Sony MDR-EX51LP Fontopia In-The-Ear Headphones, White by Sony
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Digital camera reviews of Sony MDR-EX51LP Fontopia In-The-Ear Headphones, White
Digital camera Review: Cheap and Amazing
Summary: 5 Stars
Let me start this review by talking about me. I am extremely cheap, and I wanted the best possible headphones that would not break my bank. I would definitely call my self an audio aficionado. The system in my car has the complete Infinity kappa perfect series, if you know what that is then you know I dropped over 3 grand on my car, and my family room has the Bose lifestyle 28 system in it.
I am demand my headphones to be durable, fit well (not even know that they are there), white to match my iPod, tolerant to a little water or alot of sweat, very durable, and simply amazing sound quality. These headphones hit every single mark with amazing results.
I have owned these headphones for a little over a half a year, and use them almost every day. The cord length was a little weird at first, but when you get used to them, they are awesome. I use them at the gym most the time, and the cord design puts them behind your neck, and out of the way, so when you run or lift you cant even tell that they are there. Give a little time to get used to them; you will never go back to 'normal' cord lengths again.
I bought these to replace the headphones that came with my iPod mini 6gb, and the difference is unreal. Yes, you read that right, it goes down to 8hz... 12hz lower than most human ears can hear, so obviously the bass response is superb. The highs and mids are very crisp, clean and clear too.
Now on to the noise-isolating feature; I would not call these headphones 'true sound isolating', but they are good enough. Sure, you could spend another 100 dollars on 'true sound isolating' headphones, but you are going to feel like an idiot when you find out that there is barely an audible difference. Sometimes when I'm studying for college I put these in and no music just to make it more quite when it's a little too loud where I am.
You can also listen to music at a lower volume with very good quality to save battery life and still not hear anything around you. But when your favorite song comes on, blast em and you are in for an ear orgasm.
One problem that I did find with these headphones (and probably all ear bud headphones) is that when you smile alot it hurts your ears a little bit. I love the comedian Dane Cook, and I got just about everything he has ever said on mp3 on my iPod, and when I'm smiling or laughing a little too much... it kind of hurts.
All in all, if you are cheap like me, demand a sound quality that is out of this world, and want a very durable set of headphones, these are perfect for you. If you have money coming out your @ss... and will pay 150+ for headphones... go for it, but just try these out once, you can always return them and Amazon has a amazing return policy but I really doubt you will return them.
Digital camera Review: Comfortable Fit - Weak Base
Summary: 3 Stars
I purchased these to replace my stock IPOD Nano headphones. They are stylish and comfortable. Unfortunately, the base response is poor. I also don't care for the daisy chain wire connection from one ear to the other compared to the "Y" configuration of the stock IPOD headphones.Digital camera Review: Comfortable and great sound
Summary: 5 Stars
At first the fact that the wires on either side are at different lengths was difficult to get used to, but I'm okay with it now. Great sound and very comfortable. So much better than the crappy ones that came with the iPod.Digital camera Review: Comfortable but don't stay put
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought these after trying a friend's, because the earphones that came with my iPod hurt my ears. These are really comfortable and stay in until I start to sweat. After about 30 min of cardio exercise, (running or elliptical) they begin falling out. I have to keep stopping, wiping my ears, wiping the little rubber thingy, and jamming them back in.
I've tried all 3 different earpieces that it comes with and this didn't alleviate the problem.
Bummer, because they are comfy. Also, sound is not as good as the iPod earphones. Bass is lacking. Ordering a new pair today that clips to the ear. Will see how they are.
Digital camera Review: Comfortable but may cause hearing loss
Summary: 2 Stars
I got these because the traditional ear bud earphones never fit in my ear properly and were very uncomfortable. These fit extremely well and the sound was great. One day I started to experience a vibration in my ear and after weeks of experiencing this I realized it was caused by the earphones. I think because the earphone sits so much further into the ear, it's much harder on your eardrum. Maybe my ears are extremely sensitive but I'd still be very careful when using these.