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Summary: The best headphones (period)
Review: If you want earbuds...these are the best. they are extremely portable, comfortable a little on the expensive side, but well worth the money.
In the past, I had trouble with earbuds falling out of my ears, especially when running or when it is cold out. These earbuds never fall out of my ears. I've also had trouble with earbuds and regular headphones hurting my ears after a while of playing. These never hurt. I think it is because they are very soft in your ears and you also don't have to turn the volume way up to get the quality and volume you would have to with other headphones. You don't get crackling from driving these headphones too hard either. They are also great at blocking out all unwanted noise on a loud plain or train. They block out sounds so well that I'd suggest that you pay more attention to your surroundings when walking the street, than you would with normal headphones.
I don't know what people are talking about when they say the quality of product or sound is not top-notch, I've had them for almost 2 years. I use them a minimum of 1-2 hours a day and they work just as good as the day I bought them. The sound is by far better than any of the standard issue headphones any portable device comes packaged with. They may not be for extreme audiophiles who buy those giant headphones for hundreds of dollars or thousand dollar home theatre speakers. They are headphones for walking down the street, sitting on a plane and taking the train to work.
I use them with my ipod.
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Summary: A bit bassy, bright treble, but otherwise an okay earphone
Review: If you're reading this review, chances are you're looking for a portable headphone. The Sony EX70LP was launched as part of Sony's 20th celebration of the Walkman. It is unique in Sony's portable headphone range in that this is one of those "in your ear canal" type of earphone. Comes with rubber tips and a special storage case for the earphones only (and not the cords).First impressions: this is one of the most comfortable ear-canal cans I've ever had. Once inserted properly, the rubber tips (come in 3 sizes) accomodate the remaining slacks (if any), providing very good isolation from external noises. Though not as good as the Etymotic ER4 series ... in this regard, it provides excellent value isolation-wise. It's also useful because others around you would not be disturbed from unduly sound leakages. I often use it when I sleep also because the earphone is "unnoticeable" after a short period of use. Sound: I'm not very good in describing the sounds in the most minute detail, but I will try to provide an overall picture. I tested it without an amp, since a majority of portable listeners do not carry portable amps with them. Before breaking in, I noticed the almost unbearable boomy lower bass and unnecessary brightness in the high-range mid-frequencies. The bass seemed to dominate the overall sound which is an undesirable quality for some listeners e.g. classical. After about 40 hours of breaking-in, the bass mellowed slightly, while the mid-range frequencies are slightly enhanced. Bass is still boomy though, so equaliser will play a part in improving its sound qualities, especially if listening via the PC. The weird thing about the EX70 is that I actually enjoy playing computer games with it. Maintenance/durability: Good for value. The rubber tips can be removed to be cleaned. The cords can "fold" quite easily if bent, so when storing, twirl the cords around 3 fingers and that should do it. :) Other comments: I must say first of all that this is probably the most moddable earphone in the market ... There are many ways to make it sound even better, which is of course a good thing. Nevertheless, I do urge that potential buyers try out the Aiwa HP-VX100 (another ear-canal can), Sennheiser MX400 and MX500 (normal earphone). They're way cheaper, and quite alot of people in head-fi think that they're way better than the Sony EX70 for value (in the sound department), especially the Aiwa. The Sony EX70 is not for everybody that's for sure (especially people who hates boomy bass), so I recommend trying first (it's widely available). ...
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Summary: Worth the $$
Review: Lightweight, robust sound, durable despite fragile appearance.
One point of contention: where can the replaceable ear-buds be purchased separately? They tend to come off with use and require replacing. Do we have to purchase the entire headphone just to replace the ear-bud?
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Summary: Tiny package really delivers
Review: My recent personal audio trend has been downsizing. I bought a Nomad MuVo MP3 player from Creative Labs, and I wanted a earbud set that would parallel the size and tiny form of the player. I bought several, and these Sony MDR-EX70LP buds really stand out from the crowd. The rubber buds provide a fair barricade from unwanted noise from the Outside World (TM) while enjoying music. I've experienced no problem listening to music at a comfortable volume level, even while riding the subway, though it's not such perfect isolation that someone would need to shout to get my attention. Nor would that someone need to disrupt me; the same design prevents my music from leaking out and being a public disturbance, even in a quiet enviroment. Nice as that consideration is, it's secondary. Tertiary, even, because two very important factors make this earbud set even more of a winner: the second being that the sound quality is excellent. Not perfect. I've heard better bass reproduced from full over-the-ear headphones, but considering the size, it's still surprisingly good. Mid- and upper-range sounds are faithfully cast, and raising the volume becomes prohibitively painful before I've heard any distortion yet. The best aspect of the setup, though, is in the sheer comfort. Once I found the pair of buds best sized for my ear's form, I was glad for every penny I'd invested. On a long bus ride, I can turn to my side and not dislodge the buds or jab myself painfully awake. Despite my slightly unusually-shaped ears, the outer-canal placement lets these units deliver their payload right where it needs to go, even without pressing against my cartilge piercings. (At last, a perfect fit!) The included case is cleverly designed, allowing one to keep the buds accessible but protected when not in use, which I also consider a point of "comfort" - knowing my favorite mini-speakers won't be accidentally ruined. If you can appreciate quality sound and need a discreet, convenient earphone system, don't waste your money on an inferior system. Put it where it belongs, and put these little guys in your ears.
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Summary: Ahhh--peace!
Review: The apartment above mine is leased by a music school to house a revolving lot of music students. My apartment is also adjacent to the Jacuzzi. I attached the Jensen JW-120 wireless system to my TV and replaced the earbuds with Sony MDR-EX70LP earbuds. The JW-120 works just as advertised, and when the Sony earbuds are inserted quite snugly, they work as well as earplugs to block out extraneous noise.
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Summary: It's got the power, but do you really need it?
Review: The bass quality is amazing, so if you're into anything with a lot of percussion, you will love these headphones. The treble on the other hand, is a little lacking, while not terrible, the heavy bass creates an unbalanced sound, forcing you to adjust the equalizer if you plan on listening to older songs, however, after the initial setup, the quality becomes efficient and very good. The design is sleek and small, and the uneven distribution of the cord, although awkward at first, lends itself nicely afterwards. The cord length is very good. With the extension cord, it's not too long like Sony's Street-Style Headphones(MDR-G74SL), but not too short either. Excluding the extension cord, the cord is short enough so that it allows it to be used with a remote.
The fatal flaw of this product lies with its removal of almost ALL ambient sound, making it impractical to use. These headphones are literally like ear plugs, removing you from outside activites and focusing you completely on your music. This is exteremely dangerous, and there is no way i can picture myself walking down a street with this, as i can get hit by car and not even know it. Other than that, another minor flaw would include the case, as it's only big enough to contain the earphones without the extension cord, and leaves me with no place to put the cord.
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Summary: Great Sound, Par-Excellent Comfort, Shoddy Quality
Review: The earbuds are an excellent alternative to other standard earphone designs. Sony's design is right on the mark. When compared to the larger, less forgiving earpieces, the silicon earbuds alleviate any discomfort and filter the soundscape to only what is being played through the headphone. Sound reproduction from the 9mm driver is impressively clear and undistorted at high levels of volume. I have to give Sony credit for connecting each earbud to uneven lengths of chord. The feature allows the chord to be pulled in one direction without taking both earplugs with it, making these phones strongly suited for use with a backpack.
It's disheartening to think that every Sony purchase will be followed by a potential meltdown but this has been my experience in the last several years. No matter how clever their design, Sony's portable devices cannot withstand normal wear and tear. Needless to say, after 3 weeks of blissfull listening, I'm looking for replacements. If you should find yourself in my predicament, make sure to register your product within the 90-day window or else your warranty goes bye-bye.
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Summary: Don't bother
Review: The KOSS el cheapo earbuds are far superior to these in sound quality, believe me. I have both right here and I listen to Live365.com at work all the time. No comparison. Don't waste the money. The KOSS are only $20 and twice as good.
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Summary: Perfect Cord Length with ipod
Review: The short length is perfect for use with the ipod remote. I usually keep my ipod in my pants pocket, and remote at chest level. The cord reached perfectly. I can keep it all out of sight, and I'm not swiming in cables.
As for quality, they deliver incredable BASS, better than low-end Shure and Etymotic earbuds at twice the price.
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Summary: Absolutely amazing
Review: These are by far the best headphones I have ever used, and I've tried a lot of them, believe me. The bass is incredible. I keep hearing new, very low sounds in music I listen to that I never heard before when I played that same music on other hardware (speakers or earphones). Very cool. They fit comfortably in your ear and don't fall out (unlike the ...Sennheiser MX300's that came with my iMP SlimX), even when 'active' like cycling. They block out a lot of external sounds, but you can still hear loud sounds. There is practically no sound leakage, even at higher volumes, so you can use these in public places like trains or a bus without bothering other people. I'm very happy with these earphones, and definitely recommend them to everyone, even though they are a little pricey ... They are worth every cent.
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