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 enlarge | Brand: Sony
Category: CE
List Price: $19.99
Buy New: $16.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  154 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 16.1 x 11.4 x 9.5
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: MDRED21LP
Model: MDRED21LP
UPC: 027242613409
EAN: 0027242613409
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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 Best Buds for the money March 24, 2006
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
I love these phones! I actually have two sets now, i thought i lost the first and missed them so much after a week of using the crappy Apple 'phones that i ordered another set. Found the old ones a week later in the shirt pocket of a shirt that had been washed. They still worked! They are really comfortable after you wear them for a few days. Initally the earpieces are kinda stiff, and they feel weird, simply because of how they're made, but they're like a good pair of shoes: the first few days are a lil uncomfortable, but after they're broken in, you'll forget you have them on. Highly recommended!
Big bang for the buck! July 9, 2006
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
I purchased these headphones to use with my portable DVD player. I've never had much luck with earbud style headphones staying in my ear so I was reluctant to buy these. However, I took a chance hoping for better results.
The 21's fit even better than I expected. It takes far more than a simple head tilt to jar them loose and, at the same time, they felt very comfortable in my ear.
Next, I plugged them into my DVD player. When I read about the "high sonic output" in the product description I thought it was nothing more than hyperbole used by Sony to sell it's product. Not only is it NOT hyperbole, but it may even be an understatement. These headphones produce tremendous output, almost too much. I compared the levels with another conventional set of headphones (also Sony). To get the same output in the other headphone as the 21's at volume level 1 I had to adjust the volume level to 6. This is a huge advantage as listening at lower levels obviously causes less drain on the battery.
To get a better idea of how they sounded I played one of the concert DVD's I have. (Incidentally, if you want to see some old geezers out perform bands even half their age, rent a copy of The Who Live AT Royal Albert Hall. Stones fans take note...these are REAL musicians). Anyway, the quality of sound that these headphones produced was well above average and, considering the price, everything you could hope for. The sound was crisp, the bass was adequate and most of all they didn't sound "tinny". Also, they do block out a fair amount of external noise, but not completely. As well, anyone who is in close proximity will not be disturbed as these headphones emit very little external sound.
The ED21LP's would be a good set of headphones at double the price. For under $20 they're definitely 5 star headphones.
Nice sound, very good bass, great headphones! April 22, 2004
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
Noticed the difference from the first time I tried them. Bass and sound quality are just great! (I had to turn the bass boost off in my Zire 71). No complaints.
Gentlemen, Start Your Equalizers... March 1, 2005
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
While all bud style headphones have different sound/frequency profiles at different volume levels, these ED21's seem to be a bit more variable than my other sets. Not that it's that much of a big deal, and maybe some wouldn't notice, but I listen to my music in two distinctly different situations. I listen at night at a low volume level, and also at a much higher volume level when at work.
What you may not be able to see from the picture, is that there is a little rubber shape that goes into your ear canal. This is the main reason I bought them, as I was looking to buy something the equivalent of foamies (or whatever you call the foams you put on earbuds) that had a little ear canal funnel built in. There is a company that makes them, but I chose not to get them since they're overpriced and rather large.
Both buds have rather sharp tops, so I had to put foamies on these, thus ruining the cool look a little, and cutting out a little of the high range. But even before that, I had a little trouble with the right earbud's rubber funnel thing getting a little folded over. Maybe it's improper insertion technique, but I've since figured out how to have it pop back out while still in my ear (pull back).
Once in, they don't have the irritating ability to move around. Nothing irked me more with my other earbuds than having ear position dictate how much bass and volume I was getting. I routinely have my jacket pull at the cord a little, and these keep the sound constant by not having the bud move.
You can hear when the music is off. I stayed away from the EX51 and 71, and also Koss's Plug, due to a concern about the ability to hear people/cars/etc when needed.
Would I recommend them? Yes. Buy them again? Definately, at least until someone makes the same exact design better. But minus one star because I had to put foamies on them due to the sharp tops. Boo, Sony, you know know better. That said, Thanks, Sony, for the great sounding buds.
Best Bet for Good Simple Earbuds November 6, 2005
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I have literally tried a dozen different earbud headphones for my new mp3 player...these are by FAR the best.
The sealing ear-tips block out too much external sound and are expensive, the lesser earbuds are bulky, fat, ugly, and sound horrible.
These are just the right combination...the seal in the ear really well, but don't block out important external sounds, they don't fall out of your ears, they are small and unobtrusive, and most importantly they have great sound! Not to mention, at this price they are about 1/3 the cost of comparable earbuds.
Strongly recommend...I'm buying a second pair in case I lose the first...
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