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Sony MDR-J10/SAPPHIRE h.ear Headphones (Sapphire)

Sony MDR-J10/SAPPHIRE h.ear Headphones (Sapphire)

List Price: $9.99
Your Price: $8.66
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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Dependable, sound good.
Review: 1st pair I broke, my mistake, so I bought another pair. 2nd pair, one of the earbuds got caught in a door. My fault. So now I'm on my 3rd pair because these headphones are good. Get them.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Good value for the price w/ Above Avg quality
Review: A LITTLE BACKGROUND:
These are the third set of headphones that I have purchased in 4 years. I also have earbuds from Sony with "mega Bass" capability, and another pair of ear-huggers from Sharp. I use my Sony MDR-J10s for the gym and when I go jogging. I use an RCA MP3 player with DSP capability (bass inducer)

PROS:
-Cheaper than other versions of ear-huggers
-Variable colors allow personalization
-Sound quality is not as 'tinny' (compared to my pair by Sharp), but this might be dependent on the device you use. Not as good as 'megaBass', but if you're outdoors it's good enough.
-The ear 'hooks' are strong/durable enough to withstand small tugs to the headset.

CONS:
-Like most ear-huggers they constantly get tangled. I've yet to see a set withi a good storage case.
-Non-gripping, smooth plastic of the 'huggers' don't always cling to your ear.
-For people with small ears, there is no guarantee they will fit.

OVERALL:
Don't expect superb sound since Sony doesn't claim any 'megaBass' improvement. Ear huggers are designed for active people, but don't think they'll stay in your ears if you pull really hard! They're cheap, and work for my activities. If they break, just buy another (or the better ones that come out in the future).

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Good value for the price w/ Above Avg quality
Review: A LITTLE BACKGROUND:
These are the third set of headphones that I have purchased in 4 years. I also have earbuds from Sony with "mega Bass" capability, and another pair of ear-huggers from Sharp. I use my Sony MDR-J10s for the gym and when I go jogging. I use an RCA MP3 player with DSP capability (bass inducer)

PROS:
-Cheaper than other versions of ear-huggers
-Variable colors allow personalization
-Sound quality is not as 'tinny' (compared to my pair by Sharp), but this might be dependent on the device you use. Not as good as 'megaBass', but if you're outdoors it's good enough.
-The ear 'hooks' are strong/durable enough to withstand small tugs to the headset.

CONS:
-Like most ear-huggers they constantly get tangled. I've yet to see a set withi a good storage case.
-Non-gripping, smooth plastic of the 'huggers' don't always cling to your ear.
-For people with small ears, there is no guarantee they will fit.

OVERALL:
Don't expect superb sound since Sony doesn't claim any 'megaBass' improvement. Ear huggers are designed for active people, but don't think they'll stay in your ears if you pull really hard! They're cheap, and work for my activities. If they break, just buy another (or the better ones that come out in the future). --This text refers to an alternate option.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Simply the Best!!! J! E! T! S! JETS! JETS! JETS!
Review: After never being satisfied with headphones, I have finally found the perfect pair. They are so comfortable, you forget that you have them on!!!!!! I use them at the gym, and at New York Jet Home Games {with - Sony SRF-M37V TV/Weather/AM/FM Radio Walkman }. Simply the best & most comfortable!!!! I have them in three different Colors!! --This text refers to an alternate option.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Comfy fit & Stylish, but where's the bass?
Review: Granted, I'm not into the thundering "thump-thump" of some bass lovers, but these headphones deliver next to nothing when it comes to balancing the treble / bass ratio of most of the types of music I listen to (punk / rock / metal). It's very tinny sounding. But, the price is right, so if don't mind a bass-less tone, go for it. Otherwise, shop around a bit more and if at all possible, try before you buy. --This text refers to an alternate option.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Wonderful
Review: I am on a budget. These earphones were cheap, so i picked up a pair because i like ear-clip designs. Let me just say one thing. These earphones don't fit people with small ears. Because they release the sound deep in the ear canal, the sound quality is extraordinary. They also unintentionally cancel out noise, making them great earplugs as well. I have an iPod, and these are equal in sound quality to the iPod's earphones, except you can hear through the iPod earphones. Therefore, I am able to color-coordinate earphone cord colors so it isnt obvious when im listening to music. Mine also have lasted through many squeezes and have yet to break. The only downside is the cord has a mind of its own and tangles easily. The ear clips also clip onto shirts very easily, making storage a snap. You need lower volume settings to listen to them though, so if you use them in very quiet areas download the european firmware to your iPod...it lets you go lower on the volume.

Rating: 2 stars
Summary: Mediocre Earphones
Review: I can't believe this is a Sony! The quality of sound is at the best mediocre, which deserve such a low price. By offering products like this, Sony is damaging its brand image. Sony shouldn't be competing in this price range at all. I am so disapointed. --This text refers to an alternate option.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Designed for a selected few however very inexpensive.
Review: I love sony, however these headphones are barely above par. I wear glasses so they don't fit correctly and consequently don't feel comfortable at first. I'm use to them now but they are very sleek and I barely notice them now. I like them because they're not in my hair. I like the tangle free design though it's much better than finding knots in the after taking them out of my bag.

The sound quality is fairly good. However along with all the rest of the reviews, the bass is not very strong. I am also not really into pumping the bass up, but I like a little in my electronica/dance music. It is adequate but I'd like more. Considering that they have only 13.5 mm drivers, it's to be expected. I would advise at least 30mm drivers for you bass people which you won't find in these "in-ear" headphones.

So if you looking for an inexpensive headphones and you don't wear glasses or want big bass, then these are great. Otherwise Sony has tons of other headphones that could fit your needs. --This text refers to an alternate option.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Great clip-on earbuds!
Review: I picked the h.ear headphones because I lost my previous earbuds and I needed something that won't fall out of my ear when I lay my head on the side like most earbuds do. The headphones were tricky to put on correctly at first but within 10 minutes I could put them on easily with no problems. I wear wireframe glasses but I wore the headphones with them for over an hour without discomfort. They were surprisingly comfortable considering it's all solid plastic with no soft material used. Because "one size fits all" doesn't work for everyone, I highly recommend you buy your first set from a local shop in case you find that it simply won't fit and need to return it. The sound quality is just about what I'd expect from average ten dollar earbuds and sound good enough for my purposes. Sound leakage is minimal; unless you're one of those who like to play it loud, it's unlikely a person standing next to you will hear what you're listening to. The best part of the headphone for me is the adjustable piece on the cord that allows you to adjust the point at which the cord goes apart; if used right, the chances of tangled cords is reduced dramatically. Overall, it was a good buy for me.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Great for Exercise
Review: I purchased these to use with my MiniDisc player, and they're great to use during exercise. They stay in place even in the sweatiest ears and have good sound for the price. These probably aren't headphones that are going to last for years and years, but c'mon, they're less than ten bucks!! --This text refers to an alternate option.


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