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These were exactly what I was looking for and the sound quality is much better than expected.
The high frequency peak is more noticeable at louder volumes.On the negative side, I found it a little difficult to put the foam covers on because they are so small, but after a short struggle they went on fine. If anything I'd say they are treble-heavy - the snare-drum/low-cymbal/teeth-whistling frequencies are a little exaggerated, but nothing extreme. The sound is very clear, meaning low distortion. Sennheiser MX-400 In-Ear Headphones are not studio-quality headphones, but they were a huge improvement over a no-name pair I had used for my computer and well worth $[.]. I thought they could have used less packaging, but I always think that.There is no volume controller on the wire, the wires are the same length for each ear, and it is very easy to hear exterior sounds with these in your ears - all of which I was looking for. They do have very good low-bass response for sub-woofer type modern music effects. I completely disagree with other reviewers who think these have too much bass. But it in no way eclipses the other frequencies.
I use them several hours a day, and it seems that the wires wear out from flexing and then I have to order another pair after a year or two. The only drawback is that the wires could be more durable. I have several pairs of these, used with an iPod and a portable radio, occasionally my laptop. They are a great value, and have a smooth sound and good frequency range.
Only recently has the left one finally started dying.In short: They're decent-sounding, yet stood up to over three years of rough use. They passed with flying colors. They've been tangled and untangled, tossed into backpacks, stepped on and tripped over, tugged and yanked around.
It's nothing amazing, but good for casual listening or gaming. Like I said, it's not special, but it's a "good cheap pair."The reason why it gets four stars is because they're DURABLE. I got these as a gift from someone who randomly grabbed it and I'm glad they chanced upon this pair.
I've owned my pair for several years now. A good durable pair, perfect for stuffing into pockets in case the need for headphones arises. Bass is lacking (duh), but doesn't sound tinny.
Highs are alright, mids are decent.
Slight emphasis on the low end but its not too bad. The Sony has clearer (much less smeared) highs and sounds more musical giving a sense of air/sound stage. Get those, don't waste your ears on these. I compared a bunch of low price earbuds using my daughters 1st gen ipod, my sons zune, and my recently acquired 2nd gen touch with consistent results for all earbuds tested.This model has splashy smeared highs that after some amount of listening is fatiguing. Don't know what the folks who praise the sound of these are listening to, but then also I can't fathom why budwieser is the most popular beer.The Sony MDR-E828LP was the best sounding headphone of the bunch I tested by quite a margin.
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