$20 headphones a deal!
Written: Nov 12 '04
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Pros: sleek design, super cheap price, excellent sound
Cons: cord a little short, very painful at 1+ hours of listening
The Bottom Line: for a cheap pair of good sounding good looking headphones the search stops here!
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| deftdrummer's Full Review: Sony MDR-G52LP Consumer Headphones |
I constantly listen to music and it seems I am never able to find the one pair of headphones that are both A) durable and B) good sounding.
After I broke my last pair of $40 koss isolation headphones i figured it was once again time to pick out a set of headphones that were inexpensive and sounded good. I read a few reviews off other sites about the sony mdr-g52lp so I decided to give them a try. What the heck for $20 why not?
***LOOKS***
Not the most important feature in headphones, but maybe to some people pretty high up there - including me. I wanted something low profile tnat had a sleek look and looked ahead of it's time. These headphones are an akward shape but they look fantastic and modernized! They are just small enough to fit onto your ear providing maximum sound production to your most important part... your ear!
***FUNCTIONALITY***
with these headphones the function fanatics will not be disappointed. These headphones feature a single sided cord entry into the left ear (standard for sony these days) as well as a very thick durable cord that looks like it will be able to take some abuse ie: tugging and biting =) The fold in ear design provides for quick and easy stoage in a backpack, purse, or just about anywhere that is small enough. Like i said, the part that goes on your ear is just big enough to produce excellent sound and still remain small. The 3.5mm jack also comes gold plated for maximum conductivity, as well as a unique "oxygen free" copper wiring inside the unit for maximum conductivity again. Sounds crystal clear on my ipod!
***SOUND QUALITY***
Finally what you've all been waiting for! The most important factor with regards to personal audio, these speakers more than deliver! Producing crystal clear highs that are distinct and quality these headphones do not quit! Because of the unique design and small speaker space, these headphones also deliver excellent bass for being non-isolation and non-ear bud style. I am very very impressed with sony this time around. The mid's sound killer with combination of good bass and crystal clear high's. Not saying these are the best headphones in the world by any means, but for $20 why not try a pair?
***DURABILITY***
always had a problem with this dept. from my headphones. My last pair got smashed under a couch and the pair before that broke simply inside my backpack. I have only had these sony's for a day now but they seem 60% more durable than my last koss pair in the same price range. The headband bends and flexes so it can be easily stored. The actual speaker part is protected by the silver plate that is the "style" element of this unit. All in all I have never had a pair of sony's that have broke - only lost or stollen.
***VALUE***
can't beat it! for $20 they are small enough, good sounding enough, good looking enough and certainly CHEAP enough for every music listener to pick up a pair.
Recommended:
Yes
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