Sony MDR-AS50G Active Style Spiral Neck-Band Headphones (Silver)

by Sony

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 1.9 inches ; 0.5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00165YVTE
• Item model number: MDR-AS50G
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (149 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Sony's MDR-AS50G Active Style Spiral Neck-Band 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.

Sweat Resistant

You can avoid damaging your headphones with the sweat-resistant moisture guard design that allows moisture to pass around the headphones while working out.

Enjoy your workout without any interference

Behind-the-Neck Design

Sony's MDR-AS50G headphones are lightweight with a soft and flexible spiral behind-the-neck band. 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 design helps keep the cord out of the way during intense workouts and provides a secure in-ear fit.

The compact design allows you to easily carry on-the-go

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.

Take to the Gym

A carrying case is included to keep your headphones protected while traveling. The lightweight, compact design allows the headphones to be easily carried in your gym bag, backpack, or in your pocket.

Cord Adjuster/Extension

The cord adjuster lets you move the cord to the best position for sports and workout use. A short cord (2 feet) solution is provided for arm-band use and an extension cord (additional 2 feet) is supplied for additional cord length. There is also a clip to secure the cord in place.

MDR-AS50G Specs

Driver Unit:	9mm, dome type
Magnet Type:	Neodymium
Frequency Response:	9Hz - 23,000Hz
Impedance:	16 ohms
Sensitivity (db):	100dB/mW
Power Handling Capacity:	100mW
Cord Length:	2ft single sided, 2 ft extension cord

What's in the Box

• MDR-AS50G earbuds
  
• 2 ft. Extension Cord
  
• Carrying Case
• Soft Silicone Rubber Earbuds (S, M, L size) clip
  

Product Description

Earbud-style headphones deliver rich sound with deep bass. Lightweight active style headphones with a soft and flexible spiral behind-the-neck band. Cord adjuster lets you move the cord to the best position for sports or workout use. Moisture guard allows for moisture to pass around headphones. Single sided cord for sports usage. Short cord (2 feet) solution for arm-band use; extension cord (2 feet) is supplied. Three sizes of earbuds (S, M, L) allows a snug fit in a varity of ears sizes. Hard carrying case. Clip to secure the cord.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

52 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great workout headphones, little odd of a fit., June 9, 2008

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Eric Lilley (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews
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These headphones are really good for working out. They stay on your head, sound good and the cord stays out of the way. I have used the Shure E2c headphones which are $99 or so for a year now, and they have superior sound and fit. The problem with them is that they have a freaking 4 foot cord and it gets in the way constantly. These headphones are far preferable for working out, though the fit is... interesting. They wrap around your head and fit snugly, however I find the ear piece slips around my ear and I am constantly adjusting them to make it less annoying. Stil, with the short cord and stability of the ear piece, this is a great product. Maybe I just have a massive head.

UPDATE: I do have a massive head.

33 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not Comfortable Without Help, August 14, 2008

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Alex Knight (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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I was looking for a replacement for my Sony MDR-EX81's. Both the 81's and the MDR-EX71's I owned broke within a few years. I wanted a model that was specifically designed for working out, or moisture exposure, as I like to run a lot.

At the very first run, these began causing pain at about mile 2. Apparently the small amount of pressure these apply near the speaker was enough to irritate me.

The second time I used them, I relieved a little weight by wearing sunglasses over the outside of them. That seemed to work perfectly! I also found comfort in wearing a visor, and passing the flexible "behind the neck" portion up under the visor strap in back of my head.

Sound quality is comparable to the MDR-EX71/81, which I thought was a good value. I listen to pop and rock music.

Hope this helps!

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Performs as advertised, June 24, 2008

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Bob Buyer (CT) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

I was looking for a 2nd pair of headphones (1st being Shure e420) for use at the gym. I have damaged my Shure's from sweat. After having them replaced, i set out to find something that can stand up to the 3-4X's a week work out. After researching all the available options, i selected these Sony behind the head headphones. They are comfortable around the head and don't move during use. The only reason I don't give these a 5 is the ear buds take some work to fit just right, but you can get there. I am a little spoiled from the Shure, so i have to adjust to a different fit. At the gym, I most often listen to books on my iPod. The sound quality is very good, when you get the proper fit. If you don't, there is a little sound leakage and you have to crank the volume up to full.
So far, I have to say I am very pleased with the Sony's. They did a great job on "wire management" and you can use the short cord for use with an armband or the longer cord if you need the extra length. I have not noticed any wear as of yet, but even when they do eventually break, it's $50 not $300 (Shure).
I would recommend these to anyone and will likely buy another pair when and if these eventually break.