Sony MDR-EX71SLB Fontopia Headphones - Black: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

Special Offers and Product Promotions

LEARN MORE about Sony's range of headphones with the Sony Headphone Buying Guide
Find more great Sony products in our Sony shop.

Technical Details

Closed inner ear type Fontopia earphones
Superb sound quality
Straight plug & extension cord for compatibility with Sony WM remotes
80% more powerful than other Sony Fontopia earphones
3 interchangeable earbuds (S,M,L)
Carrying pouch supplied
Driver unit 9mm
Neodymium Magnate
BlackShort cord: 0.4mm + 1m extension cord included

Product Description

Manufacturer's Description

Sony MDR-EX71SLB headphones provide superior sound quality and are equipped with short cord for convenient connection to any remote commander. Closed earphone structure enables powerful bass reproduction. Ultra small 9 mm driver unit and the soft silicon ear bud provide a stable and comfortable in-ear fit. 400-kj/m3 high power Neodymium magnet is used to reproduce powerful bass and clear treble sound.

Product Description

Your digital music player needs headphones that can hang. The MDR-EX71SL are a step up from standard headphones delivering premium sound with superior bass all in a super-light in-the-ear design. The classic style black with silver accents complement a wide range of portable audio players. The super small 9mm drivers make for a comfortable fit and include the sonic isolation of soft silicon earbuds. The package includes three sizes of earbuds to accommodate a full range of ears a 400-kj/m3 a Ultra-High-Power Neodymium Magnet a hard carrying case one meter extension cord and an earbud holder. Closed inner ear type Fontopia earphones Superb sound quality Straight plug & extension cord for compatibility with Sony WM remotes 80% more powerful than other Sony Fontopia earphones 3 interchangeable earbuds (S M L) Carrying pouch supplied Driver unit 9mm Neodymium Magnate BlackShort cord: 0.4mm + 1m extension cord included

See all Product Description

Tags Customers Associate with This Product

(What's this?)

Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.

earphones(4)

headphones(3)

in ear(3)

comfortable(2)

ear buds(2)

headsets(2)

portable headphones(2)

bass(1)

in ear headphones(1)

ipod(1)

Agree with these tags?

See all 15 tags...

Customer Reviews

566 Reviews

5 star:		(189)
4 star:		(112)
3 star:		(87)
2 star:		(103)
1 star:		(75)

Average Customer Review

3.4 out of 5 stars (566 customer reviews)

Share your thoughts with other customers:

Create your own review

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars excellent headphones, 17 Feb 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Sony MDR-EX71SLB Fontopia Headphones - Black (Electronics)

I first purchased a pair of these in Dixons last week, thought the sound was awful (tinny, weak, no bass etc) and so sealed up the box and returned them straight away. However, after reading some of the reviews on here, I realised that I'd simply failed to fit the earpieces correctly (idiot!), and so decided to give them another chance. You really have to push the earpieces in quite a long way to achieve the best sound - but once fitted properly the sound really is excellent. (The headphones are also extremely comfortable and secure)

It's not so much that the audio quality is that much better than most other headphones. Rather, it's that these headphones block out almost all background noise. I tend to listen to music on the move, and these headphones are able to block out almost all nearby conversations or traffic noises - a real godsend, it has to be said. I've lost count of the number of times I've been unable to hear a song properly when walking alongside a busy road or sitting next to some loud-mouthed fool on the underground.

The cords are of slightly stupid lengths, but this is only a minor quibble. Also, because, these headphones go further into the ear than most, certain actions such as coughing or talking/singing become more problematic...(stick your fingers in your ears and say something and you'll have some idea what it will sound like). In other words you can't really sing or hum along with these headphones. It's a minor point but may be an issue for some people.

Anyway, if you listen to music on the move, then I'd definitely recommend these headphones (just make sure you've fitted them correctly before rushing to judgement!)

Help other customers find the most helpful reviews

Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

Report abuse | Permalink

Comment Comment

92 of 94 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sony does it again., 25 Jun 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Sony MDR-EX71SLB Fontopia Headphones - Black (Electronics)

These tiny headphones are excellent.

When fitted correctly (see below), all external noise is cut out and, with my Sony MD / MP3, I'm rewarded with strong (but not overbearing) bass; treble which has "presence" without being tinny; and crisp clear vocals.

Combined with their unique design - which makes them for me by far the most comfortable in-the-ear phones I've ever owned (plus, they never fall out!) - and I'm one v. satisfied customer...

One point to highlight: to ensure the best depth and clarity of sound from these little gems, it's important to use them with the correct size of (silicone) earpiece for your ear (S, M and L are supplied). They should be a tight, although comfortable, fit. With all external noise blocked out, you'll be rewarded with great sound. I highlight this because when using mine for the first time (with the medium earpieces that were fitted) I was dissapointed by the quietness of vocals and a bass that was too powerful. However, this problem was quickly resolved by my replacing with the larger earpieces.

Since I bought these phones for their sound quality - rather than the accompanying accessories - I won't comment on, for example, the small plastic carry case. Suffice to say, it adequately does its job but is easily lost.

Although not cheap, for their quality, I think these headphones offer good value for money. I'd recommend them to anyone looking for a comfortable, lightweight design, combined with outstanding sound.

Help other customers find the most helpful reviews

Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

Report abuse | Permalink

Comment Comment

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars To those confused by conflicting reviews..., 19 Dec 2005

By

tomjol (Newcastle, UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony MDR-EX71SLB Fontopia Headphones - Black (Electronics)

There is a simple solution to this - Sony changed the rubber they use in the cabling. It used to be hard-wearing and therefore made these an excellent pair of 'phones. However, for the past year or so they've been using a new, softer rubber which disintegrates in a matter of weeks if used every day.

Help other customers find the most helpful reviews

Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

Report abuse | Permalink

Comment Comment (1)

Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review

› See all 566 customer reviews on Amazon.co.uk

Would you like to see more reviews about this item?

› Go to Amazon.com to see all 4 reviews 3.2 out of 5 stars

Were these reviews helpful? Let us know

Most Recent Customer Reviews

2.0 out of 5 stars Plastic coating on cables did not last
The sound quality of these was good, however The headphones only latest a couple of months as the plastic coating on the wires split exposing the wires and caused them to stop... Read more

Published 7 months ago by RACW