Sony MDR-G58V

13 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Sound (6)
Value for money (5)
Usability (2)
Portability (1)
Build quality (1)

Negative
Comfort (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 13 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviews about the portability and build quality are on the whole positive. The usability and value for money also get good feedback. Many are negative about the comfort.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Sony MDR-G58V is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 66/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review by: (cnet.com)

Sony MDR-G58V

After about one minute, the headphones hurt above my ear where the plastic piece rests. The plastic is very hard and a bit sharp. They would have been so much better had they used a soft rubber part for the section that hits above the ear. It doesn't matt

Jan, 2004

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the Sony MDR-G58V

alaTest has collected and analyzed 9 user reviews of the Sony MDR-G58V from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

56% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: sayock (amazon.com)

Excellent For The Price

I honestly have no idea what other people are complaining about--none at all. Some of these reviews are old, so maybe changes have been made to these since I got them almost two years ago...? The picture and description indicate these are the exact...

Dec, 2008

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Consumer review by: C. M. Cass (amazon.com)

Much better than the new ones.

I really like these much better than the new model, and I like the in-line volume control.

Jul, 2008

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Consumer review by: Rick Illes (amazon.com)

I like these headphones

I always buy Sony for quality and these headphones are not disappointing. They really hug your ears so the bass response is great. I do not find these uncomfortable as other reviewers say, but maybe it's because I don't wear them for 12 hours at a time...

May, 2008

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Consumer review by: B. Dalizu (amazon.com)

Good Sound Field

This is a very good product, Sony delivers in this MDRG58V headphone package. Overall Volume is a problem though. Connected to my home theatre system, its just lousy, the volume control doesn't even respond due to the low output signal. If it did...

Jul, 2007

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Consumer review by: K. Geter (amazon.com)

torture device?

Buy these if you never want to where them. They hurt. Get the previous version, more comfortable MDRG56V model while sellers still have them.

Feb, 2006

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Consumer review by: KG (amazon.com)

torture device?

Buy these if you never want to where them. They hurt. Get the previous version, more comfortable MDRG56V model while sellers still have them.

Feb, 2006

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Consumer review by: sunking2 (etronics.com)

Sony MDR-G58V Neckband Headphones

The Sound. Musicality. Doesn't subtract or add to recording. Make sure you have a player that does the same. Doesn't punch up the bass register into unreality.The Musicality of the SoundPros:The SoundCons:ergonomics. Would have preferred it to be an...

Aug, 2005

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Consumer review by: M. Chen (amazon.com)

it's good for my use

had it for many months now. I use it exclusively for jogging or biking. Likes: It's stylish. the volume control is a good idea holds tight for running. Dislikes: hurts your ear if you wear for long time. doesn't exactly stay around my ear. I...

Dec, 2004

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