Editorial Review:Product Description:Featuring high-sensitivity 9mm driver units for a wider acoustical range, a polished metal appearance, and an angled shape that's more comfortable in the ear, these MDR-EX75 EX ear bud headphones deliver robust sound in an innovative design. A silicone housing is included for the most comfortable fit. 6-24,000Hz Frequency Response 100mW (IEC) Power Handling Capacity Weight - 0.14 ounces (4 grams) without cord
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Worth Upgrading
I decided to replace the mediocre ear buds that came with my 3G Nano. At first, I was about to leap into the $100 plus range until I came across the Sony MDR-EX75. I was able to pick them up at my local FYE music store for $40. You place these into your ear canal and the middle size tips work great for me. Immediately, 25% of the background noise is eliminated. You will be able to listen to your music without such high volume being needed as well. The music is crisp to my ears and the bass is plentiful. Actually, on some of my albums especially dance/techno, I have to turn my iPod EQ to flat or off because the bass was too much for my liking. If you have high quality mp3s, you will be able to hear other sounds and instruments that you might not have heard before with the Apple ear buds. These headphones do not hurt my ears and find them very comfy. I use them at least 25 hours a week with my iPod and laptop.
The negatives and the reason I did not give these 5 stars is that the cord comes in 2 sections of about 2 feet each. It is great for those that use armbands cause you will not need the extra cord. However, if you are on the shorter side like me and need that extra 2 feet cause you use a case with a clip for the waist, it might be on the long side. The cord attachment is super light but at the same time adds noticeable weight to the overall cord. The cord is sensitive as well, meaning if it rubs against your shirt or anything, you will be able to hear it through the headphones. It is annoying but I eventually got use to it.
For the price of $50, well worth the upgrade before launching into the higher price range of over $100. They do come in white if you prefer that color.
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Budget quality
I decided somewhat spontaneously to buy a new pair of earbuds. I had been using my Sony Fontopias ($10 model), which, despite being cheap buds, still put out better sound than my [now dead] iPod earbuds, but I figured I should upgrade, seeing how much I use my iPod as I walk around campus. I wasn't looking to spend a fortune, so I settled on these due to good reviews and affordable price. I'm not sorry.
The headphones have great quality. My cheap-o ones were good, but these really bring the high ranges out crisply while providing more powerful bass than the others (imagine pressing cheaper headphones against your ears with your palms, amplifying the sound). In addition, the rubber earpieces, which is a new thing for me, help block out background noise and direct the music to your ear canal, improving quality. I expected that design to be uncomfortable, but it took me hardly any time to get used to. One annoying thing about the rubber "earplugs" is that they amplify internal noise, like breathing or chewing gum, but that's not a huge issue.
Notably, the headphones are also smaller and less obtrusive in appearance, which isn't a major deal for me but is certainly a good thing.
The one thing I dislike about these is the two-piece cord. The short cord is completely useless to me; I keep my iPod in my jeans pocket, and have no other place to put it, so the short cord doesn't help. Although the connection between the cords is as small as possible, it's still heavier than the cord itself, and swings around when I walk, which is annoying. Running is not even an option, as the violent motion of the connector would knock the earbuds loose; I would have to somehow secure the cord in that scenario.
Although the cord connector is annoying and the rubber earpieces magnify internal noise and sometimes the cord brushing on things, these headphones, with their quality sound output, are worth the $40. I can't say anything about their reliability, as mine are brand new, but I have had good luck with Sony in the past. My well-abused $10 Fontopias are still in great shape, and I'm treating these more carefully, so I anticipate a long lifespan.
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Good but I still like my ex71s as much if not more...
I have had several EX71s and I love the asymmetric design of those (note you can also swap buds in either ear which you can't with the Ex75s). I was dismayed not to have the asymmetric design for the ex75s. What did I notice immediately after putting the 75s in my ears? The lack of bass! I was a former audiophile wannabe (Grado 85s and Pinnacle monitors at home- couldn't afford better), but now I'm a consumer level audio guy and I don't mind adding a little color to "flat" response earphones. The Ex75s in a quiet room sound clear, flat, but not necessarily accurate or "room filling" either. They are a decent stylish noise isolation set of earbuds. I was using the ex71s before... they are less stylish, just as comfortable, and tad warm and bassey compared to the 75s... but in the morning commute in NYC walking on the street and in the subway I can actually HEAR the bass in the 71s, whilst in the 75s I have to either pump up the volume (so the highs are a bit too loud) to enjoy an acceptable baseline or not hear it at all. Thus I've bought a replacement pair of 71s on an online auction so I can have my bass and eat it too.
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fantastic sound
These sound very nice, I agree with pretty much everything that's been said on the positive reviews. I haven't used them for very long, so I can't vouch for their durability or ease of maintenance.
One thing I wish I had known before buying them has to do the stethoscope effect mentioned in Kokeeshi's review of this product. This effect is probably common to all earbuds of this kind (the type you stick inside your ear canal)--basically if you tug on the cord a bit or it taps against something, what you hear is a loud BOOM.
I wish someone had told me that this effect becomes incredibly annoying while eating. I can hear every bite, gulp, slurp and smack as if it were coming out of my ipod at full volume. Also, running with these is impossible unless you find a way to secure the cord so it doesn't bump against anything.
When it comes to sound, they are impressive compared to every pair I've owned before. I don't mind using my old headphones for running and eating, since my mind usually drifts away from the music during these activities anyway.
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Great Sound, Terrible, TERRIBLE Reliability
You may recognize this review from the MDR-EX71 - That's because I tried them first - The EX75s were my hopeful, failed attempt to get a product for which the reliability would match the awesome sound. Fail.
I sit at a desk and work at a computer. My headphones sit on the same desk when not in my ears. All of this is to say that these do NOT take abuse. I bought a pair of MDR-EX71s and was so very impressed by the sound. I spread the word that these were the best sounding headphones I'd ever owned. Then the left ear piece stopped working after only a few months. SO - I upgraded to the MDR-EX75s thinking that they may have improved the design over time. They have but the new ones have failed after only a few WEEKS (right ear bud this time). The EX75s sound as good and fit better than the 71s, but the quality is still not there. After reading some reviews, I find this is apparently a common trend. I've ordered a set of Sennheiser CX300s - I've always liked their telephone headsets - hopefully their headphones will prove to hold the same level of quality. DO NOT LOSE YOUR RECEIPT IF YOU BUY HEADPHONES FROM THE MDR-EX LINE AND WATCH THE RETURN POLICIES CLOSELY BECAUSE THESE SUCK. SUCK. (did I mention that they SUCK? Because, let me tell you - they suck)