Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1874 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Sony
• Model: MDR-ED21LP
• Released on: 2003-07-07
• Dimensions: .0" h x .0" w x .0" l, .1 pounds

Manufacturer's Description
Extra-large 16 mm drivers make Sony's MDR-ED21LP Fontopia Stereo Headphones an outstanding choice for listening on the go. Fitting snugly, yet comfortably inside the ear, the Fontopia in-the-ear-design allows you to enjoy music while you exercise, skate, or even dance! In addition, the Soft Rubber Earpiece minimizes stress on the ear while the Unique Bass Booster Earpiece Shape and Anti-bacterial Material offer wider frequency sound and worry-free wearing. Sony's Acoustic Twin Turbo Circuit for enhanced sound quality and a High-power Neodymium Magnet for maximum energy in minimum size are also included for your enjoyment.

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Customer Reviews

Durable, affordable and sound fantastic
These are the latest in the list of successors to the Sony MDR-ED228 earbuds (which I've owned for roughly 7 years now and are still going strong), and it tells a little of their success in that Sony have continued the product line for so long! A product that seems to be standing the test of time in a constantly changing marketplace.

Sound:
The bass response is from these buds is excellent for their size and design, due somewhat to the oddly shaped rubber enclosure, and highs are still very clear and distinct. The ED21LP's block out a lot more of the background noise than standard earbuds and allow music to come through clearly even at low volumes. Don't expect the same kind of frequency response as in-ear-canal designs from Shure or Etymotic, but these earbuds almost seem to provide deeper and heavier bass response than professional grade earbuds. Excellent for dance tracks.

Design:
I don't personally get along with standard earbud style headphones, as due to their size and shape they irritate my ears over extended periods; however the ED21LP's earbuds seem to fit perfectly and are are easily taken in and out without working loose by themselves. The earbuds are also very lightweight, and I find them perfect for cycling or running. The soft rubber enclosure doesn't irritate at all, and fits snugly in the entrance to your ear canal without sitting too deep. This design feature also means that once you're familiar with them, it's incredibly easy to tell which earbud goes on which side without looking!

Conclusion:
If you're looking for something quite a bit better than the standard flat earbud headphone, and don't want to go to the extent (or expense!) of full-ear cans or in-ear-canal headphones, then these are for you. Overall, they're one of the best audio purchases I've made - highly recommended.

Excellent
When I finally decided to give up on the headphones that came with my old CD player and buy some decent ones I had pretty specific requirements: they had to be comfortable, small and portable, able to block out some of the outside sound and have excellent sound quality with good strong bass, and all without breaking the bank.

These fufill all those requirements exactly. They won't leave you completely dead to the outside world but they cut out enough noise that you won't deafen yourself trying to hear your music over passing traffic or the chatty couple behind you on the train and the sound quality they deliver is excellent, better than anything I've ever had before

Best in-ear you'll find....
Over the years I've had 4 pairs of these headphones and have tried many other ones also. These are simply the best for sound quality and design. I always had a problem finding in-ear headphones which didn't fall out of my ear whilst I was walking. These stay in no matter what. I found that you only need to reposition them for a week or so before they become moulded to your ear structure - but after that you won't notice them at all. The bass response is better than any other in-ear headphone I have tried in 15 years! And the clarity of sound is exceptional. The only fault with the design that I can see is the cord. It houses some high quality cable but is extremely prone to wear and tear and needs a lot of looking after if they are to last. Hence the reason I have had 4 pairs so far. However if they are well looked after they are well worth the money and enjoyment you'll get out of them.