Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

The one thing I've found is that whether you like earphones and speakers is a matter of taste. Some like more bass; some just like "power." I tend to go with "purity," and that is probably the most subjective of all criteria. Compared to my 3 watt Panasonics that I have been using for the past 6 months, the AmazonBasics rate 5 stars. They are substantial; the sound is - as far as I can tell - spot on with the right balance of treble and bass. And for a real change, the cables are actually long enough to reach the appropriate plugs! Compared to my 10 watt Altec Lansings, I'd have to give the AmazonBasics 4 stars, but the Altec Lansings are twice as big with a very large footprint (or base print or whatever you call desk space). I definitely recommend these speakers considering quality of sound, price, and yes, the cables.