Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

In every category, these earphones have exceeded my expectations. Before finding them, I preferred standard headphones. Now, I'm an earphone convert. Design: They fit very snugly in the ear. I don't need to twist or angle them a certain way to get the best fit and sound, nor re-adjust very often. I think that the flattened design helps because less protrudes from the ear, keeping the center of gravity closer to the ear. They also have a braided cord that resists tangles and there's even a "zipper"; so that you can zip the left and right cords up higher. Sound: The sound quality is excellent. They have 12mm drivers, which allows them to deliver strong sound and bass. These are definitely not "tinny" like the cheap, bundled earphones that you may be used to. To make them sound good, with good bass, the important thing to understand is that it depends on which of the included rubber earbuds you have on. Larger sizes will give you more bass because they'll seal off more of the ear canal. They ship with the medium-sized ones pre-attached. If you're a medium-sized person and not a fan of bass, leave those on. If, however, you want more bass, take them off and put on the largest size. It makes a big difference for me and I'm a relatively small guy. I suspect that some of the reviewers who have complained about these earphones not having enough bass didn't experiment with the other included earbuds. Accessories: Besides the extra earbuds, it comes with a very nice carrying pouch with magnetic closure, a detachable clip (for clipping the cord to your shirt) and a little documentation (mainly explaining the controls for the inline remote). All of it comes in a "cigar" box with magnetic closure. Anyways, I'm pretty amazed at what you get for so little. I haven't used them for long, but I'm already thinking of buying a second pair and might even eventually buy more to give as gifts. Update: I've now used these every day for the last 2.5 months and can happily report that my impressions haven't changed. If anything, I've gained a greater appreciation for some things. One is the tangle resistant cord. With my previous headphones, it could take me up to a minute to untangle them. With these, it takes only a few seconds, since they resist getting all knotted and twisted. I also appreciate the "zipper" that cinches the left and right cords up higher, since higher means less loose cord to swing under my chin. Finally, I've gotten more used to how the buds feel, so that, while they were never uncomfortable, they're more comfortable now. It can take some time to get accustomed to new earbuds, so you shouldn't be quick to declare them uncomfortable when they don't feel as comfortable as your last pair, since chances are that you'll get used to them and they'll become comfortable in time. Update #2: I've now owned these for a full year and used them pretty much every day. They still work as well as Day 1 and my impressions are completely unchanged. In fact, I'm back because I'm considering buying another pair.