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Technical Details
- Comfortable-fit earphones
- In-ear design for use on the move
- Rotary slide volume control
- Powerful neodymium magnet for improved output
- Compact case supplied
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Product Description
Product Description
All features of SO0818 plus. Rotary slide type volume control for easy level adjustment. Thin housing for extra comfort. Compact carrying case supplied.
Manufacturer's Description
Sony offers the MDR-E829V Fontopia Ear-Bud Stereo Headphones. Fontopia in-the-ear design fits snugly, yet comfortably inside the ear so you can enjoy music while exercising, skating or dancing. Neodymium magnet allows for maximum energy in minimum size. Neodymium is far more powerful than conventional Samarium Cobalt or Aluminum magnets. 16 mm Diameter Driver is small enough to fit inside your ear. Rotary slide type volume is provided control for easy volume level adjustment. Compact case neatly stores the ear-buds and headphone cord when not in use and is ideal for carrying in a pocket or purse.
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Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
I was looking for a replacement for my Sennheisser MX 660 headphones (which although good in terms of sound, did not last more than 6 months, probably because of their thin leads which could not handle everyday commuter grind of unfurling, refurling, shoving into backpack etc.).
I had some set criteria in what I was looking for in a pair of headphones; these included a built in volume adjuster on the leads, reasonable sound quality and a sensible price. So, after looking at various options, I took a risk and bought these Sony headphones.
There have been fantastic and I have not looked back since. The sound is very well presented and for certain genres - e.g. Heavy Rock - the quality is quite mesmeric (I can hardly believe the quality of sound given that I'm listening to an Ipod with relatively inexpensive headphones) .The MDR-E829V's leads are very robust and don't look like fraying. The MDR-E829V's general build quality is excellent, the ear fit is good, and 10 months after purchase they are still going strong.
I had some set criteria in what I was looking for in a pair of headphones; these included a built in volume adjuster on the leads, reasonable sound quality and a sensible price. So, after looking at various options, I took a risk and bought these Sony headphones.
There have been fantastic and I have not looked back since. The sound is very well presented and for certain genres - e.g. Heavy Rock - the quality is quite mesmeric (I can hardly believe the quality of sound given that I'm listening to an Ipod with relatively inexpensive headphones) .The MDR-E829V's leads are very robust and don't look like fraying. The MDR-E829V's general build quality is excellent, the ear fit is good, and 10 months after purchase they are still going strong.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
I've had these earphones for over a year. They've impressed with their strong bass reproduction, together with their clear (but not bright) treble range.
Other reviewers have suffered from various cable-shredding and connection problems. Whilst I haven't encountered these, the 'phones are now distinctly less clear than they were when new, leading me to suspect they have a natural "shelf-life" from wear-and-tear, after which they need replacing.
Tried Sennheiser's CX300's which were just ok and nothing more, but became faulty almost immediately (actually a relief), so I think I'll invest in another pair of Sonys again (the MDR E818's). Can't really go wrong with Amazon or Sony, especially at these prices.
Other reviewers have suffered from various cable-shredding and connection problems. Whilst I haven't encountered these, the 'phones are now distinctly less clear than they were when new, leading me to suspect they have a natural "shelf-life" from wear-and-tear, after which they need replacing.
Tried Sennheiser's CX300's which were just ok and nothing more, but became faulty almost immediately (actually a relief), so I think I'll invest in another pair of Sonys again (the MDR E818's). Can't really go wrong with Amazon or Sony, especially at these prices.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
These ear-buds were brought to replace a previous set brought well over a year ago for a iPod rather than the white Apple ones due to the quality of the music. It took me some time to track these down and find they were the correct ones, though altered (which was what gave me the most trouble) but after guesses, buying and receiving, I am very, very pleased. The adjustable volume piece isn't really necessary but it is a handy little addition and the sound is wonderful. Clear, good bass and blocks out the outside world with very little volume.
I am very pleased. I can only hope these ones last as long as my former ones.
I am very pleased. I can only hope these ones last as long as my former ones.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Left earphone faulty
the sound quality of these headphones are top class, then like many others the left headphone developed problems. Read more
Published 28 days ago by D manizzle
Broken within 3 weeks
TERRIBLE. I've had these earphones 3 weeks and only now only one is working. I haven't even had the chance to use them very much and when carrying them around in my bag I keep them... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Pookie
Second time lucky
I have always used sony products as they are usually reliable and of 'sound' quality(excuse the pun). Read more
Published 1 month ago by Home- schooler
Sony MDRE829V Fontopia Ear-Bud Stereo Earphones
I previously had Panasonic earphones I got with my really old MP3 player but used them with my iPod shuffle, they lasted years but only recently one of the ears stopped working so... Read more
Published 2 months ago by jules
Left headphone had stopped working
I bought these headphones six months ago and the left ear phone had stopped working yet again. This is probably the 8th time that this has happened. Read more
Published 2 months ago by lintu3
g8t phones only downside the phones are quite big for your ears.
good sound but big for your ears,so not good if you sleep with them on as ears can get soar.
Published 3 months ago by davidagge
a design failure, despite good sound quality
Okay. This is the first time I have not been lucky with purchasing an item on Amazon even though the buyers comments were so favorable.
The sound quality is good. Read more
The sound quality is good. Read more
Published 3 months ago by matteo rock
Volume does not go to zero (mute)
The headphones are fine, they sound good for the money. A little flaw is the volume does not go to zero (mute) using the volume control, you can still hear the music (low , but you... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mirko Menegazzo
Earphones
Bought these as a replacement for an existing pair that got caught in the door and lost an ear. This and the previous version are excellent for the price. Read more
Published 4 months ago by CRS
very good quality in affordable price
very good quality in affordable price. Sound quality is perfect and is exactly like a powerful woofer. Read more
Published 5 months ago by imehar
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