Sony MDR-W08L Vertical In-The-Ear Headphones
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Manufacturer: SonyModel: MDRW08L
Product features:
- Open-air, dynamic headphones which fit comfortably in the ear
- 13.5 mm diameter for small size and sound quality
- Nickel-plated mini-plug is L-shaped
- Slim headband to keep headphones snug
- 3.3 foot cord (1 meter) for ease of movement
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Customer Review: Comfortable and Cheap (in more than one sense of the word)
Summary: 4 Stars
Sony MDR-W08 Earphones
Pros:
Comfortable. Lightweight. Headband is barely noticeable and keeps the earphones in my ears. Stay in place when I am moving (I tried jumping up and down with them on). Sound is ok. Don't isolate outside noise, which might be desirable. Short cord may be good while you are on the move. They have markings for right/left sides. Don't cost much. I have had these for years, and they still work.
Cons:
Feel cheap. Sound is only ok, with too much bass for me. Not isolating outside noise might not be a good thing. Cord is too short for comfortable use on a computer, and impossibly short for use with a TV. The cord goes to both sides of the earphones, which means it gets caught on everything.
Other thoughts:
These earphones are the only acceptably comfortable headphone/ear bud type device I have used. Ear buds always fall out of my ears, and over-the-ear headphones are uncomfortable for me. However, my primary use for them is on the computer, which is inconvenient due to the very short (only about two feet to the cord split) length.
The sound is not that good, with a lot of unpleasant bass, so you may have to adjust the tone settings on your device. There are also ports on the back; you could try to cover these somehow to reduce the bass. I'm not handy so I haven't tried.
Overall, I like these, or maybe I should say I don't like any other headphones. Plus these didn't cost a lot, which is good if you are not sure if you'll like them. Buying a premium quality set of headphones or ear buds is a gamble. They might sound great, but it doesn't really matter if they are too uncomfortable to wear. Then you are out a lot of cash.
Try these if you can't stand the feeling of other headphones, or if ear buds always fall out of your ears.
Description of Sony MDR-W08L Vertical In-The-Ear Headphones
Even when you're really moving, these stylish new headphones fit snugly and comfortably. This model features Sony Acoustic Twin Turbo Circuitry that uses sound chamber and ducts for improved efficiency, gets high sonic output from your portable stereo.The MDR-W08L headphones fit inside the ear for jostle-free listening. Created for active listeners, these headphones are better held in place with the wide, over-the-head headband. They are extremely lightweight (.5 ounces) and will provide hours of comfortable listening.
Sony uses 13.5 mm driver units in these headphones. While lightweight and small enough to fit inside the ear, they also deliver a good bass sound and wide frequency range (down to 20 Hz.) Neodymium magnets give the headphones maximum energy at a minimal size and weight. The open-air design allows for ambient noise to enter the ear, a safe feature for exercisers as you will hear car horns, passing bikers and dog barks. The cord is one meter long (3.3 feet) and the nickel-plated mini-plug offers crisp sound delivery. The headphones are a modern black color.
What's in the Box
Sony MDR-W08L headphones
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