Sony MDR-EX51LP Fontopia Headphones by Sony
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Digital camera reviews of Sony MDR-EX51LP Fontopia Headphones
Digital camera Review: Expected a lot more from Sony
Summary: 1 Stars
I didn't look at any reviews before these earbuds were purchased for me. I saw them in a store, they looked similar to some more expensive white Sony earbuds I had but thought it would be great to get black ones to match my black nano. 6 months later, the right side doesn't work. I didn't have any wires disconnect, no cord disintigrating, just no sound on the right side anymore. 6 months is not a long time, these don't go outside, they don't travel, they only were used 30 minutes 4 times a week on a treadmill. Sorry to say, but I now have to steal my white earbuds back from my daughter because these ones were a complete waste of my money. I don't like wasting money. I'm sad. Digital camera Review: Wires disintegrates to jelly-like mush.
Summary: 1 Stars
I liked these until the coating on the wires began turning to mush and started flaking/peeling off...which of course rendered the product useless after that. I'm a fairly light user, too. Just a couple of nights at the gym for a hour or so. Try something else. You won't be disappointed initially because these feel and sound good but you will be when they fall apart and stop working before their time. What a waste!Digital camera Review: Sony MDR-EX51LP Fontopia Headphones
Summary: 4 Stars
Great little ear buds for the price. I bought these to replace my outside phones when near noisy places and they are a vast improvement. Outside sound is blocked to the point where a loud TV can still be herd but very muffled. Sound quality seems slightly less bright then some more expensive models but still very usable. The three bud sizes supplied range from very small to humungous so they will probably will fit most everyone. They are very soft silicone so are comfortable to wear with no tendency to fall out. The jack is "L" shaped and much less subject to brakeage than the models that project straight out. The little capsule shaped storage container does protect the ear wax covered buds from collecting nasty lint and grit from your pockets. Using it is a no brainer, simply put them inside and wrap the cord around the outside: done. Two points; The different length leads for left and right are designed to hang off to the side for iPod use but just get in the way on my computer and a sliding volume control, like on my Pavilion ear buds, would have really been handy. All things considered a very usable set. Digital camera Review: Good for 5-6 months...
Summary: 3 Stars
So I bought a pair of these, and they lasted for about half a year. Then one of the earbuds mysteriously died. Granted I used them for my ipod and at work - but was never brutal to them.
I bought a 2nd pair and like clockwork, 5-6 months later, the right earbud died on them.
I guess you get what you pay for - a $20 pair of headphones that last 6 months. I guess for the price, it's not too bad.
Would love though to find a pair of similar design - that last more than 6 months. :(
Gave this a 3 b/c while they worked, they were nice. But since they only last 6 months, not worthy of more stars.
Digital camera Review: Bad product, bad service.
Summary: 1 Stars
After seven months of mild usage (during which time the sound quality was pretty decent), the rubber insulation started stripping away and the headphones stopped working entirely. Contacted Sony customer service, and the only option they offered was to replace the headphones with a refurbished pair for $25. (A new pair is cheaper than that on Amazon.)
Boo, hiss. I'll know not to buy Sony next time.