The headphones are lightweight and easy on the ears for long periods of time, and there's no weird pressure on their ears like you get with Bose.

    "...have just the right amount of padding on the headband to make them comfortable, though the Sony headphones had more of it on the top...." Read more

    "...These are by far the most comfortable headphones I've ever worn...." Read more

    "...know these are plastic but the ear cups are soft, comfortable fake leather wrapped cushions (see comments below for info on the ear cups)...." Read more

    "...was... good sound for music (way better than the QC15), comfortable around the ear, good battery life... blah blah... etc... I let you read the..." Read more

    61 customers mention57 positive4 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the battery life of the headphones. They mention that it has a great battery life and that power has never been an issue.

    "...More music will sound really good on them and the battery will last a little longer...." Read more

    "...music (way better than the QC15), comfortable around the ear, good battery life... blah blah... etc... I let you read the other reviews... But the..." Read more

    "...Great sound quality (when it connects correctly)* Long battery life* Comfortable (I can fall asleep with these on)*..." Read more

    "...in this class are: excellent sound, great noise cancellation, long battery life and a good microphone...." Read more

    56 customers mention45 positive11 negative

    Customers like the touch controls on the headphones. They mention that the touch pad on the side is responsive, and the gesture functions make it perfect. They also appreciate the ability to do hand motions on one side.

    "...The Sony's feature touch controls on the left side which work perfectly...." Read more

    "...+ CONTROLS - SONY - Hands down Sony takes this. The touch controls on the ear cup rock. They're intuitive and work perfectly...." Read more

    "...But that being said, the touch controls work while wearing gloves which is a huge advantage over physical buttons during winter month...." Read more

    "...Features:The touch gestures to play, pause, skip forward, go backward are all extremely useful for me...." Read more

    44 customers mention34 positive10 negative

    Customers like the appearance of the headphones. They mention that it has a well thought out design, and is clean and professional. They also say that the definition these 1000Xs present is simply breathtaking. Customers also say the headphones are completely neutral, and have more pop and are more vibrant.

    "...+ILLUSION OF QUALITY - SONY - The look and feel is far superior to the Bose as far as out of the package handling...." Read more

    "The Sony MDR-1000X is the headphone you want to love. It's stylishly simple and feels just right...." Read more

    "...the Sony's look and feel very professional and sleek...." Read more

    "...* Sharp design - Looks good, folds easily, and comes with a case.* Active noise canceling feature is amazing...." Read more

    293 customers mention199 positive94 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the headphones. Some say that the build quality is excellent, and the headphones are a very good headset. However, others say that they had issues with the headband cracking and the nc was too weak.

    "...Build quality is excellent on both of them, with the Sony MDR-1000x having a primarily plastic construction while the Sennheisers feature primarily..." Read more

    "...The touch controls on the ear cup rock. They're intuitive and work perfectly. Swipe forward/back to skip tracks or up/down to adjust volume...." Read more

    "...They are plastic and leather or “leather” – not sure – but they feel very premium. The most expensive of all the headphones I tried.**..." Read more

    "...In doing so, I immediately noticed that there was a crack in the plastic on both sides, where the head band hinged at the right side ear cup..." Read more

    75 customers mention43 positive32 negative

    Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the headphones. Some mention that the Bluetooth connectivity is great and the range is good, while others say that it's confusing at times, and the connection drops sometimes. They also say the Bluetooth range is very dependent on the transmitting device and that the headphones have a tendency to stay paired with one device once you've connected.

    "...Both headphones also feature auxiliary connection when the battery is drained, though the sound quality is greatly diminished compared to being..." Read more

    "...Needless to say they're not bluetooth (and they have a giant mic arm on them), but I have a hard time believing that you couldn't find something for..." Read more

    "...I experienced no problems with the Bluetooth connection on any of these.--- Your ears will get warm after a while with all of them...." Read more

    "...The Bluetooth connectivity is great...." Read more

    65 customers mention43 positive22 negative

    Customers are mixed about the value of the headphones. Some mention that it has awesome features and is worth the money. They also say that it's a fantastic purchase and very premium. However, some customers feel the headphones are pricey.

    "...Very premium. I think the only plastic is in the round knobs that hold the ear cups...." Read more

    "...First is the noise cancelling. It's very good out of the box but there's also a function to optimize the noise cancelling for your environment..." Read more

    "...First, the price tag is up there so if you're not serious about finding high quality headphones I would aim lower-..." Read more

    "...get these at that price or better then I would say these are absolutely worth it, 100 times over...." Read more

    Sony vs Bose Quiet Comfort
    4 Stars
    Sony vs Bose Quiet Comfort
    -------------------- Update Nov 2016 --------------------I recently discovered that the headphones will automatically power-off if they are not connected to something via a cord or through a bluetooth connection. On my last flight, I turned my phone off to save battery power and just wanted to have the noise-cancelling feature of the headphones turned on while I slept. After 3 minutes, the headset automatically turned itself off being used this way. It was then that I discovered that you MUST keep them connected via cord or bluetooth to your phone/iPad or something if you want to use the noise cancelling feature for the entire flight. This is terrible, because use of the bluetooth also reduces battery life on both your headphones AND your electronic device, so why use it when you don't need it? This is simply infuriating, but there is a workaround. You can plug in the included adapter, tricking the headset, and it will switch to the wired connection and disable the Bluetooth. If you don't want to risk bending the adapter while it's plugged into your headset, you might want to consider getting a 3.5 metal dummy plug that will serve the same purpose but reduce the profile and prevent you from accidently breaking your headset, something like this Ikey Quick and Smart Button Dustproof Plug for Android Smartphone 3.5mm Jack&tablet Pc 3.5mm Headphone Headset Dust Plug (Silver). You can get a pair of Bose and they will not turn themselves off when used this way. Also, when connected via Bluetooth, there is a flashing blue light that is extremely bright that never shuts off. This light drove my wife crazy while she was seated to the left of me on a night flight. I suppose it's easy enough to put some electrical tape over the light and block it out, but you really shouldn't have to.The feature that I really enjoyed where you can put your hand on the earpiece and it'll let you hear what's being said around you, well, it's not so great when you're interacting with a stewardess since you almost always use two hands when reaching over to receive your beverage, and in that exchange there is often a verbal interaction, like, "do you want a cup of ice", "sugar or cream", "peanuts", etc.... Keeping one hand on your headset is just not practical for these interactions so I've been taking them off of one ear.Second, the sound quality has not yet improved noticeably, but again, I will continue to update this review in the future to see if the sound improves with more use, as is often the case with speaker systems.Lastly, the rechargeable aspect of these headphones is truly a downer. I'm finding myself having to find a spot in the terminal where I can plug them in and get them charged up for the flight, whereas my wife just pops in a new battery in her Bose when they get low. For her it couldn't be easier, for me I have to plan and ensure that the night before I'm charging all my devices for the flight. However, I will say again that I know this is a preference thing, but boy, do I find it ever annoying.------------------- Original Review -----------------------As a frequent world traveler, I have extensive experience with noise cancelling headphones. I own a pair of Bose Quiet Comfort 15 Noise Canceling Headphones that have been wonderful traveling companions over the years and one of the highest rated noise canceling headphones around, and so I jumped at the chance to see these new Noise Canceling headphones by Sony to see if they'd be better than my Bose. I've also owned two pair of Sennheiser PXC 250 II Collapsible Noise-Canceling Headphones, so I have about 13 years worth of experience with noise cancelling headphones. However, for the sake of this review I'll not reference those since they are of a different style (on-the-ear vs over-the-ear). However, I will say that if you're reluctant to spend a lot on noise cancelling headphones, the Sennheisers are a good buy for the money. That being said, let's get to it and take a look at these Sony headphones!Touch pad:Wow! I'm not easily impressed, but the feature set on these Sony’s are simply incredible! Let's start with the wild touch pad they've created… You can immediately lower the sound of the music, without stopping the music, when you place your palm over the right earphone. This is a truly unique and handy feature that you can use when someone comes up to you to speak, like a stewardess asking for your drink order! This also cuts off the noise cancelling so you can hear better. The best part of course is that you do not have to take off your headphones. Once you remove your hand, then the music gets louder and the noise cancelling kicks back in. Brilliant, and the best part is that it actually works perfectly every time. However, keep in mind that YOU WILL LOOK LIKE A JERK to others because they can't see that you've disabled your headset and it looks like you're continuing to rock out while they speak to you with your headset on, thus implying that they're going to have to talk louder to you because you can't be bothered to remove your headset. Another feature is the touch-sensitive control of the right earphone. From the outside it looks featureless, but it’s actually a touch pad. You touch it in the center and then drag your finger up or down to increase or lower the sound, or drag your finger forward or back to skip tracks. You can also double tap in the center to pause tracks or answer a phone call. Getting use to the touch pad takes some time, and at first you will think that it doesn’t work very well, that it’s not responsive and it’s not doing what you want, but you really have to read the directions here. Once you understand how it works and play with it for a short time, then you’ll see the features work really well once you do the right movements, but again, the movements are not intuitive. On the inside of the case there is an insert that reminds you how to work the touch pad, so that’s nice and very helpful, even if it does look a little tacky. Lastly, when you want to adjust the headphones or take them off, the touch pad then can be a real pain because you just kind of naturally forget and start sending a bunch of commands to the headset.Bluetooth:Works as-expected with both my iMac and iPhone, no problems at all.Wired:You can opt for using the headphones wired instead of with Bluetooth and that works as-expected. The cord is rather short though, perhaps about 4.5ft long, which for use at a desktop computer isn’t really long enough, but it’s long enough if you’re using it with a laptop on the plane. The cord is made out of a rubber that is a little friendlier when it comes to flexibility and wrapping, and one end has a straight-thru plug while the other end is a 90 degree plug. I like this because it means you should be set for whatever you need. There is no storage pocket inside the case for the cord, and that is frustrating.USB Charging Cord: It’s only about 1.5 ft long and when you plug it into the headset, it turns the headset off, so you can't charge and listen at the same time. For this reason I would rather have the headset use traditional batteries.Noise cancelling (Sony Wins):Sony say's there’s a "noise canceling optimizer”, and the demo you can activate sounds cool, but you can’t tell how much it actually works. It’s supposed to adjust based on if you are wearing earrings, glasses, etc.... I can say this though, the noise cancelling does work great, slightly better than the Bose and that was quite the surprise. Noise cancelling headphones monitor the outside sound and adjust based on what they pick up, because of this, if you are sitting below an air vent on a plane or are in front of a fan with air blowing on you, it can really mess up how they are supposed to work. I know that with my Bose, having air blow on me causes a small problem in the sound. I tried this with the Sony’s and though you could tell they were affected by it, they were not nearly as negatively affected as the Bose were, so it’s nice to see that progress has been made in this area!Microphone:I was able to be heard clearly without any noticeable issues, both Bluetooth and Wired.Battery:It’s internal and takes 4 hours to charge to provide 20 hours of listening with Bluetooth. You can stretch that by turning off the Bluetooth and going wired, but it doesn’t say how much time you gain. Personally, for traveling headphones, I prefer to have them take regular batteries since you can carry extra and aren’t forced to waste time recharging them. If I were to use these only at my desk at work, then the internal, non-replaceable battery would be perfect.Ear Cup Size/Comfort/Quality (Bose Wins):There’s no question about it, even though my Bose are a few years old, they are far and away more comfortable than the Sony’s. The pads are much softer and the top pad is softer too. If you have big ears, the Sony’s should work better for you as the ear cup is noticeably larger. Even though the Bose are much more comfortable, the ear cup is smaller. If you look at the pics I uploaded, you can also see that the Sony’s are better for a rounder head, whereas the Bose shape is a bit more pointy. I know that for me, the Bose are more comfortable all around, even though I have to wiggle the ear cups a little to get my ears in. I did wear the Sony’s for hours, and I didn’t get any hot spots, but I found the top pad to get a little uncomfortable.Sound Quality (Bose Wins):I ran these up against my Bose Quiet Comfort 15 Noise Cancelling Headphones and there was simply no comparison, the Bose were superior in audio quality. On a song like Baba O'Riley by The Who (played at a reasonable levels, though yes, I know this song rocks when it is LOUD), the Sony sounded muddy and shallow and could not handle the bass, often adding unwanted effects which could also be noticed on the high end range. I tested them on a variety of music from classical to pop, and wasn’t overly impressed with any genre. I’m hoping that once these burn-in that the sound will smooth out. Right out of the box they are okay, but not great. I will update this section in a few months to see where they’re at and will try my best to burn them in well.Carrying Case/Folding Design (Bose):The Sony headphones do fold to fit in a travel case, and the case is really good in that it is symmetrical, unlike my Bose case. There is a carrying strap that is too small so you have to carry it with your fingers rather than being able to loop in around your wrist. When you’re carrying a bunch of stuff onto a plane, a wrist strap would be welcomed. I took a picture of the inside of the case. Notice the paper insert that tells you how to operate the touch pad. That’s nice, but it’s kind of a cheap way to keep a reminder there. They also show you how to fold the headphones, which is good since it’s not intuitive. There is a place to put the special airline adapter plug, and though the headphones comes with a cord to plug in if you don’t want to use Bluetooth, there is no place to store it!!! This is actually very annoying. They could have put a zippered mesh pocket on the inside of the case where you could put the cord, adapter, and what I like to carry, an audio splitter so my wife and I can watch the same movie in audio sync. With this case everything pretty much just sits inside and gets jostled around; it’s a really bad design and is simply unacceptable for the price you are paying. There is a mesh pocket on the outside of the case, but it’s open and stuff could fall out, so yeah, I won’t be using that ever. Why they just didn’t put that on the inside, I’ll never understand. Even though I'm not a fan of my non-symetrical Bose case, it has a zippered pocket which holds cords/adapters/batteries and everything securely, which is what you need when traveling.Overall Opinion:These are really good noise cancelling headphones, but that being said, the sound quality is just not there yet (I’m very discriminating!) I hope to update this in the future saying that it has improved, but we will see! The touch pad on the side is pretty brilliant, and I’m a fan of it most of the time. The Sony's are not nearly as comfortable as the Bose, though, they’re not terrible and should work okay for most everyone, so that’s good; I would not want them on an extended plane trip (over 5 hours). The carrying case needs an internal zippered pocket; it doesn’t need to be fancy, but there needs to be a better way to store the cord and airline audio adapter. Noise-canceling works GREAT, better than the Bose, and is not as affected by an air vent blowing on you as much as the Bose are, so that’s a huge Sony win. I'd like to see these take regular batteries instead of an internal one, but I realize that may be a minority view; if I only used these at my computer desk, then I think the internal battery would be great. All-in-all, these are some good headphones, but I'll be sticking to the Bose for the audio quality and comfort. The Sony's do have better noise cancelling, but it's not so much better that I'm going to suffer in the comfort area for it. For extended traveling, I need to be able to wear these for about 8-10 hours straight, and for myself, the Bose get that job done much better.If you have any questions about the headphones, just ask in the comments and I'll do my best to respond promptly.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Comparison of the Sony MDR-1000x and Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 Wireless
    Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2016
    Wow! These Sony MDR-1000x headphones sound fantastic. I was debating to myself on pre-ordering these headphones because I already own a pair of Sennheiser Momentum Wireless, though I knew they would be out of stock fairly quickly. I decided to bite and here they arrived the day they released. I will be making a comparison of these headphones within this review, as these two models are the ones I have on hand and are the ones that many people are debating between purchasing, while also borrowing my friend's Bose QC35 for comparison.

    Packaging:
    First things first, the packaging of the Sony MDR-1000x is excellent, the outside is shrink-wrapped with a inner black box, similar to Bose's QC35 packaging. Upon removal of the inner box, the cover opens from right to left, similar to the book. The whole inner box is decorated with black felt material. Inside on the left of the box is the quick-start manuals and warranty paperwork, micro-usb charging cable, auxiliary cable, and airline adapter which are revealed by flipping the inner cover out. On the right side of the box is the headphone case itself and inside is the headphones. The inner case has a slot for the airline adapter with a diagram detailing the touch controls of the headphones and how to place them back into the case when you are finished listening to them.

    Headphone Build Quality Comparison:
    The Sony MDR-1000x headphones looked more business like and more subtle than my Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 Wireless headphones. The black coloring accents and the black leather on both earcups with the metal headband decorate this headphone without being overly noticeable. The only logos on the headphones themselves are the Sony logo on the sides. The Sennheiser headphones on the other have had a more retro style to them with more noticeable metal parts and leather accents to decorate them than the Sony's primarily plastic build. Oddly enough, though the Sennheisers had more metal parts, the Sony's weighed more at 9.7 ounces compared to the Sennheiser's 9.1 ounces. Both headphones have just the right amount of padding on the headband to make them comfortable, though the Sony headphones had more of it on the top. The earcups of both headphones are large enough for a variety of ear sizes, with the Sennheisers featuring plush leather earpads while the Sony's had firmer earpads similar to the Bose QC35's padding. Wearing the Sony's for a few hours proved no problem for me, something my Sennheiser's would have struggled with after the first hour in which it would cause pain to my outer ear because of the speaker being pushed into my outer ear because of the plush nature of the earpads. Not much heat built up within the Sony's within the first hour while walking in public and taking them, but my Sennehiser's had much more heat and after taking them off, my ears had a lot of sweat.

    Headphone Feature Comparison:
    Both headphones feature NFC communication for easy pairing with phones. In addition, they both feature bluetooth connectivity, though the Sony's are on v4.1 while the Senneheisers are on v4.0. Both headphones feature the APT-X codec and AAC codec, while the Sony's have the added bonus with their LDAC if you own a compatible device. Moreover, both headphones have noise cancellation, though I would argue the Sony's mute much more noise than the Sennheisers and the Bose QC35 surprisingly. Normally when I would think of a headphone with the best noise cancellation, I would go to Bose, but the Sony's surprisingly surpassed Bose in that category with these headphones, something I did not expect. Both headphones also feature auxiliary connection when the battery is drained, though the sound quality is greatly diminished compared to being charged, but I would argue the Sony's retain their sound signature much better than the Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 Wireless headphones.

    Touch-Controls and Noise Cancellation:
    The Sony's feature touch controls on the left side which work perfectly. 2 taps for play/pause, swipe right and left to go to another track and swipe up and down to increase/decrease volume. On the Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 Wireless headphones, these tasks are done via physical buttons located on the right side of the earcups. Cupping the earcup temporarily lowered the noise cancellation and volume of the music to allow voices to be heard, though voices would sound hollow, but can be heard clearly. Holding down the noise cancellation button enables the optimizer which plays a series of tones to calibrate the headphones to the user's head. I noticed a difference in the sound and amount of noise cancelled when I first utilized this feature. Especially when wearing glasses, the difference was clear, more noise was cancelled out and the sound was more refined. Locating this button while wearing the headphones was easy as Sony added a slight bump to the button so it can be felt. The ambient sound button was also a welcomed feature which is not hard to locate as Sony added a smaller bump to it than the noise cancellation button, it worked as intended muting various sound elements while enhancing others for the scenario needed. Walking down the sidewalks on the busy streets, I utilized this feature to hear the cars while crossing the roads and it worked perfectly. There are only 2 modes for this button, one which allows all sound to be heard by disabling the noise cancellation, and one which allows only voices while keeping noise cancellation somewhat enabled, though limited. To turn off these features, it is done by pressing the noise cancellation button.

    Sound Quality:
    Here is the real meat everyone wants to hear about. Compared to the Momentum's which I have been using for quite awhile, the Sony's sounded more "fuller". Drums had oddly satisfying bang to them, much as if you were at a concert. The Senneheisers had a more tighter, and cleaner bass. I would compare the feeling to hitting a drum which had more tension. The midrange, vocals on the Sony's were less refined compared to my Sennheisers. The vocals had a more brighter hollowness to them which is perfect for categories of music such as rock, edm, and such. The Sennheiser's presented more chesty vocals. Breaths of the singers can be heard easily and vocals sounded more in-person as if you were in the same room as the singers in a smaller room, perfect for categories such as jazz and soul. The highs on the Sony's are much more colored, a snare drum's sound hits more with a oomph. The Sennheiser's present the high's with just the right amount of punch without ruining the other frequencies. That does not mean the Sony's do not, just that the Sony's sound much more "fun" in their sound than the Sennheiser's which focus more on the vocals, something Sennheiser has been doing an excellent job with over the years. Depending on your music tastes, the Sennheiser's excel with more vocal focused tracks while the Sony's excel at presenting the instruments in a colored manner.

    Conclusion:
    Both headphones are excellent in their own respect. The Sony's will cater more to the on the go, business folks with their appearance compared to the Sennheiser's which have more of a retro look. Noise cancellation is better on the Sony's compared to both the Bose QC35 and the Sennheisers. The sound is much more "fun" and more focused on the highs and lows, much like a v-shaped sound signature on the Sony's than the Sennheiser's. The Sennheiser's have much more fuller vocal's than the Sony headphones with tighter and cleaner bass. Build quality is excellent on both of them, with the Sony MDR-1000x having a primarily plastic construction while the Sennheisers feature primarily metal, though the Sony's weigh more. Though overall, the best way to see what headphone is right for you is to try them out in person, but for now it looks like I'll be keeping these!
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    Reviewed in Canada on October 26, 2017
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    Marco Gorgon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Los mejores audífonos inalámbricos
    Reviewed in Mexico on May 10, 2017
    54 people found this helpful
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    Silva T.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful and worth the money!
    Reviewed in Canada on January 25, 2018
    Luis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lo recomiendo
    Reviewed in Mexico on November 24, 2017
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    Willy Hernandez
    4.0 out of 5 stars Excelentes audifonos.
    Reviewed in Mexico on October 23, 2017
    5 people found this helpful
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