Sony Mdr-As40Ex Active Style Headphones Earbud Style (Black)
- Earbud-style deliver rich sound with deep bass
- Moisture guard for moisture to pass around head phones
- Short cord (2 feet) & extension (2 feet) is supplied
- 3 sizes of soft hangers for secure and comfortable fit
- Can also be standard earbuds by detaching soft hangers
Product Description
Perfect for fast movement and high-impact workouts, the MDR-AS40EX active style headphones give you the option of using the detachable soft hangers when the going gets rough or just the earbuds for mild activity. Either way, you'll appreciate the crisp sound with rich bass and the moisture guard that wicks sweat away from the speakers. Three earbuds are included (S, M, L) to ensure the most comfortable fit.
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Sony Mdr-As40Ex Active Style Headphones Earbud Style (Black)
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- Publisher: Sony
- Label: Sony
- Studio: Sony
- Average Customer Review:
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Summary: WOW! 2008-11-24
Comment: These little things take care of backround noise SO WELL! I can barely hear my own thoughts!! =D the clarity of the sound is amazing! these are PERFECT to go jogging or biking! which is when you kinda' want to get away from everything right? well with the sound isolation these have, you can absolutely immerce yourself in your favorite tunes...
ONE MORE THING YOU NEED TO KNOW!! in many reviews here you might've notice how people say it has a poor bass, it is kinda true, but nothing you can't fix with a little EQ adjustment, BESIDES! what people aren't considering is that these earbuds go kinda' deep in your ear canal... SO, if it had more bass power you would would probably be going deaf after a few minutes of use!, these headphones are for people who want to appreciate overall sounds....
OH! forgot to mention how confortable these are!! you can barely feel them! and with the three sizes, you can find whatever is more confortable for you!
I LOVE SONY!!
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Summary: Just what I wanted... but some problems with functionality 2008-11-22
Comment: When I bought these, I was searching for a pair of headphones that would:
1. Fit snug inside my ear so as to not fall out or come loose when working out
2. Produce excellent sound while blocking most ambient noise
3. Have a comfortable clip and ear piece so that they would be comfortable to wear for hours.
Seeing that my primary use of these headphones is for working out (mostly weightlifting and some cardio as well) and these are marketed as "sport" or "active style" -- I found these headphones to meet my needs rather well but I have some major issues with day-to-day functionality.
First problem: the cord is entirely too short. If you do not wear an armband, these headphones will require the use of the extension cable (included) but that makes the cord entirely too long. If they had made this cord 4 inches longer it would have made everyone happy--armband wearers and those who keep their player in their pockets.
Second problem: the ear piece fit, although snug, does come loose after several minutes of "active" use (ie: running on treadmill). You'll need to press on the ear buds to get the seal snug every several minutes. While the headphones themselves do not come loose, the sound is greatly diminished (with almost no audible bass) when the ear bud seal is not tight in your ear. I suppose that could be problem number three.
All in all--they are a good set of headphones and quite comfortable. The sound is very good when they are properly fit in your ear and they are easy to clean. However, they can be a real pain to use due to the poorly designed cord/extension cord set up. I would keep this in mind when searching for the right pair for you.
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Summary: Great headphones for working out 2008-11-06
Comment: About a year ago, I purchased an iPod Shuffle for working out. At the time, I was doing a lot of running (I still run today, just not as far). I would often base my runs on the length of songs (today I would run the distance of 12 songs, tomorrow 18 and so on), plus music makes the time go by. The classic iPod was just too bulky.
While I normally don't mind the basic iPod earbuds, they are terrible for working out; always falling out of my ear, I end up focusing on keeping them in-place rather than my task at hand.
In the past few years I've gone though various headphones looking for something that worked well, sounded decent and stayed in place. I've read reviews of all kinds, purchased headphones that were "made for working out" but nothing came close. My search ended up costing me more than I care to calculate and I had just about given up, doomed forever to readjust the bud in my ear.
But one day, while in Target, I saw these headphones. They had the in-ear design that I like and they featured an over-the-ear clip to keep them in place. To top it off, the price was right. I figured, "why not?"
I couldn't be happier.
First, they are comfortable. While working out, I hardly notice them.
Second, they stay in place without any problems. I've been using them for a few months now and I've never once had to make any re-adjustments.
Third, I'm no audiophile, but the sound is good. I wouldn't say great, as there has to be a reason why there are $100 headphones out there. For me, they sound great.
Lastly, they have a great cord. You might think this is silly, but its a key feature for me. Many of the headphones I've used in the past had a springy cord that I couldn't stand. During runs they would would always be bouncing, hitting my chin and driving me crazy. These Sony headphones have a cord much like the iPod earbuds that just "lay" and, for whatever reason, I vastly prefer this.
My only real complaint is that the cord is a bit long. Its is so minor that it's hardly worth mentioning, but I figure someone out there would like to know.
Looking for a way to keep your headphones in your ear, these are the way to go.
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Summary: EXACTLY what I was looking for in work-out earplugs. 2008-11-04
Comment: BIG PRO #1: They fit snugly around my ear (with 3 different ear clip sizes to choose from), and they DO NOT FALL OUT of the ear during exercise.
I used to have a pair of Sony MDR-J10 Clip-On Style Stereo Headphones, which dislodged every time I went running with it on.
BIG PRO #2: The cord is really 2-cords-in-1 (i.e., there is an extension cord). To me this was unexpected, yet turned out to be VERY important. With every set of earphones I get, I occasionally get the cord caught on something while moving around. When that happens with this set of earphones, instead of massive pressure being applied to the middle of the cord, the middle part simply detaches (the extension cord simply dislodges from the rest), preventing that problem.
POTENTIAL FUTURE IMPROVEMENT: Thin bass frequencies. That's the only thing I notice that isn't perfect about these earplugs.
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Summary: Happy customer 2008-10-31
Comment: They fit well and are comfortable, don't fall out while running, and they sound good. They're basically exactly what I was hoping they would be. Not much else to write about there.
In addition to that they come with a nice little case that I found to be a bonus (most headphones I've ever bought don't come with one).
Really, nothing to complain about here. Recommended!
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