Often, the world takes small things for granted. There is no denying that we now live in an advanced and evolved technical age. Technology is getting smaller – phones, televisions, and even remote controls – wait, I think remote controls are actually getting bigger again. Nonetheless, the earphones that Sony bundles with their MP3 players are usually quite expectional considering they are stock offerings. Most headphones and earphones included with MP3 players sold by other companes aren’t very enjoyable. It’s part of the process to show the consumer that a Sony product represents a better experience that the rest.
Earbuds and earphones are headphones of a smaller size that are placed directly outside of the ear canal, but without fully enveloping it. They are generally inexpensive and are favored for their portability and convenience. However, due to their inability to provide isolation, they are not capable of delivering the same dynamic range offered by many full-sized headphones and canalphones for a given volume level. As a result, they are often used at higher volumes in order to drown out noise from the user’s surroundings, which increases the risk of hearing-loss. Sony Insider always recommends that you listen to music at appropriate levels, especially when using earbuds.
Here’s an internal diagram of the MDR-EX700LP:
