Sony MDR-E252
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At a glance
- Brand
- Sony
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wired
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 1982
The MDR-E252 was the first in-ear headphone in Sony's 'NUDE' series, released in 1982. It is a wired in-ear model.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The Sony MDR-E252, launched in 1982, marks the debut of Sony's 'NUDE' line of in-ear headphones. This wired model offers a vintage, straightforward listening experience without active noise cancellation, appealing to those seeking a classic, minimalist design.
What works
- Pioneering design as the first NUDE series model
- Lightweight and compact wired form factor
- Historical significance for early in-ear audio
- Simple, no-frills operation
What doesn't
- No active noise cancellation
- Outdated technology by modern standards
- Likely limited bass and sound isolation
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