Sony MDR-710LP portable headphonesSony offers a broad assortment of well-designed, high-performance headphones ranging from full-size studio monitors such as the MDR-V700DJ all the way down to Fontopia-series earbuds, such as the MDR-EX71SL. At CES 2006, the company introduced several new additions to its headphone lineup. The $59 Sony MDR-710LPs are a portable headband model that strikes a good balance between style, comfort, performance, and value.
Bass addicts on tight budgets will appreciate Sony's MDR-710LP portable, collapsible headphones, but audiophiles should consider a warmer-sounding set.
The Sony MDR-710LP has a convenient and comfortable collapsible design; includes a hard carrying case; and it delivers tight; punchy bass.
The Sony MDR-710LP's 4-foot cord is too short for nonportable applications; Moreover, its treble and midrange frequencies have a more skeletal timbre than those of some 'phones.