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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Just what I wanted... but some problems with functionality, November 22, 2008
When I bought these, I was searching for a pair of headphones that would:
1. Fit snug inside my ear so as to not fall out or come loose when working out
2. Produce excellent sound while blocking most ambient noise
3. Have a comfortable clip and ear piece so that they would be comfortable to wear for hours.
Seeing that my primary use of these headphones is for working out (mostly weightlifting and some cardio as well) and these are marketed as "sport" or "active style" -- I found these headphones to meet my needs rather well but I have some major issues with day-to-day functionality.
First problem: the cord is entirely too short. If you do not wear an armband, these headphones will require the use of the extension cable (included) but that makes the cord entirely too long. If they had made this cord 4 inches longer it would have made everyone happy--armband wearers and those who keep their player in their pockets.
Second problem: the ear piece fit, although snug, does come loose after several minutes of "active" use (ie: running on treadmill). You'll need to press on the ear buds to get the seal snug every several minutes. While the headphones themselves do not come loose, the sound is greatly diminished (with almost no audible bass) when the ear bud seal is not tight in your ear. I suppose that could be problem number three.
All in all--they are a good set of headphones and quite comfortable. The sound is very good when they are properly fit in your ear and they are easy to clean. However, they can be a real pain to use due to the poorly designed cord/extension cord set up. I would keep this in mind when searching for the right pair for you.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best of both worlds - Comfortably stable and great sound !, April 24, 2008
I was pleasantly surprised by the ease of using the handy ear hooks (you get three sizes - S, M , L), the ear buds went in snug and comfortable (you also get three sizes), as well as the dynamic sound that filled my ears when I turn them on! Not only that, but the sound isolation takes all background noise away, so as not to deter from your listening pleasure. This beats noise cancelling because isolation rids background noise by keeping it out of the canal, whereas noise cancelling uses circuitry to counteract background noise, introducing artifacts into your audio.
I use a treadmill and bike long distances outside, and they have never budged. You put them in and they stay put. They also have a guard which prevents sweat from causing damage, which is excellent for outdoor activity, and can be easliy removed and washed. Because I ride a bike, I can pull the left earbud out of my ear, but still leave it hooked in place to hear the music, but more importantly, to hear traffic!
Bass response is deep and rich, but doesn't drown out the clarity and depth of the mids and highs. Volume level is excellent, and if you don't want to fiddle with your volume control, Koss, Shure, and others sell in-line volume controls to plug in for under $10 on Amazon.
For the price, you'll be hard pressed to find a better pair!
Have a great day.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great headphones for working out, November 6, 2008
About a year ago, I purchased an iPod Shuffle for working out. At the time, I was doing a lot of running (I still run today, just not as far). I would often base my runs on the length of songs (today I would run the distance of 12 songs, tomorrow 18 and so on), plus music makes the time go by. The classic iPod was just too bulky.
While I normally don't mind the basic iPod earbuds, they are terrible for working out; always falling out of my ear, I end up focusing on keeping them in-place rather than my task at hand.
In the past few years I've gone though various headphones looking for something that worked well, sounded decent and stayed in place. I've read reviews of all kinds, purchased headphones that were "made for working out" but nothing came close. My search ended up costing me more than I care to calculate and I had just about given up, doomed forever to readjust the bud in my ear.
But one day, while in Target, I saw these headphones. They had the in-ear design that I like and they featured an over-the-ear clip to keep them in place. To top it off, the price was right. I figured, "why not?"
I couldn't be happier.
First, they are comfortable. While working out, I hardly notice them.
Second, they stay in place without any problems. I've been using them for a few months now and I've never once had to make any re-adjustments.
Third, I'm no audiophile, but the sound is good. I wouldn't say great, as there has to be a reason why there are $100 headphones out there. For me, they sound great.
Lastly, they have a great cord. You might think this is silly, but its a key feature for me. Many of the headphones I've used in the past had a springy cord that I couldn't stand. During runs they would would always be bouncing, hitting my chin and driving me crazy. These Sony headphones have a cord much like the iPod earbuds that just "lay" and, for whatever reason, I vastly prefer this.
My only real complaint is that the cord is a bit long. Its is so minor that it's hardly worth mentioning, but I figure someone out there would like to know.
Looking for a way to keep your headphones in your ear, these are the way to go.
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