campekenobi Posted December 20, 2004 Report Share Posted December 20, 2004 Just got these earbuds based on several recommendations. My take, if anyone cares: Sharp HP-MD33S PROS: Very lightweight & comfy Portable (obviously) Crisp Highs Lows not bad considering size CONS: Lows (bass) could be better the "Y" split is uneven (perhaps to allow people to use what seems to be a monoural feature to use just one plug, because the "Y" split in the cable is uneven which I find annoying (not very stealth if your cables connect not far below your neck). What I recommend for portable walkman headphones w/ the perfect balance of cost, portability and sound: Sony MDR-A35 Sports http://reviews.cnet.com/Sony_MDR-A35G_Spor...64.html?tag=txt They're not perfect, but the folding-up aspect makes them almost as portable as earbuds, plus these kick out much more BASS than the Sharps I mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campekenobi Posted December 25, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2004 I must FOLLOW UP here!!! I just realized that I wasn't using these plugs CORRECTLY... turns out I didn't have them in far enough in my ear.... once they're in a bit deeper, there is GREAT BASS response!!! If I could just surgically cut them in even deeper.... just kidding. Anyway, these earbuds are AWESOME!!!! i highly recommend them ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeriyn Posted January 1, 2005 Report Share Posted January 1, 2005 The cables on the MD33 are a "neck-chain" type and the long cable is designed to go around behind your head and slip into your right ear. This is the same cable split that is used for nearly all short-cord MD remote friendly phones. The downside of this is that the weight of the cable on the left side of your head tends to pull the earphone out of your right ear if you do not have it plugged into a remote clipped on your shirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campekenobi Posted January 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 Thanks, aeriyn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campekenobi Posted January 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 By the way, I noticed the Sharp HP-MD33S came w/ 2 more pairs of replacement rubber plug heads... anyone know why?What I mean is, do they eventually tear? Is it a sanitary issue??Curious if any long-time users know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeriyn Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 By the way, I noticed the Sharp HP-MD33S came w/ 2 more pairs of replacement rubber plug heads... anyone know why?←They're different sizes. The medium sleeves don't fit everyone. Of course they can eventually wear out or be torn by rough handling; the Sharp replacement sleeves are unavaliable but the replacement sleeves for the Sony EX51/70/71/81/NX1/NC11 will work for this earphone. These can be purchased from Sony's part replacement website or from audiocubes. Bluetin doesn't carry them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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