- Folding construction is compact and portable
- Acoustic Twin Turbo circuitry delivers powerful bass sound and high efficiency
- Moisture Guard mechanism pulls sweat away from the ear canal
- Comfortable vertical, in-the-ear design
- Water resistant for outdoor use
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Need to replace those worn out headphones that you've been working out with? Try this pair of lightweight Street Style stereo folding headphones from Sony. They have a moisture guard mechanism that pulls sweat away from your ears, so you'll be able to concentrate on exercising without interruptions.
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90 of 96 people found the following review helpful
I bought these headphones for my MZ-R55 mini-disc player.
What a great buy! They fit in anything when folded. The practicality of these things is excellent. I don't think SONY leaves out anything when they come to designing their products.
What a great buy! They fit in anything when folded. The practicality of these things is excellent. I don't think SONY leaves out anything when they come to designing their products.
They are even good to have when you are putting your mini-disc player away. You just pop them into the box or carrying pouch, all tucked away out of sight. This helps when you don't want to always be looking for them everywhere around the room or house.
The sound in these little things is amazing. Best level of bass I ever had for replacement headphones of this kind. Mind you, my original pair are fine, but you never know when you will need an extra pair. One last thing. You'll agree, with the constand folding of these headphones, each time you put them on, they cling to your head more than before. It's good when you don't want them falling off your head while listening to a great song.
Hope my review helps you.
70 of 77 people found the following review helpful
If I had given these headphones a review two or three months ago, I definitely would have given them four or five stars--they've been my favorite headphones for years. Not necessarily because of the sound quality (quite passable but definitely not audiophile quality), but for the compact convenience of them: they fold up neatly and tightly and are easy to stow in a pocket or backpack. I've used these 'phones for years and they have always lasted many, many months until the wiring pulled out from the plug, usually through my own rough use. (A couple pairs on which I had the foresight to apply some precautionary electrical tape around the wire near the plug lasted for more than a year).
I haven't been able to find these headphones in retail stores for almost a year, so I was pleased when I noticed Amazon carried them. Several months ago I ordered a set and put it away for when I'd eventually wear out my old set. A couple weeks ago I at last switched to the new set, and two days after starting to use them, the headphones snapped in two at one of the folding joints--a problem I have never had with over a dozen pairs of these headphones before. Well, maybe that was user-error. I ordered two more sets and started using the first last week. It snapped in two the day before yesterday. The second pair snapped in two today. That can't be user error, that's faulty construction. I'm beginning to see why the bricks-and-mortar stores don't carry them anymore: I don't know what Sony has done in the process of the manufacture of these headphones, but they've changed them from my fave headphones to cheap breakable garbage. I won't be buying them again.
I haven't been able to find these headphones in retail stores for almost a year, so I was pleased when I noticed Amazon carried them. Several months ago I ordered a set and put it away for when I'd eventually wear out my old set. A couple weeks ago I at last switched to the new set, and two days after starting to use them, the headphones snapped in two at one of the folding joints--a problem I have never had with over a dozen pairs of these headphones before. Well, maybe that was user-error. I ordered two more sets and started using the first last week. It snapped in two the day before yesterday. The second pair snapped in two today. That can't be user error, that's faulty construction. I'm beginning to see why the bricks-and-mortar stores don't carry them anymore: I don't know what Sony has done in the process of the manufacture of these headphones, but they've changed them from my fave headphones to cheap breakable garbage. I won't be buying them again.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
I noticed a number of other reviews with the same problem, so I thought I might as well chime in. Yes, I have the same problem, namely the left side of the headphones went out after only 3 or 4 uses in the gym (there was no excessive or rough treatment of the headphones at all). My old headphones from about 8 years ago lasted for 8 years under the exact same conditions (until I accidentally snapped them)
Most Recent Customer Reviews
perfect fit
Note to Sony...please do not stop making these headphones! Those annoying earbuds do not fit or work for some people. I adore these headphones when I run or do anything. Read more
Published 24 days ago by Lorinda E Gulla
Good while they lasted
These were good while they lasted. That they fold was great, and helped them last in my bag. Although I take care of my things and don't do much yanking, they are in and out of my... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Pj Dupuis
How about we compromise?
I really like these headphones. I have pretty sensitive ears, and lots of bud-style headphones really start to feel uncomfortable to me after 10 or 15 minutes of use. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Keith Kerlan
complete junk
I wish I listened to these reviews. I bought 2, since I am a gentle person with my stuff, and each of them snapped into pieces (as described below) in just a few days. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Richard Lavallee
Great for jogging!
These headphones are great for exercising! While the sound quality isn't what you'd get from a more expensive pair of headphones, these are very functional and still sound pretty... Read more
Published 18 months ago by hJay432
rockin' headphones
Love them... wasted a lot of money looking for something comparable but could never find it!!! They are the best!
Published 20 months ago by wendy
Totally Portable
These phones are exceptionally portable due to the collapesable head bridge. They stand up to everyday use and
keep sounding good, even after I sweat on the ear piece. Read more
keep sounding good, even after I sweat on the ear piece. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Jay Mackey
As Expected...
Exactly as expected:
-Stay on my head during exercise
-The design actually does "wick" sweat away from the earbud
-Bass is non-existent... Read more
-Stay on my head during exercise
-The design actually does "wick" sweat away from the earbud
-Bass is non-existent... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Jason E. Smith
Excellent headphones for people on the move
I have had these for years. They are great quality for the price.
I use these headphones every day to listen to the radio or ipod when walking/running, and computer... Read more
I use these headphones every day to listen to the radio or ipod when walking/running, and computer... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Anna Sulkina
Decent Headphones, all things considered.
I had a pair of these several years ago and didn't even know that they existed anymore. I'm kind of a cheap headphone junky; I have gone through several sets of Koss's The Plug,... Read more
Published 24 months ago by Matthew Pearson
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