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Sony MDR-ED21LP Fontopia In-The-Ear Headphones | 
 enlarge | Brand: Sony
Category: CE
List Price: $19.99
Buy New: $9.75
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Avg. Customer Rating:  150 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4 x 1
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: MDRED21LP
Model: MDRED21LP
UPC: 027242613409
EAN: 0027242613409
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Super-light In-the-ear Headphones | | • | Bass Booster Earpiece Shape | | • | 16 mm driver units | | • | Acoustic Twin Turbo Circuit for enhanced sound | | • | High-powered Neodymium Magnets |
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Product Description
Groove Style Bud Fontopia(R) / 16mm Drivers / Wide frequency range up to 23,000Hz / For Walkman(R) and Discman(R) Portable Stereo PET diaphragms - ensure high rigidity for minimum distortion; low mass for extended high-frequency response out to 23,000 Hz Sony Acoustic Twin Turbo(R) Circuit Frequency Response - 8 - 23,000Hz Includes Carry Pouch
Amazon.com Product Description
These super-light, ear-bud headphones weigh a mere five grams (.18 ounces.) They are the perfect headphone for those who relish lightweight, quality headphones. The silent cap confines the music to the listener's ear and away from those in the immediate area, a plus for those using the headphones in the coffee shop or library. The earphones are also open-air, meaning they allow ambient noises to enter the ear; this translates to a safer headphones, as the listener will be aware of horns, whistles and shouts. These headphones are constructed of an anti-bacterial material for a cleaner listening experience. The MDR-ED21LP's deliver a quality sound, even with their small size. The groove design and Bass Booster earpiece shape allows for a better fit; additionally, this system creates more bass response than conventional earpiece designs. The headphones use sixteen millimeter drive units for a deep bass and clear treble. Sony also uses neodymium magnets which provide more energy per ounce than other conventional magnets. The PET diaphragm gives the headphones a high rigidity for minimum distortion. Finally, Sony's Acoustic Twin Turbo circuit achieves high sonic output by utilizying sound chamber and duct technology. The cord is one meter long (3.3 feet) for ample range of movement. The housing is a modern, hi-tech, black and silver metallic finish. The compact carrying pouch stores the ear-buds and cord when not needed; its small size fits nicely in a purse or back pocket. What's in the Box Sony MDR-ED21LP headphones and carrying pouch Product Description Groove Style Bud Fontopia(R) / 16mm Drivers / Wide frequency range up to 23,000Hz / For Walkman(R) and Discman(R) Portable Stereo PET diaphragms - ensure high rigidity for minimum distortion; low mass for extended high-frequency response out to 23,000 Hz Sony Acoustic Twin Turbo(R) Circuit Frequency Response - 8 - 23,000Hz Includes Carry Pouch
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| Customer Reviews: Read 145 more reviews...
Almost Perfect October 25, 2004
54 out of 56 found this review helpful
I got these headphones and also the MDR-EX51LP, I liked these better than the MDR-EX51LP because the sounds it produced was crisper and overall just much better. My only problem with these is that the chord is a little short, just a little over 3ft.
I didn't choose the MDR-EX51LP because that the bass was way too loud. I know that people like bass, but whenever you listen to songs with lyrics all you can hear is the bass, and the spoken stuff gets drowned a bit.
I like the MDR-ED21LP because it was just right, and it was actually louder. I use them on my IAudio CW200 and I usually set my volume to 25. When I have it in that volume level MDR-EX51LP is just too low to even hear it. Even though it goes into your ear canal it doesn't perform as loud as the the MDR-ED21LP. You can also hear some ruffling noise whenever the chord rubs in your clothes, like the stetoscope effect, as another user reviewed.
For the MDR-ED21LP, everything is great, crisp, loud sound, great bass. My only complaint is the chord length.
 Best sub-$100 earphones, and cheap! September 9, 2005
37 out of 40 found this review helpful
I've tried all sorts of earphones, and these are the best for under $100 (best I've tried that costs more are the Etymotics). They're cheap, the bass response is wonderful thanks to the extra over the bud 'horn'. You will get much better sound than you will with the flat buds (even the $50 ones) without actually sticking something right in your ear canal.
I use my trusty pair of these with my iPod Nano. For only $10-15 they sound so much better than the headphones that came with the Nano that I feel kind of cheated.
I still think a good pair of headphones (Sony MDR-CD790) are more comfortable for long periods of time, but they're not nearly as portable. Also, the cord on these is sometimes a bit too short (but most of the time it's nice not to have the extra stuff laying around).
These are the best I tryed out of the following: March 24, 2006
16 out of 17 found this review helpful
I bought to try the following earphones: Koss KSC9, which are earphones with clips over the ears, Koss KSC22 which are with clips over the ears as well. I wanted the clip so that the earphones would not fall out from my ear so easely, And these two models do not fall from the ear no matter what you do. But the sound quality is depending at the way you will insert them to your ears. But Sony MDR ED21LP was a surprise to me: not only they fit so well in my ears, they will hold them selves very nicely within the ears (maybe after some time you will need to push/fit them in a little, but even without doing so, they will not fall out) and they sound much better because they are acting like internal earbuds, without being forced and sealed inside the ear canal, which is very un healthy for the ears. this Sony model does the trick very well, they fit very nice, quickly and locating them selves in the optimal way in the ear cavity, and they have this special rubber part that is gently inserted into the ear canal, but without the pressure of the tight sealing, so you get a surprising louder bass then any of the earphones models that do not have this aditional "sound tube". I am a musician and I can tell very well if the sound is even slightly better. I am going to get me another set of these so well sounding earphones. The sound is balanced all across. I like to hear a good bass sound and this Sony model gives me the best joy of listening so far with these sizes of earphones. (My Mother tang in not English, so please forgive me if there are any mistakes).
Possibly the Best Earbud Headphones Period September 1, 2005
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
I just bought my third pair of these headphones and that would be my only complaint -- they seem to be less durable than other non-earbud headphones.
I inadvertently crushed my first pair while walking. I took out my earbuds, lost my grip, and the right one hit the pavement just in time to meet the sole of my on-coming shoe. My fault on that one.
My second pair started to short after 3 solid years use. I am a musician/producer, and I love listening to music whenever I am walking, traveling or doing anything mind-numbingly boring. I used these headphones with a variety of players and they were thrown in backpacks, suitcases, carry-on bags, pockets -- everywhere. Just recently, they started to lose signal in the left earbud. I think this is related to the L-shaped plug and my wrapping the headphones around my CD player when not listening to it.
Around the same time, I finally joined the rest of the world and upgraded to an iPod. I hate Apple's earbuds and I heard that the iPod EQ was both a battery sucker and a sucker in its own right. I knew I wanted to get my old trusty Sony's to complete my iPod migration, but I couldn't find them at all in those crappy, electronics megachains; you know the ones -- tons of equipment, clueless staff, and prices that are kinda good, but not great. I started to fear that I would need to buy those really expensive "iHeadphones" on the market that are made "just for the iPod," cost 10x more than the Sony's and don't sound any better.
Alas, you can get 'em right here on Amazon and I managed to find mine in a local Mom & Pop electronics store here in Manhattan. As I mentioned before, I just wish these headphones were indestructible so I wouldn't need to buy a new pair every few years. Other than that, they are hands down the best portable audio earbuds out there. Great bass response and faithful mids and highs. My iPod sounds great without any EQ. And for $15 bucks, this may be the first reasonably priced iPod accessory for miserly musicians like me. Get your pair before Sony tries to repackage them as an overpriced iHeadphones for the iPod degeneration. Enjoy.
Excellent Earbuds December 29, 2005
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
First of all, there's one very important thing to be said: I'm using an iPod Mini. I'm really amazed with the sound that this small electronic device can supply.. The sound is so great that I even believed at first that the Apple headphones were great. Of course, after some time I started to notice the lack of sound quality, isolation and bass.
After searching the web for earbuds, I've noticed that there are 2 very different types:
- flat earbuds (just like the Apple's)
- canal phones (very expensive Koss, Etymotic or Shure phones, that you really "stick" in your ear)
Of course there are great quality flat phones, but the bass power is always very week, even on the top ones, as I could see with the Bang & Olufsen Earbuds.
On the other hand, the Canal Phones require some time for you to get used to it. The isolation and bass power are really incredible, but they are very agressive to your ears.
Well, the Sony MDR-ED21LP are the ONLY earbuds that I found, that are really in the middle of these 2 types..
They are not flat at all, which really enhances the bass, but they are really NOT agressive to your ears.
Besides, the sound quality is fantastic (remember that I'm using the Powerful iPod Mini), and you can use them for many hours in a row without even feeling them.
And priced like this, I totally recommend these earbuds.
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