Sony MDR-EX90LP Stereo Earphones
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Manufacturer: SonyRelease Date: 2007-07-01
Model: MDREX90LP
Color: Black
Product features:
- Stylish and convenient stereo headphones
- Neodymium magnets deliver excellent sound; 13.5 mm driver offers wider dynamic range
- Metal housings cut vibration
- Three sizes of earbuds included to fit your ears
- Hard leather case holds your headphones; 1.2 meter cord for ease of use
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Customer Review: Rich Bass, Expanisve Sound, Secure Fit but Little Noise Isolation
Summary: 4 Stars
An update after 3 months of usage:
I uphold my original opinion. EX90 is worth the price. Indeed, it is value for money when compared to any of the headphones that Shure has to offer. The bass in your well-coded MP3s will no longer sound like somebody's beating a broker drum under water...
I have previously owned Shure E2C, Sony MDR-EX 51/71/81, Ipod buds, a pair of AIWA earphone comes with a top of the range walkman. I have also tested Boss QC3 and Boss Tripod.
The Sound: very rich bass, crystal clear treble and medium frequency sounds full and realistic. It is definitely better than all the headphones listed above. The Ipod buds are a disaster.
E2C has good bass, when you fit it in your ear correctly. But the other frequency ranges are much lass well defined. Consequently, its sound is not as clear. EX71/81 has similar problem, but at less than half the price of the E2C. The Boss Tripod's marketing is more impressive than the product itself. QC3's noise cancelling ability is better than its sound.
The make: EX90 has a much sturdier feel than its predecessors. Its rubber cord cover feels more substantial and much tougher than its predecessor.
The EX71/81 use very soft rubber cord to lessen the rustling noises created when the cords are in contact with other things (i.e. your cloth). It has not succeeded in this regard and also makes the cords filmsy and easy to break. For example, my EX81 has stretched marks on the cords in less than 6 months and now its wires are exposed.
The Fit: EX90 has a round shape that uses the inside of your ear to secure itself in your ears. I did not have to wiggle it to put it on, unlike the EX 71/81. Also it does not fall out easily like its predecessors. I also did not have to push it all the way into my ears to make the bass come out. The bass from the EX71/81 and the E2C depends on where they are in your ear. If you do not fit them properly, there will be no bass.
The look: good, but not that much better or worse than its predecessors and the E2C.
The down side: There is one down side though. Because of the way the EX90 sits in your ear, you will notice the outside noises are not blocked out. As the ambient noises tend to be low frequency and will hence blend with the bass from the headphone, it makes the music a little difficult to enjoy during commute and the bass ineffective. EX 71/81 sits deep in your ear and then to block out some of the noises. So does the E2C.
Also the high fidelity of the headphone could make some poorly encoded mp3 sound terrible, but it is not the headphone's fault.
One last thing: why doesn't Sony give us extra pairs of the rubber rings? Instead, it chooses to spend the money giving us a leather carrying pouch. Who would actually use it?
The bottom line: The EX90 produces excellent sound at all frequencies. It is a notale advancement from its predecessors and sounds better than its competitors' more expensive products. It is also very easy to put on. However, if you intend to use it mostly during commuting or in very noisy environment, you are better off with the EX 71/81 that are cheaper but probably won't last, sound great but much harder to put on and sit much deeper in your ears. I would not recommend E2C/Tripod - it is too expensive for what it has to offer.
Description of Sony MDR-EX90LP Stereo Earphones
Studio Monitor Quality In An Earbud Style 13.5Mm Driver Units For Wider Freq Resp Hand Selected & Fine-Tuned Drivers Larger Driver Units Without Compromising Comfort Neodymium Magnets For Superior Sound Metal Housing To Prevent Unnecessary Vibration 3 Sizes Of Earbuds Accommodate Full Range Of Ears Gold-Plated Mini-Plug Includes Leather Carrying CaseDigital Cameras & Photo Categories
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