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Sony MDR-E829V Fontopia Earbuds with In-line Volume Control | 
 enlarge | Brand: Sony
Category: CE
List Price: $14.99
Buy New: $9.25
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Rating:  65 reviews
Color: Gray
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 7.9 x 7.9
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: MDRE829V
Model: MDRE829V
UPC: 027242570573
EAN: 0027242570573
ASIN: B00005T3RC
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Super-light, ear-bud headphones are perfect for both indoor and outdoor use | | • | Volume control on cord allows for easy manipulation of music's volume | | • | 16 mm driver units for deep bass sound and clear treble | | • | Silent cap prevents sound from reaching others | | • | Neodymium magnets provide maximum energy with minimal size |
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Product Description
SONY MDRE829V fontopia(R) ear bud stereo headphones with volume control Fontopia(R) in-the-ear design with ;volume control on cord ; 16mm diameter driver; Neodymium magnet ; 50 mW ; Freq resp: 16 Hz22 kHz ; Imp: 16ohm; Sony(R) Acoustic Twin ;Turbo(TM) circuitry; 1 m Y-shaped cord ;with L-shaped stereo mini-plug ; Compact case fontopia(R) ear bud stereo headphones with volume control
Amazon.com Product Description
These super-light, ear-bud headphones weigh a mere six grams (.18 ounces.) They are the perfect headphone for those who relish lightweight, quality headphones. The silent cap confines the music to the listener's ear and away from those in the immediate area, a plus for those using the headphones in the coffee shop or library. The earphones are also open-air, meaning they allow ambient noises to enter the ear; this translates to a safer headphones, as the listener will be aware of horns, whistles and shouts. A key feature to these headphones is the in-line volume control. This volume control is a rotary/slide design and allows for handy volume adjustment. The MDR-E829V's deliver a quality sound, even with their small size. The headphones use sixteen millimeter drive units for a deep bass and clear treble. Sony also uses neodymium magnets which provide more energy per ounce than other conventional magnets. The PET diaphragm gives the headphones a high rigidity for minimum distortion. Finally, Sony's Acoustic Twin Turbo circuit achieves high sonic output by utilizing sound chamber and duct technology. The cord is one meter long (3.3 feet) for ample range of movement. The housing is a modern, hi-tech, black and silver metallic finish. The compact winding case stores the ear-buds and cord when not needed; its small size fits nicely in a purse or back pocket. What's in the Box
Sony MDR-E829V headphones and winding case
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| Customer Reviews: Read 45 more reviews...
 Great Earbuds With Incredible Sound October 29, 2002
Nathan Huth (Shiner "Bock", Texas)
67 out of 70 found this review helpful
When I bought these earbuds, I didn't expect much, but these surprised me with their full-bodied, wonderfully rich sound. They have very-noticeable, deep bass which won't drown out your awesome mids and highs. The tremble is unbeatable at this price. This is probably because of their frequency range, 12 to 22,000 Hz. Most earbuds around this price don't have that good of frequency response. If you're wondering what frequency response is, well it's the sound they capture and put into your ears. The lower Hz means the bass. The higher Hz means the highs. They also have a neodymium magnet, one of the best you can buy. What a magnet does is they determine how good the overall sound quality is. These earbuds also have a silent cap, a cap with no outside holes, just the holes you hear sound out of. This means you won't have to turn up the volume on your player so much, and that you don't hear much outside sound either. I think this is great for mowing or any other noisy activity. They also come with a nice twist-up, compact case. I can slip these headphones easily into my pocket or anywhere else. These earbuds don't have the best comfort but, they're very comfortable when it comes to earbuds when I use the earpads. On top of it all, the quality is the best thing about these earbuds. I think they will last a long time. I hope this review was helpful to you, thanks for reading.
Best ear-bud phones I've had so far, great volume boost September 1, 2004
Gadgester (New York)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
Last month I lost my loyal Aiwa earphones, and started looking for a replacement. Nowadays all the stores are selling ugly clip-on phones, which I hate. Finally, I found the Sony MDR-E829V at a local store. I was attracted by the classic ear-bud design and the inline volume control, so I bought it.
What a great buy. This is the best pair of earphones I've ever owned, even besting my previous Aiwa ones (which were 50% cheaper, though). Earlier this year I bought a different Sony ear-bud set and hated it, but this one is so much better. Sound from my MP3 player is crisp and clear, with lots of good-quality bass. The best feature is the inline volume control. I have some audiobook MP3s which used to sound soft on the Aiwa and my Koss audiophile headphones, but I had to actually turn down the volume on these Sony earphones! I reall love the MDR-E829V and highly, highly recommend it to anyone looking for ear-bud phones.
In fact I'm buying two more pairs as back-ups.
Astounding sound from these inexpensive buds!! May 26, 2004
thetoolman (Hillsborough, NJ United States)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I read the Amazon reviews for these Sony ear-buds and decided to buy them after my daughter stole the ear-buds that came with my Rio Cali MP3 player. Those ear-buds, which hooked on to your ear with a special clip, sounded OK. After receiving my Sony MDR-E829V ear-buds which I bought on sale at Amazon for $12.62 I was more than skeptical about their quality especially since they are cheap.
To say that I was stunned after trying them out is a gross understatement. They sound SPECTACULAR! I am far from a newcomer to quality audio and I own some first-rate equipment but you have to wonder why anyone would pay hundreds of dollars for a pair of top audio headphones when a $12 pair of ear-buds will blow your socks off. They provide deep solid bass (surprise!) and a full clean range of frequency. Aside from a built in volume control Sony provides a cheap but quite convenient plastic case that allows you to quickly roll the whole thing up and pack it away neatly. The unit also comes with foam covers for the ear-piece which makes it easier to lock them into your ear.
The Sony MDR-E829V Fontopia ear-bud headphones are a superb buy but be forewarned that in the ear buds take a bit of getting used to. Once you find the best way to place them in your ear they are quite comfortable and you will truly marvel at the sound they put out. Indeed, this may be the best buy to be had in the audio world today (no joke!).
these earbuds rock! March 5, 2004
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
First, a disclaimer: I'm far from an audiophile. When listening to live rock concerts, I can barely decipher the instruments. However, I do like to hear good quality music, and not at outrageous prices (read: less than $20). I enjoy using earbuds, because way back when I got my first CD player I bought a pair of Sony earbuds to replace those standard foam headphones, and was astounded by the much better bass and overall sound quality by sticking those speakers directly in your ear. I've been an earbuds-phile ever since. They're much easier to carry around too!Over the years I moved from CD player to mp3 players and what not, and my last two pairs of earbuds have been Sennheiser MX-500's, which have also gotten good reviews and costs < $20. Those buds are known for very true to the sound (or so I read). I enjoyed them, but always thought they were weak on the bass. I don't really like using my music player's equalizer functions, since I think they made the sound seem more artificial. My last pair of Sennheisers started dying while I was skiing in sub zero weather. The wire-covering near the volume control gave out in the cold, and the wires were exposed. I lived with occasional electric shock in my left bud for the past month, before the whole bud died. Anyway, time to get to get a new pair of earbuds. I was almost going to get the same Sennheisers again when I saw these, which were less expensive (the Sennheiser prices increased since I last bought them). I received my Sony's today, tried them on -- and immediately liked the much nicer bass!! I tried a techno track and was astounded. It's likely that the higher frequencies sounds are more muddled on the Sony's than the Sennheisers, but if so, the deeper bass makes up for it and more. Plus, the wire covering on the Sony's appear to be of much higher quality than the old Sennheiser's (soft rubber feel instead of harder plastic feel), so hopefully next time I go skiing my earbuds won't die. Also, if it makes a difference, the size of the Sony buds seem to be bigger, so it fits more nicely in my ear. My ear isn't that big or anything, but sometimes the Sennheiser's would slip out. With the foam inserts on this Sony, those buds definitely aren't budging a millimeter. Bottom line: pack away those free buds/headphones that came with your music player, and click "Add to Shopping Cart" now!
My favorite little headphones November 9, 2004
Alex Jellison (USA)
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
if you look beyond what everyone else says and look at the specifications, it'll tell you a lot about the speaker. They have a 108dB effeciency rating, higher than just about all others. That coupled with a fairly low power handling give these headphones a great volume range on weaker power sources like most portable devices have. It's hard to find headpnones that put out more sound for the power than these. I've been buying these headphones for nearly 5 years now and have never been disappointed. I usually get anywhere from 3-6 months out of a pair if used fairly heavily, but I'm really hard on them.
A couple things I've found out with these is that if you plug the hole on the back side it will sound different. I think they sound better plugged with superglue or marine epoxy, but they will blow up easier due to the extra movement of the speaker. The other thing is to allow the speakers time to break in. My last pair fell in antifreeze and the new pair sounded just as bad when I bought them. I left them on high volume for 24 hours and they sounded just fine afterwards.
overall I think these headphones are the best. They used to be uncomfortable a few years ago, but I have no problems anymore. They're loud, sound good, and have potential to last a really long time if properly taken care of. I'd be more than happy to pay twice as much for them, but I'm glad I didn't.
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