Many noise-reducing headphones feature large, over-the-head or behind-the- neck headbands, making them rather bulky to use while traveling or working out. Not so the Sony MDR-EX71SLA Fontopia headphones, whose ultra-light, in-the-ear design sounds great while minimizing distracting ambient noise. The closed-type construction makes the headphones a perfect fit for airline, train, or bus travel, or while dancing or skating to your own tunes. The phones owe their audio performance to the extra- small 9 mm drivers and neodymium magnets fitted inside each earpiece. The drives and magnets combine to generate high-intensity sound, with a deeper-than-expected bass response (as low as 6 Hz) and refreshingly crisp mid- and high-range tones (all the way up to 23 kHz). Listeners will also dig the three sizes of earbuds that come with the headphones, ensuring that users find the right match for their individual ear shapes while enjoying long-lasting comfort. And thanks to the dual cord lengths-1.65 feet (original) and a 2.3-foot extension-the phones are great for both iPods and MP3 players on armbands or belt clips.

Move to your music and hear every note with the Sony earbuds. Equipped with super-small 9mm drivers, these earbud-style headphones deliver premium sound with superior bass and also come with a convenient case that makes them easy to carry.

FEATURES

• Snug, yet comfortable fit inside the ear. The design eliminates the headband so you can enjoy music while exercising, skating or dancing.
• Closed-type Fontopia design reduces outside noise for high-intensity listening and helps generate powerful, resonant bass response.
• Super-small 9mm drivers produce powerful sound with space left over for the sonic isolation of Sony’s newly designed silicon earbuds.
• Minimize cord tangles with the practical case design. Partial winding can shorten the effective cord length during use.
• Short is ideal to use with an armband or remote control. An additional extension cord is perfect for belt-clip cases.
• Soft, silicon earbuds reduce outside noise while providing long-lasting comfort, hour after hour. They’re also washable, removable and replaceable.
• Earbuds come in small, medium and large sizes to accommodate a full range of ears.
• Long-throw PET diaphragm delivers deep, extended bass as well as extended high frequency response.
• High-powered neodymium magnet provides maximum energy in minimum size.
• Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) cord offers high signal transmission with low noise.

IN THE BOX

• MDR-EX71SLA headphones
• Carrying case
• Extension cord
• Three sets of earbuds (S, M, L)

Specifications

• Diaphragm: PET (long-throw)
• Magnet: Neodymium (400kJ/m3)
• Plug: Gold-plated, L-shaped stereo mini plug
• Frequency response: 6 to 23,000 Hz
• Sensitivity: 100dB/mW
• Impedance: 16 ohms
• Driver unit: 9mm
• Power handling capacity: 100mW
• Cord length: 1.6 ft./50.0 cm
• Extension cord length: 2.3 ft./70.1 cm