Sony Walkman 4GB Headphone-Integrated NW-WS413 (Black)

I started getting used to the convenience of wireless ear buds but was disappointed in the sound quality for classical music. These give you same convenience with really high quality sound (the difference between these and anything bluetooth is night and day). Other major positive is the design is a lot better than earlier versions of this product. The buttons are spaced far enough apart so it's easy to tell what you're pushing while they're on your head.

So far, so good. I have had this unit (which replaced a defunct bone conducting player) for a month and despite what other users report, the sound quality is great. I had to spend a while using different sized waterproof buds and I settled on two different sizes - my ears are obviously a weird shape! Its a great item, quick to charge and I am very happy with it.

Looking for IEMs to use in the pool (physical therapy). Got these. Not for me. 1. I don't have a huge head, yet these are tight on me, and overall uncomfortable 2. The software is outdated. You need software to transfer files from your computer, and that software is touch-and-go, even though it only does one thing, transfer files (something you can do from your PC desktop without using any software). Even though it's a one-trick pony, I had to restart-reconnect a couple of times for it to work. By the way, I usually check for firmware updates, just in case. Can't do it in this situation, the software doesn't provide that option. Unbelievable. 3. Horrible (actually non existing) user interface. Yes you can play/pause,, and fast forward, but that seems to be it. Once you load song files, you can't chose them, so while I might have 100 songs, it seems to start from the first one you uploaded, and go from there every time. I suppose you can shuffle, though even that is not self-explanatory. 4. Beware: this works only with Mp3 files. I have none, as all my music is either streamed or in high definition Flac files. Honestly I haven't even seen a Mp3 file in years... but that might be me, not sure if this is a problem for others. Worth noting though, as I don't think Mp3 files are fashionable these days. 5. They don't play very loud, and I mean not at all. If you like or need good volume (not excessive, just ... you know... not soft :), these are not for you. And I haven't even tried in the water, I noticed this in my (silent) office... They were probably a good solution in the 90's. I suppose that the word "Walkman" should have told me something. This being 2023, I am returning them.

Bass response is on par with cheapo $20 earbuds, which is very disappointing. But, it meets or exceeds all other requirements I have for an MP3 player/headphones. Pros: - Light weight, ergonomic, long battery, intuitive controls, sufficient memory, software not needed for Windows w/ MP3s - 'Ambient noise function' is REALLY COOL. Works similar to electronic earmuffs for firearms; lets ambient noise in even though your ears are plugged by the earbuds. I leave this on most of the time. Cons: - Poor Bass 😢 Other Thoughts: - No Bluetooth, which is what I want. I don't want GHz blasting next to my brain more than I need to. - Waterproofness is a great feature that will hopefully save the unit from accidents, but I do not plan to use it in the water.

This is the second one I've bought. For weight lifting you can't beat it. The new generation is much more refined than the last one. Glad I bought it with a 3-year protection plan for $9 as the unit is fussy in how and it sometimes decides to turn on. The old one eventually stopped powering up. I do recommend it as the best of it's kind - a selection that's more limited than I expected.

Amo mi walkman

This is our 3rd Walkman for water use. Both my wife and I love how easy it is to operate and it does work well in a pool. The sound is very good and it fits very well and stays in place. Easy to make adjustments with your music while on your head.

Stopped working after 9 months. Won't take a charge when plugged into a laptop. This is the second time I've purchased this product and both times they stopped working in less than two years. Poor quality and not built to last.

Love this, works really well

good in the water, rarely will slip from the ear

Excelente material

Opened the MP3 player a couple of months after purchasing it. Seems very straightforward to connect and upload music to it. There's a lot of variation in earbud sizes included. I used the mp3 player in the swimming pool and ut worked fine, earbuds slipped a little but was okay. However, that was the only time I could use it. The battery died while I was using it and it would not charge again. I couldn't reset it or doing anything as the laptop wouldn't recognise it as connected. I tried various adapters and power sources but nothing. So I got one use from the mp3 player.

Nog steeds gern spijt van.