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Stereo Earphones
Model number:
MDR-EX81LP/B
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
Close out the noise while opening up new ranges in your music with these closed-type. They produce the right stuff for high-intensity listening and powerful, resonant bass response.
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- Position 5 Reviews
- Position 6 Accessories
Design
Closed type earphones structure delivers deep bass sound
Material
Soft, silicone rubber earbuds are used for stable and comfortable fit in the ears and a unique, aluminum shaft
Technology
400kJ/m3 high power neodymium magnet is used to reproduce powerful bass and clear treble sound
Product Specifications
Power
- Power Handling Capacity : 100mW (IEC)
Weights and Measurements
- Cord Length (Approx.) : 4 ft (1.2m)
- Weight (Approx.) : 10g(without cord)
General
- Case Type : Case
- Design : Earbud
- Diaphragm : PET
- Headband : None
- Magnet : Neodymium (400kJ/m3)
- Plug : Gold-plated, L-shaped stereo mini plug
- Type of Use : Portable, Sports
Hardware
- Cord : Oxygen-Free Copper, Neck Chain
- Headphone Type : Closed, Dynamic
Audio
- Driver Unit : 9mm
- Frequency Response : 5Hz - 23,000Hz
- Impedance : 16 ohms
- Sensitivity (db) : 100dB/mW
In the Box
- Ear pieces (S,M,L x2)
- Warranty card
- Carrying case
- Earphone holder
Cushions
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Replacement Ear Cushions
$7.99
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Replacement Ear Cushions
$7.99
Discontinued Models
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Custom Headphone Skins - Stars
$4.99
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Custom Headphone Skins - Psychedelic
$4.99
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Custom Headphone Skins - Flower
$4.99
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Custom Headphone Skins - Skulls
$4.99
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Custom Headphone Skins - Monkey
$4.99
Product Reviews
Write a review( Rated 4.5 out of 5 Stars AVERAGE RATING | 2 REVIEWS Ratings Snapshot)
2 of 2 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend
Rated 4.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: Rockercub (Encino, CA)
Date: Apr 23, 2009
I've had this product for 1-3 months
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Great sound; so-so design
Pros: Excellent sound for the price range
Cons: Neck-chain cord; poor-fitting ear piece
I've tried out about 10 different sets of Sony headphones and finally settled on these for my gym headphones. The sound is fantastic for the price range with enough bass to satisfy me while maintaining clear highs and vocals. I did try out a few higher-end buds, but although they provided better sound, the neck-chain cord was a deal-breaker. I can't stress how much I dislike this design. For one thing, I wear my iPod on my right hip since I'm right-handed, so the cord has to cross my body. So much for moving the cord to one side! And aside from that, the best placement for a cord when you're working out is in the center (sure it's out of the way when I do my right-sided exercises, but it's directly in the way when I do my left-sided exercises). I really wish Sony would offer it's high-end earphones with a choice of either neck-chain or Y-type cord. (Are you listening, Sony?) Now, I must mention that the MDR-EX81's also have a neck-chain cord, but it's a compromise I've had to make since the sound on all models with a Y-type cord is unacceptable to me. Fortunately, the cord on the MDR-EX81 doesn't bother me as much because of the over-the-ear design. This helps eliminate the pull of the cord on the earbud, which makes quite a bit of difference. Unfortunately, the over-the-ear design is not adjustable and is obviously made for someone with huge ears, so it's a very poor fit for me. But the earbuds remain fairly snug throughout my workout, so it's not a deal-breaker. Now if only Sony would take the sound of the MDR-EX81 and add it to the design of the MDR-AS20J, I'd have the perfect gym headphones (for the record, I've tried the MDR-AS40EX, but I found the volume to be inadequate). For now, however, these will do.
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: phonesguy (Alpharetty, GA)
Date: Mar 13, 2009
I've had this product for 2-5 years
3of 3 people found this helpful
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Wonderful!!!
Pros: GREAT Bass and wonderful sound. They are also very comfortable and keep excess noise out really well.
Cons: None really except they tangle easily
I have had these headphones for just over two years now. I have never been disappointed with this product. They have excellent sound quality and even better bass. The bass output on these phones is among the best i've ever heard from in-ear phones. The only problem that I have ever had is that they get tangled up really easily. Another thing that i was very pleased with is the fact that it cancels outside noise very well for a pair of stereo headphones. You MUST use the right size earpiece though in order to get the best use out of them. These headphones are also really comfortable, and after extensive use, you barely know that you have them in your ears. It takes a little getting used to having the speaker in your ear, but the comfort and the sound quality more than makes up for the week it takes to get used to the phones. Again, a wonderful product that is most definitely worth $50.