Sony MDR-ED21LP Bud Style Headphones with Deep Bass Response, Black

2013-09-03T20:00:00

These earphones were great, because they fitted fairly flush to the ear, you could use them at night with your ear to the pillow. The replacements, MDR-ED12LP have a very large sitcking-out back, and can't be used with your head on one site. Unfortunately, they only lasted about a year (when used while I sleep), and my last one has just died, so I wish I'd bought a stock of them.

chrisbu

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2012-06-04T20:00:00

These headphones are amazing, very good and lasts more than a year. I am searching for new phones, if anyone can tell me where I can buy these from?

Amazin86

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2011-06-26T20:00:00

Years ago I bought some Sony Headphones and really loved their clean sound... sadly one of the cords broke. Currently, own two higher end headphones. AKG 240 Studio Monitor over the ear headphones and Audio Technia ATH-EW9 Adjustable Wooden Clip-on Headphones. Both have great reputations, great specs and sound great... to me. I was looking for some ear buds with good specs, but didn't want to spend a small fortune. I was in Fry's because of an ad they ran for inexpensive Sony earbuds. But when I read the specs, I knew they wouldn't meet my needs. I saw some more expensive ones but they didn't have great specs. I saw the Bass Booster Stereo Headphones MDR-ED21LP.... great specs, but no price..... asked for help with price, hoping they would be cheap enough to at least give earbuds a try... when the floor rep told me they were $20, I couldn't say "yes, I'll take them!" quick enough. Now, I really hoped they would sound as good as the specs. Well, after listening to them for over 2 hours, I couldn't be happier with the sound and how they fit in my ear. Very open sounding, great high end and great low end bass. Strings, cymbals and the high notes on the piano sound rich, not tinny. Smooth Jazz Brass sounds great. Classical arrangements didn't overwhelm them either. These earbuds won't replace my other two headphones... but I'll enjoy them working out and working around house and yard.

dnasman1

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2010-07-02T20:00:00

I have an old mdr ed228 set of this style. They are uncomfortable when in the best position to hear with them. The only comfortable position gives very poor listening ability. I would like a pair of ear buds to use with them, but can't find any information on the web for a brand/type that will work with this style.

berly

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2009-07-05T20:00:00

the only reason i wouldn't recommend this is because the design. after a few minutes wearing them my ears were killing me. you may not have these problems but i sure did. overall a pretty good headphone

happyturtle18

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2009-04-29T20:00:00

Well, the pair of Sony MDR-ED228 headphones I had has finally broke. After 12 YEARS. They have a very comfortable to wear, even for the entire day, the coord is just long enough to be in the lower pocket of BDUs, but keep out of the way if the audio device is in a higher pocket. The cord is very durable. over 10 years and it's still not breaking up, amazing. The only real difference between these newer ones and mine is the heads have become more articulated, but the connector has become less durable looking. Mine has a 90 degree elbow connection, but it doesn't move at all. I have a new Sony SRS-U10 speaker system, but the elbow connection on that is very flexible; something that might not bode well for down the road. The sound that comes out of these are really good for what they are. The mids and highs are clear, but it has barely a hint less bass than Sony High Performance, but they are much louder. Only after 10 years did the left bud develop a barely perceptible buzz with high bass and massive amounts of volume. These are the most comfortable headphones I've used. I have newer pairs, but I still use these. I can hardly feel them.

Ryosuke

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2009-04-15T20:00:00

These buds are the best $20 buds i have ever used. They don't get hissy, or distorted at high volumes. The bass is nice and rich, all highs are crisp. they fit in my ear (yours may be different) very nicely, i will dirt bike with these they fit so well. all in all, even though i have not used them for more than 24 hours, i recommend them. plus, you can never go wrong with sony.

AScobi

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2009-01-23T19:00:00

I bought some Panasonic headphones and not only was the sound quality awful, but they were PAINFUL to wear! These Sony headphone are very comfortable and sound GREAT! Good job, Sony!

TahZilla

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2009-01-06T19:00:00

These phones are typical SONY... the company whose WALKMAN tradename identifies a whole line of personal electronics. I have been using personal audio for 25 years and these are the best phones i have ever possessed. This product would be a bargain at thrice the price. The Sound quality is phenomenal, as usual for SONY. The comfort and stand up to my off/on/off/on schedule. I have the MDR-ED21LP around my neck everywhere I go. Also fits under fullface motorcycle helmet perfectly. I have already bought several sets, only because I seem to lose them before they wear out. I will be back for another when these find someone else's pocket.

cashinvestments

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2008-11-26T19:00:00

I love the bass and the robustness of these and they are perfect fit for my ears. I used the same pair for six years. Then I got a son and he ate them. And he ate the replacement I bought. Then I lost the next pair. Now I'm buying two and putting one in a safety deposit box. I don't want take the chance that Sony stops selling these. Note that the similar model MDR-ED12LP has an identical bud shape and the same strong bass. But a thinner cord makes them less robust. I tried a pair of them but my son ate them.

gnirre

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2008-11-26T19:00:00

personally it fits me the best

jtay91

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