So today i went back to the sony store and tested both the BT and NC versions, and i must say the BT one does a pretty good job in passive NC and its more comfortable for me personally. I ordered one today on this web, its pretty cheap i believe, but only ships to Australia.
http://www.appliancesonline.com.au/sony-mdr1rbtmk2-wireless-bluetooth-headphones-with-nfc/#
You guys really helped me on this
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Thanks!
I am smiling big time on this end..
I am a newbie head fier, and I am learning fast reading the threads in this forum, and I see you are too..
Also, PRICE is a big factor in our choices too. I see that you nailed the Sony MDR 1RBTMK2 at a super price too. To give you an idea, some vendors are still selling the Sony MDR 1RBT at $399, that is the price at my local Bestbuy. Online the Sony MDR 1RBT is going for something like $280..But, if one does their homework, one will easily see that Sony upgraded a lot with the MK2 version and they look exactly the same, and no markings on the MK2 version except on the box. BTW, the MK2 version when connectiing with an aptx device such as the Note 3, you turn on the MK2 by holding the power butting and the + volume down button at the same time. That activates the aptx in the MK2. If you turn the MK2 on just with the power button, it will not activate the aptx coding. Must be done with the power and volume + button at the same time. The MK2 will respond with 3 blue flashes revealing that it is in aptx mode and will connect with an aptx device.
I got my MK2 at $309 plus $25 shipping.. It was gray market to me..
Another tip, when you get it, make sure, to keep all the original packing. In that rare case you need warranty work, you will need to send it back to the vendor/seller with all the "original packaging".
Also, I would love to see a shoot out review of the Sony MDR 1RBTMK2, against the Parrot Zik, the Sennheiser MM 550-X which imo are in the same price class, and they should be close in performance..
Congrats, and we all waiting for your opinion of how they perform..