Customer Reviews

Sony MDR-G56V Street Style Headphones with In-line Volume Control

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These headphones provide a great combination of Sound and comfort. I have had mine for almost a year and the sound quality is still above decent. Many headphones lose a lot of quality after a few months of use, but these still seem to be holding out quite well. They don't noise cancel or anything but they can get loud enough to where I can mow the lawn and still hear my music.

In terms of comfort these are the best I've ever owned. They fit so well and weigh so little, that after a minute or two of use, you won't even think you are wearing them! They are also very discreet and low profile. Hats aren't a problem due to the plastic strip that goes behind rather than over. (a great design idea) The only complaint I have is that you can't lean back on anything with them on. So if your sitting down, you won't be able to bend them to lean your head on a chair.

Probably one of my favorite things about these is the durability. I carry my Player and headphones around in a book filled bag on the go. Trust me, I have tried a lot of different headphones and most of them simply can't take the pressure. About 80% of the ones I've tried break after a couple weeks of "bag storage" due to all the pressure I exert on the bag and the stuff I put in it. These headphones however, have gone almost an entire year in my bag, and are still in perfect condition!!!

So if your looking for a durableand comfortable headphone that will retain it's sound for a while, this is the way to go!

I've used my pair frequently for about seven months.

When used with a pocket-sized player (such as a digital player), the volume control on the cord (which distinguishes this model from MDR-G57G, MDR-G52LP and MDR-G72LP) is convenient---particularly for a person like myself whose playlist often contains classical, jazz and rock.

The plastic armature can be adjusted by bending. After a little adjustment, I've found them exceptionally comfortable for extended wear, even with glasses.

The slightly obnoxious silver Sony logo is on a pair of plastic inserts that can be removed easily.

I've owned a pair of these for so long I don't remember when I bought them, maybe eight years ago. Even though the ear protector foam has worn off these babies keep pumping out a great sound.

Plenty of bass for a lightweight design, the volume is loud and clear enough without damaging the ear. The cable is very durable, no issues with kinks or falling out of the earpiece. The volume control is an invaluable feature. I particularly like the fact it is analogue, which gives precise control. It is a little small and fiddly so you may need to take off your gloves.

I've worn these headphones on a crowded train every day this year. People around me have noisy headphones that annoy fellow travellers - theirs seem sound louder outside the ear than inside! But my headphones are practically silent when they're not on my own head. You won't disturb the comfort of fellow commuters wearing these.

Speaking of comfort, they do grip the head above the ear. This can get uncomfortable at times, but just rub your temples and put them back on. Even without the foam they're still comfortable on the ear. I've travelled the world with these headphones and I wouldn't leave home without them. Best buy ever.

Sony replaced the MDR-G56V with the MDR-G58V headphones, which have been getting lackluster reviews at best. I looked at the MDR-G58Vs at the Sony Store, and after about 5 seconds decided they were about the most uncomfortable phones ever to my adorn head. The foam earpieces on the 58s are about the size of a quarter, and they dig your ears. Also the pointy part on the back of the neck band kept getting caught on my shirt collar. Ah, progress! I love when manufacturers decide what is best for us.

I decided to order these MDR-G56Vs sight unseen based on the reviews here. In a word: bassie! I like lots of bass, so it doesn't bother me, but some might not prefer the low frequency bias of these phones. The sound quality is great, rivalling my Grados. They are a bit uncomfortable after awhile, kind of like earpieces on a pair of ill fitting eyeglasses. I find that sliding them back a bit on the ears helps a lot.

The in-line volume control was the main reason I got them. Why aren't there more headphones with a volume control? Quick volume control is critical for me when running around traffic where I have to be aware of my surroundings. I have some Etymotic ER-6i earbuds that block out all sound, and I've nearly bought it more than once because I couldn't hear an approaching car. The volume control on the MDR-G56Vs is a little too small, though: it's hard to find and operate, especially with gloves.

Anyway, these MDR-G56V headphones are great. Get some before they're all gone.

These do seem to be a little heavy, I could feel a little difference. These are though very comfortable. The bass seems to sound better than my other headphones on full bass, which is good. There is a volume control on your headphones, but I don't really understand why you need it, unless you really have to change volume. It is a behind the neck strap type headphone, and sort of disappointing that you can't put your head back. After a while though, it starts to hurt, but only for a few minutes, then, more music. It is gold plated, and I got this for [$$$]. It does not fall off your ears unless you start hitting the neck strap. Part of the headphones are made of rubber, to keep the headphones in place. I would recommend it to anybody. Plus, if you really want to hear the music without it, full blast. But, high volumes do seem to be really hard for people to hear (or not at all), like my CD player.