 Sony MDR-EX700's |
| Review Date: October 7, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Christopher Bartolome, Boston, MA USA |
The Sony MDR-EX700lp's are simply the best IEM model that I've owned. Before purchasing these, I've owned the Sony MDR-EX300s. Since I was happy with the Sony MDR-EX300s, I decided to upgrade to the Sony MDR-EX700s. These pair of earbuds really emphasize the high end, while still giving a solid mid-bass. My only concern is that the low-bass is somewhat lacking. However, the sound is crystal clear and very WARM. I do not find the highs harsh at all. I find that the overemphasis on highs helps to bring out the outstanding clarity of sound that the Sony MDR-EX700s produce. I still have to burn these in, and after a couple of hours or so I am hoping that a little more bass kicks in. However, I am very pleased with the overall sound quality of the Sony MDR-EX700s.
*UPDATE* 10/18/09
It's been a little more than 50 hours of burn-in, and I am happy to report that the bass has increased quite a bit, while the sibilance has become non-existent. The Sony MDR-EX700s have greater clarity, balance, and precision than ever before. The lows and mids are very controlled, with a bass that has increased over time. I find that with dynamic drivers, it takes some burn-in time for the bass to increase. The highs are still very much emphasized. This combination provides a great balance and overall clarity that puts the Sony MDR-EX700s up there with the best high end IEM models. Overall, I am very impressed with the Sony MDR-EX700lp's now that the sibilance has gone away and the bass has settled in.
*UPDATE* 11/12/09
After listening to the Sony EX-700's for about 100-200 hours now, I can honestly say that the sound continues to get better. The sound is very detailed, and well-balanced. In comparing them with the previous IEM models that I've owned, such as the Sony EX-300lps, Sennheiser CX-500s, and Klipsch Image S4, I can truly say that the soundstage is brought out so much more, especially the mids and highs. The bass has become more present, and is at a rather pleasant level, without being too overpowering. With the previous IEM models that I used, I found that the bass overpowered the mids and highs, which caused them to be a bit muddy. However, this is not the case with the EX700s. I am still very pleased with them, and have had no cable problems at all, though I must say I have taken very good care of them. |
Sony MDR-EX700LP vs. Sony MDR-EX700SL earphones: Why you stand to win big.
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| Review Date: January 29, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Samuel Chell, Kenosha,, WI United States |
All the fuss about "fake" Sony earphones is off the mark. The so-called "clones," still available on other sites, are the predecessors of the updated model. If you're looking for inarguably the best bargain in earphones, have no hesitations about spending a pittance for top-of-the-line phones. Here's what the firestorm is actually about:
1. The original pair of top-of-the-line Sony phones, going for three hundred, were called "Premium MDR-EX700SL" headphones; the updated models (primarily to satisfy the desires of the American consumer), are called "Supreme MDR-EX700LP" headphones.
2. If you'r unsure which pair you happen to have (I have both), there are some quick and easy tests. First, is the cosmetic one: The prior, SL model has a shorter cord (4 feet) than the new, LP model (6 feet--no doubt the longest cord of any earphones). 2nd, the prior model has an audio plug that extends straight out from the cable; the newer model has a plug that is attached at a right angle to the end of the cord.
3. Peripherals and accessories. The prior, SL models are being sold in a soft leather pouch that closes with velcro. The new, LP model comes with a hard, leather-covered metal case that jack-knifes open. The SL models come with 1-3 different-sized silicone ear tips; the new, LP model comes with a record 7 different-sized silicone hybrid ear tips.
4. The difference in sonic quality. Unless you have both phones, this will be the most difficult distinction to note. The earlier SL models are full-frequencied, with a rich and warm mid-range and "understated" high and low end. They "wear" extremely well, especially for extended listening to jazz, classical, instrumental music. The newer LP models have been "tweaked" in the high end (they're more brilliant, with highs that immediately get the listener's attention) and the low (they've been tuned to take full advantage of the extra- large drivers (3 X the size of some phones going for a hundred or more). Again, the appeal is to the bass hungry, youthful American audiophile audience. The older SL phones have the same size drivers and are capable of producing all of the pitches, or frequencies, of a non-compressed audio file, but they're not altered in a way to knock the socks off the prospective buyer.
My first pair of Sony 700s were the SL models. They came directly from Amazon, and included all of the cosmetic accessories mentioned above (#3). But upon ordering one of the Hong Kong "dirt-cheap" models, I became aware that someone had "swapped out" models with my Amazon phones, replacing the LP with the SP model. After communications with Sony (like Amazon, a first-rate, reliable, consumer-friendly company), the company made things right for me, sending me the latest LP model with the extra-long cord and angled plug. I was immediately impressed by the brilliant highs and the omnipresent lows. But soon I found myself going back to the the SL phones.
In sum, the latest Sony--the Supreme MDR-EX700LP phones--have been updated and "re-tuned" to suit the fancies of the American marketplace and will doubtlessly be appreciated by many listeners of today's popular music. The older phones are still the audio summit when it comes to listening to unforced, uncolored, flat-response (no artificial spikes or enhancement) instrumental music. But in either case, you can't go wrong. After listening to dozens of these things, I've heard five dollar phones that surpass two hundred dollar phones, but I've never heard anything better than either of the Sony phones discussed above.
If most of your listening is to compressed MP3 files, you may wish to consider the MDR-EX300 or MDR-EX500 models, both of which have smaller (but still ample) drivers), capable of pumping out bass frequencies in the mid-range that many younger listeners appear to thrive on. Again, all of the considerations apply, as both of the above are available in SL models (at giveaway prices) and LP models. Heck, buy one of each, or at least extras of the SL models. They're so cheap you have nothing to lose. Use the SL models when you're active and putting the phones at risk; save the LP models for more immobile, serious listening. |
Best in the market right now
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| Review Date: July 13, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Shigeru Iwamoto, Los Gatos, CA |
I have gone from one earphone to another for several years. This is the first one that really sounds as good as full sized speakers in a top class high-end system. You will hear all the nuances in a classical recording, so now my i-Pod Touch is as good as my downstairs sound system.
It is also spectacular in movies like Kingdom of Heaven or Blade Runner.
The isolation from exterior sounds is as good as active noise cancelling systems which modify the sound somewhat, so these are my only earphones for air travel as well.
They are not expensive, since they are probably the last earphones you need to buy. |
Absolutely Amazing...
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| Review Date: September 5, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Raul Espino, Houston, TX |
I am a music fanatic. Live, Studio, Metal, Rock, Blues, Jazz, House, Trance, It doesn't matter, I LOVE IT ALL!! The Sony MDR-EX700LP Earbuds make the experience even better and borderline orgasmic. Music that I have been listening to for years is now cleaner, crisper, and brighter. Tweak an EQ and BAM, underwear change time! Songs I have listened to for years now have new vocals, parts, and nuances that I had never heard or felt before.
PROS: Good Construction, Magnesium Cased Right Angle Gold Plug, Wrap Behind-the-Head Cable Design, Many Different Sized Ear-Cushions for the perfect fit, Incredible Acoustic Range, The Best Studio Monitor Class Earbuds for the price.
CONS: The included Case is a little cumbersome and doesn't accommodate all the extra Ear-Cushions. Wrapping the Earbuds into the case is not good for the life of the cable. Get a little box to hold the Ear-Cushion and Earbuds here: Plano® 3448-4T Utility Box.
Go for it! You will not be disappointed!!
Raul Espino |
nice!
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| Review Date: December 9, 2009 |
| Reviewer: dnfz786, |
I got my set yesterday. In the first few listens I was like what's so special, sounds like usual earbuds? Today is the second day of use and let me tell you, I don't know why but these son of a guns sound really nice, very nice actually. they might have programsed them to have progressive quality or something. whatever it is, they sound excellent, better than anyother Hps I've owed. enjoying them right now as we speak.
you have to listen to some good music though produced from cd source or a good player otherwise if you are playing a cheep 2 dollar player hooked to these then co'mon you can't blame these buds. My first experience with these was on my $12.99 sony radio from walmart or something. the sound was so horrible I thought I got ripped off by counterfit or something. I had to take the buds out of my ears and make sure I had the right ones in lol. jk, but you know what I mean, have a nice source for these to hook to and you'll like what comes out.
later.
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