Review on Sony MDR-EX15AP Black Earphones with Mic and Control for Smartphones by Kiyoshi Sagae ᠌

Purchased as a supplement to the Sony XBA-C10 for use in very harsh environments, such as during periods of extreme cold, during strenuous exercise, or while surfing in bed before drifting off to sleep. The XBA-C10 cord is excessively flimsy, having been tanned by the cold. I thought I'd give throwing them in the washing machine for 2 hours at 30 ° C and reviewing the results a try. I hoped the given voltage wouldn't be enough to burn through something in the wet headphones, so after taking them out and disconnecting the tips, I quickly attached them to the SBH52 headset. Both speakers began playing music, however one is noticeably quieter than the other—likely due to water damage. I let it dry overnight, and in the morning they were back to their usual antics. They prevented the destruction of more expensive headphones, which would have cost me $2,000 if I had used them instead. They are simple headphones, with a standard sound and straightforward controls. My requirements have been met in full.