I take back everything good I said about Sony Headphones

[Yao]

Re: I take back everything good I said about Sony Headphones

I'm actually contemplating switching to in-ears:

Lightweight, sound isolating earphones

Product Overview

* Sound Isolating Design
* High Energy Micro-Speakers with Extended Frequency Response, for Studio-Quality Sound
* Lightweight: Smallest Shure Design, Weighing only 0.9 oz (28g)
* Fit Kit for Personalized, Comfortable In Ear Fit
* Earphones Carrying Case

Enjoy an audiophile listening experience when music matters.

The E3 combines precision components and remarkable sound isolation to provide studio quality sound everywhere you go. High energy micro-speakers deliver great tonal balance across the entire frequency range. Flexible sleeves produce remarkable isolation, revealing the subtle details of original recordings. The small compact earphone design fits securely in your ear, making it ideal for active listening and frequent travel. The E3's ear sleeves can even be custom-fit by a hearing specialist, after your purchase, for the best personalized fit and comfort.

Key Features:

* Sound Isolating Technology
The E3?s in ear design naturally blocks background noise. This allows lower listening volumes in loud environments. No batteries or extra equipment are needed for sound isolation.
* High Energy Micro-Speakers with Extended Frequency Response
The E3's speakers are constructed with studio-grade components, with balanced armature technology, producing efficient output and exceptional audio clarity. The E3's speakers have an extended frequency range for even greater clarity in your listening experience.
* Personal Fit Kit
Because every ear is different, E3's earphones come with a pair of disposable foam sleeves, three pairs (small, medium, large) of flex sleeves, and three pairs of ultra-soft flex sleeves (small, medium, large) to ensure the ideal personalized fit.
* Secure In Ear Design
The soft, flexible sleeves in the Fit Kit gently contour the inside of the ear for a comfortable, secure fit. The E3's are compatible with custom-molded sleeves, fit by a hearing specialist, for the ultimate in fit and comfort.
* Low-Profile Earphone Cables
The E3's cables pass behind the ear ? out of sight and out of the way ? to provide a more comfortable, discreet fit.
* Lightweight Construction
Weighing only 0.9 oz (28g), the E3 is one of the lightest earphones ever made.
* Earphones Carrying Case
The E3 comes with a stylish, compact carrying case. The cable spool inside allows for an easy, tangle-free way to store your earphones.

E3 Technical Specifications:

* Speaker Type: Single Low Mass/High Energy Micro-Speaker
* Sensitivity (at 1kHz): 115dB SPL/mW
* Impedance (at 1kHz): 26 ohms
* Cable Length: 1.52m (60 inches)
* Net Weight: 28g (0.9 oz)
* Input Connector: 3.5 mm (1/8") gold-plated stereo plug

How to use
It's important to fit your E3 earphones properly into your ears. Read the earphones fitting tips for help on wearing your earphones.

Custom Ear Molds
Although the E3 comes with several comfortable sleeves for a comfortable fit, some E3 users may want an even more personalized fit. In this case, we recommend contacting a hearing professional, such as an audiologist, to make custom-fit ear molds for your E3.

These are the mid range models, they're also available for ?99,- and the top-end models is ?575,-...

A mate of mine is going to see if he can get a trial pair through his school and check them out. Especially when playing out these might be some serious candidates to replace my Sony MDR-V500 (which I prefer over the 900's, since it's a better fit on my head).

[Kamal]

Re: I take back everything good I said about Sony Headphones

Eva since hossie recommended the Pioneer HDJ1000 to me, am DEFO looking into them seriously, any thoughts ??

-e-

[Yao]

Re: I take back everything good I said about Sony Headphones

Those are DJ headphones I think...don't know how they are for production. Maybe MJ has something to say on that too?

[groffhibbitz]

Re: I take back everything good I said about Sony Headphones

I know one way to fix the sony headphones is to buy some of those plastic zip tie things, you know, the ones where there is a little square opening at one end, and you insert the other end into that and it sort of locks in place as you pull it tighter. Some of those will take care of your problem, but I still would suggest getting some sennheiser hd25's, they sound better than the sony's and are more durable, and more comfortable!

[Weizy]

Re: I take back everything good I said about Sony Headphones

^^^^that's the ticket right there

[Wanni]

Re: I take back everything good I said about Sony Headphones

I know one way to fix the sony headphones is to buy some of those plastic zip tie things, you know, the ones where there is a little square opening at one end, and you insert the other end into that and it sort of locks in place as you pull it tighter. Some of those will take care of your problem, but I still would suggest getting some sennheiser hd25's, they sound better than the sony's and are more durable, and more comfortable!

That's what I did with mine the first day I bought them. No problems yet. 2 yrs of use.

[Zerotonine]

Re: I take back everything good I said about Sony Headphones

3 years is a good IMO...no need to be looking for another brand I think. Never heard ppl saying their HP's lasted longer than 3 or 4 years, longer is an exception.

I can understand that if you regularly gig with them. But these spent most of their life on my computer desk and I always took extra care of them. I just don't see how all that damage could happen unless they were dropped or banged around a lot.

I had the same issue. Cracks in the same place, same type of deal. Ifound a really effective way to fix it though. It seems easy to use some type of superglue but its not really a good idea. Superglue makes the material brittle and it cracks even worse after a while.
I used nilon tie-wraps around the joints and then just secured them with just enough glue to keep in place.
I will try to post some pictures to show you guys. I works just fine and it lasts a long time.

[dvs]

Re: I take back everything good I said about Sony Headphones

Eva since hossie recommended the Pioneer HDJ1000 to me, am DEFO looking into them seriously, any thoughts ??

just got a pair after my sony's broke in that same spot, the pioneer's are definitely an upgrade over the sony's...better sound, and way more comfortable....

[CSquare]

Re: I take back everything good I said about Sony Headphones

3 years is a good IMO...no need to be looking for another brand I think. Never heard ppl saying their HP's lasted longer than 3 or 4 years, longer is an exception.

I can understand that if you regularly gig with them. But these spent most of their life on my computer desk and I always took extra care of them. I just don't see how all that damage could happen unless they were dropped or banged around a lot.

I had the same issue. Cracks in the same place, same type of deal. Ifound a really effective way to fix it though. It seems easy to use some type of superglue but its not really a good idea. Superglue makes the material brittle and it cracks even worse after a while.
I used nilon tie-wraps around the joints and then just secured them with just enough glue to keep in place.
I will try to post some pictures to show you guys. I works just fine and it lasts a long time.

it cracks me up that you guys will go all macguyver on your cans just so they won't fall apart. get the senns. they sound better and are built better.

[audiotherapy]

Re: I take back everything good I said about Sony Headphones

ive heard that the pioneer have a problem with left side sound fading...

[sheryar]

Re: I take back everything good I said about Sony Headphones

get akg's man! they're rock solid!

[wowflutter]

Re: I take back everything good I said about Sony Headphones

Unbelievable timing. Read this post yesterday and half an hour later I cracked mine.
Getting the Pioneers, no more Sony till the engineers work this out. My gf is trying to fix them, but I see littel hope. It's a pitty, I truly loved them while they lasted.



wf

[Yao]

Re: I take back everything good I said about Sony Headphones

3 years is a good IMO...no need to be looking for another brand I think. Never heard ppl saying their HP's lasted longer than 3 or 4 years, longer is an exception.

I can understand that if you regularly gig with them. But these spent most of their life on my computer desk and I always took extra care of them. I just don't see how all that damage could happen unless they were dropped or banged around a lot.

I had the same issue. Cracks in the same place, same type of deal. Ifound a really effective way to fix it though. It seems easy to use some type of superglue but its not really a good idea. Superglue makes the material brittle and it cracks even worse after a while.
I used nilon tie-wraps around the joints and then just secured them with just enough glue to keep in place.
I will try to post some pictures to show you guys. I works just fine and it lasts a long time.

it cracks me up that you guys will go all macguyver on your cans just so they won't fall apart. get the senns. they sound better and are built better.

It will be either the in-ears or the Senn's after my v500's give up on me...

[djrichwoods]

Re: I take back everything good I said about Sony Headphones

Eva since hossie recommended the Pioneer HDJ1000 to me, am DEFO looking into them seriously, any thoughts ??

-e-

My pair of these have started the process of falling apart after less than a year (and I have 2 pair, 1 for home, 1 for gigs, and both are like this)... the headband cloth came undone from the ear pieces... doesn't affect the sound but makes them very uncomfortable to use.

My next pair will be the new Technics pictured below... Peter Anthony here in NYC has a pair and says they're the best he's ever used...

[peloquin]

Re: I take back everything good I said about Sony Headphones

at this time, i still have no complaints whatsoever with my 700's, but my friends that have the same ones (3 friends) 2 of them have had minor complaints nothing major. i have an exchange warranty, will probably get something different next time just to try something new