Sony releases bunches of low-priced headphones for kids, athletes, your mom

By Paul Miller

We're not sure what has Sony in such a headphoney mood right now, but in addition to those higher-end noise canceling headphones and the flagship EX earbuds, Sony has budget-friendly cans in just about every flavor imaginable. Here's the breakdown:

For kids

  • MDR-222KD open-air headphones – Designed for kids eight and up, with a smaller size and limited volume, in black or cotton-candy pink. Available in April for $15.

For athletes

  • MDR-AS20J earbuds – Wrap around outer ear
  • MDR-AS40EX earbuds – "Convertible ear hanger" for swapping to traditional earbuds
  • MDR-AS100W headphones – Headband style

Plenty more after the break.

  • MDR-AS50G earbuds – Behind-the-neck style
  • MDR-AS30G open-air headphones – Behind-the-neck style. Priced from $20-$100

Everybody else (your mom)

  • MDR-E10LP "fashion earbuds" – Available in pink, red, pastel green, pastel blue, violet, gray, white and black. Out in March for about $10.
  • MDR-E828LP/SLV headphones – Acoustic twin turbo circuit for enhanced bass response, silent cap to prevent sound leakage, svailable in black and silver for $10.
  • MDR-E11LP earbuds – Larger 16mm driver, available in blue, orange, white and black for $13.
  • MDR-ED12LP earbuds – Same 16mm driver, added bass booster, red, blue, gold and silver for $15.
  • MDR-G45LP headphones – Flexible behind-the-neck band, in black for $15.
  • MDR-G55LP headphones – Flexible behind-the-neck band, interchangeable colored caps in pairs, black with red or white with gold for $25.
  • MDR-G75LW headphones – Behind-the-neck style, retractable cord and a collapsible neck band, in black for $50.

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