Sony MDR-Q55SL Clip-on Headphones with Deep-Bass Turbo Duct (Gold)

by Sony

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008VIWZ
• Item model number: MDRQ55SL/GOLD
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

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

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent quality, April 4, 2005

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Aaron J. Thomas "AJT" (Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony MDR-Q55SL Clip-on Headphones with Deep-Bass Turbo Duct (Gold) (Electronics)

I cannot recommend these little babies enough. The audio quality is amazing. I must say that I haven't personally encountered any particular difficulty with the clips, nor any true discomfort. Sure, you have to play around with them a bit to get them to fit properly, but I've had to do that with any pair of headphones I've ever owned, so I don't view that as a flaw. My only piece of advice would be to make sure what type of MDR-Q55SL you're buying: techno=silver, rap=blue, rock/jazz/orchestral=gold.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Big Ears Need Not Apply, January 7, 2005

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Robert Cook (Richmond) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony MDR-Q55SL Clip-on Headphones with Deep-Bass Turbo Duct (Gold) (Electronics)

I had been looking to upgrade the average headphones that come with most MP3 players and Walkman so I saw the "Deep-Bass Turbo" marketing claim for these headphones and purchased a pair. They clip over the ears and simply fit poorly on my ears. OK, my ears are a little on the large side. The sound is OK but I have to push them to my head with my hands to get a good acoustical fit. My wife thinks they are OK but she has "mouse ears". However, don't tell her I said that. The wiring is sheathed in some sort of woven material which should hold up well. I have since purchased a pair of Koss SportaPros through Amazon and would highly recommend them over these phones. The SportaPros really produce the low bass and smooth high end I was looking for.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great sound quality, horrible fit for all those bespectacled, May 1, 2005

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George Link "G" (Honolulu, HI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony MDR-Q55SL Clip-on Headphones with Deep-Bass Turbo Duct (Gold) (Electronics)

These earphones were given to me by a visitor from Japan before they were officially released in the U.S. I checked the specs of the Japanese model with the U.S. release, and they were identical. These were presented to me in Summer 2004 and I just loved their classic, understated style, and just loved the way they sounded. Rich, full bass notes, and clear, crisp high notes came through perfectly. However, being an eyeglasses wearer, the clip-on design was extremely uncomfortable and conflicted with my eyeglasses for the real estate above my ears. Also, the cord with extension, while quite long and perfect for those who stash their CD players in cavernous backpacks, can be quite unwieldy, especially when sitting and standing. The cord's slack got caught on doorhandles, my beltbuckle, on the leading edge of my desk, and other sundry places. With each snag, the headphones were rudely jerked around my ears, compounding the pain felt wearing them just with glasses! As a final note, just recently the extension cord female end rubber covering's glue came loose, which made the covering flop around, and causes static and sound loss in my right ear. What a pain!

If you don't wear glasses and like rich sound quality, these are the 'phones for you. If you wear glasses, trip over cords on a thrice-daily basis, and detest anything hanging off your ears, get some good Sony Fontopia Earbuds.