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Sony Earbuds

Many portable music enthusiasts spend a great deal of money trying to improve on the quality of their music by buying the highest quality CD players, MP3 players, stereos, and speakers. Then they spend most of their time listening to their portable audio devices with stock earbuds that came with the device. The problem with this method is that manufacturers supply rudimentary quality earbuds with their players. These are given as a quaint gesture so you can use the player immediately after purchase. You can start off your search for high quality Sony earbuds below via ebay.

 

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To get the best quality from your portable audio player, you need quality earbuds. If you have a quality player and are playing what you consider quality sound, you want the chain to continue all the way to your ears. For me, I've found that Sony earbuds are a brand I can trust for quality sound and comfortable fit.

I started out with Sony earbuds for portable audio listening when cassette was still the most common medium. Since the early 1990's up through 2006, I would buy earbuds from the EX8x8 series; EX828, EX868, and EX888; for use with cassette followed by minidisc and eventually flash players. Sony earbuds provided the clearest sound for hearing the mids and highs of music and because they were Sony, I got to enjoy that signature taste of extended bass. The speakers were 16mm in diameter and with foamies on, the earbuds could be worn comfortably for extended listening spells.

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In 2006, I switched from earbuds that sit open in the ear to earbuds that have gasket seals at the end of the speaker for better isolation. I had previously tried gasket earbuds a few years earlier with a set from Audio Technica and a set from Sharp. I didn't like either because I could never keep the gaskets in place for a good seal. My body motion from walking would frequently cause the buds to pop out of my ears. Nor did I develop a liking for the fit but I never had them in long enough to adapt and become accustomed to the feeling.

It was in 2006 that Sony released the MDR-EX90 earbuds, their first high-end earbud with a gasket seal. The design was different from other brand earbuds because the speaker of the EX90's was not at the customary 90 degree angle to the earbud housing. This bend in the speaker provided better stability so the earbuds could withstand more cable strain from the daily motions of a body at work or play.

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I have updated my earbuds selection with the 2008 release of the Sony MDR-EX500 earbuds, the heir to the EX90's. They are the same quality-sound earbuds as the 90's but with a different styling of the earbud chasse. This update in shape brings even more stability to maintaining a good seal with the gasket and provides a slimmer frame for the housing.

Sony earphones have low impedance so they are easily driven by any audio player. Different models are available in assorted colors if you would like to match your cable to your MP3 player and Sony earbuds are available in two cord lengths, SL which is 0.5 meters in length and LP which is 1.0 meter in length. I think you will enjoy Sony earbuds as much as I do for your portable audio needs.

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