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Sony MDR501LP Headphones

Sony MDR501LP Headphones

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Rating: 4 stars
Summary: CUTE!
Review: I bought these because I thought they were cute and they are. They seem a little fragile, however, but I bought them strictly for home use only -- perfect for lounging on the floor, sprawled out on my bearskin rug, listening to rekkids. If they're out of stock, buy 'em when they come back, they're nice!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A Special Set of Headphones
Review: I love these headphones. The sound is great. I have a lot of trouble with headphones. I can where them for a couple of hours but then they begin to annoy me. After 3-4 hours most headphones will give me a headache. This headphones, I can use for tons of hours and never even begin to be annoyed by their presents.

They are bulky, but well worth it. I've bought two pairs (one for work and home).

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Most comfortable, with good sound
Review: I recently broke a pair of headphones I got for free. I scoured reviews searching for the "right" replacement. I wanted to end up with a nice set for under $60. Although the other headphones did have a way to alter the volume right on the ear cups, this set of headphones is the most comfortable pair of headphones I've ever put on my head. After a while, I forget that I'm wearing headphones.

I normally reserve my recommendations, but this one is a great buy if you need new headphones. The sound is good, and the feeling is great.

Not to mention the long cord that prevents you from being so heavily tied to your headphone jack

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Most comfortable, with good sound
Review: I recently broke a pair of headphones I got for free. I scoured reviews searching for the "right" replacement. I wanted to end up with a nice set for under $60. Although the other headphones did have a way to alter the volume right on the ear cups, this set of headphones is the most comfortable pair of headphones I've ever put on my head. After a while, I forget that I'm wearing headphones.

I normally reserve my recommendations, but this one is a great buy if you need new headphones. The sound is good, and the feeling is great.

Not to mention the long cord that prevents you from being so heavily tied to your headphone jack

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Most comfortable, with good sound
Review: I recently broke a pair of headphones I got for free. I scoured reviews searching for the "right" replacement. I wanted to end up with a nice set for under $60. Although the other headphones did have a way to alter the volume right on the ear cups, this set of headphones is the most comfortable pair of headphones I've ever put on my head. After a while, I forget that I'm wearing headphones.

I normally reserve my recommendations, but this one is a great buy if you need new headphones. The sound is good, and the feeling is great.

Not to mention the long cord that prevents you from being so heavily tied to your headphone jack

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Great Sound, Personal Choice
Review: One thing I also enjoy besides listening to music is headphones. I own over 20 different pairs, and these are one of my favorite choices for when I'm on the road, on a plane, or just at home. I do agree with the other reviewers that these don't leave my ears feeling packed or pushed, a nice airy feel most of the time. The sound is superb, especially with large bands with lots of sound playing. When I try to figure out songs on my guitar, these are usually what I use. I can hear every instrument so clearly, it's so easy to enjoy a quality listening experience. I don't know if any of you customers are metalheads like me, but try putting Fear Factory's Obsolete on while you have these strapped on your head. It sounds amazing with these on.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: CUTE!
Review: These headphones are absolutely great. They provide a very clear, exceptionally full sound The only problem is that I think they're a discontinued item. Sony's website doesn't list them anymore, and they're out of stock everywhere now. Grab them if you can, it's hard to find such a lightweight set with such a great sound quality.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Fantastic purchase - but hard to find
Review: These headphones are absolutely great. They provide a very clear, exceptionally full sound The only problem is that I think they're a discontinued item. Sony's website doesn't list them anymore, and they're out of stock everywhere now. Grab them if you can, it's hard to find such a lightweight set with such a great sound quality.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: verrry coooool
Review: these headphones are great! I have been using them for hours on end, and they don't hurt my head or ears at all. the cord is extremely long and great for any distance that you might need these phones for. I can almost play jumprope with them, it's that long! :) I guess the drawback of that is using them on the go and having this huge coil that you've wired up in the middle of the headphones cord. longer cord means heavier overall too. back to the headphones... very clear sounds. good reproduction of bass. no distortion at all at high levels, though I'm just a `moderate volume' user. i'm not one of those that turns headphones into speakers! :) one drawback is that the adjustments do not have any notches. that means you rest the phones on your head and then pull down on the ear parts of these headphones... then it stays at the length that you've pulled them down. you have to do this everytime you pick up the headphones!

I wish there were notches to secure the desired position of the earcups. I feel like when I'm tugging on the ear pieces and pull them down to the right length, I graze the foam covering and over time, I think this would weaken the strength of these coverings and they'd fall off. that'll be a few years or so though, with good care.

interesting perk about the gold plug tip to attach to bigger stereo systems of receivers... it screws on the end of the regular male stereo jack. I've had trouble fitting other gold tips on it, since the treads are in the way. basically, I cannot lose the gold plug tip which came with it! I've just never seen headphone plug tips that you screw on. minor issue.

I highly recommend the open-air design. it's cool and smooth. these phones don't look too bulky either. that was something I was worried about since these pictures can only go so far. anyway, they're a great fit! good sounds... I'm not too much of an audiophile, but as an average mp3, cd, md type of guy, it's all good. three thumbs up!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: verrry coooool
Review: these headphones are great! I have been using them for hours on end, and they don't hurt my head or ears at all. the cord is extremely long and great for any distance that you might need these phones for. I can almost play jumprope with them, it's that long! :) I guess the drawback of that is using them on the go and having this huge coil that you've wired up in the middle of the headphones cord. longer cord means heavier overall too. back to the headphones... very clear sounds. good reproduction of bass. no distortion at all at high levels, though I'm just a 'moderate volume' user. i'm not one of those that turns headphones into speakers! :) one drawback is that the adjustments do not have any notches. that means you rest the phones on your head and then pull down on the ear parts of these headphones... then it stays at the length that you've pulled them down. you have to do this everytime you pick up the headphones!

I wish there were notches to secure the desired position of the earcups. I feel like when I'm tugging on the ear pieces and pull them down to the right length, I graze the foam covering and over time, I think this would weaken the strength of these coverings and they'd fall off. that'll be a few years or so though, with good care.

interesting perk about the gold plug tip to attach to bigger stereo systems of receivers... it screws on the end of the regular male stereo jack. I've had trouble fitting other gold tips on it, since the treads are in the way. basically, I cannot lose the gold plug tip which came with it! I've just never seen headphone plug tips that you screw on. minor issue.

I highly recommend the open-air design. it's cool and smooth. these phones don't look too bulky either. that was something I was worried about since these pictures can only go so far. anyway, they're a great fit! good sounds... I'm not too much of an audiophile, but as an average mp3, cd, md type of guy, it's all good. three thumbs up!


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