Product Description

Technical DataAudio Output / Sound Output ModeStereoTechnical DataAudio Output / Response BandwidthHz6 - 23000Technical DataDimensions & Weight / Weightg4Technical DataAudio Output / Connectivity TechnologyWiredTechnical DataHeader / Product LineSony MDRTechnical DataHeader / ModelEX71SL/WTechnical DataHeader / ManufacturerSonyTechnical DataHeader / Packaged Quantity1Technical DataRemote Control / TypeNoneTechnical DataAudio Output / Product TypeHeadphonesTechnical DataAudio Output / Headphones Form FactorEar-budTechnical DataAudio System / TypeHeadphonesTechnical DataAudio System / Recommended UsePortable audio systemTechnical DataAudio Output / Headphones TypeBinaural

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #555 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Sony
• Model: MDREX71SLW
• Released on: 2004-10-11
• Dimensions: .0" h x .0" w x .0" l, .18 pounds

Manufacturer's Description
These powerful Fontopia headphones offer superb sound quality. The closed earphone structure, utilizing ultra small 9 mm driver unit and soft silicon earbuds (Sx2, Mx2, and Lx2) enables powerful bass reproduction and clear treble, reproduced by the 400 kj/m3 high-power Neodymium magnet.

Complete with earphone holder, case and 1.0m extension cord, they provide a stable and comfortable fit with easy wearing thanks to the long bushing, and connect conveniently to any remote commander. The accompanying earphone holder and soft carrying pouch make them a handily portable set!

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Customer Reviews

The best upgrade for your MP3 player
Everyone I know finds the earphones supplied with mp3 players to be uncomfortable, whether they have iPods, iRivers or Creative players. While most reputable players have earphones with reasonable sound quality, they are physically uncomfortable for a lot of ears.

These earphones do not fit in the outside of the ear, but go into the ear canal, and feel more comfortable. Not only that, but the rubber earpieces form a seal which excludes a lot of ambient noise. This means you get less disturbance and can listen at lower volumes (which helps the battery life on your player) and hear music more clearly. An added benefit for other people is that less music escapes from the earphones to annoy other people.

I have a pair of these in black for my iRiver player, and my daughter has a pair of these white ones for her Creative flash player. Its the only way I could stop her trying to take mine all the time!

It was a work of genius for Sony to produce these in white, as I am sure that the only thing stopping many iPod owners getting them was the clash with Apple's colour scheme. Forget all the airports, remotes, FM tuners and the rest: this has got to be the best upgrade for an iPod as it actually will improve the listening experience which is what its all about.

On top of that, these accessories come with their own accessories. The cord is quite short and ideal for those who keep ther player in a top pocket and do not want a tangle of wires, but for those who use a belt clip of keep their player further from their head, there is a longer extension lead. To make sure of a decent and comfortable fit, there are 3 sets of earpieces so you can choose the best size for your ears. There is also an earphone holder and a carrying pouch. The pouch is maybe a bit big for just the phones, but comes in handy for holding a Muvo Micro along with the headphones, and is exactly the right size for a Sony minidisc player.

One day all MP3 players will come with headphones this good. Until then this is a must-buy for anyone whose budget doesn't stretch to a pair of Shures.

Seemed good for a while - then fell apart !
Bought these just under a year ago - initially I was well impressed (felt well made, great sound, managed to drown out most of the outside noise) - but maybe 4-6 months ago, the cable housing round one earpiece started to breakdown and is now completely worn through - exposing the cables underneath ! I thought I'd just been unlucky - but there are litterally dozens of reviews suggesting the same fault. Come on Sony - fix this problem !

And until they do, buy different headphones !

Simply stunning
Following a brief period using the earbuds supplied with my iPod, I could stand earache and poor fit no longer. An ear phone that fits as far in the ear as possible made a lot of sense. The Shure range starting at around £60 make no sense plugged into a £140 iPod. Therefore, Sony was the only game in town.
I had no doubt the Sony would offer a good performance per pound but even I was stunned by the quality after a bit of adjustment.
I agree with previous comments regarding harsh treble, but I really don't think you can expect better for £25. Also consider, no speaker can be better than the source material that feeds it. The D to A converters in most portable kit leave much to be desired and treble is often the first casulty.
To get the best out of these earphones you must use the correct rubber ear cushion. You are probably thinking 'obviously', but all three fit to a degree so you should spend some time on this. You will not hear them at their best unless you get it right. The other thing to do is push them in as far as you dare. The Sony's sound a little dull until you do and sense of space you get is a suprise.
As I hi-fi fan of thirty years with some reasonably serious kit (Linn LP12, WAD PREII, WAD 5881, heavily mod'ed Marantz CD63SE, Terratec 24/96, custom designed Audax full range speakers), I am in a position to give the Sony's the workout of their lives. Result, Simply stunning. Controlled bass, treble as sharp as a knife and a soundstage miles wide. I also forgot I was wearing headphones.
If you are in the market for this style of earphone the Sony is impossible to beat in my view.