Why I enjoy my Sony Earbuds

Many portable music enthusiasts spend a great deal of money on improving the quality of their music by purchasing CD players, MP3 players, stereos and high quality speakers. Then, they spend most of their time listening to their portable audio devices with the storage head that came with the device. The problem with this method is that the manufacturers supply rudimentary quality earbuds with their players. These are given as a picturesque gesture so you can use the player immediately after purchase.

To get the best quality from your portable audio player, you need high quality earbuds. If you have a quality player and play what you consider to be high quality sound, you want the chain to continue right to your ears. For me, I have found that Sony earbuds are a brand I can rely on for high quality sound and comfortable fit.

I started with Sony earbuds for portable audio listening when the cassette was still the most common medium. From the early 1990s until 2006, I bought the EX8 × 8 series earbuds; EX828, EX868 and EX888; for use with cassette followed by minidisc and finally flash players. Sony earbuds gave the clearest sound to hear the mids and highs of music, and because they were Sony, I got to enjoy the signature taste of extended bass. The speakers were 16 mm in diameter and with foam on, the earbuds could be worn comfortably for extended listening Laptop Bag.

In 2006, I switched from earplugs that sit open in the ear to earplugs that have gasket seals at the end of the speaker for better insulation. I had previously tried the pack's earbuds a few years earlier with a set from Audio Technica and a set from Sharp. I did not like either, because I could never hold the gaskets in place for a good seal. My body movement from walking would often cause the buds to pop out of my ears. I didn't develop a taste for the fit either, but I never had them long enough to adapt and get used to the feeling.

It was in 2006 that Sony released the MDR-EX90 earplugs, their first high-end earplug with a gasket seal. The design was different from other brand headphones because the EX90's speaker was not at the usual 90 degree angle compared to the earpiece housing. This bend in the speaker provided better stability, allowing the earbuds to withstand more cable load from the daily movements of a body at work or play.

I updated my choice of earbuds with the 2008 release of the Sony MDR-EX500 earbuds, the heir to the EX90s. It's the same quality sound earbuds as the 90s, but with a different styling of the earbud. This update in shape brings even more stability to maintain a good seal with the gasket and provides a slimmer frame for the housing.