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Sony MDR-ZX550BN Bluetooth® and noise-canceling headphones

Item # 158MDR550B

You don't have to choose between wireless and noise-canceling headphones.

You don't have to choose between wireless and noise-canceling headphones.

Item # 158MDR550B

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About the Sony MDR-ZX550BN

David Brown

Wireless listening and noise cancellation for a song

You don't have to choose between wireless and noise-canceling headphones. And with the Sony MDR-ZX550BN, you don't have to spend that much to enjoy both of these great features. These headphones connect wirelessly to your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth, for cord-free music listening and phone calls from up to 30 feet away. Do you spend much time listening in loud environments such as an airplane, busy street, or bustling office? Engage noise-cancellation and hear more of your music and fewer external distractions. You'll be hard pressed to find a more versatile, mobile-friendly pair of headphones at this price.

Wireless listening and noise cancellation for a song

You don't have to choose between wireless and noise-canceling headphones. And with the Sony MDR-ZX550BN, you don't have to spend that much to enjoy both of these great features. These headphones connect wirelessly to your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth, for cord-free music listening and phone calls from up to 30 feet away. Do you spend much time listening in loud environments such as an airplane, busy street, or bustling office? Engage noise-cancellation and hear more of your music and fewer external distractions. You'll be hard pressed to find a more versatile, mobile-friendly pair of headphones at this price.

Lightweight design with earcup controls

You might think such feature-rich headphones would be big and bulky. Not so with the MDR-ZX550BN. Their compact on-ear design is lightweight and comfortable, because what good are Bluetooth and noise-cancellation if you don't want to wear these headphones just about everywhere? Earcup buttons keep you in control of music, calls, and volume as you move about — no need to even look at your device.

Long battery life

The 'ZX550BN's built-in battery offers up to 25 hours of playback with both Bluetooth and noise cancellation engaged. Charge it with your computer or an optional AC adapter with the included USB cable.

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Product highlights:

  • closed-back, on-ear design
  • active noise-canceling circuitry minimizes external noise
  • Bluetooth connectivity for wireless music listening and phone calls with compatible smartphones
    • AAC decoding provides high-quality music streaming from compatible devices
    • NFC-compatible for one-touch pairing with compatible devices
  • earcup controls let you answer calls, play/pause music, skip tracks, and control volume
  • built-in microphone for making calls with a smartphone
  • built-in rechargeable battery offers up to 25 hours of use with Bluetooth and noise cancellation activated
  • 30mm dynamic drivers
  • wireless range: 30 feet (line of sight)
  • includes USB cable for charging with a computer or AC adapter (not included)
  • frequency response: 20-20,000 Hz
  • weight: 5.9 oz.
  • warranty: 1 year parts, 90 days labor
  • MFR # MDRZX550BN/B

What's in the box:

  • On-ear wireless stereo headphones (black)
  • 23" Micro USB charging cable (Type A USB on one end and Micro USB on other end)
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Reference Guide
  • Warranty sheet (US)
  • Warranty sheet (Canada)

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More details on the Sony MDR-ZX550BN

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Features & specs

General
Fit Style On-ear
Earcup Type Closed
Earcup Width x Height 2.869" x 2.869"
Noise-canceling Yes
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth Version ---
Single-earbud Operation ---
Mic For Taking Calls Yes
Voice Assistant Access
Amazon Alexa No
Google Assistant No
Siri No
Connectors
3.5mm No
1/4" No
Lightning No
4.4mm balanced No
XLR4 balanced No
2.5mm No
Other None
Specs
Frequency Response 20-20k Hz
Sensitivity N/A dB
Impedance N/A
Weight 5.9 ounces
Cord Length N/A
Parts Warranty 1 Year
Labor Warranty 90 Days

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Features

Overview: The Sony MDR-ZX550BN Bluetooth and Noise Cancelling headphones let you enjoy your music without the hassle of dangling cables. The headphones have Bluetooth wireless technology, as well as the easy pairing of NFC. The soft earpads sit gently on your ears for hours of comfort. The headphones come with a USB charging cable.

Bluetooth: The MDR-ZX550BNs feature Bluetooth 3.0 to wirelessly deliver crystal clear audio from a compatible digital music player, smartphone, tablet, or computer within a range of approximately 30 feet (10 meters). The headphones are compatible with the following Bluetooth Profiles: Headset Profile (HSP), Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), and Audio Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP).

NFC: With compatible Android smartphones (Android 2.3.3 or later), you can pair with the headphones using NFC (Near Field Communication) using the one-touch connection method. By simply touching the device to the "N" mark on the right ear cup, the phone and headphones are instantly connected.

Music/Phone Controls: The headphones have built-in controls on the right ear cup for music playback as well as phone calls. When listening to music, you can use the two-way slide switch for skip next/previous, fast forward/reverse. Pressing the slide switch allows you to pause/play the music or answer/end a phone call. A separate rocker switch controls volume up or down. An omnidirectional, electret condenser microphone is located on the front of the right ear cup for making phone calls. The mic's frequency response is 100-4000Hz.

Noise-Cancelling: The MDR-ZX550BN is equipped with Active Noise Cancellation. When the Noise Cancelling switch is turned on, this digital technology reduces ambient noise up to 90% (approximately 10dB), so you hear your music or phone calls without distraction from outside sources.

Swiveling Ear Cups: The ear cups on the MDR-ZX550BN swivel out to let you listen to external sounds or carry on a conversation. When not in use, the swiveling ear cups fold flat for easy storage.

Drivers: The MDR-ZX550BNs have 30mm drivers that deliver full and balanced sound.

Rechargeable Battery: The MDR-ZX550BN has a built-in 3.7-volt Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery that fully charges in about 4.5 hours via the supplied USB charging cable. Maximum battery life estimates are as follows:

Activity Noise Cancellation ON Noise Cancellation OFF
Music Playback 25 hours 29 hours
Communications 23 hours 29 hours
Standby 75 hours 150 hours
Note: About 17 hours (NC on) or 21 hours (NC off) of continuous communication is possible after 2 hours of charging.

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Q
Can you use these with a non bluetoth device by adding some type of an adapter?
brian  Dec 23, 2014
1 answer
A
These headphones are only designed to be used wireless. There are a few Bluetooth models that will do wired or wireless, but this one is only wireless.
jeff  Dec 26, 2014 (Staff)

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