Sony MDR-W25G S2 Sports¿ Vertical, In-Ear Headphones

by Sony

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.8 x 1 inches ; 0.5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000095S9U
• Item model number: MDRW25G
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

New Sports Concept - compliments new Sports Walkman line. Sony Acoustic Twin Turbo¿ Circuitry - deliver powerful bass sound for high effieciency, gets high sonic sound output from your portable music device. Neodymium magnet - provides powerful and clear sound for maximum energy in minimum size; more powerful than conventional magnets.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Quality headphones, July 17, 2005

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RockShoX "punkrockfan" (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony MDR-W25G S2 Sports¿ Vertical, In-Ear Headphones (Electronics)

Initially, I thought these headphones were not going to be very good. I mainly wanted to purchase a set of headphones so that I can jog/exercise in comfort. My ears are not huge, so I avoided any of the plugs/phones that looked bigger than what could fit inside my ears.

I have a set of Sony MDR EX-51 headphones, and both headphones here have qualities and usage that I like about them.

The MDR-W25G S2 Sport headphone does it's job. The sound quality does not have the thumping bass that the MDR EX-51 has (due to it's sound enclosure ear-plugs), but the fidelity/quality of the sound is much more crisp and clear. Due to the 16mm driver (versus 9mm from MDR EX-51), the sound output is much higher which in return gives the listener an enjoyable listening environment.

Now, unless you are not wearing a helmet while you are biking, it's a joke to use these for any biking activities. The way the ear-piece is designed, you can't just swivel the head set to the back of your head whatever. I like to see how comfortable anyone tries to wear this headphone underneath their helmet.

I bounced around with these while jogging and they actually work. Very light and they do stay on your head fairly well, just make sure that you place the headset angeled a bit forward towards your forehead direction. They are light enough that I don't really feel bothered by them. The cord is just right for my little MP3 player that I attach to my armband. Unlike the MDR EX-51 earbuds, these headphones will not block outside noise and you will not hear yourself "breathing" while you jog.

At work, I think I would prefer the MDR EX-51, because it gives me more bass and they are more comfortable without wearing something over your head. The MDR EX-51 has a very long cord, and because of that I have almost damaged it before buying the MDR-W25G S2 Sports headphones.

Now I have to figure out what headphones will work best while I'm bike riding.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not what the description is at all....., February 19, 2007

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Cambetig "Caffeinedriven" (Massena, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony MDR-W25G S2 Sports¿ Vertical, In-Ear Headphones (Electronics)

The description of these is wrong, wrong, wrong. the frequency response is only 20-20,000 hz, not 10- 20,000 hz. and the sensitivity is only 104 db not 108 db like the description also says. I have 3 different pair of in-ear headphones and I have tested them all to the same song and the same mp3 player and all of mine are the same. I have the following models: mdr-w08, mdr-w014 ?, and my new ones mdr-w25g. All of them are the same so don't spend the extra money like I did. They work great and are great but if you are expecting a better sound and response you will not get this from these compared to other sony in-ear headphones. I am a total Sony headphone geek, I love the quality. Just don't buy the most expensive as most ofthem are the same. Good luck.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars These get the job done headphones, March 9, 2007

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C. Trolard "Ron" (Birmingham, Alabama United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony MDR-W25G S2 Sports¿ Vertical, In-Ear Headphones (Electronics)

These headphones keep the sweat out better than other similar athletic headphones. These are very affordable and the sound is OK, not great. Someone else mentioned that they are not durable and I support that. I have gone through 4 of these in a year. They tend to break at the joint. Before you buy check out Sennheiser PMX 70 Sport Earphones. I just bought these and I admit they are more expensive, but these have a single cord so the cord does not become twisted and they are made of a firm but flexable material. I have only run with them 2x they are comfortable although they do look a but weird.