Typical price: £20
What is it: Light headphones for use on the move
What we think: Great bass sound on a tight budget, but audiophiles might want to consider a warmer-sounding set
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 25 September 2006
Tags: Sony, Sony MDR-710LP, remote control, earbuds, colour scheme
We like:
Convenient collapsible design; hard carrying case; tight, punchy bass
We don't like:
The cord is too short for home use; treble and mid-range frequencies have a skeletal timbre
CNET UK judgement:
Bass addicts on tight budgets will no doubt appreciate Sony's portable and collapsible MDR-710LP headphones, but audiophiles might want to consider a warmer-sounding set
Full review:
Sony offers a broad assortment of well designed, high-performance headphones ranging from full-size studio monitors such as the MDR-V700DJs all the way down to Fontopia-series earbuds, such as the MDR-EX71SLs. The Sony MDR-710LPs are a portable headband model that strikes a good balance between style, comfort, performance and value -- costing from £15. Continue Reading...
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