Sony MDR-EX51LP Fontopia Headphones
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Customer Review: A month in and good so far
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought a pair of the same headphones in black several years ago, and after several years one of the ear buds stopped working. I've been using the white version for about a month now and everything is kosher.
The rubber used to cover the wires is a bit more rigid as others have noted. I haven't spotted any wear on it and I do keep the headphones in my pocket. Almost everything I own is destroyed instantly, so in a way it's impressive that the earphones have made it this far.
I'm also a big fan of the asymmetrical wiring. Rather than hanging off your ears, the ear buds are balanced off the wire that drapes behind your neck. It's a lot more comfortable and minimizes the number of times my iPod has shot off the treadmill when I moved too suddenly (file under the 'destroying everything I own' part).
Low frequencies don't sound terribly good on these headphones and the volume is a tad low, so I certainly wouldn't recommend these for high fidelity acoustics. However, the ear bud suction cups do seem to block out a lot of the background noise, so I can hear dialog on the TV in a crowded gym if I turn the volume up.
I paid about $20 for these. You can't get much cheaper than that.
Summary: Cheap and comfortable ear buds for around town, but not your listening room.
Customer Review: To be avoided
Summary: 1 Stars
I am a huge Sony fan, so when I thought I'd like to try sound isolating earbuds, I read the reviews and chose these for there supposed sound. I'd also purchased a set of Skullcandy INK'D Earbuds - Dark Grey. The Skullcandy INK'D buds DO have two issues--they don't label L&R and when the wires are jostled, the sound is conducted to the earbuds, probably due to the heavier wire than in the Sonys--but otherwise the Skullcandy buds, blow the Sonys away. These Sony earbuds have a very thin, anemic sound. The Skullcandy buds, on the other hand, come close to sounding like real headphones. The Sonys are going back and I'm getting two more sets of INK'D.Customer Review: Don't get strayed by the negatives!
Summary: 5 Stars
Great product, great sound (bass), great price! Buy it! I originally was strayed by the negative reviews, but I purchased the earphones anyway because I wanted to compare JBUDS and these. My boyfriend always purchases these because he kept on complaining about my ipod headphones. I'm glad he told me to buy these. They're wonderful! Just take care of the wires, and try to not to knot them by utilizing the carrying case.Customer Review: great headphones that are short lived
Summary: 2 Stars
I have owned two pair of these earphones now, one black and one white. The white pair lasted less that 4 months, the black pair just over 6. I keep them in a compartment in my messenger bag, along with my iPod nano, to use on the bus or if I am walking around downtown. They are not subjected to any out of the ordinary stress, but in both cases, the Right earbud suddenly stops working. Just goes dead. I had the second pair die this morning when I got on the bus. So today, I need to buy new ones...but twice is more than enough chances for these. Sad thing is, I really liked the sound and the fit they had...but 4-6 months of lifespan is worthless...especially when they are not treated roughly.Customer Review: Worth for money
Summary: 5 Stars
Headphones are great, they are comfortable and come with three different ear bud sizes. Sound quality is also great. Bang for the buck.