Sony Mdr-As30g Active Style Headphones (Silver)

sony mdr as30g active style headphones silver

Sony MDR-AS30G Active Style Headphones (Silver)

Slim/lightweight headphones with a behind-the-neck band
Slim/lightweight headphones with a behind-the-neck band
Flattening structure for ease of portability
Single sided cord for sports usage
Short cord (2ft) & extension cord (2 feet) is supplied

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Brand : Sony
Category : Electronics,Headphones, Earbuds & Accessories,Headphones & Earbuds,On-Ear Headphones
Rating : 3.8
Price : US $247.89
Review Count : 126
SalesRank : 0

Sony MDR-AS30G Active Style Headphones (Silver)

These headphones are the best I have found for long-distance running so far.I have bought other Nike, Sony, and Phillips headphones ranging from $10 to $50 in price, and these are the most comfortable, and stable headphones that won\'t get in your way.the design of these headphones actually clings to your head, in a very comfortable way, along with two \"buds\" that sit in your ear for extra stability. My biggest pet peeve when running is having a headphone fall out of place or fall out of your ear all together, which is the problem I have had with every \"ear bud\" headphone I have bought.CONS:the construction of these headphones, mainly the chord is terrible, I went through 2 pairs in a 4 month period due to the chord wearing out and not transferring the music correctly, leading to only being able to hear out of one side of the headphones, which was also very irritating. Personally the price of the headphones makes it worth it to keep using. I now buy them in \"two\'s\" so that when one starts to wear out, I simply switch to a new pair and order another one. Back when I was using these regularly, I was running between 15-45 miles a week for a 4 month period, so I definitely got my money\'s worth out of them, but be prepared for them to eventually break down and stop working. It happened with two pairs I had.
I have slightly larger than normal ears, and so standard earbuds never fit my ears, hence my penchant for behind the head headphones for durability with my workouts and walking to the office.I think these headphones have some really good features that really work - sweat resistant foam, a cord that can be short or long for armband use versus keeping your device in your pocket, and even a neat carrying case, respectable sound quality, but if the earbud things don\'t fit in your ears then it\'s all kind of moot. I think the point of the earbuds is just to keep them in place - I believe sound is coming from the entire circular portion.The earbuds just rest on one of the curves of my ear rather than over my ear canal. Hence, they do legitimately stay on my ears, even during movement or while being upside down, but they\'re simply not comfortable. They don\'t hurt, but they just never feel secure even if they don\'t fall off. One tug of the cord downward and the left side will pretty easily slide right off, hence the clip on the cord. On the right side ear, the plastic part would never rest behind my ear like normal behind-the-head headphones, which contributed to them not feeling secure. Additionally, if the earbud thing doesn\'t rest over your inner ear then the sound will be quieter than it would be with normal over-the-ear headphones.I ended up having to give these away after a few days of usage because I just couldn\'t get used to them. If normal earbuds fit your ear though, you may be happy with these for jogging and working out. It\'s just not one size fits all.
The sound quality is great, which is a requirement for me. I never use in-ear bud style headphones because of the reduced sound quality and because they also physically hurt my ears. I was worried somewhat that the \"stability\" buds on these might cause a problem for me, but they work great. They are not pointy or hard, but are soft and do a fantastic job of keeping these phones in place without discomfort. You don\'t need to shove them inside of your ear, because the buds will grip at your ear opening. I use these for jogging and bike riding both on and off pavement. Even in winter months with a balaclava or other head cover that pushes these against my ears, they do not hurt. Even the best over-the-ear grips on other headphones have given me some discomfort, but these don\'t.I\'ve used these for over 6 months at a frequency of 4 days per week, for 1 to 2 hours a day. They are light weight and small, but they are sturdy. I\'ve not broken or damaged them at all. I use the included plug extender, and was worried it would come loose during active use, but it stays connected well.From other peoples\' reviews, I see some of them do not get a comfortable fit, but I suggest you give these a try to see if they work well for you. I\'ve gone through a dozen different Sony and CyberAcoustic headphones and these are the best. I\'ve bought two additional pairs in case Sony stops making them. They seem to frequently discontinue their models.Update: I\'ve used these for over 2 years now almost daily, and they still work great. The extension cable has finally broken, but it is easily replaced. I\'m very disappointed Sony has stopped making these.Update: The rest of the cabling wore out a couple of weeks later, so I had about 25 months of life from these under heavy use. I\'m on my second set for 8 months now with no problem, so people having trouble must have either gotten a bad batch, or accidentally broken them. I bicycle and jog in temperatures from 0 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit in rain, snow, and sun. So to me, these have lasted well.I\'m on my second pair now. The extension cable lasted two years again. I replaced it with a lighter weight extension than the replacement on my first headphones. It made a great difference and this second pair of headphones has lasted 4 years of regular use and still working. July 2017.