Sony Q68LW Headphone Reviews
Manufacturer |
Sony |
Model |
Q68LW |
Headphone Type |
Clipons |
Headband Type |
None |
Weight (g) |
43 |
Driver Type |
Dynamic |
Enclosure Material |
Plastic |
Isolation (dB) |
10 |
Impedance (ohms) |
24 |
Cable Length (cm) |
8 |
Frequency Response (Hz) |
16 - 24000 |
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Connector |
3.5mm |
Street Price |
US$25 |
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Review by Senior Member chunkage on 08 Apr 08 16:27Individual review |
Bass Extension | 4 |
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Bass Impact | 5 |
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Bass Quality | 4 |
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Mids Quality | 5 |
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Highs Quality | 4 |
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Detail | 4 |
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Comfort | 7 |
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Durability | 6 |
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Value | 5 |
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The MDR-Q68LW looks like any number of ear-clip phones, but they're actually a step forward - at least on one count. Unlike the beloved KSC-75 and similar clips, it has solved one of the more exasperating problems: tangled cables.
The Q68LW has thin but sturdy cables that automatically rewind at the flip of a button. A few other clips do this, but Sony has perfected it. I use these for sampling TV shows from the web when larger phones are too hot and cumbersome.
Moreover, the sound is noticeably clipped; anything under 40 cycles cannot be heard, nor much over 15k. The claimed frequencies are grossly overrated. The Koss KSC-75 is cheaper and has a more appealing sound.
I use these while listening to TV downloads, and the sound is not quite as "sparkling" as the similar KSC-75. Cable management is the outstanding advantage. They're also surprisingly comfortable.
Thee sound is noticeably clipped; anything under 40 cycles cannot be heard, nor much over 15k. The claimed frequencies are nonsense. As a result, these clips may sound a bit "dead" for extended music listening. Even CD tracks can sound bland.
But if you've had it with cables, the MDR-Q68LW does its job well.