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Customer Reviews for Sony Vertical In-the-Ear Headphones
Sony Vertical In-the-Ear Headphones
Model: MDRW08L
SKU: 2568885
UPC: 027242491472
Featherweight vertical design with slim headband for secure, comfortable driver placement. 13.5mm drivers deliver full sound, and Acoustic Twin Turbo Circuit enhances bass response.
Average Customer Rating:
4.2
out of 5
(19 Reviews) 19
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89% of customers would recommend this product to a friend
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Customer Reviews for Sony Vertical In-the-Ear Headphones
Review 1 for Sony Vertical In-the-Ear Headphones
These headphones are a good value!
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
4.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Durability
4.0
What's great about it: Sound was much better than what I had used previously.
What's not so great: Nothing so far, I hope that they last longer than than previous headphones I have purchased.
The sound quality is good. Bass response is better than I would have expected.
I do not like wearing "earmuffs". This is perfect for me. Lightweight without the "ear heating I used to get with my previous earphones.
I do not like wearing "earmuffs". This is perfect for me. Lightweight without the "ear heating I used to get with my previous earphones.
This product has... Perfect fit, Powerful bass
About me... Avid listener
I would recommend this to a friend!
How Often Used:Daily
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Review 2 for Sony Vertical In-the-Ear Headphones
great for running if you don't like earbuds
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Durability
4.0
What's great about it: very light and comfortable, stays in your ears
What's not so great: with constant use, they tend to wear out somewhat quickly
These are the only headphones I have ever been able to run with. It's getting harder and harder to find them- Best Buy is the only place around that has them now.
This product has... Perfect fit
About me... Budget Conscious, Audiophile
I would recommend this to a friend!
How Often Used:3-5 times a week
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Review 3 for Sony Vertical In-the-Ear Headphones
ok
Customer Rating
3.0
What's great about it: good price
What's not so great: ok
For the price they work fine. not very comfortable though. they stay in place better than ear buds.
This product has... uncomfortable
About me... Casual listener
I would recommend this to a friend!
How Often Used:1-2 times a week
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Review 4 for Sony Vertical In-the-Ear Headphones
my favorite headphones
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Durability
3.0
What's great about it: light, flexible and loud
What's not so great: cord is cheap and with extended, rough use you inevitably end up with sound in just one ear
I've bought about 10 pair of these headphone over the last 5 years. I LOVE them. I have pretty small ears, so most buds won't fit. These are perfect because they give the volume of in ear headphones, but are light and thin enough to not be cumbersome when riding a subway or bus. Plus they're flexible enough to be thrown into a back pocket if you end up someplace that's not headphone appropriate. :-)
This product has... Perfect fit, Stylish
About me... Avid listener, Audiophile
I would recommend this to a friend!
How Often Used:Daily
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Review 5 for Sony Vertical In-the-Ear Headphones
didn't last
Customer Rating
1.0
Value for Price
3.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Durability
1.0
What's great about it: good sound
What's not so great: durability.
Only lasted 10 days before one ear bud quite working. Bummer.
Worked well before it failed.
Worked well before it failed.
About me... Casual listener
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
How Often Used:Daily
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Review 6 for Sony Vertical In-the-Ear Headphones
Works great with a Sansa Clip+
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Durability
5.0
What's great about it: For the price, the headphones offer great value
What's not so great: Haven't found anything yet, so unless they break soon---no problems!
These Sony headphones are used daily, sometimes for hours at a time, with a Sansa Clip+ MP3 player. The primary use is to listen to audio books that are downloaded from our local library, and the sound is clear, they fit one's head comfortably for long periods, and are fine. On occasion they're used for listening to music, and I'm not sure how they'd be with 'headbanger tunes,' but for Gordon Lightfoot, Marie Chapin Carpenter, Tonio K., and such, they're fine as well.
This product has... nice sound and nice fit.
About me... Avid listener
I would recommend this to a friend!
How Often Used:Daily
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Review 7 for Sony Vertical In-the-Ear Headphones
Good for the price
Customer Rating
4.0
Value for Price
4.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Comfort
2.0
Durability
4.0
What's great about it: fits well, sounds great
What's not so great: Cord is too short
Works well except cord is too short. Bass is good, sound is good and fits on head well. Cord needs to be 8-12 inched longer to fit in pocket.
This product has... Perfect fit, Powerful bass, short cord
About me... runner
I would recommend this to a friend!
How Often Used:Daily
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Review 8 for Sony Vertical In-the-Ear Headphones
Great headphones for little ears.
Customer Rating
4.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Durability
4.0
What's great about it: It does not fall out.
I have small ears and earbuds never work on me they often fall out. This headphones are great, I use them to work out, and they don't fall out.
This product has... Perfect fit
About me... Casual listener
I would recommend this to a friend!
How Often Used:Daily
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Review 9 for Sony Vertical In-the-Ear Headphones
Comfortable with great sound
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Durability
3.0
What's great about it: Great sound, great price and very comfortable.
What's not so great: Could be a little more durable, but well worth replacing if they do go out.
I always buy this headset. The sound is great. I don't like earbuds, and this headset is very comfortable, you don't even know you're wearing them. I agree with other reviewers, that after about a year of use, one side will go out for some reason. I wish they were a little more durable, but for the price, they are easy to replace. I wouldn't use any other kind.
Best Uses: At work, At home
I would recommend this to a friend!
Type of Listener:Avid listener
Most Important to Purchase:Style
How Often Used:Daily
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Review 10 for Sony Vertical In-the-Ear Headphones
Bad judgement on cord length.
Customer Rating
1.0
Value for Price
2.0
Sound Quality
2.0
Comfort
1.0
Durability
1.0
What's great about it: Light weight
What's not so great: Cord is way too short to be useable by anyone who needs to move.
Cord is way too short to be useable for anyone who can't sit within three feet of the source and not move. The headset is very light weight and comfortable to wear. I was still able to hear the people in the office while enjoying my audio book or music. It is just a shame that the cord couldn't have been two feet longer so I could work while listening and not have the ear pieces pulled out of my ears. I don't even think the cord is long enough to use with my walkman. Oh, well. I didn't spend much and will use it as a spare.
Best Uses: when sitting stock still & close to source.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Type of Listener:Casual listener
Most Important to Purchase:Price
How Often Used:3-5 times a week
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Review 11 for Sony Vertical In-the-Ear Headphones
Great product for the price
Customer Rating
4.0
Value for Price
4.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Durability
4.0
What's great about it: Comfort, Price
What's not so great: short cord, and a lack of rich bass range.
Decent sound range, and very comfortable. No Bose but a terrific value for the money.
Best Uses: When I travel, At work
I would recommend this to a friend!
Type of Listener:Avid listener
Most Important to Purchase:Sound quality
How Often Used:Daily
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Review 12 for Sony Vertical In-the-Ear Headphones
Headphone
Customer Rating
4.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Durability
5.0
Very comfort,quatily sounds!!If something happens to this one I will get another the same
Best Uses: At home
I would recommend this to a friend!
Type of Listener:Casual listener
Most Important to Purchase:Style
How Often Used:Daily
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Review 13 for Sony Vertical In-the-Ear Headphones
Really like this type of headset
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Durability
5.0
I think this type of headset is much more comfortable than ear buds. Very basic but just what I wanted.
Best Uses: When I travel, Gym / Working Out, At home
I would recommend this to a friend!
Type of Listener:Casual listener
Most Important to Purchase:Price
How Often Used:3-5 times a week
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Review 14 for Sony Vertical In-the-Ear Headphones
Great product if you don't like buds
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Durability
5.0
What's great about it: Price, Brand, Durability
What's not so great: N/A
I have had multiple pairs of these headphones over the years. All pairs have fit and performed great. I personally do not like ear buds so that's why I wear these. These Sony's also fit well under a hat or beanie.
Best Uses: When I travel, Gym / Working Out
I would recommend this to a friend!
Type of Listener:Casual listener
Most Important to Purchase:Style
How Often Used:1-2 times a week
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Review 15 for Sony Vertical In-the-Ear Headphones
Good for Workouts
Customer Rating
4.0
Value for Price
4.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Durability
3.0
What's great about it: Comfort and sound quality
What's not so great: Durability
I've had several of these headphones over the years. They're very comfortable to use when jogging. Since the headphones go over the head and directly into the ears, they stay in place and don't fall out like the earbuds tend to do. The sound quality is decent for the price, The only problem I have is that after about 2 years (with approximately 3 hours of usage a week), the sound on one side eventually goes out. I'm not sure why this happens or if this is just normal wear and tear, but at this low price, I can afford to stock up on more headphones.
Best Uses: Gym / Working Out
I would recommend this to a friend!
Type of Listener:Casual listener
Most Important to Purchase:Style
How Often Used:3-5 times a week
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Review 16 for Sony Vertical In-the-Ear Headphones
Bang For Your Buck
Customer Rating
4.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Durability
2.0
What's great about it: Price, Fit, Light Feel
What's not so great: They won't last long
Over-all these are a decent option for the price. I use them primarily with an Ipod while I workout or run. They are light and comfortable to wear. They stay in place unlike the ear insert ones and also no padding to get sweaty from working out. Also they don't feel like I'm running with ear muffs. The downside is that within 5 or 6 months of solid use they started shorting out in one ear. I ended up going with a 2nd pair because for the price there's not many other options. I recommend these to anyone looking for something cheap, easily replaceable.
Best Uses: When I travel, Gym / Working Out
I would recommend this to a friend!
Type of Listener:Avid listener
Most Important to Purchase:Sound quality
How Often Used:Daily
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Review 17 for Sony Vertical In-the-Ear Headphones
Great Product for Price
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Durability
4.0
What's great about it: Price, Performance, comfort
I have never been comfortable with "ear buds". So, I had to purchase an alternative to the ear buds that came with my iPod and iPhone. These head phones are light weight, comfortable, seem to be resistant to sweat ( use them for running and working out), they are durable and stay in place reasonably well while running or working out. Oh, and the sound is pretty good, too....definitely good enough sound for running and working out.....and for the price....you can't beat these.
Best Uses: Gym / Working Out
I would recommend this to a friend!
Type of Listener:Casual listener
Most Important to Purchase:Price
How Often Used:3-5 times a week
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Review 18 for Sony Vertical In-the-Ear Headphones
Good sound and value.
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Durability
4.0
What's great about it: Holds in place
What's not so great: Short cord.
Dont like the behind the head sets. This one holds in place when active like jogging. Good sound. Great price. I always have one in reserve when it craps out. Usually lasts about a year of heavy use.
Best Uses: Gym / Working Out, At work, At home
I would recommend this to a friend!
Type of Listener:Avid listener
Most Important to Purchase:Sound quality
How Often Used:3-5 times a week
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Review 19 for Sony Vertical In-the-Ear Headphones
Great headphones for running
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Durability
5.0
What's great about it: Fit
These are great for running especially for the price.
Best Uses: Gym / Working Out
I would recommend this to a friend!
Type of Listener:Avid listener
Most Important to Purchase:Style
How Often Used:3-5 times a week
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