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Bud Style Headphones
Model number:
MDR-ED21LP
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
Make sure your music goes with you. These super-light headphones take your music to the next level.
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Extra-large 16 mm drivers make the MDR-ED21LP headphones an outstanding choice for listening on the go. Fitting snugly yet comfortably, the in-ear design allows you to enjoy music while you exercise, skate or even dance. In addition, the soft rubber earpiece minimizes stress on the ear while the unique bass booster, earpiece shape and anti-bacterial material offer wider frequency sound and worry-free wearing. The Acoustic Twin Turbo™ circuit ensures enhanced sound quality and a high-power neodymium magnet for maximum energy in minimum size are also included for your enjoyment.
Super-light in-the-ear design
fits snugly, yet comfortably inside the ear; eliminates the headband so you can enjoy music while exercising, skating or dancing
16 mm Diameter Driver
delivers deeper bass, extended treble and higher fidelity, yet remains small enough to fit inside your ear
Neodymium magnet
for maximum energy in minimum size; ounce for ounce, Neodymium is far more powerful than conventional Samarium Cobalt or Aluminum magnets
Groove design earpiece shape
A better fit means less sound is lost; better bass response at the same sound pressure levels as conventional designs.
Sony Acoustic Twin Turbo® Circuitry
uses sound chamber and ducts for improved efficiency, gets high sonic output from your portable stereo
Soft rubber earpieces
provide greater stability so they're far less likely to shift or fall out, greater wearing comfort thanks to the broader distribution of contact
PET diaphragms
ensure high rigidity for minimum distortion; low mass for extended high-frequency response out to 23,000 Hz
Supplied carrying pouch
neatly stores the ear-buds and headphone cord when not in use; ideal for carrying in a pocket or purse
Product Specifications
Power
- Power Handling Capacity : 50mW
Weights and Measurements
- Cord Length (Approx.) : 3.3 ft (1.0m)
- Weight (Approx.) : .21 oz (5g) -without cord
General
- Design : Earbud
- Diaphragm : PET
- Magnet : Neodymium
- Plug : Nickel-plated, L-shaped stereo mini plug
- Type of Use : Portable
Hardware
- Cord : Y-shape
- Headphone Type : Open-air, Dynamic
Audio
- Driver Unit : 16mm
- Frequency Response : 8-23,000Hz
- Impedance : 16 ohms
- Sensitivity (db) : 108dB/mW
In the Box
- Carrying pouch
Product Reviews
Write a review( Rated 4.6 out of 5 Stars AVERAGE RATING | 7 REVIEWS Ratings Snapshot)
7 of 7 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend
Rated 3.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: happyturtle18 (san jose, california)
Date: Jul 6, 2009
I've had this product for 6-12 months
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good sound, bad design
Pros: good sound quality
Cons: bad in-ear design
the only reason i wouldn't recommend this is because the design. after a few minutes wearing them my ears were killing me. you may not have these problems but i sure did. overall a pretty good headphone
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: Ryosuke
Date: Apr 30, 2009
I've had this product for over 5 years
2of 2 people found this helpful
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Last 12+ years
Pros: 24 hour comfort, lasts eons
Cons: slightly less bass than Sony High Performance
Well, the pair of Sony MDR-ED228 headphones I had has finally broke. After 12 YEARS. They have a very comfortable to wear, even for the entire day, the coord is just long enough to be in the lower pocket of BDUs, but keep out of the way if the audio device is in a higher pocket. The cord is very durable. over 10 years and it's still not breaking up, amazing. The only real difference between these newer ones and mine is the heads have become more articulated, but the connector has become less durable looking. Mine has a 90 degree elbow connection, but it doesn't move at all. I have a new Sony SRS-U10 speaker system, but the elbow connection on that is very flexible; something that might not bode well for down the road. The sound that comes out of these are really good for what they are. The mids and highs are clear, but it has barely a hint less bass than Sony High Performance, but they are much louder. Only after 10 years did the left bud develop a barely perceptible buzz with high bass and massive amounts of volume. These are the most comfortable headphones I've used. I have newer pairs, but I still use these. I can hardly feel them.
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Reviewer: AScobi
Date: Apr 15, 2009
1of 1 people found this helpful
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Sony
Pros: Design, Nice cord, slider to keep them un-knotted
Cons: none i have found yet.
These buds are the best $20 buds i have ever used. They don't get hissy, or distorted at high volumes. The bass is nice and rich, all highs are crisp. they fit in my ear (yours may be different) very nicely, i will dirt bike with these they fit so well. all in all, even though i have not used them for more than 24 hours, i recommend them. plus, you can never go wrong with sony.
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: TahZilla (Phoenixville)
Date: Jan 24, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
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Panasonic Sucks!
Pros: Sound great, comfortable
Cons: None yet!
I bought some Panasonic headphones and not only was the sound quality awful, but they were PAINFUL to wear! These Sony headphone are very comfortable and sound GREAT! Good job, Sony!
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: cashinvestments (Dallas)
Date: Jan 6, 2009
I've had this product for 1-2 years
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Excellence in Engineering`
Pros: sound quality, comfort, affordable
Cons: none
These phones are typical SONY... the company whose WALKMAN tradename identifies a whole line of personal electronics. I have been using personal audio for 25 years and these are the best phones i have ever possessed. This product would be a bargain at thrice the price. The Sound quality is phenomenal, as usual for SONY. The comfort and stand up to my off/on/off/on schedule. I have the MDR-ED21LP around my neck everywhere I go. Also fits under fullface motorcycle helmet perfectly. I have already bought several sets, only because I seem to lose them before they wear out. I will be back for another when these find someone else's pocket.
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: gnirre (Los Angeles)
Date: Nov 27, 2008
I've had this product for over 5 years
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Loved them for years
Pros: Shape, bass, cord, price
Cons: Babies like sucking the buds
I love the bass and the robustness of these and they are perfect fit for my ears. I used the same pair for six years. Then I got a son and he ate them. And he ate the replacement I bought. Then I lost the next pair. Now I'm buying two and putting one in a safety deposit box. I don't want take the chance that Sony stops selling these. Note that the similar model MDR-ED12LP has an identical bud shape and the same strong bass. But a thinner cord makes them less robust. I tried a pair of them but my son ate them.
Rated 4.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: jtay91
Date: Nov 27, 2008
I've had this product for 2-5 years
2of 2 people found this helpful
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Its exactly what i need
Pros: design
Cons: last only 3 months/ hard to find around stores
personally it fits me the best