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Sony MDR-AS40EX

 

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  • User Score (50)
    6.9 6.9 from 50 reviewers
  • Expert Score (1)
    9.0 9.0 from 1 reviewer
  • Ease of use (4)
    7.9 7.9 from 4 reviewers
  • Overall quality (2)
    5.0 5.0 from 2 reviewers
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. REVIEW STREAM

    REVIEW STREAM
    9.0/10
    16 May 2008

    I recently bought a Sony stereo headset and I must say it really gave me some high quality output and optimized my music listening libido. I am a music freak and like listening to it even when I am sleeping. The other set of headphones which I had was cumbersome especially when I listened to it at night as it had a head band and thus I could not sleep listening to the music. Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. I have earlier models that are great

    10/10
    Reviewer: Toney, staples.com
    27 August 2011

    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. Read more

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

  2. "I would buy this product again"!!!

    B&H Photo
    10/10
    Reviewer: Melissa, B&H Photo
    11 October 2008

    I found these headphones great for running!! They actually stay in place the entire time!! It also has the option for a shorter cord or longer if you need it so again you don't have all this extra cord flapping around when you run!!The base on the headphones is okay but you get used to them after using them a few times. Still worth the money!! Read more

    • Comfortable, Durable, Highly Compatible, Lightweight
    • Not enough bass

  3. Don't bother DOA on arrival

    Tiger Direct
    2.0/10
    Reviewer: Tiger Direct
    3 May 2010

    one side was DOA on arrival and was more trouble to return than it was worth. Don't bother buy something better. Read more

  4. Great Quality Headphones

    epinions.com
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: tedman36, epinions.com
    13 December 2009

    Sony makes a great product well worth the money. These come with the psp bundle package and are more Read more

    • Work well. Good for Amateur usage.
    • Don't stay in ears that well

  5. Sounds great and good for workouts

    Beach Audio
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Chris, Beach Audio
    25 July 2008

    The ear phones sounds great but you need to make sure you find the right size rubber surrounds to comfortably fit your ear otherwise it'll get irritating after a while. They are easy to clean and very durable. Excellent for when I'm at the gym. Read more

    • Durable, Lightweight, Rich Sound
    • Uncomfortable

  6. Can't fulfill even their most basic function.

    Amazon
    2.0/10
    Reviewer: Alex Dass, Amazon
    19 July 2011 See Product at Amazon ($26.34)

    The biggest problem I have with these headphones is that the jack is super-sensitive. By this I mean that it needs to be at *precisely* the right angle, or the sound will just stop, exactly as if the jack had been yanked out of the socket by accident. This means that it's impossible to walk around with my mp3 player in my pocket, let alone do any sort of exercise. Read more or see product

  7. Sony MDR AS40EX: Nifty Sony Headphones !

    Dooyoo
    7.6/10
    Reviewer: Simmonator, Dooyoo
    16 May 2008

    Very comfortable, little pricey but ideal for the active listener. Read more

    • When they are in , they stay in !
    • Bit fiddly getting them in to start with.

  8. Picup

    Picup
    2.0/10
    Reviewer: Rob Bownes, Picup
    6 September 2008

    Total disappointment. I read that Sony earphones had great sound so I picked up these to replace my lost ipod earphones. They fit in the ear very nice and comfortably but they sound terrible. Absolutely no bass. Very poor dynamic range. Read more

  • WikiFreak Description

Sony MDR-AS40EX

The Sony MDR-AS40EX is a part of the company’s Active Style product line of sporty headphones. The MDR-AS40EX have an earbud design and has hangers that go over each ear. These soft ear clips help keep the earbuds in place during strenuous physical activity. The earphones can also be used as regular earbuds when the ear clips are removed.

The MDR-AS40EX is lightweight at only 21 ounces with the ear clips and is available in a low-key black color with red and silver accents.

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Sony MDR-AS40EX

The Sony MDR-AS40EX is a part of the company’s Active Style product line of sporty headphones. The MDR-AS40EX have an earbud design and has hangers that go over each ear. These soft ear clips help keep the earbuds in place during strenuous physical activity. The earphones can also be used as regular earbuds when the ear clips are removed.

The MDR-AS40EX is lightweight at only 21 ounces with the ear clips and is available in a low-key black color with red and silver accents.

The earphones have a 9 mm diameter driver with neodymium magnets. Along with the neodymium, the MDR-AS40EX’s earbud design, when seated in the ear properly, provides better bass reproduction.

It has a modular cord with the main cord having a length of 2 feet and the included extension cord measuring an additional 2 feet. The length of the short main cord is meant to make it more convenient to use with a portable media player carried on an arm band. The main cord also has a clip which the wearer can use to keep the wires secure and out of the way. Another useful feature for the fitness enthusiast is the Sony MDR-AS40EX’s moisture guard. The moisture guard is designed to keep the wearer’s sweat away from the speakers by routing the moisture around the headphones.

The Sony MDR-AS40EX package includes 3 earbuds of different sizes (small, medium and large) to ensure the user finds the most comfortable fit. Sony has also provided 3 different sizes (S, M, L) of the soft ear clips. An additional accessory in the box is a hard plastic carrying case.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

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.

  • Earbud-style headphones deliver rich sound with deep bass
  • Supplied with 3 sizes of detachable soft hangers for ultra-secure and comfortable fit
  • Hard carrying case
  • Short cord (2 feet) solution for arm-band use; extension cord (2 feet) is supplied. Clip to secure the cord is also…

Specifications

  • Alternative names
    MDR-AS40, MDRAS40EX

Release Date

  • First seen
    7 March 2008

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