Typical price: £15
What is it: Over-the-ear earphones for the gym
What we think: Passable for listeners who are used to listening to stock 'phones and need a pair for working out
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Reviewed on: 26 June 2008
Tags: sony, stock, cable, activity
We like:
Inexpensive; uniquely designed; understated style; detachable clip
We don't like:
Ear loops aren't adjustable; package doesn't include a case or any extras; some music sounds muffled
CNET.co.uk judgement:
The Sony MDR-AS20J Active headphones are a suitable choice for MP3 player owners who simply want a more secure pair of earphones for the gym, but don't need better audio quality than that of stock earbuds
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