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Sony In-Ear Headphones (MDRED228LP)

Sony In-Ear Headphones (MDRED228LP)

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Great earphones for the price
Review: After purchasing a new mp3 player I was in the market for some better earphones since it's a know fact that cheap earphones are usually packaged with mp3 players to cut costs. Did as much research as I could and came to the conclussion that I would have to spend more then I had expected (almost as much as my mp3 player) to get some really good earphones. Based on the few reviews that I read on these earphones I gave them a try. The biggest plus for me was that they were earbuds and not earphones. What a surprise! They sound great! The earbuds actually have an extension tip that goes into your ear canal and it sounds amazing. Very comfortable to wear too.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Sounds Awful
Review: I bought these after reading the reviews here at www.Amazon.com and on other sites. I needed a pair of headphones for my daily bus rides. I hadn't had ear buds before, but was willing to try them if they could give out better sound and keep the other passengers from hearing that sound better than my ... ten dollar regular Sonys attempted to do (horribly). And they do. Great sound quality with my MP3 player, and after some tests I know that the sound isn't leaking out. The only thing to get used to is sticking that extra piece inside your ear canal (especially since I am not used to ear buds), but I'm getting better at it and it's worth it for the other points mentioned.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Great sound, and a little extra installation time.
Review: I bought these after reading the reviews here at www.Amazon.com and on other sites. I needed a pair of headphones for my daily bus rides. I hadn't had ear buds before, but was willing to try them if they could give out better sound and keep the other passengers from hearing that sound better than my ... ten dollar regular Sonys attempted to do (horribly). And they do. Great sound quality with my MP3 player, and after some tests I know that the sound isn't leaking out. The only thing to get used to is sticking that extra piece inside your ear canal (especially since I am not used to ear buds), but I'm getting better at it and it's worth it for the other points mentioned.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Not That Good
Review: I bought these based on the reviews on Amazon. I have to admit to being a bit disappointed. While these earphones are fairly good (better that most stock earbuds) they did not match what people have been saying about them. I found the mid and upper ranges to a bit cold and flat. They were clear, but lacked some dynamics. The bass is almost non-existent. I thought that from these reviews that I'd be wowed. I wasn't.

Don't believe everything you read, try them first. These earbuds are okay, but not of the quality I was hoping for.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Not That Good
Review: I bought these based on the reviews on Amazon. I have to admit to being a bit disappointed. While these earphones are fairly good (better that most stock earbuds) they did not match what people have been saying about them. I found the mid and upper ranges to a bit cold and flat. They were clear, but lacked some dynamics. The bass is almost non-existent. I thought that from these reviews that I'd be wowed. I wasn't.

Don't believe everything you read, try them first. These earbuds are okay, but not of the quality I was hoping for.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A great set for all conditions. Recommended in Forbes!
Review: I frequently fly and enjoy riding roller coasters, both endeavors which cause lots of background noise. In looking through an article on noise canceling headphones, I found a review recommending sets with prices as high as a couple of hundred bucks, fine for the plane, not great for coasters, especially Magic Mountain. The review recommended these for the budget minded. I got a pair and have not regretted it. They sound great, no noise bleed through to those seated next to me on planes (staff can't tell their on at take off) and they don't fly out of my ears on the most X-treme rides. I'm buying extras in case they go the way of other favorites I've had in the past, disappair for cheaper made "improved" replacement units. You will not regret spending the cash for these.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Sounds Awful
Review: I personally think that these headphones do not sound that great. The bass is truly lacking and the highs are not very clear either. I bought these headphones because of their previously 5 star review but I stand firm in giving it a three. Don't buy it to try it out. You'll regret it.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Amazing, cheap, comfortable ear-buds
Review: I was looking for some comfortable, inexpensive ear-buds to use when traveling and picked up a pair of these Sony's. I was just blown away! I usually listen at home via a Headroom Cosmic amp and Senn HD600 headphones, or over an audiophile system with Mark Levinson, Bryston, Wilson and B&W components. I have tried Etymotic ear buds, even with custom earmolds, and just don't like the sound balance and imaging. These cheap Sony's are so close to the balance and imaging of my Senn HD600's that I am amazed. Yes given a choice, I'll use the Senn's. But for travel, man are these buds awesome! Give yourself a treat and try a pair.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Exceptional Quality!!!
Review: Over 6 years ago when I first heard these... I knew these would be the last pair of earphones I would ever buy. I was shocked they still carried these through Amazon, I've repurchased a new set, along with an additional 2nd and 3rd (I've been through many in the past). I've gone through tons of other earbuds and headphones, but none of them come close to matching the clarity and quality these produce. What I particularly like about these compared to others, is that the design is made to go partly down the ear canal making the sound more crisp and defined. The dynamic range is exceptionally wide, and sensitivity is excellent (if you particularly like music at high volumes, these do the job).

One word of caution, never walk through a metal detector listening to these (the ones you find like at Circuit City). It cost me about 4 pairs over the years.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Exceptional Quality!!!
Review: Over 6 years ago when I first heard these... I knew these would be the last pair of earphones I would ever buy. I was shocked they still carried these through Amazon, I've repurchased a new set, along with an additional 2nd and 3rd (I've been through many in the past). I've gone through tons of other earbuds and headphones, but none of them come close to matching the clarity and quality these produce. What I particularly like about these compared to others, is that the design is made to go partly down the ear canal making the sound more crisp and defined. The dynamic range is exceptionally wide, and sensitivity is excellent (if you particularly like music at high volumes, these do the job).

One word of caution, never walk through a metal detector listening to these (the ones you find like at Circuit City). It cost me about 4 pairs over the years.


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