Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Initially I went out to find a pair of the 71's but bought these since I couldn't find them. I was really starting to like them when I lost them. Went to buy more and lo and behold they had the new snazzy white 71's, so I got them. I was a little concerned about all stuff I read here about the cord length, and rightly so once I opened the 71's up. No idea what Sony is thinking with that pathetically short cord with the horribly long extension. The connector weighs down the cord and pulls the left earpiece out, and the whole design is just downright annoying. Exchanged them for another pair of the 51's and am pleased as punch. Also noticed that the cord for the 51's is a little stouter than the 71's which I find reassuring. Sound-wise and "tech-specs-wise" they seem identical. Here's a tip for a carrying case: get some Altoids gum in the long/skinny tin box. The box works perfectly for these headphones.