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Sony Active Style Headphones/Earbuds

Sony Active Style Headphones/Earbuds: 4.0 stars; ( 29 reviews)

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Item: 792381
Model: MDRAS40EX

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Concentrate on your workout with these versatile and lightweight active style headphones that never get in your way. The earbuds can be used with or without the detachable soft hangers.

Perfect for fast movement and high-impact workouts, the MDR-AS40EX active style headphones give you the option of using the detachable soft hangers when the going gets rough or just the earbuds for mild activity. Either way, you'll appreciate the crisp sound with rich bass and the moisture guard that wicks sweat away from the speakers. Three earbuds are included (S, M, L) to ensure the most comfortable fit.

Earbud-style headphones deliver rich sound with deep bass
Moisture guard allows for moisture to pass around head phones
Supplied with 3 sizes of detachable soft hangers for ultra-secure and comfortable fit
Short cord (2 feet) solution for arm-band use; extension cord (2 feet) is supplied
Can also be used as standard earbud by detaching soft hangers
Three sizes of earbuds (S, M, L)
Includes hard carrying case
Clip to secure the cord

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews

Sony Active Style Headphones/Earbuds

3.8

(based on 29 reviews)

74%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (25)
Lightweight (22)
Great sound (15)
Compact (13)
Good bass (12)

Cons

Cord too short (6)
Falls off/out of ear (4)
Flimsy construction (3)

Best Uses

Working out (24)
Portable devices (18)
Music (15)
Travel (12)
With my computer (8)

- Primary use:
- Personal (26)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Traveler (9), Audiophile (8), Gear head (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (12), Yes (3)

Most Liked Positive Review

I would buy this product again!!!

I use this product for working out at the gym, tuning out kids while I am doing homework and they are noisy or watching TV, and listening to my MP 3 player.
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I use this product for working out at the gym, tuning out kids while I am doing homework and they are noisy or watching TV, and listening to my MP 3 player.

The best part about these headphones is they fit well. I searched for 6 months to find a headset that would replace the RCA ones I had similar to this before I accidetnly broke the RCA's. It was The sony headset fit comfortable in and around my tiny ears and stay in place.

Most Liked Negative Review

Ok, but worth the money?

Ok sound. Bought it for the ear loops to stay put. Which they do. But bass is lacking. Seem to slip out when sweaty and working out.

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Ok sound. Bought it for the ear loops to stay put. Which they do. But bass is lacking. Seem to slip out when sweaty and working out.

Biggest dislike would be the short cord. Comes with extension, but if doing exercise, can come apart.

Overall? Ok buy them on sale or try something else.

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 29 customers

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10/26/2009

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Didn't look like much but work great

By Denny

from Jamestown NY

Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Durable
Good Bass
Good Value
Great Sound
Lightweight
Stylish

Cons

Flimsy Construction

Best Uses

Home Audio
Music
Portable Devices
Traveling
With My Computer

Comments about Sony Active Style Headphones/Earbuds:

These work well when I am busy riding on plane,walking, and when I help my wife with cleaning jobs. I use them with my MP3 player.

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9/29/2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Workout Headphones

By Lissa

from Columbia, SC

About Me Gym rat

Pros

Comfortable
Good Bass
Great Sound
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Working Out

Comments about Sony Active Style Headphones/Earbuds:

These are the absolute best headphones for athletes or active people who require headphones that stay in your ears even when you get sweaty! Great sound and comfortable!

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8/18/2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Really good product

By Jeff

from Lake Wales,Fl

About Me Audiophile

Pros

Bicycling
Comfortable
Durable
Good Bass
Rich Sound

Cons

Best Uses

Running
Working Out

Comments about Sony Active Style Headphones/Earbuds:

I own a set of Bose "ear buds" and wish they had some of the features these have. Don't get me wrong the Bose units are definitly have a superior, but aren't work-out friendly, and are more that double the price.

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1/6/2012

3.0

these are okay

By darbit

from upstate NY

About Me Workout

Pros

Comfortable
Lightweight

Cons

Cord Too Short
Doesn't conform enough
Falls Off/Out Of Ear
Not enough bass
Poor Sound
Poor Value
Too Much Ambient Noise

Best Uses

Relaxing
Working Out

Comments about Sony Active Style Headphones/Earbuds:

Not quite fair to say the cord is too short, as it does come with an extension, but then it is too long. These are an improvement over regular ear buds that fall out when I get sweaty, but the sound is not quite as good.

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8/27/2011

5.0

I have earlier models that are great

By Toney

from Beech Island SC

About Me Frequent Traveler

Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Good Bass
Great Sound
If you enjoy true sound
Lightweight
Stylish

Cons

Best Uses

Music
Portable Devices
Relaxing
Traveling
With My Computer
Working
Working Out

Comments about Sony Active Style Headphones/Earbuds:

If you enjoy music and desire true sound these are a must. laid back or hard on a workout the plugs are designed in a way that states where you put them.

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8/23/2011

5.0

I really like these headphones

By kaloja

from indiana

Pros

Comfortable
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Portable Devices

Comments about Sony Active Style Headphones/Earbuds:

I bought these headphones several years ago. I use them almost every day with my Ipod. One of the "ears" quit working. I tried several other types of headphones but these fit me the best so I bought another pair. I have small ears and these have several size ear hooks and ear buds to fit me perfectly. I can also lie down and listen and they are still comfortable.