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product_id: 8179127
title: "Sony MDR-EX800ST(Japan Import)"
brand: "sony"
price: "₩810967"
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# 16Ω low impedance for easy drive 3Hz-28kHz ultra-wide freq range 500mW max input power Sony MDR-EX800ST(Japan Import)

**Brand:** sony
**Price:** ₩810967
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your audio game with Sony’s legendary MDR-EX800ST — where pro sound meets sleek style.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sony MDR-EX800ST(Japan Import) by sony
- **How much does it cost?** ₩810967 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- sony enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sony brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Customizable Fit & Sound:** Comes with three tip sizes and supports cable mods for personalized comfort and sonic tuning.
- • **Dynamic Driver Powerhouse:** Delivers deep, clean bass rivaling over-ear headphones, redefining what in-ear monitors can do.
- • **Durable Japan Import Quality:** Built tough for professional use with premium materials and sound isolation that keeps city noise at bay.
- • **Audiophile-Grade Sound Clarity:** Experience pristine, well-balanced audio without EQ tweaks—perfect for on-the-go pros who demand true fidelity.
- • **Lightweight & Minimalist Design:** At just 7 grams, these sleek earbuds blend style and comfort for all-day wear in any setting.

## Overview

The Sony MDR-EX800ST is a professional-grade in-ear monitor imported from Japan, featuring a wide 3Hz-28kHz frequency range, low 16Ω impedance for easy device compatibility, and a robust 500mW max input. Lightweight and durable, it offers exceptional sound isolation and a balanced, powerful audio experience favored by audiophiles and professionals alike. Customizable with multiple ear tip sizes and cable options, it’s designed for those who refuse to compromise on sound quality or style.

## Description

The inner ear monitor is designed for use. Has the durability to meet the performance even hard

Review: Absolutely amazing IEMs - cable replacement more-or-less required - They sound absolutely fantastic - I could not begin to recommend these enough. Before buying these, I had assumed that IEMs in general would necessarily have worse bass than over-the-ear headphones, owing to their smaller drivers. This view turns out to be completely wrong: IEMs have smaller drivers, but operate in not as large a volume of air, and it is the ratio that matters. The bass of the Sonys both goes just as low and sounds cleaner than my JVC SZ-2000s - that, folks, is quite the accomplishment. Sound stage / separation is better than the SZ-2000s, and better than a $200 pair of old Audio-Technicas that I also have. Most importantly: these sound fantastic and well-balanced *WITHOUT* any EQ, which makes them usable on-the-go. Many other headphones don't really sound their best unless you plug them into a DSP, which in practice makes them hard to use on-the-go. Sound isolation is good enough for city transit. Medium tips felt best for me - they come with three sizes. The headphones are designed for the cable to wrap around the ear, but the stock cable is so stiff that I couldn't get it to stay in the right place. I ended up getting rid of it entirely, buying an MMCX adapter, and wearing these in an earbud manner with cable pointing down rather than around-the-ear. This has worked out well for me - more comfortable and no problems with falling out. Pros: * Amazing sound. Solid bass with a well-balanced overall aesthetic. * Very good price for what you get. I've paid double for worse headphones before. Caveats: * Very plain packaging - ordinary white box with everything in Japanese, not even a picture. Looks suspicious, but very clear from the sound that these are the real deal. * Japan import - you're implicitly paying for tariffs and import fees, which would not be necessary if Sony sold these as a US product. * Warranty requires dealing with Sony Japan - no personal experience with this. * Stock cable is absolute trash. Get rid of it immediately and buy an MMCX adapter.
Review: Burn in is needed - This is the latest of my purchases of Dynamic Driver iem’s , and although the self-proclaimed audiophiles and professional reviewers vehemently disagree with others in this subset about burn in, for this product I have experienced an obvious improvement in the upper midrange and lower treble regions after around 45 hours. These have been around for years, and some “experts” claim they need more than 100 hours to start sounding good. CA Honeydew and IKKO OH10 seemed to improve somewhat, DENON ah-c820 showed no change, but these are much better after burn in. The first day I was ready to return them, but I changed my mind after giving them a few days. The hack of covering the vent and putting a pin hole in the tape increases the bass profoundly. Then I replaced the silicone tips with Comply foams and these have moved up in my rotation. The sub bass rumble is unmatched-I’m waiting for a chance to get the FatFreq on eBay. If you’re not a basshead, but you’re treble sensitive, just make the hole in the tape over the vent larger. There’s also foam in the sound tubes that diminishes the upper treble that can be removed, but I don’t need that for my preferences. So….these are easily adjustable to your needs. I enjoy the midrange and the wide soundstage as is, but if you’re coming from iem’s with a narrow soundstage, your brain will have to adjust-it was initially distracting (although I am easily distracted). I will update after 55 additional hours. I do equalize and amplify them, so your results may be different. Update: I replaced the Comply foams with the t200 in large size to better stabilize and for a better seal. After 100 hours I still had issues with the upper treble region when there was a lot of information that seemed to overwhelm the huge Dynamic Drivers. I purchased a 2.5mm balanced cable ($38 on eBay), and that improved the treble region tremendously. FOR MY MUSIC. I listen to dark, bassy music, guitar centered blues and jazz fusion, so these are great for me. The bass is amazing, midrange impressive, and the treble is okay. Your genres may not give you the same experience. Keyboard, female vocals and percussion are all exceptional. Details and soundstage are fantastic for the $220ish I have invested. But-for someone with different musical tastes-$135 for the DENON ah-c820 on eBay and $110 for the Shanling ua3 DAC amp will give you most of thump, impressive mids and treble.

## Features

- Frequench Range - 3Hz -28000Hz
- Impedance: 16 Ω
- Maximum Input:500mW
- 108dB/mW

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0046ESVVG |
| Additional Features | Lightweight |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Antenna Location | Exercising |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Best Sellers Rank | #67,523 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #3,096 in Earbud & In-Ear Headphones |
| Brand | Sony |
| Brand Name | Sony |
| Built-In Media | Ear Cushions, Protective Case, User Manual |
| Cable Features | Detachable |
| Carrying Case Color | Black |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Music Players, Computers, Tablets, Smartphones, Gaming Consoles, Professional Audio Equipment |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Control Type | Touch Control |
| Controller Type | Volume control |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 224 Reviews |
| Ear Placement | In Ear |
| Earpiece Shape | Rounded |
| Enclosure Material | Aluminum, Plastic |
| Form Factor | In Ear |
| Frequency Range | [2.8 x 10^4 Hz, 2 x 10^4 Hz] |
| Frequency Response | 28000 Hz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04905524658118 |
| Headphone Folding Features | In Ear |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
| Headphones Ear Placement | In Ear |
| Impedance | 16 Ohms |
| Is Autographed | No |
| Item Weight | 7 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Model Name | MDR EX800ST |
| Model Number | MDR-EX800ST |
| Noise Control | Sound Isolation |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Series Number | 800 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Travel, Sport, Gaming, Music |
| Style Name | Minimalist |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Water Resistance Level | Waterproof |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sony
- **Color:** Black
- **Ear Placement:** In Ear
- **Form Factor:** In Ear
- **Impedance:** 16 Ohms

## Images

![Sony MDR-EX800ST(Japan Import) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51627siq3GL.jpg)
![Sony MDR-EX800ST(Japan Import) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51we2YEyTiL.jpg)
![Sony MDR-EX800ST(Japan Import) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51dXWlBXOcL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is there adapter or replacement cable for these?**
A: There is but I wouldn’t recommend it imo. I had some replacement cables for these since I thought they were lackluster. I got null audio cables very expensive but it was abrasive on my ears and heavy. Went back to the stock cables and am content

**Q: Are the cables removable on these?**
A: Yes cables are removable

**Q: Q1. what if there are any issue with the earphone is it cover under warranty? who should i contact? q2. is this earphone made in japan like mdr7550?**
A: not sure about warranty, but I've had these for a while which were purchased from amazon. Amazing is an understatement.

**Q: Yo the cable on the right iem wiggles side to side up and down and squeaks a lil. i've already tried tightening it down. is this normal?**
A: That is not normal.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely amazing IEMs - cable replacement more-or-less required
*by A***T on October 6, 2019*

They sound absolutely fantastic - I could not begin to recommend these enough. Before buying these, I had assumed that IEMs in general would necessarily have worse bass than over-the-ear headphones, owing to their smaller drivers. This view turns out to be completely wrong: IEMs have smaller drivers, but operate in not as large a volume of air, and it is the ratio that matters. The bass of the Sonys both goes just as low and sounds cleaner than my JVC SZ-2000s - that, folks, is quite the accomplishment. Sound stage / separation is better than the SZ-2000s, and better than a $200 pair of old Audio-Technicas that I also have. Most importantly: these sound fantastic and well-balanced *WITHOUT* any EQ, which makes them usable on-the-go. Many other headphones don't really sound their best unless you plug them into a DSP, which in practice makes them hard to use on-the-go. Sound isolation is good enough for city transit. Medium tips felt best for me - they come with three sizes. The headphones are designed for the cable to wrap around the ear, but the stock cable is so stiff that I couldn't get it to stay in the right place. I ended up getting rid of it entirely, buying an MMCX adapter, and wearing these in an earbud manner with cable pointing down rather than around-the-ear. This has worked out well for me - more comfortable and no problems with falling out. Pros: * Amazing sound. Solid bass with a well-balanced overall aesthetic. * Very good price for what you get. I've paid double for worse headphones before. Caveats: * Very plain packaging - ordinary white box with everything in Japanese, not even a picture. Looks suspicious, but very clear from the sound that these are the real deal. * Japan import - you're implicitly paying for tariffs and import fees, which would not be necessary if Sony sold these as a US product. * Warranty requires dealing with Sony Japan - no personal experience with this. * Stock cable is absolute trash. Get rid of it immediately and buy an MMCX adapter.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Burn in is needed
*by I***T on December 19, 2023*

This is the latest of my purchases of Dynamic Driver iem’s , and although the self-proclaimed audiophiles and professional reviewers vehemently disagree with others in this subset about burn in, for this product I have experienced an obvious improvement in the upper midrange and lower treble regions after around 45 hours. These have been around for years, and some “experts” claim they need more than 100 hours to start sounding good. CA Honeydew and IKKO OH10 seemed to improve somewhat, DENON ah-c820 showed no change, but these are much better after burn in. The first day I was ready to return them, but I changed my mind after giving them a few days. The hack of covering the vent and putting a pin hole in the tape increases the bass profoundly. Then I replaced the silicone tips with Comply foams and these have moved up in my rotation. The sub bass rumble is unmatched-I’m waiting for a chance to get the FatFreq on eBay. If you’re not a basshead, but you’re treble sensitive, just make the hole in the tape over the vent larger. There’s also foam in the sound tubes that diminishes the upper treble that can be removed, but I don’t need that for my preferences. So….these are easily adjustable to your needs. I enjoy the midrange and the wide soundstage as is, but if you’re coming from iem’s with a narrow soundstage, your brain will have to adjust-it was initially distracting (although I am easily distracted). I will update after 55 additional hours. I do equalize and amplify them, so your results may be different. Update: I replaced the Comply foams with the t200 in large size to better stabilize and for a better seal. After 100 hours I still had issues with the upper treble region when there was a lot of information that seemed to overwhelm the huge Dynamic Drivers. I purchased a 2.5mm balanced cable ($38 on eBay), and that improved the treble region tremendously. FOR MY MUSIC. I listen to dark, bassy music, guitar centered blues and jazz fusion, so these are great for me. The bass is amazing, midrange impressive, and the treble is okay. Your genres may not give you the same experience. Keyboard, female vocals and percussion are all exceptional. Details and soundstage are fantastic for the $220ish I have invested. But-for someone with different musical tastes-$135 for the DENON ah-c820 on eBay and $110 for the Shanling ua3 DAC amp will give you most of thump, impressive mids and treble.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing IEMs, with unique natural presentation
*by N***6 on August 4, 2023*

These IEMs, despite having been released over 10 years ago, are better than the vast majority of competitors, even those costing many times more. They are unique in that, due to their design (using a massive 16mm dynamic driver, mounted obliquely to the nozzle, and with vent ports), and the tuning of their driver, they have an extremely natural, open, and solid presentation. The frequency response is extremely balanced, and the timbre is very natural, which makes these shine in particular with any acoustic material (classical, jazz, vocal, etc) Instruments sound the way they are supposed to sound, and percussion (in particular), which is very hard to get right in IEMs, is amazing. It is very deep and authoritative, but it is not overemphasized. While the bass registers (including subbass) are very present and natural, the bass is also very controlled and nuanced, and it never overpowers the mids. The treble (looking at frequency charts) is very rolled beyond 12Khz, but this doesn't affect acoustic material, and most people wouldn't hear much beyond 12Khz, anyway. On the plus side, this means that these IEMs are very easy to listen to for extended periods of time, without causing fatigue or irritation. I think this rolling off in the highest registers of the treble is done by design, since these are monitoring IEMs produced in Japan, meant to be used by sound engineers and producers for many hours every day. I haven't found the treble to be fatiguing or excessive, and when this has been the case, it has been a fault of the recording, and not of the IEMs themselves, which simply reveal what is there. The mids are beautiful. Compared to something like an ER2SE (notiriously mid-centric), the mids in the EX800ST sound slightly withdrawn, but they lack nothing in terms of detail. This is only noticeable by comparison with other IEMs that have a stronger presence region, like the ER2SE already mentioned. If there is something to be mentioned as an outstanding feature of the EX800ST, however, it is the soundstage. Even though I already knew from reviews that the soundstage in these was amazing, I wasn't prepared for what I heard. Combined with very accurate imaging, when listening to well mastered material, it seems as if you are a part of a space, surrounded by sounds that envelope you. The degree to which this (along with the natural timbre) contributes to providing a sensation of actually "being there" can't be understated, and it makes listening to good music with these a very satisfying experience. The EX800ST is an amazing IEM with a design which not only has stood the test of time, but which is still superior to most IEMs (and also full headphones) produced nowadays. A work of art.

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