Sony MDR-W08L Vertical In-The-Ear Headphones
by Sony
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Customer Review: Great for little ears!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have owned several pairs of these headphones and I love them. I have very small ears so the "in ear" headphones do not work for me, they always pop out of my ears while I am on the treadmill. I don't like the "outside of the ear" headphones because they get all sweaty while working out. These headphones are the perfect compromise. The sound quality is nice and deep for all my digital music devices. I have had one pair wear out after about 5 years of everyday use. I am buying a another new pair right now to go with my new nano for the gym!Customer Review: so fragile but so worth it
Summary: 4 Stars
first off. i love these headphones. and i also love amazon especially since i am an amazon prime and amazon visa user. but for a product like this, i would recommend buying it at a bestbuy and buying the extended warranty there. so you can just walk in and get replacements. i run quite often and these headphones can only take so much. best running headphones IMO.
the nike (made by philips) version of these types of headphones is quite similiar. but from personal experience (and other people's experiences), i've had the actual headphones (attached to my iphone) shock me while i'm running. so i would recommend these over the nike ones.
4 stars only because they are so fragile
Customer Review: Comfortable and Cheap (in more than one sense of the word)
Summary: 4 Stars
Sony MDR-W08 Earphones
Pros:
Comfortable. Lightweight. Headband is barely noticeable and keeps the earphones in my ears. Stay in place when I am moving (I tried jumping up and down with them on). Sound is ok. Don't isolate outside noise, which might be desirable. Short cord may be good while you are on the move. They have markings for right/left sides. Don't cost much. I have had these for years, and they still work.
Cons:
Feel cheap. Sound is only ok, with too much bass for me. Not isolating outside noise might not be a good thing. Cord is too short for comfortable use on a computer, and impossibly short for use with a TV. The cord goes to both sides of the earphones, which means it gets caught on everything.
Other thoughts:
These earphones are the only acceptably comfortable headphone/ear bud type device I have used. Ear buds always fall out of my ears, and over-the-ear headphones are uncomfortable for me. However, my primary use for them is on the computer, which is inconvenient due to the very short (only about two feet to the cord split) length.
The sound is not that good, with a lot of unpleasant bass, so you may have to adjust the tone settings on your device. There are also ports on the back; you could try to cover these somehow to reduce the bass. I'm not handy so I haven't tried.
Overall, I like these, or maybe I should say I don't like any other headphones. Plus these didn't cost a lot, which is good if you are not sure if you'll like them. Buying a premium quality set of headphones or ear buds is a gamble. They might sound great, but it doesn't really matter if they are too uncomfortable to wear. Then you are out a lot of cash.
Try these if you can't stand the feeling of other headphones, or if ear buds always fall out of your ears.
Customer Review: CHEAP! did not work when I received them!
Summary: 1 Stars
I knew they were a cheap pair of headphones, but they cut out in one ear the first time I used them. Save your money and get a good pair! I liked the style and the over the head, but if they don't work, then it's pointless.Customer Review: Very light and great fit
Summary: 5 Stars
Great little headset. Goes everywhere with me! It is very light, you hardly feel it, and very comfortable.