Product Description

Featuring Sony´s First Closed-Type of Fontopia Design the MDR-EX71SL comes complete with new Super-Small 9 mm Drivers Soft Silicon Earbuds including two different sizes an Ultra-High-Power Neodymium Magnet and a New Case Design. Celebrate in style -- we play the music that makes you GROOVE on the move. Features Fontopia Headphones in-the-ear design : fits snugly yet comfortably inside the ear; eliminates the headband so you can enjoy music while exercising skating or dancing Sony's first closed-type Fontopia design : reduces outside noise for high-intensity listening; helps generate powerful resonant bass response New super-small 9 mm drivers : are a key enabling technology; ultra-compact drivers produce powerful sound with space left over for the sonic isolation of Sony's newly-designed silicon earbuds Soft silicon earbuds : reduce outside noise provide long-lasting comfort hour after hour; the earbuds are washable removable and replaceable Three sizes of earbuds : accommodate a full range of ears Long-throw PET diaphragm : or deep extended bass down to an incredible 6 Hz; low mass for extended high frequency response all the way out to 23 000 Hz 400 kJ/mã Neodymium magnet : for maximum energy in minimum size; ounce for ounce this high-power Neodymium is far more powerful than conventional Samarium Cobalt or Aluminum magnets; even with the small 9 mm drivers Neodymium achieves 100 dB of sound pressure output from a modest 1 mW input power. Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) cord : for high signal transmission low noise Stylish Neck-Chain Cord Gold-plated mini-plug : for exceptional corrosion resistance superb conductivity low noise Streamlined carrying pouch : neatly stores the ear-buds and headphone cord when not in use; ideal for carrying in a pocket or backpack Segmented cord New case design : minimizes cord tangles; partial winding can shorten the effective cord length during use Specifications Type : Late

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #727 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Sony
• Model: MDR-EX71SL
• Released on: 2003-03-24
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .1 pounds

Features

• SONY IN-EAR EARPHONES
• FONTOPIA HEADPHONES
• WITH EARPHONE HOLDER
• SOFT SILICON EARBUDS SUPPLIED IN S,M,L

Manufacturer's Description
Sony MDR-EX71SLB headphones provide superior sound quality and are equipped with short cord for convenient connection to any remote commander. Closed earphone structure enables powerful bass reproduction. Ultra small 9 mm driver unit and the soft silicon ear bud provide a stable and comfortable in-ear fit. 400-kj/m3 high power Neodymium magnet is used to reproduce powerful bass and clear treble sound.

Box contains

• Fontopia Headphones
• Extension cord (1 meter)
• Earbuds (Sx2, Mx2, Lx2)
• Holder and carrying pouch
• One-year Sony guarantee

Customer Reviews

good sound quality, but still gash
Sony have made these with longevity and sound quality in mind, as i have had mine for a year and they are still going strong. But they are starting to really get on my nerves. The first flaw is the length, on their own they are too short, unless you are about 5 and have an incredibly small torso, or if you don't mind holding your mp3 player everywhere you go, looking like a proud schmuck. So Sony added an extension cable to it, making it unbearably long. Ahh but what's wrong with long wires? These wires coil and knot with great ease, making a wire penis hang out of your pocket, don't act like you don't understand. So yeah, small torso or don't mind wire nobs? go for it.

Used for several years now - Unbeatable!
First set of these I bought was around £30. At this price they are a steal. Great sound (especially bass) and they even stay in my ears (unlike most normal ipod style ones).

Yes I have had the problem where they go off in one ear after around 9 months, but Amazon sent me a free replacement pair without any problem and these have been fine for a couple of years now.

My family all use them now and all swear by them (3 sizes of rubber pads means they fit kids to adults).

Top quality headhones in a tiny and comfortabel package.
These Sony's really are top notch for the £25 I paid for them. I have a pair of Bang & Olufsen Form 2s as well and sumtimes I really do find it hard to tell the difference in terms of sound reproduction and the bass that both headphones offer and the B&Os are twice the price!

The only minor niggles I have with these are that the cord is too long and that not one of the sizes of earbud supplied completely fits my ear, hence I still get a small amount of ambient noise coming through.
I am considering upgrading though to a pair of seinheisser cx 500s..wondering whether there would be any difference?

Overall, top value, top quality on the go headphones.