Sony Altus MDR-D777LP

December 26th, 2006 | by Brandon King

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Though some might argue the sticker price is a little high, the sleek styling and strong build quality make up for it.


Highs: High frequency response range; solid build quality

Lows: Expensive; can be uncomfortable with extended use

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Introduction

Sony’s recent unveiling of their new Altus headphones was met with the sounds of both fanfare and skepticism. The most notable feature, an 8 Hz to 80 kHz frequency response range, makes most people wonder how Sony managed such a breakthrough, while audiophiles wondered where the catch was; it’s not every day that the range of reproducible sounds from consumer headphones triples. So regardless of all the hocus pocus of the supplied specifications, how do the Altus headphones perform?

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