Open-air Stereo Headphones
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Sit close to your Computer
  • Eep
  • Great for the price.
  • Sony Bargain Headphones
  • Quite satisfactory - full bass - good clarity
Open-air Stereo Headphones

Manufacturer: Sony
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Product Features:
  • Sony Acoustic Turbo¿ circuitry for extended bass response and clear treble
  • 30mm speaker drivers with ferrite magnets
  • Ultra lightweight, open-air design
  • 3.5 single sided cord with 3.5mm nickel-plated mini-plug
  • Frequency response: 18Hz-20kHz

ASIN: B000EGLZU4
Open-air Stereo Headphones

Product Description

lightweight on-the-ear, open earcup design * cord length: 40 inches * frequency response: 18-20,000 Hz * weight: 1.63 oz. (without cord) *

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Sit close to your Computer.......2007-11-03

Headphones work great, comfortable, good sound quality, but wish the phone leads just came out of one side, another drawback, depending on whether you're are right on top of your PC or not, the overall cord length is too short, only 40" long. There are better choices out there. I have similarly priced headphones that have a 98" cord, and it comes out of only one side of the phones. I would recommend shopping around if this cord length may be an issue for you. Extension leads may be purchased, but cost almost as much as the headphones themselves! Luckily I had an old extension lead. Sorry SONY. A die hard SONY fan nevertheless.

2 out of 5 stars Eep.......2007-09-23

They work, but that is about the best I can say for it. They are a poor fit to the ear and worse of all, the cord is very, very short. This is not suitable unless you can have the source very close to you, and useless if your audio jack is in the back of your computer as it won't reach.

4 out of 5 stars Great for the price........2007-09-08

Some inexpensive headphones were needed for a children's computer lab. These fit the bill perfectly. The sound quality is decent and they appear to be fairly sturdy (none broken after six weeks of kid use). For an adult, the over the head piece is a bit snug, but with a child's smaller head, they work fine.

2 out of 5 stars Sony Bargain Headphones.......2007-05-18

I understand the concept of "you get what you pay for," and I also thought that the Sony brand stood for at least a reasonable expectation of quality no matter the price. So I was very disappointed to discover that these $9.99 headphones are inferior to the ones that came with the Magnavox JogProof CD player that I purchased from Kragen Auto Parts for $15.99.



5 out of 5 stars Quite satisfactory - full bass - good clarity.......2007-04-20

Back in the 1980's I purchased an Awia portable stereo cassette player (walkman) based on it's superior sound (at least compared to others that were offered at the time). I was still using the headset that came with that stereo until a couple days ago when the left side quit. I was very satisfied with the sound as I thought it was well balanced and natural. For a replacement I wanted something that sounded similar to what I was used to hearing. Having been out of the market for 20 years, I had no idea what the new headsets were like. I tried an in the canal type headset and was disappointed in the lack of bass response (comapred to what I was used to). So I decided to try a headphone that was more like the Awia with the open speakers. Sony kept appearing as a highly regarded brand. I wasn't looking for audiophile quality - I probably can't hear that well any more anyway - I just wanted good and cheap. This Sony headset should fit the bill for me. It is a little fuller in the bass than I am used to, but the clarity is considerably better. I described my old Awia headset as being balanced and natural - like a concert hall - and not in need of an equalizer. In comparison I think I would describe this Sony headphone as full and clear, like a studio - more like listening through an enclosed headphone than an open headphone. It's not quite like my old headphones, but quite satisfactory. I think if you like a full bass response you will like this headphone set.

I don't feel as though these are going to fall off my head - actually they are quite tight and I am going to see if I can relax the headband a bit.
Lightweight Stereo Headphones
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Surprisingly deep bass, soft on midrange and highs. But I'm still impressed.
  • I'm sure it looked *great* on the engineer's workstation...
  • Compact design gets in the way, sound is poor.
  • Lightweight, lasting comfort, LOUD, great frequencies
  • Solid build, comfortable on head, sound is only OK
Lightweight Stereo Headphones

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Product Features:
  • Headphone
  • Cable
  • Stereo
  • 3.5 mm Stereo mini plug
  • Over-the-head

ASIN: B000EGLZTA
Lightweight Stereo Headphones

Product Description

Enjoy superior performance from Sony's ultra compact and lightweight MDR-710LP headphones. The handy folding mechanism makes storage fast and convenient when traveling.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Surprisingly deep bass, soft on midrange and highs. But I'm still impressed. .......2007-10-30

When I first put these on, I was pleasantly shocked by the depth of the bass these headphones obtained. I was listening to the movie score to the Transformers Movie by Steve Jablonsky, where much of the rich bass is lost to the tiny ear buds. But with these, that is not the case! Suddenly the richness of the drums and other bass-rich instruments became alive. So much so that I had to turn off the Bass Boost on my Creative Zen V because it was overwhelming the mids and highs. I'm not too thrilled that the mids and highs don't seem to punch through as powerfully as the bass does, so it takes some adjustments on my Zen V equalizers to get it to where I'm more satisfied with what I'm hearing. I haven't found the perfect setting yet, but I'm still working on it...I've only started using the headphones today.

(If you think about it, I think the sound for many of our MP3 players are adjusted for ear buds which don't carry the bass like larger earphones like these do.)

I like that these headphones fold up nicely and have a nice protective hard case to store them in. Compactness is good thing for me - easier storage, less clutter.

Are they comfortable? Eh, somewhat. The ear pads are not very large, so there are pressure points on the ears that do get uncomfortable over time. I'm not fully happy with the headband portion, it tends to put pressure on the top of my head when I wear them. I'm hoping that it will get a bit more flexible over time.

What I'm really enjoying about these headphones, especially as a mom, I like that I can put these on and my music immediately whisks me away because it just sounds so darn good compared to my small ear buds. I'm surprised on how much of the outside world is blocked out. I never knew that experience was possible without paying mega-money on sophisticated equipment. Ok, so these Sony headphones may not be the best, but they are surely doing the trick for me.

I was fortunate enough to purchase a set of this particular headphones by Sony for a fraction of the price offered here at Amazon. I normally would not have considered paying so much for headphones of any kind unless they are wireless. So for the price, I'm not regretting my purchase.

1 out of 5 stars I'm sure it looked *great* on the engineer's workstation..........2007-09-15

These have to be the worst I've tried, as far as over-the-ear, small headphones go. I've had 1980's sony "came-with-the-walkman" headphones that sounded better than this. My list of grievances:

1. Ill fit. Pads press on ears in such a way that makes for pain. There's very little isolation with these, you'll *still* hear Everything from Everyone. They don't "settle down" to the point where you forget they are on your head. You're always aware you have this thing on your head.

2. Bad sound. midrange and treble are so smoothed-over you don't get anything from the music. It's like elevator muzak! My music, through these, lost all impact, all believability. Very un-sony like performance, more like 5 dollar made-in-china-by-a-no-name performance.

3. The folding thing is a great complication. As a geek in love with machines I can appreciate the thought that went into this design, but it is that very design which makes 'em unsuitable for serious portable (or fixed) use. They're great folded, and worse than mediocre when unfolded and on your ears.

Your money's better spent on Sony MDR-EX51LP Fontopia Headphones instead. I have 'em and love 'em so far. Those puppies do have hi-endish sound, and good, maybe even great, comfort.

2 out of 5 stars Compact design gets in the way, sound is poor........2007-01-20

When not on my head, the fold-up design makes handling these headphones awkward. When on my head, I wish I had bought something else.

5 out of 5 stars Lightweight, lasting comfort, LOUD, great frequencies.......2007-01-07

I don't care for the fold-up design, nor does it bother me. That said, these headphones are awesome. They are $50 headphones, and for $50, the sound is amazing. I have never personally owned headphones that sounded as good as these do.

I speculated before buying them that the bass wouldn't be that great given their compact size, but i was very wrong. I was surprised at how much bass these headphones reproduced.

These are also the only pair of headphones I've had that were loud enough to make me turn the volume down (as opposed to turning the volume down to avoid distortion). I have a Sansa e260r and they hurt my ears at the highest volume setting!

Maybe it's just been too long since I've bought a pair of headphones, but I am extremely satisfied with my purchase.

Another thing I like about these headphones is that they are light enough that I can hardly feel them, so they stay comfortable. And I like the material that goes on my ears - it's soft.

Definitely recommend these headphones if you are spending less than $60!

3 out of 5 stars Solid build, comfortable on head, sound is only OK.......2007-01-02

If given the option I'd probably give these 3.5 stars. They're solidly built from initial feel (see my photos) and comfortable enough on my ears. As another reviewer said, the springy head band causes them to fold up when taken off with one hand though it's easy enough to get them back on. The sound is only "OK," so it's a false and exaggerated claim to declare these "The Best Headphones for the iPod." A stellar headphone is certainly the comparably priced Sennheiser PX100's (I own these, too). Unfortunately, the MDR-710's can't come close to the PX100's clarity and instead deliver a somewhat muddy quality to the music (though with plenty of bass).

One clear advantage of these Sony's over the Sennheiser PX100's is that these are closed phones, meaning that little sound leaks out to annoy the person sitting near you. The PX100's leak much more sound, in comparison.

To be honest, I think these are decent phones and unless you're really picky you'll probably be completely happy you bought them. They're comfortable, fold up small, come with a plastic case, don't leak sound, and are solidly built, and have decent enough sound for your iPod.
Jwin Electronics I401 Super Mega-bass Di
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Recommend!!!
Jwin Electronics I401 Super Mega-bass Di

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Product Features:
  • Connectivity Technology: Cable
  • Design Type: Over-the-head Binaural
  • Interfaces: 1 x Mini-phone
  • Standard Warranty: 1 Year(s)

ASIN: B000ETY7WO
Jwin Electronics I401 Super Mega-bass Di

Product Description

Swivel design, soft-cushioned earpads & adjustable headband for maximum comfort & support. High-performance speakers. Compatible with iPod, MD, MP3 & CD players

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Recommend!!!.......2007-12-03

Strongly recommend for all kind of music lovers!!! Really great and clean sound even extremally loud.
Jwin Electronics JH-E20BLK Ultra Lightweight In-ea
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    • Design Type: Ear-bud
    • Color: Black

    ASIN: B000FCP328
    Jwin Electronics JH-E20BLK Ultra Lightweight In-ea

    Product Description

    Comfortable, ultra-lightweight in-ear design. Lead length adjusts easily . Ideal for digital devices, such as iPod, MiniDisc, MP3 & CD players. In-line volume control. High-performance speakers. Black
    Jwin Electronics JH-E20 Ultra Lightweigh
    Average customer rating: 1.5 out of 5 stars
    • Poor Sound Quality
    • Don't waste your money
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    • Connectivity Technology: Cable
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    Jwin Electronics JH-E20 Ultra Lightweigh

    Product Description

    Comfortable, ultra-lightweight in-ear design. Lead length adjusts easily . Ideal for digital devices, such as iPod, MiniDisc, MP3 & CD players. In-line volume control. High-performance speakers. White

    Customer Reviews:

    2 out of 5 stars Poor Sound Quality.......2007-02-14

    Earphones are very uncomfortable, even though I tried with all 3 earpads (S-M-L). Sound quality is awful... they can't handle any type of bass. I wouldn't recommend this product.

    1 out of 5 stars Don't waste your money.......2006-09-05

    Sound quality is horrible and very unconfortable in the ears. If the price is too low, try something else and you won't regret you purchase this one. Stay away by all means!
    Lightweight Digital Super Bass HP
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      Lightweight Digital Super Bass HP

      Manufacturer: Coby
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      • Manufacturer Part Number: CVH59
      • Product Type: Headphone(s)
      • Connectivity Technology: Cable
      • Sound Mode: Stereo Output
      • Design Type: Over-the-head Binaural Semi-open

      ASIN: B0006B058K
      Lightweight Digital Super Bass HP

      Product Description

      Coby Electronics is a manufacturer of quality consumer electronics products designed to deliver outstanding performance for value conscious consumers who do not compromise on product performance. Coby incorporates new designs with innovative technologies to produce great looking and great performing consumer electronics products.PRODUCT FEATURES: Open-air, lightweight slimline design; Professional digital sound quality; Powerful neodymium drivers for super bass sound; Adjustable headband for maximum comfort; Double-welded soft cushion ear pads; 3.5mm stereo plug; Blister packaging.
      Jwin Electronics JH-P45 Folding Lightwei
      Average customer rating: 1 out of 5 stars
      • Terrible
      Jwin Electronics JH-P45 Folding Lightwei

      Manufacturer: JWIN
      ProductGroup: CE
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      Product Features:
      • Connectivity Technology: Cable 4 ft
      • Design Type: Over-the-head Binaural
      • Interfaces: Mini-phone
      • Standard Warranty: 1 Year(s)

      ASIN: B0002J1Q34
      Jwin Electronics JH-P45 Folding Lightwei

      Product Description

      jWIN continuously puts its efforts in R & D, and market research. And jWIN puts its pride in the products it manufactures and sells. jWIN's products have been engineered to ensure quality and reliability with the most updated set of features that its educated consumers demand. jWIN strives to be ahead of its competitors by offering the most up to date designs and features at the most affordable prices. PRODUCT FEATURES:35 mm neodymium drivers for heavy bass sound;Frequency response 18-22000 Hz; Wide and lightweight molded headband for superior fit and comfort; Compact folding style; 3.5 mm "L"-shaped stereo mini-plug; 4 foot cord; Max. power input: 300mw; Blister package.

      Customer Reviews:

      1 out of 5 stars Terrible.......2007-01-15

      Broke a little over a week after I bought it. There must be a way to strengthen the wiring of headphones in general
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        Sennheiser eH350 Open-Aire HiFi Stereo Headphones
        Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
        • 9 out of 10
        • Form, Fit, and Function - All Good
        • $57.99 A JOKE.
        • Nice sound, slightly uncomfortable
        • Sennheiser eH350 Open-Aire HiFi Stereo Headphones
        Sennheiser eH350 Open-Aire HiFi Stereo Headphones

        Manufacturer: Sennheiser
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        Product Features:
        • Professional-style hi-fi stereo headphones for DJs and other music specialists
        • Dynamic, open circular design enhances trebles and mid-range frequencies
        • Ultra-lightweight, rugged housing delivers comfortable, extended listening
        • Replaceable cable and leatherette ear pads for extended service life
        • 10-foot highly conductive OFC copper cable; 2-year warranty

        ASIN: B00067OEPO
        Sennheiser eH350 Open-Aire HiFi Stereo Headphones

        Amazon.com Product Description

        Professional DJs and other specialists who practically live with a pair of headphones wrapped around their ears will delight in the Sennheiser EH-350 pro-style phones. Intended specifically for professional monitoring applications, the phones' dynamic, open circular design delivers a superbly natural sound, with precise trebles and detailed mid-range frequencies. The spatial sound reproduction lets listeners accurately hear even the subtlest tones in noisy environments--an ideal feature for clubs or studios. The EH-350 phones are also remarkably comfortable, with lightweight diaphragms and soft leatherette ear pads that feel snug whether you're entering the first or ninth hour of use. Additional features include a replaceable OFC copper cable and a 1/4-inch adapter that fits atop the 3.5 mm stereo plug. The cable measures a robust 10 feet long, giving listeners greater freedom of movement while still staying connected to the receiver.

        What's in the Box
        EH-350 headphones, 10-foot copper cable, 1/4-inch adapter, user's manual.

        Product Description

        The eH 350 are open, dynamic hi-fi stereo headphones offering a superbly natural sound reproduction. Due to their precise trebles and detailed sound image, these headphones are especially suitable for professional monitoring applications. The eH 350 feature rugged design and easily replaceable parts for long service life, such as the OFC connection cable or ear pads.

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars 9 out of 10.......2007-12-08

        Well, it took me a week of researching customer and tech reviews, but I finally settled on the Sennheiser EH 350s and I have been exceptionally happy with my choice.

        The primary point of purchasing new headphones is because I play a bass guitar and I wanted a pair in order to hear the nuances of the music I am playing. Also, I own a couple MP3 players and I wanted some headphones to use with them as well.

        The first pair I bought, just willy-nilly really, was the Skullcandy Skullcrusher "subwoofer" headphones. Big mistake, it was the worst $45 I ever spent. Their mids and highs were lackluster, and the so-called "bass" was really just vibration with little really true bass frequency. Sure I could "feel" the vibration of the bass, but it was impossible to pick out individual notes because it drowned everything out. Then my dog chewed them up because he was disgusted as I was, and although I share his enthusiasm I was sad to see I couldn't return them :)

        Anyway, the EH 350 is like night and day with the Skullcandy's. The Sennheiser's really try to reproduce the original studio sound, hence why they are called monitor headphones, and they do an excellent job of it. The sound is flat, as the sound is not artificially boosted, which also means that music that comes out of it will sound slightly quiet. But I found that if I just jack up the volume on my preamp or mp3 player the sound comes out strong and loud. I use a 30GB Zune, and it has plenty of power to blast out a sound that is just tolerable at highest volume. This is good because some headphones out there have troubles producing a good volume with mobile devices. Now onto the sound quality.

        The mids and especially the highs are very well defined with these headphones. They shine through with exceptional quality and precision, and although the highs are a bit stronger they actually balance well with each other. The highs were a little too high upon first purchase, but after a couple days it mellowed out nicely without losing any of the previous power. After only a two hour burn in, you will notice an appreciable improvement in sound quality. I am excited to think how these will feel a month from now.

        Of course, I really bought them for the bass. Upon first purchase the bass was a little too quiet for me, or perhaps it might be better to say that the highs drowned it out too much. Actually I think it was a mix of both, but now that a few days have passed the bass has become excellent. Some reviews listed this product had a bass that was slightly too quiet. The fact is, that is how bass usually sounds in the studio. The key with bass is that you train your ear to hear it, rather then just try to buy headphones that artificially boost the bass. If you want to hear a tight, true bass sound that has the power to blow your mind away, go out and buy a pair of $1000 dollar monitor speakers and feel the love. Otherwise, you wont be able to beat the well balanced richness of the EH 350's bass.

        The end effect? Although the sound of monitor headphones can tend to be flat, the EH 350 sound comes out exceptionally well balanced. Although I couldn't call them "golden with richness", they will however produce a sound that is so accurate to original studio that you will pick up hidden nuances and stylizations that you will have never heard before. With these headphones, you can hear each of the individual instruments and voices of your favorite music instead of them all muddled together like other headphones who might sound more rich. I would highly recommend these headphones to any musicians who are looking for monitor headphones on a budget but who don't want to sacrifice sound quality. I also recommend these headphones to anyone who has ever wanted to play an instrument or sing, these headphones make it easy to tune your ear to individual instruments and puts forth and incredibly accurate note and pitch.

        Note however that the EH 350s, like most monitor headphones, are open ear. That means that sound is allowed to pass freely out of the headphones. This allows the sound to extend past the headphones and makes it so that the shape of the headphone cup does not distort the sound like a lot of closed-ear headphones will do, and it has the additional benefit of keeping airflow within the cups, so your ears never sweat or become uncomfortable. On the other hand, although the EH 350s are pretty good at keeping at least moderate noise levels out, other people around will be able to hear what you are listening, especially in quiet or small quarters. These might not be the best headphones for you if you are wanting to take them on the bus or be in crowds. Some headphones are large and noticeable. I have noticed that the Sennheiser's are small and stylish enough to at least go largely unnoticed, but I wouldn't call them attractive.

        But how do they fit? It is true that Sennheiser's are slightly tight as many reviewers have stated. But this is how they are designed. I am a male with a reasonably sized head. I wont say I have the biggest head out there, but I have been known to have a sizeable noggin. Although the EH 350s sit tight, they do not sit uncomfortably so. In fact, the tight fit is actually a necessity to the open ear system of the headphones and improves sound quality, and as I stated previously this makes them able to reasonably block out moderate external sounds without losing the benefit of open ear headphones. They also are slightly too bulky to take jogging and undoubtably would be uncomfortable if you took them running with you.

        One other point before I move on, the cups on these headphones are slightly small. I would say I have slightly smaller then average sized ears for a man and they go around my ear and sit on my skull, but people with large ears might find the cushions lying on the ears instead of around them. It is also very important to note that the leather cushion on the top of the headphones should rest firmly upon the top of your head as to hold some of the weight. If you over adjust these headphones the weight will fall on the cups and your ears will begin to rest on the hard plastic within. After about an hour, this will cause discomfort. This is, of course, easily alleviated by simply properly adjusting them to fit your head.

        What about value? At prices well under $100 dollars, these headphones are easily worth twice their price. I don't think any headphones at any price will be able to beat the 350s precision. You will have to begin looking at the $200 dollar price range if you want headphones that will have the precision of the 350s and have a more full bodied richness. I hear the 595s might be what your looking for if you have dough to spend.

        Overall, the Sennheiser EH 350s get a five star, 9 out of 10. With a perfect balance of precision and value, you can't beat these headphones if you have less then a hundred dollars to spend.

        Oh, and thankfully, my dog has decided to spare these headphones... for now...

        5 out of 5 stars Form, Fit, and Function - All Good.......2007-11-14

        I studied the headphone specs and reviews until my eyes watered and I'm quite happy to have settled on these.

        FORM - Nice, simple physical design. Replaceable cable and ear cups are nice features, 10' straight cable is longer than necessary for most uses, and the 1/8" connector with obligatory 1/4" adapter is the way to go unless you are working from extremely high end source equipment, in which case, you're probably not reading this review.

        FIT - As of the time of this review the Sennheiser website lists these headphones as "circumaural" (around the ears) in the 'Features' section but on the 'Technical Specs' page they list them as "Supra-aural" (on the ears). No wonder people are confused. In reality, the way the ear cups fit will depend primarily on the size of your ears. On my reasonably average sized 40-year old ears, they are circumaural, but barely. Unfortunately fit is a critical aspect of headphones - it doesn't matter how good they sound if you can't stand to have them on your head. Obviously this is an inherent risk in on-line buying, so just be aware that the ear cups on this model are definitely on the small side of the circumaural offerings. That said, they fit me (and many others based on reviewer comments) just perfect. They do keep my ears warm but not nearly to the point of sweating thanks to the "open-aire" design. Note also that the cups only adjust up and down so if you've got a really giant noggin (to house your enormous brain) they may be on the tight side. For me, they're just tight enough to be snug. I'd have to be doing some serious head-banging to shake these things loose. These are also VERY light so that helps quite a lot in the comfort department.

        FUNCTION - I have to say these were just a little harsh sounding initially but they seemed to smooth out after a couple of hours of use. I suppose this improvement is due to the initial speaker break-in. Now they are quite nice - warm, full, and entirely pleasant. The bottom line is that these headphones sound great - nice separation, tight crisp bass, plenty of high end detail, etc, blah, blah... essentially, everything you would expect. Just keep in mind, they are marketed as suitable for "monitoring" applications. This means that they are designed to deliver an absolutely flat, accurate representation of the source signal. I don't have the equipment necessary to measure this level of accuracy, but that's how they sound to me - exactly like the original recording was meant to sound, with plenty of highs and lows and no unnatural boost on either end. The open back design won't block much ambient sound, but as others have mentioned, there are benefits to open 'phones in terms of overall sound quality. In terms of source, I've been getting acquainted with these headphones by way of a variety of music on CD (Bill Frisell, Godsmack, Stone Sour, Robert Earl Keen, 'Maiden, Willie) played by Windows Media Player on an IBM T42 laptop with a standard issue SoundMax integrated soundcard. Just a side note on source, if you're shopping for higher end headphones, consider the quality of your source format. Nicer headphones may make mp3 files sound better but they will also highlight any shortcomings in the compressed format.

        IN SHORT: Well, they are Sennheisers after all, and those folks know a thing or two about headphones. If these are comfortable on your ears and you're anything short of a full-blown audiophile, you'll definitely like them. I won't say they sound great "for the price" because at well under $100, they actually sound great despite the price. Of course if money is no object then you can surely do better, but I don't think you can do worlds better unless you are starting with high end source equipment. For most of us listening to good quality recordings in lossless formats on portable cd players, laptops, and the like, the eH350's are more than adequate, they're perfect.

        5 out of 5 stars $57.99 A JOKE........2007-07-09

        I was preparing myself to be disappointed with these because I initially thought all neutral phones were lifeless. I was also worried that its bass response would prove too insufficient for me. HAHAHAHA. Was I proven wrong.

        Source:
        Vision M (UNAMPED; avg: 192(+) KBPS Mp3s )

        Pros:
        - Surprisingly Detailed
        - Superb instrument separation
        - Very Open; Sufficient Soundstage (I'm a Soundstage nut. )
        - Great treble/midrange (Vocals are in the forefront)
        - TIGHT but sufficient bass
        - Good all-rounders (Acoustic songs especially. Strings are beautifully & impeccably replicated.)
        - Nonfatiguing (due to sublime instrument separation + neutral response + SOUNDSTAGE)
        - Sublime Comfort (Slept 2 consequetive nights with these muffs on.)

        Cons:
        - Treble can be overwhelming for some songs at first. (A somewhat mute point because bass will develop during burn, ultimately countering this. )

        I think that paying $57 for these phones is an injustice. I would honestly have $150 for the superb quality I get with these. And maybe even more.

        4 out of 5 stars Nice sound, slightly uncomfortable.......2007-06-27

        This is the second pair of headphones I've purchased in the last 2-3 years. The first set was a pair of Sony MDR-605s. I bought them because they were around the ear type, meaning the set didn't rest on your ears, rather the area around your ear. This was to help with listening fatigue and tired/sweaty ears. They were also "open" so as to allow air into the area between your ear and the speaker. They worked really well and I enjoyed them, the problem is that the ear pad wore out and became uncomfortable. Of course they weren't replaceable. And sound reproduction, when compared to the EH-350s, is tinny and lifeless.

        After doing some research, it seems no one makes headphones like the MDR-605 for a decent (sub $100) price. So I resorted to looking for something similar and thought I found it in these headphones.

        I was wrong. After extended periods of use, say 2+ hours, your ears sweat and it becomes uncomfortable. With smaller ears this may not be a problem. It seems like they were designed to be around the ear, but my ears are probably too big. The other issue is that they are closed, so there is no air flow between your ear and the speakers, so your ears sweat.

        The sound quality however is fantastic. Deep, accurate bass and accurate highs. Some say the highs are too high, but I believe this is actually what the producers have in mind when mixing their music. I hear things in the music that the MDR-605s never let me hear. I am thoroughly impressed with the sound quality, so much so that the ear sweat and listening fatigue are issues I will just work around.

        If you are looking for over powering bass, shop elsewhere. The music is represented at the levels it was supposed to be heard, not with any enhanced bass included.

        I use these on a portable MP3 player and am completely satisfied. The one issue however with MP3s is the amount of compression. I'm finding that depending on the music type, even at 256 bit encoding, some compression problems, that I never heard on the MDR-605s, are apparent. This isn't the headphones fault but the fault of the compression. Guess I may need to look into a higher rate in the future.

        I've also used them and will use them, when playing on the PC and also when listening to music. I'm sure you can find better headphones than these at higher a price, but for $60 they are a bargain and probably better than most other offerings in this price range.

        5 out of 5 stars Sennheiser eH350 Open-Aire HiFi Stereo Headphones.......2007-06-08

        These headphones were delivered quickly and at a very affordable price. They are the best headphones on the market for under $100. They replace a
        twenty-five year old pair of Sennheiser HD-420 open air headphones that I never had a problem with. I've been using these headphones for two months now and their sound reproduction is excellent. I would strongly recommend them.
        JVC HAFX33 Marshmallow Portable earbud headphones Green
        Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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        Product Description

        in-the-ear earbud headphones * 8.5mm drivers * frequency response: 8-23,000 Hz * 48" straight cord with gold-plated mini plug * two pair of memory-foam, universal-size earbud inserts *

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars Awesome headphones.......2007-08-31

        I got my nano I-pod with broken headphones that would only play in one ear so I began a guest to find the perfect headphones! These are really great! I can her in both ears and the deliver nice sound, plus they've got style too! My only complaint is that they feel like they are going to fall out of your ears, but they never do.

        4 out of 5 stars Comfortable.......2007-07-15

        Bought these (in blue) to replace the iPod earbuds that came with my iPod Shuffle. Those were making my ears sore. Picked these up from Best Buy as a quick fix before a long flight to England. Haven't had a problem with them. Sound is fine, they are moderate when it comes to noise blocking, but I'm mostly about comfort when it comes to earbuds and these have it.

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