I'm planning to pick up a new earbud to refresh my collection does anyone have both the e552 and e557 ,i see they have nearly similar stats only slight difference in impedance and sentivity while retain the same shell and frequency response range,and the e557 have already graphed by itsgreq so i really want one but e557 have been sold for quite more than e552 so i'm wondering what is the difference between them.
One has a remote? I would think the E557 would cost more..... http://20cheaddatebase.web.fc2.com/SONY/MDR-E557.html http://20cheaddatebase.web.fc2.com/SONY/MDR-E552DM.html
Actually as i check the e552 have lp versiom too but the price between an black e557 and e552 is like night and day so that is the reason why i wondering.
I know the plug on the right can be hard to find plus the website is showing the remote and it did cost 1700 Yen more. It looks like the cord is 1/3 the length, other than that they are very close in specs. E552 ■Price: ¥5,000 ■Type: Open-air dynamic ■Diaphragm: 16mm dome type ■Impedance: 16Ω ■Frequency Range: 10-23,000Hz ■Power Rating: 50mW ■Sensitivity: 108dB/mW ■Cord: 0.4m OFC litz wire with micro plug ■Weight: 6g (excluding cord) ■Released: circa 1992 ■Discontinued: circa 1994-1995 ■Notes: Headphones with remote control compatible with Discman D515, 311, 302, etc. E557 ■Price: ¥3,300 ■Type: Open-air dynamic ■Diaphragm: 16mm dome type ■Impedance: 18Ω ■Frequency Range: 10-23,000Hz ■Power Rating: 50mW ■Sensitivity: 106dB/mW ■Cord: 1.2m OFC litz wire, L-shaped stereo mini plug ■Weight: 6g (excluding cord) ■Released: October 1991 ■Discontinued: circa 1995 ■Notes: Nickname: "Nude Collection"
