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(More customer reviews)Review updated: March 2011
When I bought these, I was searching for a pair of headphones that would:
1. Fit snug inside my ear so as to not fall out or come loose when working out
2. Produce excellent sound while blocking most ambient noise
3. Have a comfortable clip and ear bud so that they can be worn for hours at a time.
I have been using these headphones specifically for almost four years (I'm on my second pair, but that's because I lost my originals.) I use them almost exclusively for working out (weightlifting, cardio and gymnastics) and have found no other headphones to compare for my needs. A few things that make these great: outstanding Sony quality sound, very snug and customizable fit and good noise reduction. Sony includes three different ear hanger/clip sizes as well as three different ear bud/cone sizes. This allows you to enjoy the best possible fit, and if needed, adjust each ear individually. The sound quality is superb, but, you must fully insert the earbuds so that they form a "seal" in order to experience the full sound. If the headphones are only partially inserted or if they come loose during your workout, they are practically inaudible. On the flip side, these are excellent for reducing ambient noise (the treadmills and gym speakers never drown out my music) which allows me to avoid annoying distractions at the gym.
Downsides: The cord is entirely to short. If you do not wear an armband, these headphones will require the use of an extension cable (included) in order to reach your belt clip/pocket. However, I gave up using the extension cable after it annoyingly came detached from the main cord several times each workout. Furthermore, the extension cable makes the overall cable length entirely too long. If they had made the original cord about 4 inches longer, it would have made everyone happy-- the armband wearers and the pocket people. Oh well.
Second issue: The ear bud fit, although snug, can potentially come loose after several minutes of "active" use (ie: running on treadmill). On my first pair of headphones, I needed to press on the ear buds gently to get the seal snug every several minutes. I don't seem to have this issue with my newer pair, but perhaps I am using a better fitting ear bud/cone this time.
Update: While I definitely recommend these headphones, I've deducted a star because after about 3 years of use they seem to irritate my inner ears quite a bit. I can't be certain whether its the plastic/rubber material the buds are made of or whether its the fact that I wear them very frequently (about 15 hours a week) while training and perspiring. The design, as I've mentioned, requires a rather tight fit between the earbud cone and your physical ear canal, so wearing them "loosely" isn't an option. If you have particularly sensitive ears, you might take this into consideration. If you're wondering, I clean them often with a 96% alcohol solution!
Overall: These are an excellent set of sport headphones with great sound. They are highly adjustable for a custom fit and have withstood many tortuous workouts and heavy perspiration. (They have even gone through the washing machine unscathed once or twice!) Highly recommended! A+
Note: I use these headphones with the SanDisk Sansa Clip MP3 Player
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Earbud-style headphones deliver rich sound with deep bass.Moisture guard allows for moisture to pass around head phones. Short cord (2 feet) solution for arm-band use; extension cord (2 feet) is supplied. Supplied with 3 sizes of detachable soft hangers for ultra-secure and comfortable fit. Can also be used as standard earbud by detaching soft hangers. Three sizes of earbuds (S, M, L). Hard carrying case.Clip to secure the cord.
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