Sony MDR-J10 h.ear Headphones with Non-Slip Design (Black)

by Sony

• Open-air headphones clip into the ear via a vertical design
• Non-slip design is perfect for active pursuits like exercising and dancing
• 13.5 mm diameter driver used for small size and delivery of deep bass
• Neodymium magnets provide maximum energy with minimal size
• Tangle-free cord (3.5 feet) is adjustable and stores away in backpack or purse

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 4.2 x 1.7 inches ; 2.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000092YR6
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• Item model number: MDRJ10/BLACK
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1,087 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #45 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Audio & Video Accessories > Headphones
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

Color: Black

  Overview: Sony presents h.ear™ Headphones for the first time with the MDR-J10 Stereo Headphones. These chic headphones feature Vertical in-the-ear design for comfort, a headband-free Clip on Style that follows the contour of the ears, and a Non-Slip, Stable Design for a Secure Fit while exercising, skating, dancing or playing sports. The MDR-J10 also minimizes sound leakage for consistently clear reproduction, while our Open-air design enables you to hear ambient sound. h.ear Headphones are here making listening on the go sound even better. Features: Vertical in-the-ear design reduces size and weight to the minimum; comfortable hour after hour Clip on style headphones feature a headband-free design where the clips follow the contour of the ears Non-Slip Design for Secure Fit on Ears fits snugly yet comfortably so you can enjoy music while exercising, skating, dancing or playing sports Minimizes sound leakage for consistently clear reproduction Open-air headphones are comfortable to wear, even for extended periods; also allow you to hear ambient sound 13.5 mm driver is small enough to fit inside your ear Tangle-free storage cord is adjustable, and makes for easy storage in a backpack, briefcase or purse Type Open air, dynamic Driver unit 13.5mm diameter Sensitivity 104 dB/mW Impedance 16 ohms Magnet type Neodymium Frequency Response 20-20000Hz Power Handling Capacity 1000mW (IEC) Cord TPC Y-shape, 1.2m Plug L-shaped stereo mini

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

483 of 494 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars About what you'd expect January 4, 2004

By Ikonomi

Color Name:Black

I was looking for some small, lightweight headphones that I could wear while running and working out. Ruled out, of course, were the normal earbuds, which have a tendency to fall out at the gentlest breeze, or at least at the slightest tug or jar. So, to that end, I picked up a pair of Sony MDR-J10 h.ear clips.

First, the good. They're very light and reasonably comfortable for something that's sticking just into your ear. No problem. The clips work very well -- no matter how hard I work I can't get them to fall off. It might help that they tend to get tangled in my hair. I personally prefer the clip style to a headband -- this way, there's absolutely nothing to bounce around while you're running. I should also mention that they look very sleek worn.

The cable features an adjustable restraint, above the normal fixed thing that marks the beginning of the dual cord, so you'll never have too much cord flying around your neck.

Second, the bad. The cord is a bit shorter than I'm used to, but hey, no problem. The sound from these features a whole lot of midrange without a lot of bass or even treble definition. You have to remember, however, that the drivers in these things measure in at like thirteen millimeters, so if you're expecting Sennheiser clarity, you're looking at the wrong headphones.

Overall, these earclips are quite satisfactory. They do what they need to do: They stay on no matter what, and they transmit music from your walkman/discman/MP3 player to your ears. If you're looking for headphones to wear while doing active things, then these are great. It needs to be mentioned that, with music playing all up in your eardrums, these things do a startling job at blocking out other noises, so be careful not to jog into a moving van or anything. Safety first!

116 of 122 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars your better-than-average headphones November 16, 2004

By C. Eltman

Color Name:Black

I got these headphones to replace the ones that came with my iPod mini; those were very uncomfortable. I wanted a small, comfortable, unobtrusive pair that wouldn't leak any sound and bother my fellow commuters (or at least advertise to them what I like to listen to!). I almost didn't buy them because all I saw in the store was orange, which sort of defeats the "unobtrusive" idea, at least for me. But I found them and bought them in basic black.

They are definitely small, and I like the design. They hook completely over your ears, and the ear piece goes inside your ear. Once I figured out how to slip them on, they stay on, no falling off or sliding around. But they're not so tight that they give me a headache or hurt my ears, thankfully. The earbuds are fairly comfortable- some days they need adjusting, other days not.

These headphones leak hardly any sound! I've performed a bunch of tests with friends, with me asking "can you hear anything now?" I wasn't anywhere nears as cool as the guy in the cell phone commercials, but everyone I asked did assure me they couldn't hear my music, even when I played it pretty loud.

They have one neat little feature I didn't consider when buying but certainly appreciate- the "tangle-free cord." Most headphones are made up of one cord which splits at a fixed point. However, that point, or junction, is not fixed on these, which means you can pull up the little piece of plastic to join the two loose strings for easy storage. Or, split the cord entirely, all the way down to the jack, and give an earphone to somebody else.

These fit the bill if you're looking for a comfortable, cheap, easy-to-store pair of headphones, and even though they're not quite the perfect ones for me, they're a solid buy.

79 of 84 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars I bought a few different brands ... October 14, 2005

By Ace2010

Color Name:Blue

Even after reading all the reviews, I wound up buying 3 different models ... Sony MDR-J10 Black, Sony MDR-J11g, and Koss KSC22.

Both Sony models are similar in sound, but the MDR-J11g has a better quality feel to it, and the plastic housing seems stronger. They both fit my ears good, and speaker fits into the ear canal and stays there no matter how much jumping around I do. I can't see these falling off during a jog.

However, the Koss seems a better choice out of the three. The sound is clearer and the earpiece has a foam cover which makes it comfortable when I'm wearing it for extended periods. Also, the metal clip is easily bendable so I can make it conform to my ear perfectly, and it won't fall off no matter what.

I tend to lean toward Sony products when purchasing electronics, and the Sony headphones have a nice, futuristic appearance. But I have to go with practicality, good sound, and comfort on this review ... so Koss is my favorite of the three.