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(21 customer reviews) 14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Very good value - better than expected sound.,
October 4, 2009 Tubeamps - See all my reviews
This review is from: Sony MDR-210LP Open-air Headphones (Electronics)
Based on the manufacturer's info, the specifications for these are almost the same as the cheaper, mostly favorably-reviewed MDR-110LP, the difference being with the 210LP: 1.) The wire is longer (specified 5ft.), 2.) a very slightly extended bass response (probably not audible), and 3.) the inclusion of a quarter-inch stereo plug in addition to the standard mini-plug. The headband is also adjustable on these. I'm not sure the 110LP's are adjustable. I don't have the 110LP's, the Amazon reviews for the 110LP conflict on this point and Sony's website doesn't mention it.
I got mine at Target. It's a little difficult to criticize a super-low dollar stereo component, unless it doesn't work at all and I figured at this price, when it breaks you just get another.
I returned a Sennheiser PX100, mainly because it wasn't built much better than this, I didn't need a headset to fold and the midbass wasn't ridiculously overwhelming like it is on the Sennheiser and of...Read more
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Excellent value; cord too long,
August 1, 2010 David H. Byman (Burlington, VT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony MDR-210LP Open-air Headphones (Electronics)
Compared to the similarly-styled MDR-110 LPs, the bass response in these open-air headphones is a bit deeper. Overall, for a $10 pair of headphones the sound quality is pretty decent. Not as full of a sound as a $100 pair of studio or noise-canceling headphones, but a huge improvement over the freebies that the airlines dish out.
Comfort-wise, after a two-hour bike ride, I still don't feel like I'm wearing anything and my ears are not sore (unless I play my music too loud). These headphones don't block outside noises that much, which is a good thing for me when I'm on the bicycle and want to hear approaching traffic. However, these headphones will not do a good job of blocking out indoor gym noise.
The only major drawback for me is the extra-long cord. Who needs 5'? The extra length might be beneficial for some settings, like an office, where you don't want to feel so tethered. However since I use them exclusively for working out, and the excessive cordage just...Read more
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Excellent sound quality for the price,
November 15, 2011 Raj (Orange County, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Sony MDR-210LP Open-air Headphones (Electronics)
Holy ishshhhh I am very impressed with the sound quality on this very cheap set. Off the chain yo. off the chain. I 'upgraded' from the MDR-110's lol.
They are super handy for running or going to the gym (don't want my sweat on a more expensive pair of cans). Also, the open-air style is good so you can listen to music and hear if someone is trying to get your attention. "Whaddup yo?"
