John, I'm sorry, I didn't read your e-mail carefully enough. shame on me.
no, these earphones don't have a mike, so they wouldn't meet your needs
after all.

Bob


----- Original Message -----
From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, December 13, 2004 8:41 PM
Subject: Re: earphones


> Do they have a mic built in?  I like sony products, my hole stereo system
> is
> sony, I'd need the 1/4 inch adapter but I have so many of them around here
> now it doesn't matter if it comes with it or not.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "bob sikkila" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, December 13, 2004 7:04 PM
> Subject: earphones
>
>
>> John, I have a set of Sony mdrcd180 earphones that were rated best buy in
>> consumers reports about two years ago at this time of year. I got them
>> through amazon.com for $20. they sound good and are nicely cushioned
>> larger
>> size over the ear phones that are not too heavy. one other positive
>> feature
>> is that they come with a heavier than usual 8 foot cord. it's about the
>> same
>> thickness as a standard line cord which should make them last longer. I
>> have
>> quit buying expensive earphones because they eventually develop open
>> connections right at the plug. these Sony phones come with the usual
>> small
>> stereo plug they all have but they include a quarter inch adaptor. it
>> would
>> be something to consider.
>>
>> Bob Sikkila k8mxc
>