Sony MDR-Q55SL/BLUE Clip-on Headphones (Blue)

by Sony

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008VIWY
• Item model number: MDR-Q55SL/BLUE
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 29, 2004

Product Description

Sony MDR-Q55SL A.I.R. Lightweight, Open-Air, Clip-On Headphones - Those in-ear earphones that many MP3 players and iPods come with have great sound and superior isolation from external noise. The latter can be a problem as you move about in streets or roads. There are many noises - alerts such as sirens and car horns - that you might be oblivious to because you can't hear them. This means, that while walking and listening, you might be subjected to a greater likelihood of possible accidents. Sony MDR-Q55SL is an earphone that combines the feeling of an open-air headphone with the secure comfort of an ear-bud. You still experience the rich, full-range sound of the music but you also have a little sense of the environment around you. You can listen and walk on busy streets without impairment for safer mobility. So while your digital player's earbuds are fine for the solace of home or office, the MDRQ55SL is the headphone for those times in between. Better safe than sorry! Turning adjustment feature provides easy wearing and flexibility to fit various-size ears Large turbo duct offers a powerful, deep bass Adjustable 4 foot long (approximate) connecting cord with tangle-free cord slider Stereo uni-match plug (mini/phone) - nickel plated / Mini plug is L-shaped Weight - 1.2 ounces For all portable stereo listening devices that use stereo headphones

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars these do not stay on your ears, February 4, 2004

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Kyle Paris (E'ville, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony MDR-Q55SL/BLUE Clip-on Headphones (Blue) (Electronics)

the sounds on these headphones is tight, but the open-air design lets other noise in, and also lets everyone around you hear what you're listening too. the biggest problem w/ these is that they do not stay put on your ear. you cannot go work out w/ them or even move around too quickly w/o having to readjust them. i would reccommend passing on these and checking out some of the other headphones sony is making.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not worth it, January 13, 2004

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K. Awopetu "Sosesm" (Brooklyn, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony MDR-Q55SL/BLUE Clip-on Headphones (Blue) (Electronics)

I bought this headphone to use when running outdoors. The sound is great but as another reviewer mentioned, this thing rarely stays put in my ears. Its as if my ears are too small.

I called SONY to try to get a refund or exchange but there was nothing they could offer me. I will try to place it on sale in the amazon marketplace. I need to get it off my hands.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars These worked great for me., January 12, 2007

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Celeste (Chicago) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony MDR-Q55SL/BLUE Clip-on Headphones (Blue) (Electronics)

I am rebuying a pair of these headphones.(Mine accidentally broke.) I have tried 3 times, within the same price bracket, to replace my current pair and these are SO FAR superior than the newer models available. As mentioned by another reviewer, the cord isn't just a piece of plastic, so it's longevity was relatively amazing. The clip-on ear pieces worked well for me, (but that's coming from someone that those ipod earphones fall right out. ) I guess it just depends on the shape, not size, of your ears. I am buying another pair because I know I can rely on them.