Sony MDR-EX81SL headphones

We're already fans of the MDR-EX71 Fontopia headphones that Sony currently makes, and these soon-to-be-released MDR-EX81SL phones look to continue the legacy of mid-range iPod-color-friendly personal audio gear.  As a background, the EX71 headphones have become pretty popular among city dwellers like ourselves, as they do a good job of isolating sound without making one completely unaware of oncoming buses.  One problem with them has been the weight of the cord hanging from one's ears due to the weight of the extension adapter.  With these EX81s' sporting ear wraps, that problem could be mitigated.  It's unclear, though, if these new ones are in-ear phones.  We'll just have to wait and see.