Customer Reviews

Sony MDR-ZX100 Studio Monitor Stereo Headphones (White)

5 star:		(7)
4 star:		(7)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

Seriously, for its price. You get much more out of these headphones. They are not noise canceling, but they sound good and has a good base for basic headphones. Those over-ear headphones feel a bit uncomfortable after 1 hour straight of use, but is easily fixed by just taking them out for 20 seconds. They are really good for someone who is looking for cheap, and affordable good sound quality. I recommend this product.

I was on a budget and needed to replace a pair of headphones while I was overseas and after reading some positive reviews I decided to give the Sony MDR ZX100 a chance. Plus I liked the simple, stylish look they have and I find that headphones look very good in white and seem solid. So far I'm surprised, the sound is clear and good and they provide adequate sound isolation so that when I listen to music with those headphones on, I'm in my own little world. When I got outside or in the streets, surrounded by loud noises the isolation is not too fantastic. The cushions are comfortable and unless I leave them on for hours, they fit well, aren't heavy and don't hurt like some tend to. They're on the light side and in general they feel good and are adjustable to accommodate just about anyone. I like the red line that indicates the right ear it's a neat little way of knowing what side to put them on without having to look for the L or R letters. A little detail but a plus in my book. They store well, the ear parts are moveable and can be move to the side for easy storage. The bass sound is something many headphones struggle with, even some the high end ones. This model is no exception but it's not the worst I heard, I can distinguish bass unlike some of my other headphones where the bass is nonexistent.

Let's be realistic, those are cheap headphones and they aren't perfect and won't provide the best sound (for some reason most of the headphones I own have problem with the bass sound) but for this price you do however get a very good product. In fact, they're just as good and in some cases better than some of the more expensive headphones I have owned in the past. As a whole I like what I'm hearing from these and for the price I wasn't expecting much but they're surprisingly good. Unless you're an expert in headphones (if you are an expert or typically go for higher-end ones, you won't be impressed by these) I think you could do worse than give these a try, especially if money is tight. Otherwise, if you're not on budget then you should definitely go for a higher quality product. All in all, as far as cheap headphones go, these are very good for less than $20. 4/5 stars.

I've previously bought the Sony MDR-V150 for $25 and they were well-made and lasted me a long time (albeit its fit was a tad tight).

Nonetheless, when I was looking for another pair, I thought I'd go with Sony again as the previous model worked rather well.

This (Sony MDR-ZX100) disappointed me though.

First, a complain regarding Amazon. The headphones came in a package that looked like it was already opened (a return perhaps? the headphone case looked abysmal - the bottom side of the casing was unglued; overall the package didn't look like it was brand new)! I looked inside though and, thankfully, the headphones didn't look like it was used (no fingerprints nor scratches). I'm assuming the package was either opened then returned and Amazon just resold them. Would have liked a heads up that this was going to happen but being a long-time Amazon buyer, I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt.

Now, on to the actual headphones.

I don't have high expectations considering it's a $25 pair but it would be great if it actually worked! When sitting still, the headphones work well. However, if you plan on going to the gym or running, the right-hand side keeps coming in and out - i.e. depending on the position of the jack, you're either getting sound from the right-hand side or you don't hear anything at all. It seems like the wiring is not up to Sony's standards. I have to fiddle around the jack to get the right-hand audio side to come back again (this is a nuisance when you're just trying to run!). I expect this to happen months or years of usage but in this case, this happened soon after I started using it (after several days of usage)!

I love the design and appearance of this product. However, it has serious issues with the wiring when you're in motion (I guess that's why it's called "Studio Monitor"). I didn't think it would be a problem since the previous Studio Monitor (Sony MDR-V150) I bought worked fine outdoors but sadly this doesn't follow its predecessor's footsteps.

I give it two stars since it works most of the time but not enough (i.e. in the gym) to warrant 3+ stars.

I've bought this for my cousin, and she really loved it ! She told me the sound is great and earphone are confortable Fast shipping and great quality. Thank you.

my husband love these. he uses them on the computer to watch movies and listen to music, he said he loves the bass it gives out.

Excelent quality for the cost. Being used in a Professional radio studio with success and a comforta level for the announcer.

the sound quality (considering they are $40 heandphones) is pretty amazing. it's pretty light, and it fits pretty good. only problem is it does not have a sound/pause control button.

for the price they're pretty good, only thing is they're not that comfortable to wear, kind of fitted, even though i've tried loosening them. But not bad.

For the price they are pretty good headphones.These are comparable to $40 or $50 ones you would get at walmart or Staples. They DO NOT cancel much noise at all. I thought that because they're big over the ears that it would muffle out some sound but if someone's in the room talking you can hear them clearly. The headphones have a nice sound to them, no static, the wire is good and thick so there's no breakage there. It's a nice quality overall you can tell that they're sturdy. These will last a long time if you don't abuse them. I also love the bright white!

Good sound, very light and comfortable. I liked the color and the style and for the price, it is a really good deal!