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Photos: Sony MDR-NC500D Digital Noise Canceling Headphones

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April 18, 2008 4:00 PM PDT

The cups are oblong to conform to the shape of the standard ear. However, the surrounding padding is narrow and not very cushy. That, combined with the oval shape and overall tight fit of the headphones, caused some discomfort as the earcups pressed against the pressure points at the back of the jaw. To be fair, though, other users tried them with varied results, so it may not be an issue for everyone.

Photo credit: CNET Networks/Corinne Schulze

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