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product_id: 8179127
title: "MDR-EX800ST(Japan Import)"
brand: "sony"
price: "AED 1417"
currency: AED
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Sony"
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# 16Ω low impedance for easy drive 3Hz-28kHz ultra-wide freq range 500mW max input power MDR-EX800ST(Japan Import)

**Brand:** sony
**Price:** AED 1417
**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?** MDR-EX800ST(Japan Import) by sony
- **How much does it cost?** AED 1417 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: Amazing and not fake - Okay this first paragraph is a rant. Wasn't going to even make a review but I had to after seeing some crackheads saying these are "suspected fakes". No they're not, do some research. The EX800s in Japan have always came in a sketchy white box. Look at people reviewing these IEMs from over a decade ago. You'll see the same sketchy looking white box from people that imported them to the U.S. or people that bought them that actually live in Japan. They don't "sound fake" or "not as good as my other pair of EX800s" that's nonsense. Who is going to make fake pairs of an IEM that's over a decade old that no one really cares about? These are weird looking Sony IEMs no one ever heard of and they have weird connectors that no one wants to make overpriced connectors for. No one took the time to make a perfect fake replica with the same connections and everything. These are not fake. No one would fake these. Common sense. Rant over. Okay so the packaging sucks. No hiding that. The IEM itself is nice although a bit funky looking. It's plastic. The cable is kinda trash. You'll want to replace it with a nicer and heavier cable. The cable is so light and thin it loves to come undone from around your ear if you move too much or tilt your head. These IEMs seal well in my ear with OEM or spinfit tips. Haven't tried foam but I'd imagine that'd work better. If you cannot get these to seal they will not sound nearly as good as they should. You'll probably hate them and return them if that's the case. The soundstage on these is ridiculous. Has a nice airy almost 3 dimensional feeling like the music is around you. Instruments and vocals all sound normal. Nothing sounds wrong with any frequencies. These have a good amount of bass, these large drivers move a lot of air. If you do the little mod where you put take over the large vents on these and poke a hole in them with a pin the bass is absolutely ridiculous. If you want a lot of bass, this is how you'll get it. Interestingly enough it isn't muddy bass and it doesn't really change the overall soundstage on these much. I personally listen to these without the tape. I love bass but for listening to these all the time, it was a bit too much for me. These sound amazing as is though. They respond very well the EQ if that's your sort of thing, I do not EQ these. It's just hard to describe how well these sound. They do everything extremely well, you can get sets that cost more that sound better, but there is absolutely nothing about the sound of these that can be described as anything less than excellent. These have aged VERY well. They sound amazing honestly. There really isn't many new pairs out there that sound much better than these, even ones that cost a lot more. There are even less that have as much bass as these (when you tape the vents). I love the way these look. I don't have an issue with fit or getting a seal. I absolutely love the way these sound. If you are okay with the weird shape and want something that has a huge soundstage and you can get a lot of bass out of them, buy them. Just note you may have an issue with fit, but if you do, return them and get your money back. If you have a soft spot for anything Sony like I do, DEFINITELY buy these, you will not regret it.

## 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 | #158,337 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #6,690 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

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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing and not fake
*by K***N on December 22, 2019*

Okay this first paragraph is a rant. Wasn't going to even make a review but I had to after seeing some crackheads saying these are "suspected fakes". No they're not, do some research. The EX800s in Japan have always came in a sketchy white box. Look at people reviewing these IEMs from over a decade ago. You'll see the same sketchy looking white box from people that imported them to the U.S. or people that bought them that actually live in Japan. They don't "sound fake" or "not as good as my other pair of EX800s" that's nonsense. Who is going to make fake pairs of an IEM that's over a decade old that no one really cares about? These are weird looking Sony IEMs no one ever heard of and they have weird connectors that no one wants to make overpriced connectors for. No one took the time to make a perfect fake replica with the same connections and everything. These are not fake. No one would fake these. Common sense. Rant over. Okay so the packaging sucks. No hiding that. The IEM itself is nice although a bit funky looking. It's plastic. The cable is kinda trash. You'll want to replace it with a nicer and heavier cable. The cable is so light and thin it loves to come undone from around your ear if you move too much or tilt your head. These IEMs seal well in my ear with OEM or spinfit tips. Haven't tried foam but I'd imagine that'd work better. If you cannot get these to seal they will not sound nearly as good as they should. You'll probably hate them and return them if that's the case. The soundstage on these is ridiculous. Has a nice airy almost 3 dimensional feeling like the music is around you. Instruments and vocals all sound normal. Nothing sounds wrong with any frequencies. These have a good amount of bass, these large drivers move a lot of air. If you do the little mod where you put take over the large vents on these and poke a hole in them with a pin the bass is absolutely ridiculous. If you want a lot of bass, this is how you'll get it. Interestingly enough it isn't muddy bass and it doesn't really change the overall soundstage on these much. I personally listen to these without the tape. I love bass but for listening to these all the time, it was a bit too much for me. These sound amazing as is though. They respond very well the EQ if that's your sort of thing, I do not EQ these. It's just hard to describe how well these sound. They do everything extremely well, you can get sets that cost more that sound better, but there is absolutely nothing about the sound of these that can be described as anything less than excellent. These have aged VERY well. They sound amazing honestly. There really isn't many new pairs out there that sound much better than these, even ones that cost a lot more. There are even less that have as much bass as these (when you tape the vents). I love the way these look. I don't have an issue with fit or getting a seal. I absolutely love the way these sound. If you are okay with the weird shape and want something that has a huge soundstage and you can get a lot of bass out of them, buy them. Just note you may have an issue with fit, but if you do, return them and get your money back. If you have a soft spot for anything Sony like I do, DEFINITELY buy these, you will not regret it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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.

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