Sony MDR-AS40EX Active Style Earbud Headphones with Moisture Guard

2012-12-22T19:00:00

I got this product in Japan, in the Sony shop in Ginza. In the package there was no extension cord, so I had to do with te 2 ft cord. I'm 180cm (5f11') and It's simply way too short. I can't have it on any device if I am in the Gym or running. It may even have a good sound, but I cannot exercise. Maybe good only with an Ipod nano clipped on your neck ...

krotas

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2012-12-14T19:00:00

this was my 3rd set. I love them but will not keep buying them. This last set lasted less than 3 months before the sound stopped coming from the right ear piece. None have lasted past 10 months.

Sooner75

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2012-10-05T20:00:00

I spent about $800 looking for a decent sound quality headphone that would stay on me while running regardless of speed. I finally purchased this pair and I wont look at anything else. They have been washed and dried with my clothes, several times, and I have not had any problems in the three years that I have had these. I have a background in studio audio recording, and I have yet to find a better audio quality then these. I run with them often, never fall off. They are comfortable, stylish, nearly impossible to break.

7592

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2012-09-08T20:00:00

I absolutely love these headphones! The sound is great. They stay in place while I'm running. They are great for connecting to an iPod (with the short cord) or using on a treadmill (with the longer cord). I was SO BUMMED when I went for a run one day though only to realize that the sound in one of the headphones had totally stopped working. No matter how much I played around with them, I still couldn't get the functionality to return. This was about 9 months after I had originally bought them.

Wishtheyworked

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2012-07-20T20:00:00

These were great headphones. Great bass and crisp sound. When sweating heavily while jogging, the sound would sometimes short in one ear, cutting all sound, but I honestly don't complain because they weren't meant to be waterproof. The extension chord broke after 3 years and the sound is permantly lower in the left ear so I don't use them anymore.

SteveRino333

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2012-05-10T20:00:00

I bought 2 pairs. I used them for walking, so not a whole lot of stress. On both of the sets the right ear quit working. Not what you would expect for a $40 dollar pair of "sport" buds. Oh...Sony will replace them....for $30.00 + applicable taxes...what a rip.

aarnie13

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2012-04-29T20:00:00

I noticed a lot of negative feedback for these, so I HAD to post a review so people reading don't miss out on a great product. I've had them for over a year, and i've put them through running, work outs, mowed lawns, skating (and a lot of falling), and last night, my wife washed AND dried these, and they're STILL going hard. Great headphones, strong, and sound great! For in ear design, these are by far the most durable headphones out there, and they sound great too.

FurrDogg

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2012-01-22T19:00:00

I ve seen all these reviews and i think the small problem is that you guys are not aware of the one year waranty that comes with the pair of earphones with the bill any sony store will exchange the headphones without any questions and these head phoens are great ive took a 5 year waranty damage and anything that happens to my ear plugs gets replaced which is awsome and people who does not wanna pay extra fees you got a one year free and exhnage unlimited for such a problm as RIGHT SIDE STOPED WORKING stop complaining and go to a sony store.

Krunk

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2012-01-03T19:00:00

These headphones gave me no end of trouble from the first day i bought them. The first problem was the cord extender does not make a solid contact; this caused the headphones to cut out and have a "static" sound every once in a while. After using the headphones every day for a month they broke. The right headphone now emits sound at half of the decibels as the left. This problem is from the connection to the right headphone, initially the right headphone went dead, but after tinkering with the cord i managed to get some audible sound out of it. These headphones are priced at $40 ($50 in stores) yet fail to reach the quality of $10 skull candy headphones. If you plan on using these headphones for more than one month DO NOT BUY THEM! Never in my life have i paid for headphones with such poor quality. I have always known that an item with great quality from Sony costs a small fortune. $50 for headphones that do not work is just unacceptable, i am extremely disappointed.

AnonymousUser

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2011-12-28T19:00:00

They stopped working after 2 months. Normal use, no jogging or working out with them. Just walking. I've never had a problem with a Sony product in the past 20 years, but this purchase will definitely make me think twice before I buy their products again.

Bryon

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2011-11-19T19:00:00

I use the M and S ones and you cant fined any of them at the store's. I lost my hangers and ear bud's. so I found them again only on line good for keeping the papers. I just wish they sold the bud's and hangers.

Jenniferrun

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2011-11-01T20:00:00

These are the best earbuds I've found yet! I have very small eardrums, and most earbuds are either painful to keep in my ear, or constantly fall out. The option for different size earpieces, for both in the ear and the over-the-ear piece, make them feel very comfortable, and stay in place without pain! I had given up on earbuds until I found these. I've had them for 1 1/2 yrs, and have to get another pair only because I lost them...they still sounded just as good as when I first bought them. I hope they never discontinue these!!!! I'd hate to be without them.

Sconi05

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2011-09-14T20:00:00

I have had these headphones for a little over a year now, and haven't had the first problem with them. My ears are oddly shaped, so I normally can't use in-ear buds unless they have over-ear hangers. I also wanted some that I could use while working out. These are perfect for working out because they're waterproof and pretty much stay put. They tend to slide out of my ear when I'm talking, but all ear buds do, so I can't complain about that. But the interchangeable sizes make them stay put much better than others I've tried. The sound is great for such inexpensive headphones. I've seen some reviews here that say the sound isn't great, but I'm a minor in audio engineering and often use these to evaluate my music while I'm on the go. Of course they're not up to the same quality as the more pricey Sony headphones, but they are exceptional for ear buds. And I've recommended them to some classmates who don't have the funds to go out and buy really nice headphones. I give them two thumbs up.

Whitnay

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2011-09-07T20:00:00

I used these for about one month. Now they are broken. I have kept them in their case and took good care of them. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY! Read the other reviews. I am not the only one with a terrible experience.

botis

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2011-08-23T20:00:00

Myself, my husband and brother owned these headphones. All three pairs broke within three to four months of purchase. As other reviews have stated, the sound goes out in one earbud. I am disgusted that Sony has not corrected this problem or taken these headphones off the market seeing such poor reviews online. I wish I would have read the online reviews prior to purchase, however, we assumed Sony would not sell such poor quality items. Please do not waste your money on these headphones!

wontbuysonyheadphones

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2011-08-05T20:00:00

I have owned 3 pairs of these ear buds and every single one worked for a few months and then the left channel disappeared. These are way too pricey for something that only lasts a few months. I see that others have had the exact same experience. Clearly Sony is only interested in getting your money and does nothing to fix this systemic problem. Bottom-line, they produce junk, don't waste your money.

Deeger

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2011-05-05T20:00:00

These headphones are great for working out. This is my second pair (I accidentally put the first pair through the laundry and they didn't survive the dryer). I misplaced them for awhile and had to try a few other types - none of which compared. I finally found them this morning and felt compelled to write a review.

FluffyG

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2011-04-01T20:00:00

I have small ears so I liked the design - three sizes of ear hangers and rubber earbuds - but the sound quality was very poor with minimal bass response. Not at all what I'd expect from $40 headphones. I can't rate reliability since they are being returned the same day I bought them.

Caramia

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2011-03-03T19:00:00

Enjoyed these buds well enough while they lasted. Sound was decent and ear clips allowed me to run with them in. But... while running constantly had to put buds back in my ear (no matter which size tip I used.) Then... 9-months in the left bud just died. These were well cared for and show no apparent physical damage, but one day the left ear just stopped working. 9-months is nowhere near long enough life for $40 buds. Would not recommend or buy again.

wwolf76

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2010-12-22T19:00:00

The earbud covers fall off easily. After 6 months I lost sound in one ear (out ofwarranty, which is only 90 days). I would recommned that you look for a manufactuer that has a better warranty, esp. if its products fail so readily. I am going to try to return them to best buy. No more Sony products for me; my daughter's Sony all-in-one CD player failed first during warranty, and its replacement failed just out of warranty as well. Not dependable.

EddieH

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2010-10-05T20:00:00

I had these for 4 months and treated them like they were made of glass. I stood up and sat down, didn't even pull on the wires in the process and the left earbud just stopped working. I had a phillips brand earbuds that lasted 3 years of being yanked out of my ears. These were never abused and they quit working in 1/3 of a year! They are worth 5 bucks for the being disposable.

nunyobiz

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2010-10-05T20:00:00

Dont take the ear hangers off to try to fit with a different size, you'll never get them all the way back in the way, for almost $40.00 I expected higher build quality, frankly.

Jogger

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2010-08-12T20:00:00

I wasnt sure what to expect with the range of reviews I read, but right out of the box I was very pleased! Once I switched the earbud size the fit perfectly and do not move! Ive run, jumped, spun, and even shook my head as much as possible to see if they fall out and they dont budge! fI havent had it long so Im not too sure about reliability but it seems well constructed to me. Sound quality is pretty good too with plenty of bass. Only downside is for the price its just about the same sound quality as the headphones that come with the iPod, but it definitely does it's job as a sports headphone.

lifesgood

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2010-08-09T20:00:00

These headphones had pretty average sound and I liked the carrying case but they start sliding out of my ears about 30 seconds into my run. The clip keeps the headphones on your head but they sklowly slide out of your ear the longer you run, which is very irritating to me. They would be fine for just sit-around headphones but don't use them for running!

CCrunner14

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2010-07-10T20:00:00

Like all of the reviews above, these headphones are great for athletic use, but break after 4+ months, which is just outside the 90 day warranty period. It is a shame that a company like sony would make such a defective product for so long.

toobad95

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2010-05-10T20:00:00

these are easily the worst headphones I've ever owned. they do not stay in your ear with the ear clips, definitely don't without them, are not loud at all, and are a colossal pain in the a** to store in the not-so-handy case provided. if I weren't a financially responsible adult I would have taken these off today and literally stomped them into bits.

Bho1974

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2010-03-09T19:00:00

I have two pairs and my wife has one, three pairs NO problems after over a year with the first pair. Well, actually the right ear went out in my first pair and after inspecting the phones I found that wax had built up in the channel which caused the issue. Clean them and that will probably fix the issues listed here. What is great about these headphones is they stay in place comfortably because of the hooks. I use them running, lifting, snowboarding and mountain bike riding (please don't use them on the road that is too dangerous). I have used them for HOURs at a time w/o any problems biking. The sound is great ( I own a 7 speaker Infinity surround system with 130 watts per channel and I know good highs and lows). if you are like me and hate the little buds that fall out of your ears when doing anything active, you will love these headphones. I sweat a lot and have never had an issue with performance when very active outdoors in 90 degree heat. The issues I have are minor. One the connection between the two cords can pop loose if you put any pull on them. This is typical if used for lifting or especially doing situps ;) In a few cases though it has been helpful - like during mountain bike crashes. The trick I use during gym work outs is to use two shirts and let the cord hang between them as this seems to reduce the issue. The second issue which is even less important to me is the case. For the cord to wrap up in it well I have found that I need to remove the alligator clip. I just don't use it. Instead, I have found that to reduce tangling of these phones, I slide the chin tightener up to the top and fold the cord up in half a few times and tuck in the shuffle clip. Comes out untangled every time. BTW, the short cord option is great if you have an MP3 player that clips to your camelbak. Works like a charm with no "cord" issues.

SoundGuy64

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2010-02-02T19:00:00

I like the sound these provided and the fact that it came with a two piece cable, making them perfect for using with my Sony Ericsson phones (W810i, Aino) because I didn't have to figure out where to stuff a bunch of excess cable. I've had them maybe a year, with casual use (not every day and not all day), and today my right channel just died. I confirmed the channel in the earphones by testing with Aino and my PC. The short life scan really makes this a product I'm unhappy with and would not recommend though.

Screech

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2010-01-29T19:00:00

I have totally wasted my money, Which Ts me off.

Mojave

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2009-11-21T19:00:00

I purchased these to replace old earbuds. I loved them until the right earbud stopped working for no reason. I did not abuse them and only used them when I worked out. I do not recommend these to anyone because they do not last.

Blueeyz

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