Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I bought two sets of these when they launched, before all the reviews were posted. My order was shipped to my mail forwarding address, and I finally received them today at my overseas DPO address, but I was a bit concerned for the last 3 weeks because of the falling average reviews. However, now I see that the low average might be the result of Anker actually being honest and not buying reviews, perhaps, or inflating them at the beginning to gather more sales. Looks like Anker did this honestly by selling the device at a discount at launch, which I applaud. Kudos, Anker. I'm not an audiophile, but an audio enthusiast. I can compare these to my Sennheiser PXC 550, and my wife's Sony WH1000XM2, both first tier wireless, over-ear noise cancelling headphones. I also currently own or owned a Sennheiser HD598, HD6xx, and Hifiman HD-4xx, powered by a dedicated USB DAC/AMP. And I use an LG G7 because it has a Quad-DAC to use with wired headphones, and although it doesn't matter here I wanted to let you know where I'm coming from. Before I get to the product review, just to be clear I'm not a die hard Anker fan. It's been mostly positive, but I've had a couple of Anker products die just outside of the warranty period so I've never been hesitant to try other brands. With that said, first off, the complaint about lack of bass is COMPLETELY unjustified. Using a bass frequency test, I found the bass didn't roll off until 32hz and it extends down to 25hz at a usable dB. Either other reviewers had really bad source materials or they didn't use the right size ear piece, or they had a faulty unit. It's actually too much bass for EDM, so I had to EQ it down quite a bit. One reviewer mentioned a V-shape curve, and although I didn't notice any over emphasized high frequencies, I have a feeling they tuned these for mass market appeal. You'll have to play with the EQ a bit to find the sound that you like. To me, the sound is acceptable. And for $45 I paid for these, that is a HUGE compliment. Why? Because looking at my Amazon purchase history, I've gone through no less than 4 different cable linked bluetooth earphones ranging from $20-$40, and they were all HORRIBLE. For a truly wireless earphones at this price range, the sound quality was a very pleasant surprise. They have different characteristics, but I would say they're comparable to the wired Sennheiser CX300 and better than the AKG tuned Samsung earbuds, but with too much bass. However, these Anker earphones are FAR more comfortable than both of the wired ones I own. Also, the build quality far exceeds other earphones at this price range. They feel premium, with a soft texture, even on the case. The case is small, well made, and charges via USB-C. Earphones fit well, and don't shift in my ear when I turn my head as the cable linked bluetooth earphones do. And unlike one reviewer's complaint, the earphones can get VERY loud, and with the right fit and no sound leakage, you're just asking for ear damage at high volumes. I chose this model because 1. these were just released with the newest tech, such as aptX, 2. active noise cancelling, 3. longer battery life from the stem design, and 4. IPx7. These will be my everyday earphones for commute, with the bigger headphones reserved for long flights. TLDR: I have some experience with audio. I bought two sets, for me and my wife, and we both love them. Take the bad reviews with a grain of salt - these earphones are comfortable, have a lot of bass (too much without EQ), sound quality is acceptable at this price point (a compliment), and the build quality is excellent. These are definitely worth the $60 normal price, though I feel fortunate to have picked them up with the launch discount. If my experience changes after using them for a while, I'll come back and edit the review.