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Sony MDR-AS30G Active Style Headphones (Silver)
 
 

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Sony MDR-AS30G Active Style Headphones (Silver)

by Sony
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (62 customer reviews)

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Sony MDR-AS30G Active Style Headphones (Silver) + Philips Rich Bass Neckband Headphones SHS5200/28 (Replaces SHS5200) + Sony MDR-G45LP Street Style Neckband Headphones (Black)
Price For All Three: $43.42

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Technical Details

  • Slim/lightweight headphones with a behind-the-neck band
  • Flattening structure for ease of portability
  • Single sided cord for sports usage
  • Short cord (2ft) & extension cord (2 feet) is supplied
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Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.2 x 2 inches ; 0.2 ounces
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
  • ASIN: B0015AFONW
  • Item model number: MDR-AS30G
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (62 customer reviews)
  • Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Sony's MDR-AS30G Sports Headphones give you the freedom to enjoy your music and workout without any interference from bothersome cords. These headphones are great for athletes, personal trainers, fitness enthusiasts and those who are continuously involved in physical activity or on-the-go. Enjoy features such as a sweat resistant guard design, rich sound quality, and a cord clip to secure the cord during movement.

Sony AS30G workout

Active Lifestyle Design

Perfect for the active lifestyle, fast movements and high-impact workouts, these versatile headphones have a slip-resistant, comfortable fit for all ear sizes. The MDR-AS30G headphones have a slim, lightweight behind-the-neck band with a unique "stability" tip that provides a secure fit in the ear to prevent dropping during physical activity, sports and workouts.

Sweat Resistant
Sony's MDR-AS30G's have a sweat-resistant moisture guard design that allows moisture to pass around the headphones so you won't have to worry about sweat damaging your headphones while working out.
Sony AS30G workout
Enjoy your workout without interference

Secure Fit
Perfect for the active lifestyle, fast movements, and high-impact workouts, the MDR-AS30G headphones are versatile and have a slip-resistant, comfortable fit for all ear sizes. A cord clip is included to secure the cord and prevent interruptions during your activities.

Sound Quality
Sound should not be sacrificed during high-impact workouts and activities. The rich sound quality found in these headphones will keep you moving with sharp tones and deep, vivid bass.

Cord Adjuster/Extension
Adjust the cord length to suite your needs, using the shorter cord (2 feet) for arm-band use and the extension cord (additional 2 feet) for attaching to a backpack or waistband.

Take to the Gym
A hard carrying case is included to keep your headphones protected while traveling. The MDR-AS30G's lightweight, compact design has a flattening structure for ease of portability in your gym bag, backpack, or your pocket.
Sony AS30G workout
Compact design allows for easy portability





MDR-AS30G Specs

Driver Unit: 30mm diameter, dome type
Magnet Type: Neodymium
Frequency Response: 14Hz - 23,000Hz
Impedance: 24 ohms
Sensitivity (db): 106dB/mW
Power Handling Capacity: 100mW
Cord Length: 2ft

What's in the Box

  • MDR-AS30G Headphones
  • Hard Carrying Case
  • Extension Cord
  • Clip
  • Warranty Card

Product Description

Active style headphones with slim and lightweight behind-the-neck band.Unique Stability Tip provides secure fit in the ear to prevent dropping during sports or work out use.

 

Customer Reviews

62 Reviews
5 star:
 (26)
4 star:
 (17)
3 star:
 (6)
2 star:
 (7)
1 star:
 (6)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
3.8 out of 5 stars (62 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Good Idea, Poor Construction, March 2, 2010
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This review is from: Sony MDR-AS30G Active Style Headphones (Silver) (Electronics)
This will be the 4th pair of these headphones that I've purchased. None have lasted for longer than 10 months, and some as few as 3 months. After my last pair broke (the connection at the jack went bad, as with all 3 previous), I swore I'd never buy another pair. That being said, the price here on amazon is almost half what I paid for the previous pairs at target and that makes the prospect that they will only work for about 8-12 months more readily acceptable for me.

Other than the fact that the headphones will inevitably stop working in one ear, these are the best running/weightlifting headphones that I've found in MANY attempts (nike, phillips, skullcandy, other sonys) for the following reasons:

1. Stability tips and spring-like band design keep the headphones clamped to your ears.
2. SHORT CORD!
3. Sound quality is acceptable
4. Sweat resistant earpiece covers

For me, #'s 1 and 2 are by far the most important aspects of active headphones for fitness. The feeling that headphones are going to fall out of my ears severely detracts from my concentration and therefore the overall quality of my workout. At first, the secure fit is more than slightly uncomfortable, but either I adapt to it, or the headphones loosen up a bit and they become very comfortable. The short cord reaches directly to my ipod and nike+ armband without having to wrap, tuck, hold, wind, or clip the ridiculously long (normally 4') cord. When running, it prevents my arm from snagging it and when at the gym it prevents from getting hung up on the corners of weight machines and weight racks as I walk by. I can't use earbuds while exercising, because they cause so much pressure in my head it makes me feel like it will explode, it amplifies my heartbeat into my ears, and also can be dangerous because it blocks out nearly all noise, including vehicles on the road and charging bears.

Right now, these are the best headphones out there for me, despite their shoddy craftsmanship at the jack. If any other brand makes a secure-fitting, short corded, non-earbud headphone at a similar price-point, I will switch without question.

** Side note- I sent sony an email regarding the problems that I have had with these headphones at the jack, and got a form-letter response back over 2 months later saying something to the effect of "thank you for your valuable feedback, blah blah blah". No remedy, no solution, no tips to make the headphones last longer. I would have been satiated with even just a coupon for $0.50 my next pair or some sort of acknowledgement of their compassion for my plight. Customer service = FAIL.
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Sound, July 23, 2008
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Big-D (Lake Havasu City, AZ United States) - See all my reviews
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This headphones have superd sound. The absolute only reason I did not give them a 5-Star rating is because after about an hour of use, I tend to get a little bit of a headache due to how tight they seem to fit. Now I am a big guy at well over 6 feet ( I guess I have a big head), which could very well be reason for the tighter than normal fit. I do enjoy the sound and I am happy with my purchase. Because the band fits around the base of your neck in the back, you can exercise, run or perform any type of activity without them wanting to fall off. And you can't beat the sound quality including the deep bass you hear. They sound just as good as any of the much higher priced units I tried before choosing these to buy.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Reunited, finally, May 19, 2010
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Firstly, I'm not a headphone expert, not an audiophile. I only use headphones at the gym.

I don't like earbud style headphones as my ears don't accommodate them and I find myself constantly adjusting them. For me these are very comfortable, no adjusting needed. Important, because my workouts typically are weightlifting only. I don't need distractions in the middle of deadlifting.

I love these because I tend to choose workout music that emphasizes bass and these pound pretty well for a cheap pair of headphones! Sound quality is great, balance seems fine, I can hear more 'detail' in the music with these than other headphones.

My first pair held up well for a satisfactory amount of time. Eventually, after about a year of daily use one side quit functioning. I suspect that was my fault as I'm pretty rough with my electronics and don't take proper care of them. Just throw them aside in the car until they're needed next. However, I definitely feel I got my money's worth, especially with all the sweating they had to endure.

After breaking my first pair I was unable to find a replacement in the store. I proceeded to buy different brands of headphones, more than a dozen, but none measured up to these. I likely spent hundreds of dollars trying to find a replacement (I never think of Amazon first, silly me).

For Mother's Day my husband bought me a set of Sennheiser headphones. I expected they would exceed this set as they cost about 10x more. I was disappointed, as the quality didn't match, particularly the comfort, crispness and bass. I returned them and finally sought these out on Amazon.

After almost a year of pining for these and searching for them they arrived promptly yesterday and I had a sweet reunion with them at the gym. They were everything I remembered. Too bad I forgot to charge my iPod and it died about 10 minutes into my workout!

I feel they're definitely worth the small price having tried many other styles and brands. Will be buying a backup pair or two.
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