Sony Mdr-As40Ex Active Style Headphones Earbud Style (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)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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Product Description:
Earbud-style headphones deliver rich sound with deep bass.Moisture guard allows for moisture to pass around head phones. Short cord (2 feet) solution for arm-band use; extension cord (2 feet) is supplied. Supplied with 3 sizes of detachable soft hangers for ultra-secure and comfortable fit. Can also be used as standard earbud by detaching soft hangers. Three sizes of earbuds (S, M, L). Hard carrying case.Clip to secure the cord.

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