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Average Ratings
Sound Quality8/10
Comfort Level7.9/10 Based on 54 ratings
Value for Money5.3/10
Reviewer Rating6/10
Overall Rating6.5/10 Based on 68 ratings

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49% Recommended27 out of 55 Reviews
Cable, Consumer, Stereo, 100 mW, Ear Buds, 6 - 23000 Hz, 16 ohms, 100 dB/mW
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55 Review Centre Sony MDR-EX71 Reviews

  • Full review by
    aaaeeq2323fff
    on 29th May 2009


    User Rating : 1
    Respect : 0

    Good Points: comfortable

    Bad Points: bad connection chordpoor sound quality

    General comments: its giving a very bad performance for such high price. sony earphones are not durable .....its connecting chord is easily getting damaged
    aaaeeq2323fff's review and ratings     | 29 words

  • Review by
    Guest.
    on 10th Jan 2009


    User Rating : 10
    Respect : 0

    Excellent Sound Quality. Comfortable. Long cord length. The headphones can be detached from the cord (useful if you snag the cord) Not supplied with a bag to store them when not in use. The Sony MDR-EX71 aren't a cheap pair of headphones, but worth the money for the sound quality.
    Guest's full review     | 50 words

  • Review by
    Guest.
    on 28th Sep 2008


    User Rating : 9
    Respect : 0

    1. Sound quality - Good bass response, decent to good trebles and mids. Blocks out external noise pretty well.2. Comfortableness - Extremely easy on my ears. I can wear for hours without noticing they are there.3. I like how it goes behind your head instead of dangling in the front. Great buy, worth the 30 dollars. Make sure to break them in.
    Guest's full review     | 71 words

  • Review by
    Random71
    on 28th Sep 2008


    User Rating : 7
    Respect : 0

    The EDR-EX71s have got good sound quality and ambient noise reduction. There are also very comfortable for the price and are nicely designed. However i found them not to be very hard wearing as one of the headphones stopped working after about 2 years. A good bargain in terms of sound quality but id advise spending a bit more if you want something that will last.
    Random71's full review     | 89 words

  • Review by
    Guest.
    on 14th Sep 2008


    User Rating : 8
    Respect : 0

    If like me you're looking for cheap but good quality in-ear headphones... then the Sony MDR-EX71 is a good choice now that they're disappearing (i picked the last ones in the whole fnac spain via web) mdr-ex75 is also good choice (45 ' ret price now) but if you can find this ones on the cheap, I would bet that the transducer is pretty much the same. If you have enough money go further for some shure noise cancelling, but for me, studying (low cost everything please) are perfect.
    Guest's full review     | 190 words

  • Review by
    Guest.
    on 23rd Aug 2008


    User Rating : 9
    Respect : 0

    These headphones are nothing short of amazing value. The bass response is brilliant, they are comfortable and as they sit in ear really snugly, they block out ambient noise- great if you're on a 'plane or similar noisy environment.I have used them for many years, and only just replaced my first pair due to eventual wear and tear of daily use for 4 years. Pretty good for £20 I'd say.
    Guest's full review     | 86 words

  • Review by
    Guest.
    on 6th Jun 2008


    User Rating : 8
    Respect : 0

    The Sony MDR-EX71 headphones are nice, I think I just got a defected pair. Shortly after i bought them the left earphone sound began to fade. it still plays but the sound is quieter than my right headphone.
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  • Review by
    Guest.
    on 11th May 2008


    User Rating : 9
    Respect : 0

    I give the Sony MDR-EX71 'two thumbs up' in sound quality and comfort. A serious consideration for anyone wishing quality sound from their MP3 player.
    Guest's full review     | 89 words

  • Review by
    Guest.
    on 12th Apr 2008


    User Rating : 8
    Respect : 0

    The Sony MDR-EX71 has a nice fit, Clear sound, Punchy bass Overall a good value for money headphone!
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  • Review by
    Guest.
    on 6th Apr 2008


    User Rating : 8
    Respect : 0

    Very good sound, isolation and comfort. Preferable over Koss Porta Pro if you dislike headsets.
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  • Review by
    ronmcdonald
    on 1st Apr 2008


    User Rating : 8
    Respect : 0

    Just ordered a replacement pair of Sony MDR-EX71 headphones from Ebay at £16 which is great. But shop prices are double that. Main reason for buying again was sound quality - excellent bass and treble. Can't understand why others have complained about sound quality - perhaps they need to try a different size earpiece. Cord length is an issue though. If you have your Ipod on your arm, these Sony's are great. In fact they are better than anything else on the market. However if you wear yo ...
    ronmcdonald's full review     | 190 words

  • Review by
    Guest.
    on 5th Mar 2008


    User Rating : 3
    Respect : 0

    I had a pair of Creative in-ear phones before this... lost them on holiday though. Bought the Sony MDR-EX71 to replace them ... I seem to need the volume of my Creative Zen up by at least 15-20% of what I felt normal on the other headphones. I'm sure you can get better, cheaper.
    Guest's full review     | 58 words

  • Review by
    Guest.
    on 27th Feb 2008


    User Rating : 9
    Respect : 0

    I like them. They block out all the noise around me. Sound quality is great. They are very light.
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  • Review by
    Guest.
    on 21st Feb 2008


    User Rating : 0
    Respect : 0

    I have purchased three pairs of Sony's MDREX71 earbud headphones within the last year because I am a sucker. I kept coming back to this product because of the superior sound, but was consistently disappointed with one side completely going out. I love the bass and the clarity but something needs to be done about moisture control. I am convinced that due to my avid skateboarding, the sweat is somehow responsible for my loss of $150 worth of earbuds. While I don't consider myself a profuse pe ...
    Guest's full review     | 113 words

  • Review by
    Guest.
    on 15th Feb 2008


    User Rating : 0
    Respect : 0

    My friend lent it to me for review. Compared to the EX71 im using, this sony lacks in everything; from bass to treble. It is zero value for money. fragile. horrible sound quality.
    Guest's full review     | 43 words

  • Review by
    Guest.
    on 10th Feb 2008


    User Rating : 8
    Respect : 0

    Overall I would say a great value for money though due to sound quality and durability...of course who would complain if you can get them cheaper? The sound quality on these earphones, from my experience so far, has been second to none. Not only are they comfortable to wear but they produce crystal clear sound. I would never have thought that ear phones could produce a bass sound that is on par with head phones...but I was wrong. Not only do these produce a great sound but they last forever whe ...
    Guest's full review     | 172 words

  • Review by
    octa
    on 29th Jan 2008


    User Rating : 9
    Respect : 0

    I'm extremley pleased of this earphones...after you search and have many headphones,earphones of different brands once you get them in your ears-you'll stop searching!very comfortable....maybe a little bit more treble won't damage! afterall...almost perfect.
    octa's full review     | 47 words

  • Review by
    Guest.
    on 20th Dec 2007


    User Rating : 1
    Respect : 0

    My Sony MDR-EX71 headphones have a nice aesthetic design, especially in black. Fits in the ear well. The cord conducts noise into the left ear. This in my opinion is a design flaw and very noisy and annoying! The cord runs up to the left ear with a metal weight hanging off the left ear. The right ear wraps around my neck. Consequently, the left ear picks up every movement from my jacket or if I roll over in bed. The standard length lead is way too short. The extension lead makes it way too long. ...
    Guest's full review     | 96 words

  • Review by
    bigbounce14
    on 30th Nov 2007


    User Rating : 8
    Respect : 0

    I bought this about a week ago in Virgin-megastore for £50. It has good sound quality and also massive bass. Also it is good looking but not for an ipod :( better with other mp3 players, it has very good sound quality also bass this MDR ex71 is a monster.
    bigbounce14's full review     | 77 words

  • Review by
    furball129
    on 22nd Oct 2007


    User Rating : 10
    Respect : 0

    Awesome, the Sony MDR-EX71 is a definite buy just don't pay £35. Amazingly comfy with great sound quality and also go very loud and quiet. I bought for £35 which was rather expensive however you can get them at amazon for £17.99. Also mine have broken after 2 years of solid use however I am off to but them again.
    furball129's full review     | 56 words


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