Sony MDR-101LP Overhead Headphones with 30 mm Drive Unit

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7 x 2.2 inches ; 9,999 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00000JCTD
• Item model number: MDR101LP
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 28, 2003

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

These Sony headphones are lightweight, economical, and comfortable. The MDR-101LP stereo headphones have an adjustable, overhead headband which allow you to fit them perfectly to your head's shape. The open-air design removes undesirable resonance by allowing outside air to pass through the headphones; the result is a better sounding headphone. The thirty millimeter drivers deliver deep bass. The Sony Acoustic Turbo circuit is included for high efficiency; it gets high sonic output from your portable stereo, and extends bass response. Put together, these two features help counter the tendency of headphones to sound cheap and bass-low. The long, one meter (3.3 feet) Y-style cord allows for ample movement and separation from the sound source.

What's in the Box
Sony MDR-101LP Headphones.

Product Description

Lightweight open-air headphones are comfortable to wear, even for extended periods. The 30mm diameter drive units are larger than most headphones for noticeably deeper bass, lower distortion and wider dynamic range; frequency response extends down to a low 18Hz. The Sony Acoustic Turbo Circuit makes for high efficiency and gets high sonic output from your portable stereo - plus it extends bass response.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Value, Good Sound..., March 25, 2004

By	Erin (USA) - See all my reviews

Sony makes some of the best headphones. I paid a bit more for these 3 years ago, they last a long time. The foam pads fell off after two years of regular use, but I had spares from a old pair. These 'phones are made to last and unlike some of those other funky headphones they are comfortable to wear, I wear them for hours at my PC while writing papers/ doing hw. Highly recommended, even for those who like good sound. These deliver rich base, and are good for mp3 listening as well as dvd watching. In fact, for the price I just might buy a spare. A plus side with this is if you are hard on stuff or simply like to carry headphones in your backpack you don't have to worry about them--the price is so low. I hope this helps. What are you waiting for? Buy some headphones. These headphones fit into anyone's budget.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good, May 24, 2000

By A Customer

These phones are not too bad. They deliver good treble effects as well as decent bass. A prety good buy for the $$$.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Bang For Your Buck!, February 14, 2005

By	Person "qazwsx34651" (across the street) - See all my reviews

Well, I needed some new headphones. I tried the UR5 from Koss. The sound quality was alright, but they could BARELY be heard. I found these, thinking Sony, would make headphones with better and louder sound. I was right.

The good news is that the sound quality is excellent. Sony headphones always seem to have more punch than other Koss, RCA, Panasonic, and other brands of headphones. The bass and treble are clear, and bass is pretty deep as other $6 headphones I've tried. I would have enjoyed the headphones that came with my player (SLSV570), but they were uncomfortable, and I mean VERY. These are pretty comfortable and lightweight, as the box explains.

The bad news is the overall durability of these headphones, which is a big minus. I've been though two of these, yet the third ones haven't broken yet at all (keeping my fingers crossed).

The price is very reasonable and very cheap, and I wouldn't have a problem buying another pair, because of their cheapness.

Overall, these headphones add a punch to your music, and the volume is loud for those quiet CD players.