Sony Mdr-Ex700Lp Earbud Style Headphones (Black)

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 5 x 2 inches ; 7.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0015AFOL4
• Item model number: MDR-EX700LP
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 26, 2006

Product Description

Product Description

New 16mm driver units for reproducing precision sound faithfully (108dB, 4-28KHz). Thin magnesium housing and new closed vertical in the ear style provide wearing comfort. Newly developed multi-layer diaphragm for reproducing high-resolution sound. 7 sizes of hybrid silicone earbuds for achieving more comfort and secure fitting.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars classic sony sound, January 27, 2009

By	Sami Glick "observer" (mobile) - See all my reviews

As the owner of the full spectrum of earbud style headphone -- from ipod included crap-phones to top of the line Shures-- I place these 'phone near the top of the spectrum. They're not really worth the $300 asking price, but 30-50 % off that (which most retailers are selling them for) is about right. Sound (after 10 hours of breaking them in) is tight and crisp, without sounding overly bright at higher volumes. The buds have a sort of classic Sony sound -- not part of the bass-midrange- treble mix is over-emphasized, which makes for a generally pleasing sound. Fit and comfort is top of the line, tho -- the variety of color-coded bud tips supplied is unequaled, and the unit itself is light yet surprisingly sturdy and unobtrusive. An elaborate storage case with molded compartments for each phone to sit it, is also included. The only negative, I suppose, is the quality of the cord itself, which feels thin and perhaps prone to breakage. But for $150 (the price I paid) the 700's are recomended.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sony MDR-EX700's, October 7, 2009

By	Christopher Bartolome "Christopher Bartolome" (Boston, MA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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The Sony MDR-EX700lp's are simply the best IEM model that I've owned. Before purchasing these, I've owned the Sony MDR-EX300s. Since I was happy with the Sony MDR-EX300s, I decided to upgrade to the Sony MDR-EX700s. These pair of earbuds really emphasize the high end, while still giving a solid mid-bass. My only concern is that the low-bass is somewhat lacking. However, the sound is crystal clear and very WARM. I do not find the highs harsh at all. I find that the overemphasis on highs helps to bring out the outstanding clarity of sound that the Sony MDR-EX700s produce. I still have to burn these in, and after a couple of hours or so I am hoping that a little more bass kicks in. However, I am very pleased with the overall sound quality of the Sony MDR-EX700s.

*UPDATE* 10/18/09
It's been a little more than 50 hours of burn-in, and I am happy to report that the bass has increased quite a bit, while the sibilance has become non-existent. The Sony MDR-EX700s have greater clarity, balance, and precision than ever before. The lows and mids are very controlled, with a bass that has increased over time. I find that with dynamic drivers, it takes some burn-in time for the bass to increase. The highs are still very much emphasized. This combination provides a great balance and overall clarity that puts the Sony MDR-EX700s up there with the best high end IEM models. Overall, I am very impressed with the Sony MDR-EX700lp's now that the sibilance has gone away and the bass has settled in.

*UPDATE* 11/12/09
After listening to the Sony EX-700's for about 100-200 hours now, I can honestly say that the sound continues to get better. The sound is very detailed, and well-balanced. In comparing them with the previous IEM models that I've owned, such as the Sony EX-300lps, Sennheiser CX-500s, and Klipsch Image S4, I can truly say that the soundstage is brought out so much more, especially the mids and highs. The bass has become more present, and is at a rather pleasant level, without being too overpowering. With the previous IEM models that I used, I found that the bass overpowered the mids and highs, which caused them to be a bit muddy. However, this is not the case with the EX700s. I am still very pleased with them, and have had no cable problems at all, though I must say I have taken very good care of them.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best in the market right now, July 12, 2009

By	Shigeru Iwamoto "chilango8" (Los Gatos, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have gone from one earphone to another for several years. This is the first one that really sounds as good as full sized speakers in a top class high-end system. You will hear all the nuances in a classical recording, so now my i-Pod Touch is as good as my downstairs sound system.
It is also spectacular in movies like Kingdom of Heaven or Blade Runner.
The isolation from exterior sounds is as good as active noise cancelling systems which modify the sound somewhat, so these are my only earphones for air travel as well.
They are not expensive, since they are probably the last earphones you need to buy.