Latest 6 Reviews Here is what people are saying about the Sony MDR-EX71SL/WK Fontopia Headphones (Ear bud)
"I love the sound, not the best for working out though"
2009-10-29
- Reviewed By User: A1RG1YRSMPUC9G
So, don't want to say what already others have said about the sound. In short, I like it a lot, but I'm not a sound expert, so judge for yourself.
I just wanted to write this up so others know: I'm kind of split on the 'extension' cord. Having a short cord is sometimes great. I plug it into my iphone and just attach my phone to my backpack strap when walking. Nice.
But, when working out I am usually in one of two modes: listen to music on the phone or listen to the TV on treadmill or bike.
When listening to musing on the phone it's not half bad, but when connecting to a device that is not on you at all time it gets really bad. Here is why: the connector between the buds and the extension cord ends up right in the middle of the 'cord'. When running, that thing dangles because of it's weight and eventually rips the buds out of your ears. So in short, not good for running on the treadmill and listening to the TV.
Other than this, awesome.
"excellent earphones"
2009-10-26
- Reviewed By User: A160PHMUSXTTP2
Excellent noise reduction after fitting the earpiece correctly, and very good bass response. Wire is a little bit short, and with the extension they give you, it becomes too bulky. I would rather they not give an extension cord and just make the main wire longer.
"Not great sound"
2009-09-06
- Reviewed By User: AMF09Y15A532B
Fit well but did not sound great. Cheap/generic headphones sound better but if your looking for fit vs. sound quality - they were okay.
Would not recommend these.
"second set"
2009-09-01
- Reviewed By User: A106C7DP7U84VG
second set of these bought. Really like the short cord and extension when you need it. When running there is less cord flapping around to bother you. The case is way too big and bulky. Preferred the previous version.
I actually like the behind-the-head cord design, especially for working out or moving around the house; I can pull out one side and let it hang on my shoulder and then put it right back in without it feeling unbalanced and hanging off of one ear. However, the silver attachment where the two sides come together does pull downward and can be a nuisance. Also, the cord in general just seemed to get tangled in absolutely everything. These headphones were my preferred set, but they lasted a bit less than a year. Eventually one of the ear cords got a kink which had to be taped, and the plastic connected where the two ear cords come together eventually began sliding off, exposing naked wires, and then just cracked in half. Finally, the left ear bud cover kept popping off of the ear bud. The first six or so times it did that I was lucky enough to find the little piece, but finally it flew off and disappeared forever, so I put on the large cover, which didn't fit as well but was better than nothing, and two hours later that one popped off the earbud and was immediately lost as well. So, time for a new set--I probably won't get this one again. The earbud cover would pop off when the earbuds would get yanked out of my ear, usually when the cord got caught on something (usually if I bent down, it would loop over a drawer handle or something and yank out when I straightened up), or when I would accidently drop the iPod.
I was pretty impressed by the sound, though. Much better than the earbuds that came with the iPod.
I really like the sound that these inexpensive buds gave until one of them conked out. Thinking that perhaps this was just bad luck or a fluke I returned to Amazon to buy another pair but see that this problem has occurred with other customers so I'm going with a different make and model--Sennheiser CX 300 as they are similar in price, rated well, and no mention of any problems with them breaking.
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"I love the sound, not the best for working out though"
"Not great sound"