Sony MDR-W08L

Sony MDR-W08L
alaScore 77

581 reviews

May, 2013

alaTest has collected and analyzed 581 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the bass quality and portability. The comfort and value for money also get good feedback, whereas comments are divided on the build quality.

sound, value for money, comfort, portability, bass quality

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Sony MDR-W08L is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 77/100 = Good quality.

Review analysis

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Amazon review summary for the Sony MDR-W08L

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 361 user reviews of the Sony MDR-W08L 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.

80% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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great for work

 

I have bought these head phone for several years. I have a smaller that average head so ear buds don't work.(even the small ones)Plus at work we can't cancel out all noise as it is a saftey hazard. So these fit almost perfect on my head and alow me to...

small over ear

cords give out

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Just what I was looking for.

 

Nice headset especially if ear buds don't work for you.This product has... Perfect fitAbout me... retired senior who likes to walk

Fits well

Another headset I had broke easily

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great product at a great price

 

this headset is great to use with all sorts of devices especially camcorders. I use it every day with my professional tv camera. it stays in my ears and can be easily draped over the camera when removed. and it's very inexpensive. the sound is...

headset stays in my ear versus earbuds which don't

a little flimsy

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comfortable and does not slip out of the ear

 

Great for walking dogs or other activity where the bud type of earphone tends to slip out of the ear. We have had a couple where one of the earphones stopped working. Since they are inexpensive, we bought three the last time in case one breaks. I am...

comfort

ond of the headphones can stop working at times

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Service me.........

 

easy to " work out " with....

Comfortable","Good Value","Lightweight

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They are not indestructible!

 

I keep getting bounced back and forth between newegg and the warranty company and the manufacturer. Why? Because I do not have a PC and none of the websites are tablet friendly. Wierd, they all work when I make a purchase. BTW, its the same with the...

They did look tough. Arrived new in package

They only look tough. After almost three months of use. The covering over the wire near the jack itself has worn off. I admit I am a heavy user. That's why I bought these!. I loved having peace of mind with the one year return. However now that I need...

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I love these head phone. I don't like ear buds.

 

I like these head phones because they don't fall out of your ears or have to be crammed into them like ear buds. They are not expensive, and if they are not in stock, I can order them.This product has... Perfect fit, don't fall out of ears like...

not ear buds

If snagged, wires can come loose and one or both sides stop working

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Best basic headphone out there

 

I am a real fan of these lightweight and inexpensive headphones. If you are gentle with the wiring (don't get snagged on a knob or something while you are wearing them)they will last for a year or two. This Sony model has been around for quite a while,...

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Great Service

 

The Sony headphones were exactly as described and as expected. The only type of headphones my 95 year old mother can use to hear with and very hard to find. Thank you so much for your great product and service!

Product Specifications

Sony's MDR-W08L vertical, in-the-ear headphones get you ready to rock! Featuring a super-light in-the-ear design, Sony Acoustic Turbo Circuitry, a High Power Neodymium Magnet, and an L-Shaped Mini Plug, these headphones combine quality sound with a comfortable fit. This product also admits outside sound for added safety when you are listening on the go.

Audio Input

Type: None

Audio Output

Connectivity Technology:Wired
Headphones Form Factor:Vertical
Headphones Type:Binaural
Product Type:Headphones
Response Bandwidth:20 - 20000Hz
Sound Output Mode:Stereo

Audio System

Recommended Use:Portable audio system
Type:Headphones

Dimensions & Weight

Weight:0.5oz

Header

Manufacturer:Sony
Model:W08L
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Sony MDR

Remote Control

Type: None

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty
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