Sony MDRG42LP

alaTest has collected and analyzed 148 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the build quality and portability. The bass quality and value for money also get good reviews. Some have doubts about the mids quality. Views are divided on the comfort.

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

mids quality

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Sony MDRG42LP is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 66/100 = Good quality.

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Sony MDRG58V (Blue)

 

Street Style behind-the-neck headband headphones; ultralight design; built-in volume control.

The ear pads apply too much pressure on the ears.

Sony's sleek, metallic-blue Street Style headphones look sharp and offer clear sound.

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"Hurts to wear them"

 

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

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Amazon review summary for the Sony MDRG42LP

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 117 user reviews of the Sony MDRG42LP 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.

62% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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VERY worth it!

 

It is now the July 2011 and I have owned my Sony MDR-G42LP headphones since December 2005!!!!!!!....and I been in the military during the whole time I've owned them, they've gone with me in 3 deployments, they broke alittle bit, but it's been no big...

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Seemingly impossible lifespan

 

Seemingly impossible lifespan

I have owned these headphones for over 2 years now, using them almost regularly. I have run numerous times with them on, and they have been exposed to sweat and rain. The only wear and tear I can tell is the ripping of the foam liners. Totally worth...

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Seemingly impossible lifespan

 

I have owned these headphones for over 2 years now, using them almost regularly. I have run numerous times with them on, and they have been exposed to sweat and rain. The only wear and tear I can tell is the ripping of the foam liners. Totally worth...

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Broke in the first week.

 

Broke in the first week.

I bought these refurbished and they broke in the first week. One side stopped playing completely. I was extremely disappointed.

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Broke in the first week.

 

I bought these refurbished and they broke in the first week. One side stopped playing completely. I was extremely disappointed.

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Great for price

 

Great for price

Great acoustic sound. REALLY nice base. Pity it's so hard to find them now. I've been using it for many years, but my latest pair broke...my own doing not a fault of the headphones.

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Great for price

 

Great acoustic sound. REALLY nice base. Pity it's so hard to find them now. I've been using it for many years, but my latest pair broke...my own doing not a fault of the headphones.

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Product Specifications

Sony's worldwide reputation for creating unique, attractive, high-quality, advanced technology products rests on a long line of innovations embraced by people from all walks of life. With a diverse product lineup serving a variety of lifestyles and industries, Sony continuously strives to introduce new products and technologies to meet changing market needs.

Audio Output

Connectivity Technology:Wired
Headphones Form Factor:Behind-the-neck
Headphones Type:Binaural
Product Type:Headphones
Response Bandwidth:16 - 20000Hz
Sound Output Mode:Stereo

Audio System

Type:Headphones

Header

Manufacturer:Sony
Model:G42LP
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Sony MDR

Remote Control

Type: None
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