Sony MDR-E9LP
The 13.5mm neodymium drivers deliver a balanced 18Hz-20kHz frequency response with surprisingly strong bass from an ultra-lightweight, open-air design. The intra-concha fit and right-angled 3.5mm plug provide all-day comfort and reliable strain relief at a budget-friendly price. These wired earbuds are best for casual listeners needing a no-frills, portable audio solution for commuting or travel.
概要
The 30-Second Version
Comfortable as hell, sounds like a tin can. Buy these only if your ears physically reject everything else and you've got $10 to burn.
Pros & Cons
長所
- Extremely comfortable, even for all-day wear 95th
- Dirt cheap at $9-$10 72nd
- No charging needed, just plug and go
- Great for people who get headaches from other earbuds
短所
- Sound is flat and bassless despite the 'Deep Bass' marketing
- Build quality is weak, one-ear failure is common
- No microphone or inline controls despite the 'Remote' in the name
- Fit is hit or miss depending on your ear shape
オーナーの声
The Word on the Street
購入者の評価が時間とともにどう変化したか
独自顧客が実際にレビューを書いた時期に基づいています。発売当初の高評価が続いたかどうかがわかります。
- Q1 202133/100
Reviews are polarized: one user with small ears loves the fit and durability, while two others report poor sound quality and for smaller earbuds that fall out.
- Fit: one user says great for small ears; others report earbuds fall out due to smaller shape.
- Sound quality is flat, bassless, and quiet; two users disappointed.
- Cable is thin and feels cheap, but one user reports 2-year durability.
- Comparison to older Sony models; one user misses old quality, another finds these ideal for small ears.
- Q4 202083/100
Buyers praise comfort, fit, durability, and sound quality for the price; a few note missing bass and lack of mic/controls.
- Exceptional comfort and fit, no headache or ear pain even after long use.
- Great durability; survive years of use and multiple washing machine cycles.
- Sound quality is good enough for the price but lacks bass depth.
- No mic or inline controls; some users consider this a drawback.
- Q3 202072/100
Reviews are mixed; budget-friendly with impressive durability and clear mids/highs, but lack bass, are too quiet for some, and have poor fit for small ears.
- Great durability, survives washing and drops.
- Sound quality praised for mids/highs but criticized for weak bass.
- Volume too low and earbuds fall out easily, especially for small ears.
- One user found them inferior to older Sony earbuds, calling them 'abysmal'.
- Q2 202050/100
Mixed reviews: some praise durability and sound for jogging, while others report poor bass and unfit for music.
- Durable and long-lasting earbuds survive drops and tangles over years.
- Lack of bass makes them unsuitable for music, only for podcasts/audiobooks.
- Sound quality criticized as inferior to older Sony Fontopia and Sennheiser models.
- Good fit for jogging and satisfactory bass in some units during exercise.
- Q1 201933/100
Mixed reviews: some praise value and laptop use, but others report crackling, poor sound quality, and disappointment with new model.
- Crackling and poor sound clarity compared to previous model
- Decent bass and good value for general use
- Better performance when used with a laptop or audio boosting features
- Terrible voice quality, worse than budget alternatives, environmentally wasteful
- Q4 201818/100
Buyers in Q4 2018 overwhelmingly complained about poor sound quality, no bass, flimsy build, and uncomfortable fit, with most regretting the purchase.
- Sound quality is very poor; no bass, tinny, and requires high volume.
- Build quality is cheap: thin plastic wires, curved jack, feels inferior to older models.
- Fit is uncomfortable: hard, ill-fitting earbuds that hurt the outer ear.
- Disappointment compared to older MDR models which were significantly better.
- Q3 201873/100
Buyers praised inexpensive high-quality sound and durability, but noted cord static and overly bright colors.
- Great sound quality for the low price.
- Comfortable fit and clear sound.
- Durable, lasting years despite heavy use.
- Touching the cord causes static noise.
- Q2 201852/100
Reviews in Q2 2018 are mixed: loyal users praise durability, but a new pair failed in a week and some find better value elsewhere.
- Durable, lasting years even after washer runs.
- One pair lost sound after only one week.
- Great for low-budget use, but critics find better options.
- Fit is comfortable for those who dislike round buds.
- Q1 201857/100
Most reviewers liked the low price, light fit, and open design, but a few reported poor bass, painful fit, or low build quality.
- Cheap, light, and comfortable for those who can get a good fit.
- Lack of bass and unnatural sound disappoint music listeners.
- Hard plastic hurts ears and won't stay in for some users.
- Great for travel because of tangle-resistant cords and low cost, but sound is only okay.
- Q2 201533/100
These earbuds are praised for durability and value by one long-term user, but others report poor sound quality, fit issues, and a faulty jack causing crackling.
- Survived washing machine and drops, works like new after a year.
- Jack-to-wire connection defect causes crackling on first use.
- Inferior sound quality and bass compared to older Sony model.
- Poor fit for smaller ears; in-ear style disliked.
- Q2 201350/100
Two positive reviews praise comfort, durability, and bass. Two negative reviews say the new model is worse than its predecessor, with poor audio quality and misleading specs.
- Great bass, secure fit in small ears, and durable construction.
- Long-lasting; some users had good experience with prior models and found these similar.
- New model inferior to the older E10LP, with noticeably worse audio quality.
- Misleading specs from Sony; earbuds don't match the claimed performance of predecessor.
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実証データ
Performance
The 13.5mm drivers and neodymium magnets sound impressive on paper, but in practice the audio is thin and lifeless. Frequency response claims 18Hz-22kHz, but you'd never guess there's any low end at all. The sound lands around the 73rd percentile, which sounds okay until you realize that's against a field of budget earbuds that mostly cost the same $10. What surprised us most is the comfort. These sit at the 95th percentile for comfort, and multiple owners mention they're the only earbuds that don't give them headaches. That's a real win for a product this cheap.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | wired |
| Ear Tips | 2x earbuds |
| Weight | 0.0 kg / 0.0 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 13.5 |
| Freq Min | 18 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 16 |
| Sensitivity | 104 |
| Codecs | Sony in-Ear Earbud Headphones with Remote and Deep Bass, Blue, MDR-E9LP |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Earbud Battery
| Charging | proprietary |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
Features
| Bone Conduction | No |
vs Competition
The TOZO Crystal Pods and JLab GO POP ANC both cost a bit more but deliver dramatically better sound and actual features like Bluetooth and microphones. The Baseus Bass BP1 Pro lives up to its name with actual bass response, something the MDR-E9LP completely lacks. If you're dead set on wired earbuds under $10, the Anker Soundcore V20i is a smarter buy with better build quality. The Sony name is doing a lot of heavy lifting here, and it's not enough.
| Spec | Sony MDR-E9LP | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-K | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Soundcore P31i |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 26 | 18 | 24 | 50 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IP57 | IPX4 | IP57 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| 製品 | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | ユーザー評価 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony MDR-E9LP | 32 | 14.6 | 35 | 72.4 | 49.4 | 94.6 | 6 | 13.6 | 54.4 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-K Compare | 97.5 | 97.5 | 81.4 | 99.1 | 82.9 | 73.3 | 92 | 99.2 | 80.7 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Compare | 97.5 | 97.5 | 98.9 | 93.6 | 77.8 | 94.6 | 80 | 99.6 | 89.8 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 97.5 | 92.1 | 81.4 | 97 | 49.4 | 94.6 | 92 | 98.1 | 89.8 |
| Apple AirPods Pro 3 Compare | 97.5 | 84.3 | 98.9 | 91.5 | 80 | 94.6 | 31.6 | 99.6 | 99.4 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 90.8 | 97.5 | 92 | 97.4 | 94.5 | 73.3 | 97.1 | 87.6 | 89.8 |
価格
Value & Pricing
At $10, you're not risking much, but you're also not getting much. The comfort is genuinely good, and if you just need something to throw in a bag for a 3DS or an old MP3 player, these work. But the sound quality is a letdown, and the durability issues mean you'll probably buy these twice. For the same money, there are better options.
詳細情報
Overview
The Sony MDR-E9LP is a $10 pair of wired earbuds that feels like a relic from 2008, and not in a charming retro way. The one thing to know: they're comfortable and cheap, but the sound is flat, bassless, and the build quality will have you shopping for replacements within a year. Sony's own older E10LP model sounded better, which tells you everything about where this product sits.
Common Questions
Q: Do these have a microphone or volume controls?
No. Despite the 'Remote' in the product name, there's no mic and no inline controls. You're getting plain earbuds, nothing else.
Q: How's the bass on these?
Honestly, it's weak. Sony markets these as 'Deep Bass' but the low end is barely there. If you want thump, look at the Baseus Bass BP1 Pro instead.
Q: Will these fit small ears?
It's a gamble. Some people find them perfectly comfortable, others say they fall out constantly. The rubber cushions help, but the fit is very ear-shape dependent.
Who Should Skip This
If you want anything resembling good sound quality, a microphone for calls, or earbuds that last more than a year, these aren't it. Go grab the Anker Soundcore V20i or spend a little more on the TOZO Crystal Pods. If you need wired specifically, hunt down Sony's older E10LP on the used market, it's a better earbud.
Verdict
Skip these unless you specifically need ultra-cheap wired earbuds that won't give you a headache. The comfort is the only standout feature, and that's not enough to overcome the weak sound, flimsy build, and missing mic. Sony made better earbuds a decade ago, and that's just sad.
