The Sony MDR-W08L is a low-end set of headphones with a vertical, in-ear design that allows outside noise in which is safer for busy environments, but also reduces the overall audio quality. The earphones use a neodymium magnet to power the 13.5mm drivers that are small enough to fit in the ear. The Sony MDR-W08L headphone set was released on 06/15/2003 and has an MSRP of $9.99.