Sony MDR-ED21LP

637 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Sound (383)
Value for money (247)
Comfort (204)
Bass quality (147)
Portability (38)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 637 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the portability and bass quality. The comfort and value for money are also appreciated.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Sony MDR-ED21LP is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 79/100 = Good quality.

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Expert review by: Jammer (onheadphones.com)

Sony MDR-ED21LP Review

4 Stars to Sony MDR-ED21LP

Great sound quality. The most interesting fact about Sony MDR-ED21LP is that Sony has provided a case with it which intends to protect these earphones. Also, it has the apt kind of powerful bass punch

The L- shaped ear plug is not appropriate as it doesn't f it the ear properly. Though the price tag is eye-catching, but the build material of this good looking ear phone is not something to be appreciated ; Price range for this product I s The L-...

If you want to use the best headphones so far with the best features then Sony has something to offer you and it’s his new L- shaped head phone MDR-ED21LP. With its clear-quality sound, it's the rubber cover case which promises to give a comfortable...

Jun, 2011

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Amazon review summary for the Sony MDR-ED21LP

alaTest has collected and analyzed 226 user reviews of the Sony MDR-ED21LP from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

71% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: P. Wagner (amazon.com)

Pleased with purchase

I was very pleased with these headphones. The sound quaility is great and I find them to be very comfortable. Would recommed these to my friends.

Nov, 2011

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Consumer review by: sush (newegg.com)

Not up to the mark

for base and overall lovers.. would recommend, Philips SHE 9550. I owned them for more than a year. Very confortable, Awesome sound.. and also cheap..

value for money..maybe

1. I was expecting something with good bass. these have good bass, but it pretty flat. More like canned one. There is less groove ; 2. Earphone not very comfortable. They are hard, so difficuly to fit and hurt after some time

Aug, 2011

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Consumer review by: Krusty (newegg.com)

worked about an hour

Glad they are out of them...

Sound was excellent and fairly comfortable

Broke after about an hour of use. I never pulled the cord I bent down and they quit working. bah

Aug, 2011

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Consumer review by: (pcrush.com)

I was looking for great sounding/inexpensive earbu

price, Sound, Specs, value

Don't look as good as they sound

Jun, 2011

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Consumer review by: dnasman1 (pcrush.com)

I was looking for great sounding/inexpensive earbu

Years ago I bought some Sony Headphones and really loved their clean sound... sadly one of the cords broke. Currently, own two higher end headphones. AKG 240 Studio Monitor over the ear headphones and Audio Technia ATH-EW9 Adjustable Wooden Clip-on...

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Don't look as good as they sound

Jun, 2011

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Consumer review by: Kirk (amazon.com)

Best headphones I have ever owned

These headphones are absolutely amazing. They stay in your ear unlike other earbuds, and they are very comfortable. The sound quality is great.

May, 2011

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Consumer review by: Rob Cesar (newegg.com)

50/50

I wish I would of purchased the premiums first, oh well. My son got these and I got the premiums :P

Well they work alright, good quality sound

they dont seem to fit properly for me, so these would be great for the kids

Feb, 2011

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Consumer review by: Eduardo (pcrush.com)

Best purchase ever

I just got my third headphones (since 2004 first ones broke from the plug after 2 years,still have the second ones from December 2007 nothing wrong with them yet,,and I just got the third ones for my iPad) I have been use them and I love them perfect...

Good sound they stay in my ears even when I am running

Not extra ear cushions, you can't find them in a store

Dec, 2010

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Product Specifications

Extra-large 16 mm drivers make Sony's MDR-ED21LP Fontopia Stereo Headphones an outstanding choice for listening on the go. Fitting snugly, yet comfortably inside the ear, the Fontopia in-the-ear-design allows you to enjoy music while you exercise, skate, or even dance! In addition, the Soft Rubber Earpiece minimizes stress on the ear while the Unique Bass Booster Earpiece Shape and Anti-bacterial Material offer wider frequency sound and worry-free wearing. Sony's Acoustic Twin Turbo Circuit for enhanced sound quality and a High-power Neodymium Magnet for maximum energy in minimum size are also included for your enjoyment.