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Sony MDR G45LP Black
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.3
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
Old Reviews
534
Unverified
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46.8 meters
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Review Analysis - 416 recent, verified reviews
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Comfort
134ears, wear, behind, neck, style
+78%
-22%
" ... Very comfortable on the ears. ... "
" ... But, they're inexpensive & more comfortable than ear buds. ... "
" ... The headphones being around the back instead of over your head are so comfortable you forget they are even there. ... "
" ... Get extra earpads if you use them for working out. ... "
" ... My 9 year old says they're very comfy ... "
" ... The sound quality is great, but they are made out of a hard plastic and hurt my ears after wearing them for a bit. ... "
" ... Update: I now know how to correctly wear these by tucking them in off the top of my ears. ... "
" ... They're lightweight, comfortable, and produce great sound for lower-end headphones. ... "
Sound Quality
101music, decent, listening, price, hear
+92%
-8%
" ... The sound is very clear also. ... "
" ... They aren't top quality sound. ... "
" ... Just tried the headphones and the sound is amazing. ... "
" ... It actually makes a snap sound. ... They never push or pinch on the temple area and also have a more than decent sound. ... I absolutely love them and recommend them to anyone who needs comfort as well as quality and good sound. ... "
" ... Light and practical, it delivers a great sound. ... Whether listening to music, streaming a video or listening to an audiobook, the sound is clear and well balanced == truly enjoyable. ... "
" ... Sound is perfect and fit is excellent. ... "
" ... They're lightweight, comfortable, and produce great sound for lower-end headphones. ... "
" ... These are great as I can leave them around my neck and still hear my Mp3. ... "
Fit
54head, sound, ears, stay, ear
+70%
-30%
" ... The design is ingenious and I have yet to buy a single pair of headphones which could pass the test of a plug that snaps into my computer . ... "
" ... Sound is perfect and fit is excellent. ... "
" ... Great sound and they fit over my ears very well. ... "
" ... The wrap around design keeps them from being intrusive. ... "
" ... They have a great sound and fit comfortably ... "
" ... Stays on while I run, unlike the earbuds that pop out. ... "
" ... it fits for my smaller head. ... "
" ... 4- this headphone won’t bother you while you lay down ... "
Price
45money, value, sound, worth, considering
+93%
-7%
" ... Good quality for the price! ... "
" ... i have $500 headphones these are incredible for the price. ... "
" ... Nice for the price. ... "
" ... Great sound and fit for the price. ... "
" ... This gives great sound for the money. ... "
" ... Excellent for the price, would buy again. ... "
" ... At $14 they are a steal. ... Easily worth double the cost. ... "
" ... Good price too. ... "
Product Reliability
42pair, last, lasted, pairs, finally
+86%
-14%
" ... The old ones worked fine. ... "
" ... They stay on my head for working out which is why I have owned these kind for 12 years. ... last pair lasted like 6 before i lost them. ... "
" ... Used them for years. ... "
" ... I've been using this model of headphone for about 7 years now. ... "
" ... I've had several pairs of these headphones over the years. ... "
" ... These have been my go-to "me" headphones for a good decade or so, I usually burn through one every 3-5 years, but even then, they're very dependable and reliable, being able to take many falls before finally breaking from wear and tear. ... "
" ... This is my third pair and each has lasted about 2 years with heavy usage- ... "
" ... I love these headphones for working out (I've been using them about 7 years now and have never had to replace them) so I bought some for my husband as well, since he was having trouble with other headphones shorting out on him when he got sweaty on runs. ... "
For Running
35walking, earbuds, stay, gym, jogging
+94%
-6%
" ... These are my favorite headphones to use while riding my bike. ... "
" ... These headphones are a great alternative to earbuds or larger over-ear headphones for those that will be using them while on-the-move (jogging, working, etc. ... "
" ... Very good lightweight headphones for the gym. ... "
" ... This is the best pair of headphones for running, period. ... "
" ... Stays on while I run, unlike the earbuds that pop out. ... "
" ... I use them for running and they stay on my ears and have great sound. ... "
" ... 5- pretty much this headphone is meant to use while working out or running ... "
" ... These are my go to gym headset. ... "
Build Quality
24plastic, foam, head, cushions, tear
+33%
-67%
" ... Headphone covers are falling apart. ... "
" ... The plastic headband is cheap and poor quality plastic, broke after 5 uses, 6 weeks after I brought it. ... I bought the same model 5 years ago and it still works but the new model is apparently much worse quality material. ... "
" ... Ear pieces fall apart easily. ... "
" ... There is a seam on the neckband for the wire and it has sharp edges. ... "
" ... My bad, but I still feel ripped off. ... "
" ... The piece that plugs into the phone, it is very weak. ... "
" ... The cushions are very thin. ... "
" ... good sound, but the plastic head band and shell over the speakers is cheap and hollow, and every little sound travels up the plastic and comes through into the headphones. ... "
Bass
16comfortable, sound, heavy, response, mid
+100%
" ... Better bass than I was expecting! ... "
" ... Sound Quality: These headphones are very LOW-MID heavy. ... There isn't enormous bass/sub-bass, or high-mid and treble clarity, but you get a full, warm sound when listening to music. ... "
" ... Very smooth midrange, a pleasing sound overall though they are a little weak in the bass department. ... "
" ... Reasonably comfortable, and i was pleasantly surprised with the bass range. ... "
" ... 3- there is no bass or anything like that but it sound super loud and good ... "
" ... Very comfortable but not as much bass as my Bluetooth headphones. ... "
" ... The highs are strong and match pretty well to the strength of the base tones. ... "
" ... They'll still work, but you'll definitely hear a bit of a rattle every time the bass gets going, and it impacts the overall sound quality that you'll get. ... "
Cables
16wire, longer, short, breaks, neck
+63%
-38%
" ... Every other pair wore out right where the wire end mets the plug in. ... Nice long cord and I wear mine almost all day and night. ... "
" ... These are wired and come with a long enough cable to allow for use of an audio source in your pocket. ... "
" ... I'd like it if they made the place where the cord goes into the plug more robust. ... "
" ... I don't know how many times I've jerked the cables by mistake on my previous pairs and they still last for several years. ... "
" ... would have liked the cord to have been a bit longer, but other wise just fine ... "
" ... How they were able to conceal the cord in the single picture provided is genius. ... "
" ... Cord is long enough for computer use. ... "
" ... The cord is longer than the generic brand I had previously. ... "
Headphones
13ear, headset, phones, ear buds, style
+100%
" ... If you don't like ear phones that go directly in the ear, these are the best alternative. ... "
" ... I like this style of headphones for work much better than the ear buds. ... "
" ... These are my go to gym headset. ... I can get anywhere from 1 year to 2 years out of each headset ... "
" ... The on-ear design allows for clearly being able to hear both your audio of choice but also the world around you except of higher volumes. ... "
" ... Of this kind of ear phones, these are my favorites. ... "
" ... Sound quality is probably 6/10 for a headphone this style (on ear). ... "
" ... Now it's all just earbuds or over-sized studio phones. ... "
" ... Earbuds annoy me to no end, so for me - these are the best out there for a simple 'all-around' set of headphones. ... "
Marketplace
13sony, picture, ordered, wireless, timely
+85%
-15%
" ... THANK YOU SONY! ... "
" ... A dollar store Sony knockoff! ... "
" ... that I chose the "Free Shipping" option instead of having to pay more so that was certainly a bonus. ... "
" ... What I expected. ... "
" ... apparently amazon quit making the ones i had. ... "
" ... Thanks for having them. ... "
" ... They work well so far and got here quickly ... "
" ... When I ordered them from amazon they came in a timely manner, were packaged nicely, etc. ... "
Band
11head band, fall, wear, plastic, head
+27%
-73%
" ... Band doesn't help cuz it doesn't seem designed for a human. ... "
" ... Headphone covers are falling apart. ... "
" ... My bad, but I still feel ripped off. ... "
" ... good sound, but the plastic head band and shell over the speakers is cheap and hollow, and every little sound travels up the plastic and comes through into the headphones. ... "
" ... The cushions wore and tore almost immediately. ... "
" ... They are stiff, smell like cheap plastic, not adjustable, and uncomfortable to wear. ... "
Bluetooth
11bluetooth CAT, wireless, bluetooth, second, search
+100%
" ... I recommend this particular pair over all the lightweights I have tried and they are most definitely compatible with a chromebook. ... "
" ... This is my second pair of these because I like them so much. ... "
" ... Disclaimer: I haven't received the item yet, but this is my second pair. ... "
" ... But, when that happens, I still buy another pair because nothing else I've found works as well. ... "
" ... back in 2014, i had purchased a set of amazon basics wireless bluetooth headphones. ... i didn't wanna pay 50, 60, 70 or 80 bucks for a set of bluetooth headphones. ... "
" ... Liked it - was looking for a Bluetooth headset and bought this by mistake - but, it works just fine. ... "
" ... these are my 2nd pair. ... "
" ... this is my third pair. ... "
Hair
10ears, ear, neck style, cut, cord
+90%
-10%
" ... The earpiece is foam covered, and I understand they are replaceable, but , the same foam pieces lasted on my old one until it bit the dust. ... "
" ... Sharp bend above ear rubs my ear and I dot like that. ... "
" ... The back of the neck style means they don't slip out of place. ... "
" ... The sound is good the shape is great but it feels like it's going to Cut my ears off whenever I put them on. ... "
" ... Hair stays where I want it when. ... "
" ... If you wear Hats, have long hair, these phones are a great solution instead of Ear Buds ( which I despise) or Conventional over the Head style Phones. ... "
" ... They cut in and out depending on which direction you have it plugged into the iPhone 7 adapter. ... "
" ... I like it because of the behind the neck style. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 46.8 meters
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