Sony MDREX15AP In-Ear Earbud Headphones with Mic, Black (MDREX15AP/B)

4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars | 35,263 ratings

Price: 9.99

Last update: 03-06-2025


About this item

Hybrid silicone earbuds provide long lasting comfort; small, medium and large earbuds are included to fine tune your fitment.Specific uses for product : Music
Product Note : If the size of the earbud tips does not match the size of your ear canals or the headset is not worn properly in your ears, you may not obtain the correct sound qualities or call performance. Change the earbud tips to ones that fit more snugly in your ears
High quality 9 mm dome type driver units coupled with high-energy neodymium magnets produce great sounding treble and midrange with powerful bass response.
The included Y-type cord with cord-slider prevents tangles on the go.
Accent your style with 2-tone design and colors.
Connectivity technology: Wired

Product information

Headphones Jack 3.5 mm Jack
Model Name MDREX15AP/B
Connectivity Technology Wired
Wireless Communication Technology Wired
Included Components User Manual, Ear Tips
Age Range (Description) Adult
Material Silicone
Specific Uses For Product Music
Recommended Uses For Product Music
Compatible Devices Smartphone
Control Type Media Control
Cable Feature Tangle Free
Item Weight 3 Grams
Frequency Range 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz
Package Type Standard Packaging
Unit Count 1.0 Count
Style With Mic
Control Method Remote
Number of Items 1
Controller Type Integrated media control
Audio Driver Type Dynamic Driver
Audio Driver Size 9 Millimeters
Earpiece Shape Rounded Tips
Is Autographed No
UPC 027242867284
Global Trade Identification Number 00027242867284
Manufacturer Sony
Product Dimensions 2.63 x 1.25 x 6.75 inches
Item Weight 0.106 ounces
ASIN B00JG2WRUO
Item model number MDREX15AP/B
Customer Reviews
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (34,948)

4.3 out of 5 stars
Best Sellers Rank #23 in Earbud & In-Ear Headphones
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer No
Date First Available April 3, 2014
Language English
Country of Origin China

Top reviews from the United States

  • Michael
    5.0 out of 5 stars Product is great value for price
    Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2024
    These earbuds are an excellent value for their price. The sound quality is clear and crisp, offering a great listening experience for music, podcasts, or calls. The built-in microphone works effectively, providing convenience for phone conversations or virtual meetings. Additionally, the lightweight and ergonomic design make them comfortable to wear for extended periods. While they may not have premium features like noise cancellation, they are an affordable and reliable choice for everyday use. Highly recommended for budget-conscious buyers seeking dependable performance.
  • Dream Shoppe
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great sound, but flimsy cords!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2024
    I got a few of these for my hubby and I, and they sound great for the price! It would be nice if they made them more durable, because they end up in knots all the time. So, as long as you are extra careful, they are good enough. If you want more durable cords, then get the next price range up, and I will for us next time. I had a small budget and couldn't get us the the $20 pair, but I guess I will have to. So, if you have a small budget, these will make you happy. They are comfortable and have great sound. Not bad for under $10 each. Just be easy with them.
  • Claire A.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Lightweight, Trebles come through, Seems fragile!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2024
    The earbuds are extremely lightweight, which is why I bought them. The wiring feels fragile but should last a few months. They have no bass but work well for neutral sounds like podcasts, piano, and guitar. They're also not very loud—100% volume sounds low compared to other headsets. The quality of the earbud case itself is excellent!
  • Stoney
    5.0 out of 5 stars >>> DOES THE JOB
    Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2023
    > MUSIC QUALITY – The sound-quality of music using the Sony MDREX15LP is very good – with typical earbud base. That’s just a matter of physics, earbud drivers are simply to small to produce good base. ("Base boosted" earbuds produce louder base (which smothers the high- and mid-tones), but "loud" (lacking any detail) is not the same thing as "good"). Suggestion, use the earbuds when you are out, but purchase a Sony ZX headphone set for listening to music at home -- and enjoy the base.
    > VOICE QUALITY – Clean, clear and crisp in the voice-range, without fiddling with an equalizer – largely because the base is poor. So these (or similar) earbuds are clearly the choice for listening to audiobooks, podcasts, talking on your phone, etc. Listening to music, with base-rich music, can be very enjoyable -- but Sony ZX headphones produce far better base than any brand of earbuds, at any price.
    > Loud vs efficient. Sony MDREX15LP earbuds are very efficient --- the volume is loud at low volume settings -- not TOO loud, there is plenty of room for adjustment, but louder than many other earbuds and louder than most headsets, at the same volume settings. Practically speaking, "efficient" means that the earbuds do not drain the battery on your battery-operated device as quickly. "Efficient" is a good thing. Also, if you pay attention, you can usually lower the volume, and the sound quality will be just as good -- and your battery will last longer. Always play music at the lowest setting that you can hear well. Or you can crank up the volume and plan on being deaf by the time you are 50 --- 40 if you use garbage "base-boosted" earbuds.
    > EXERCISE, ETC – Stays in place better than most earbuds. But, if you engage in strenuous exercise, consider Panasonic ErgoFit, which fit deeper in your ear. The down side of the Panasonic ErgoFit is that they fit so securely that it is difficult to get them out of your ear quickly, to answer a phone, etc.
    > SYMMETRY – The Sony MDREX15L are close to being bilaterally symmetrical – It doesn’t really matter if you put the put the left earbud in your right ear, etc. However, the Panasonic ErgoFit are not, they fit deeper into the ear, and are shaped differently to match your right and left ear canals. It can take a while to get used to inserting the right Ergofit earbud into your right ear, and the left into the left.
    > ISOLATION – All truly in-the-ear earbuds, with cup-shaped rubber cushions, are good at reducing outside noise, better than headphones – often good enough for air travel (depending on the aircraft and the location of your seat). Many earbud brands claim to feature “noise cancellation” but do not actually have any noise cancellation circuitry. Passive isolation (such as provided by the Sony MDREX15LP earbuds), is NOT noise cancellation. Feedback reduction (on wi-fi earbuds with microphones) is often called noise cancellation, but isn't. Beware that while true noise cancellation works moderately well for aircraft engines (and similar sounds), it doesn’t work at all for screaming children or random noise. If your earbuds feel loose in your ear, you may need to install large cushions on the earbuds, to get them to seal in your ear canal good enough to provide good isolation.
    > COMFORT – The secret to comfort when using earbuds is to use the smallest cushions which work for you. Three sets, small, medium, and large are included with the Sony MDREX15LP earbuds. You might be most comfortable with smaller cushions. It a can also take a while to build up tolerance. So, if earbuds hurt your ears, build up slowly wearing them a little longer each day. It can take weeks to get to the point that you can wear them all day long without pain. Changing, or replacing, earbud cushions is easy -- just pull the cushion off, and push the new one (or cleaned one) back on.
    > PLUG – The plug is angled, at 90 degrees, unfortunately. If you pull on the cord, you won't easily pull the plug out the socket, but you will put on strain on the cord (where the cord attaches to the plug), and potential damage it. In my experience, this is how most headphones fail.
    > PACKAGING – The Sony MDREX15LP earbuds that I purchased came in wonderful frustration–free packaging — in a small plastic bag in a small easy-to-open cardboard box. But, I can’t promise that you won’t get a horrible retail anti-theft pack. Amzn used to promote and feature frustration-free packaging -- but, sadly, doesn't anymore.
    > SLEEPING – The Sony MDREX15L don’t stick out as far as some other brands, and so, may be more comfortable when resting with your head to the side (or inside a helmet). Panasonic ErgoFit fit deeper in the ear, and are a little more comfortable in such situations. APTEK offers a nice earbud set for sleeping that is even smaller–but the cushion is built-in, so you can’t choose the cushion size. However, even with the APTEKs, I cannot comfortably sleep with an earbud in the ear that is on the pillow. My solution – I just use one earbud in the ear that is NOT on the pillow. In fact, I recycle earbud sets where one earbud has failed, by cutting the failed earbud off, and using the working earbud, shifting the earbud from ear to ear if I change sides.
    > TIP – CLEANING EARBUDS – The build up of earwax is a serious problem. It can actually muffle and distort or block the sound, and when it gets that bad, effective cleaning is difficult or impossible. The best and simplest strategy is to take a look at your earbuds every few days, and vigorously scratch/flick the open hole of the cushion several times. That breaks loose the wax into flakes, which you can then just blow away. Wiping (such as with a Q-tip) doesn’t work so well (unless you take the cushions off, clean them, and reinstall them), because wiping with a Q-tip may just grind wax into the little screen in front of the speakers, which is then impossible to clean. Caveat, Sony MDREX15L earbud cup-cushions are a slightly different shape from other brands, with a smaller hole, and seems to collect less earwax -- even so, regularly checking and clearing earwax is a good thing to do.
  • Stephen Johnston
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very impressive
    Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2025
    A friend had tried a lot of bluetooth earbuds and wired headphones/earbuds on their phone and the sound quality in talking to them was not great so when I went looking for a headset I was dubious. However, I was biased towards Sony and for $10... these I thought were worth a chance. These work great. The voice sound quality on sound heard is excellent. More important the sound quality of the mic picking up my voice is also excellent so I'm told. I have not used these for listening to music and not interested in such so cannot comment on the frequency response for that usage.

    Can't comment on longevity or quality of the materials these are made from at this point as they're new and in perfect condition so if a problem develops like cord or plug issues, I'll post an update in a few months to let you know. For now, I'd rate these excellent for comfort, fit and sound quality for phone conversations.
  • D. Morrison
    3.0 out of 5 stars Will break …
    Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2024
    These sound good for the money and do the trick until they don’t and you find out one ear has stopped working. Lucky for me it was writhing my return period.

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