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Sony MDR-ZX110 Wired On-Ear Headphones | Black
- 1.38 in dome drivers for balanced sound
- High-energy neodymium magnets deliver powerful sound
- 12 Hz–22 kHz frequency range
- Padded earcups for comfortable listening
- Choice of colors to suit your style
Neodymium dynamic drivers deliver precise sound
Lightweight 1.38 in neodymium dynamic drivers deliver a punchy, rhythmic response to even the most demanding tracks. Combined with a highly sensitive diaphragm, turn the volume up-without needing an amp-and still enjoy clear, precise audio across the spectrum.
Swivel folding design makes travel easy
Take these headphones anywhere you go. The swiveling earcup design allows easy storage when you're not using them, and enhances portability when you're traveling. The earcups swivel flat, so you can pack them into a suitcase or bag without worrying about taking up too much valuable space.
Inline remote and mic for hands-free calls
With an inline remote and built-in microphone on the headphone cord, take hands-free calls from selected smartphones while listening to music. Switch easily between songs and calls with no need to remove your headphones.*
*Only the MDR-ZX110AP model.
Cushioned earpads for total comfort
Listen in total comfort. These headphones have a self-adjusting headband and soft cushioned earcups that cover the whole ear. Enjoy the long-lasting comfort you need for listening to your favorite albums back-to-back.
Enfolding closed-back design seals in sound
The closed-back, enfolding design wraps around the ear, sealing in music and keeping out distractions. Acoustics are reflected back toward your ears, so you hear even the subtlest sounds. You also feel every beat, as the closed-back design maximizes the bass signatures in your music.
Wide frequency range for clear highs and lows
The wide frequency range-spanning 12 Hz to 22 kHz-delivers deep bass, rich midrange, and soaring highs. Hear the detail in every track, and stay in tune with all your music.
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Professional Reviews 54/100
Kinda Soggy
Sound Quality
47/100
Comfort Fit
62/100
Build Quality
57/100
Features Usability
62/100
Value for Money
70/100
Built for the most basic private listening, Sony’s MDR-ZX110 pairs an ultra-low price with a lightweight, closed-back on-ear design and simple wired operation. Yet The Headphone Show found the listening experience and sparse hard-plastic construction deeply compromised, making this a bare-minimum option for buyers whose priority is simply the lowest possible spend.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Pros
Exceptionally low upfront cost for a simple wired headphone.
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Cons
Sound quality was judged exceptionally poor and not meaningfully improvable with EQ.
Hard plastic headband and very flat earpads compromise comfort and perceived durability.
Permanently attached cable limits repairability and usability.
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 47/100
The available review is unequivocally negative about the MDR-ZX110's sound, calling it impossible to rescue even with EQ. It does not provide a detailed frequency-by-frequency analysis, but its overall verdict suggests fundamentally poor musical performance rather than a minor tuning preference.
Bass
47/100
The review offers no specific comments on bass extension, impact, or control. Its sweeping rejection of the sound indicates that bass performance is unlikely to be a meaningful strength.
Midrange
48/100
There is no direct discussion of vocals, instruments, or midrange timbre. The reviewer nevertheless finds the overall presentation deeply unpleasant and not correctable with EQ.
Treble
46/100
The review does not isolate treble behavior or identify a particular peak, dullness, or sibilance issue. Its highly negative overall listening verdict leaves little indication of a refined or enjoyable top end.
Resolution Detail
44/100
The reviewer gives no explicit account of detail retrieval or separation. However, describing the headphone as beyond saving with EQ points to a presentation that fails to communicate music cleanly or convincingly.
Soundstage Imaging
50/100
The review says little about spatial presentation, imaging precision, or layering. There is no evidence that staging is a particular strength, but no direct spatial criticism is provided either.
Dynamics
49/100
The review does not directly address punch, transient response, or dynamic contrast. Its overall reaction suggests that the headphone does not make a compelling musical case, though dynamics are not specifically identified as the cause.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Comfort Fit
62/100
The reviewer criticizes the hard plastic headband and describes the earpads as extremely flat, indicating minimal cushioning. At just over four ounces the headphones are light, but the available feedback points to a notably compromised on-ear fit.
Build Quality
57/100
The construction is described as hard plastic, and the reviewer expresses very little confidence in its longevity. There is no detailed test of hinges, adjustment hardware, or long-term durability, but perceived sturdiness is clearly poor.
Features Usability
62/100
These are simple wired headphones with a permanently attached cable, and the review characterizes the cable arrangement negatively. No useful ownership extras, replaceable parts, or portability advantages are discussed.
Value for Money
70/100
Despite the $9.99 price, the reviewer explicitly advises against buying them and says similarly priced Koss KSC75 and Porta Pro alternatives are considerably better. Cheap pricing does not overcome the reported performance gap to direct rivals.
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