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Sony MDR-EX71SLB
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Average Ratings for Sony MDR-EX71SLB

  • Sound Quality4.4 stars
  • Comfort Level4.4 stars
  • Value for Money3.2 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings3.5 stars
  • Overall Rating3.3 stars

11 Reviews For Sony MDR-EX71SLB

  • Guest 13th Apr 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Sony MDR-EX71SLB headphones cost a lot. It looks OK. It is very comfortable. the cords don't get tangled easily. Good quality

  • Guest 27th May 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Great sound from the Sony MDR-EX71SLB, nice fit don't ache after long time in your ears. Although they are expensive and I have got small shocks off the metal connector where to 2 cables join. Overall a good pair of headphones but cost is a bit too high.

  • callumt 22nd Jan 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    The Sony MDR-EX71SLB headphones will sound only OK when you first use them. After a while (week or so of usage) they "burn in" and the sound quality greatly improves.

  • lerpy 25th Oct 2007

    Reviewer rating: 1.5 stars


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    Usually I have no problems with Sony earphones. I regularly update them, once every couple of years but usually they are all fine. These earphones have an excellent sound and are also very comfy. unfortunately the plastic type coating over the wires started to fall apart. Then all you had was a bit of wire and not too long after this they broke completely. unfortunately, being untidy, id lost my receipt and the box, however, I should not be having to replace earphones for this reason so quickly ...

  • ruthwsg 10th Aug 2007

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    The sound quality and comfort on the Sony MDR-EX71SLB are good, but the rubber on the wires does not last. Mine have been covered in surgical tape because as it starts to go, it quickly deteriorates. I have been using mine in hot countries, but still Sony should ensure this does not happen anywhere, any time.

  • colin melia 18th May 2006

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    I got the white Sony MDR-EX71SLB to replace my ipod headphones, and I must say after experiencing the sound quality, I find it torture to listen to ipod headphones; these are just so superior.
    However, after six months, the wire insulation turns mushy and falls off to reveal bare wire. Also, the white headphones generally get very dirty. Some of mine just fell apart (the actual headphone). I said I've had them for a year, but in actual fact I've had two pairs, each lasting six months befor ...

  • MrCynical 15th May 2006

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    The Sony MDR-EX71SLB are great headphones - although the bass can be a bit overpowering at times - but they don't last. I haven't been hanging the MP3 player by the headphone cable, or anything like that. Most of their useful live has consisted of going from my ears to my jacket pocket, or from my ears to my DS. There is no logical reason why the plastic/rubber covering should have failed, other than poor build quality which (until now) I never associated with Sony (my Hifi, laptop, MP3 player ...

  • neilgall Rank: Lance Corporal 5th Jan 2006

    Reviewer rating: 2 stars


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    I've had two pairs of the Sony MDR-EX71SLB headphones in the last nine months, and at first I was totally in awe of the sound quality - the best in-ear phones I've ever heard. But, both pairs suddenly failed in one earpiece while listening - one after 3 months and the other after 6. The insulating sleeve on one pair also started to come off before they failed (not on the earpiece that failed, so it wasn't the cause of failure).

    They are excellent earphones for sitting in one place but far to ...

  • Dancevibes 3rd Jul 2005

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Sony MDR-EX71SLB: I've owned many kinds of headphones/earphones in the past. But more than a year ago I've bought a Sony MDR-EX71 and I experience it as the most comfortable I ever had and I will stick with these ones. I wear mine at the fitness centre while jogging. I have not encountered any discomfort and they do not fall out like some other brands.

    I am using this with my iRiver MP3 Player and the sound quality is amazing. It's awesome that Sony is able to achieve a full range (6 Hz - 230 ...

  • supersubbass 28th Apr 2005

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I have just recently bought an iPod, these Sony MDR-EX71SLB headphones are a perfect replacement. I have previously owned a pair of these headphones, and they seemed to last much longer than any other headpones. Very light-weight with wonderful bass response. 5/5.

  • stephenmogg Rank: Staff Sergeant 12th Oct 2004

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I was looking for a replacement for my iPod 'phones which I found uncomfortable and lacking in bass response. I found these on Ebay in white and had read good reviews of their performance elsewhere. The 'phones came bubble packed with a small hard case, a soft fabric pouch and three different ear plug sizes to tailor the fit exactly. The length of the two piece cord is adjustable allowing you to tailor the length to your music player. If you haven't experienced this type of 'phone, they actually ...

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Earbud headphones are closed type to reduce outside noiseNeodymium magnets for high power and low weightSoft, silicon earbuds are washable, removable and replaceable; two sizes of earbuds included9 mm more details...