1. 

   Edward Lopez
   March 7th, 2010 - 19:36

   I’ve always been an earbuds-type person. Treasure hunters using metal detectors are usually seen wearing heavy, ear-enclosing headphones regardless of where they are hunting for treasure. I’m considered a rebel of sorts by some of these hunters because I’ve always worn earbuds, even at the noisy beach. Because of comfort and safety. Regular headphones isolate you from your surroundings and this is not always safe, especially in isolated areas of public parks where crime is sometimes rampant. So I strictly use earbuds and I’m always comparing brands whenever possible.

   The above having been said, I use the earbuds under question and let me tell you these are the best earbuds I’ve ever used to listen to music especially on my PC. The first time I used them I didn’t think that they were going to be better to the iPod earbuds that I used before I got the Creative brand earbuds which turned out to be superior to the iPod earbuds except they didn’t really produce decent bass. And neither did the iPod earbuds but they sounded a little more balanced. So I sometimes switched between the two except that the Creative ones are a little difficult to insert in your ears and they have a habit of popping out. But they sound really hi-fi!

   Then I found, that’s right: found!, a pair of these earbuds and like I said didn’t expect more than the iPods or Creatives. But lo and behold, they are fantastic! They are more efficient (more volume), they provide superior bass and do not lack in the mids and highs. Truly earbud nirvana! I do wonder how they would stack up against the expensive brands which to me look like a ripoff.

   Spend the few dollars for these earbuds. You may not use them for a Blackberry so the on/off switch is immaterail. But if you appreciate good sounds, you’ll appreciate these little wonders. I’m getting a couple more to guarantee that if anything happens to my present ones I won’t have to try to find them, let alone at these ridiculous low prices.
   
   Rating: 5 / 5
2. 

   Careful Buyer
   March 7th, 2010 - 20:36

   The sound quality of these headphones seems to be fine. However, the foam comes off of the ear buds very easily and the buds are quite uncomfortable without it.
   Rating: 2 / 5
3. 

   Eraserhead
   March 7th, 2010 - 23:30

   I prefer a wired headset to bluetooth because:

   pros:
   
   1) less hassle getting the connection to work.
   
   2) my friends with bluetooth headsets, every now and then they can’t hear me or I can’t hear them.
   
   3) I can listen with both ears. This makes for a huge improvement in intelligibility, for me. I can transfer the headset to any mp3 player or cell phone.
   
   4) using my phone as an mp3 or video player, I can listen to music in stereo and decent quality with the same headset I use to make calls.
   
   5) the sound is much better at both ends. The bluetooth headsets I have heard transmit noticeably degraded sound compared to the cell phone mic itself, whereas many wired headsets deliver improved sound from the microphone.
   
   7) I don’t have another device to keep charged and to keep track of the charger, and to have both a car charger and a wall charger.
   
   6) I use a headset not only for much improved sound quality at both ends, but also to reduce the serious radiation hazard. Bluetooth has much less radiation than a cell phone radio, but it still has some. The wired headset produces no EM itself (although some people claim that the wires can transmit EM, I haven’t seen any peer reviewed studies supporting this.)

   cons:
   
   1) The wires get tangled up if you are not very careful putting them away. It is a pain to have to spend a minute untangling wires to make a call.
   
   2) It’s not convenient to wear all day. You have to insert the ear buds to take a call.

   I have tried many headsets. These are a superb bargain. I bought a number to cover loss and breakage, and to keep one in the car, etc.

   My previous favorite were the VMODA Vibe II headsets, which have very good sound and seem well built. However, many people including me report they fail frequently due to electrical connections breaking. They are also expensive, although since a new model is out the old model has dropped a lot in price from 3rd party vendors. If treated carefully, and you are lucky and the wires don’t disconnect, these are a good option.

   Compared to the Vmoda, listeners at the other end report this microphone sounds better. The earbud sound is crisp, although the bass is not as strong as the Vmoda, for the price difference the sound is remarkably good.

   They are more comfortable to wear; I happen to like this post style of ear bud. It is open rather than noise isolating, which could be an issue in a very noisy environment. But it also creates a broader soundstage.

   They seem very well made, although I have only had it a few days.

   I use it in various different mp3 players and cell phones. I don’t know if the control button works except with the specified Blackberry models, probably not; I answer and hang up calls on the phone itself.

   You might find this same product on Amazon from another vendor at a different price.

   Rating: 5 / 5
4. 

   OM
   March 8th, 2010 - 02:00

   These sound just like the original headsets that come in the box when you purchase your Blackberry. I would and will purchase these again, definitely not the cheap version that T-Mobile outlets sell you for 20+ bucks. The sound quality is very good and for the price you absolutely can not beat it.
   Rating: 5 / 5
5. 

   E. SAYER
   March 8th, 2010 - 02:54

   These little buds work great. It says they are not stereo on calls but both buds have sound with calls on my phone.
   Rating: 5 / 5

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