Vibes 202M Wired Earbuds - HiFi in Ear Monitor Headphones - Noise Isolating Ear Buds w/ Mic - Clear Sound, Deep Bass & Comfort-Fit Gaming Earphones - MMCX to 3.5mm & Silver Plated Cord, Carrying Case

The putting them in part was kind of hard for me. I could get them in but not in good until I played around with them a little bit. Good thing they are clearly marked right and left sides which makes it easier to figure out what's wrong and why they are not sounding right. If they are not fully in then the bass is not really gonna be there. They do sound really good for fairly inexpensive ear bud style headphones. They are very high quality with 24k gold plating on the connections. Then they have silver coated wires and a braiding which makes them more durable. They are lightweight and they have a standard length to the wire, not long and not too short. The fit to the ear is very snug and the rubber part should sink in to the ear and get a full suction which can be hard if not used to it. I found a quick way to remember how they go is to look at the little round metal R and the little round metal L as they should be pointed down towards your feet when in properly. Once in they do have a little bit of ambient noise reduction as well. So I tested them in my desktop which didn't sound that great until I pulled up the EQ on my desktop and started moving up the bass which they could do without distortion. So the bass response in these headphones is actually better than my current desktop soundbar. Of course it's vibrating the bone in your ear so it's not a window shaking type of bass but it sounds great to the listener. So they function just as well as any other headphones with one difference. They will not accept a signal from my desktop when my external speakers are on, earbuds will but that really doesn't have any bearing on performance but should be noted. They are only around thirty bucks but they give a really good and balanced sound without really breaking the bank. So the price point is pretty resaonable for ear buds that are going to give you some pretty decent sound quality that would be good enough for a long bus ride or plane trip. I was definitely happy with these because I have been looking for some good sounding ear buds without an inflated price due to branding. These are perfect. Oh yeah and it does have a mic in the line so you can answer your phone without taking these off. And a carrying case that is actually useful.

Great headphones and audio except that over the ear part irritates skin after a while.

TL;DR: Excellent! Outstanding value for the price. My experience: musician and producer with very sensitive ears. Used them so far for music production (vocal comping), watching Netflix. These might be the best sounding earbuds I've tried at this price point. I use lots of different earbuds of different quality and types of headphones and speakers, because I like to "field test" my songs' sound before releasing them. It makes sense to test on affordable earbuds, because lots of people use them. On these, I was able to hear details that I definitely couldn't hear on my macbook pro speakers (this means they got the job done as production monitors!). Bass is good enough for me to be able to hear the notes played by an upright bass, as well as high end sizzle. I would dare using these as spares for my live in-ear monitors (I sing and play electric and acoustic guitar, so I need something reliable, and not overbearing on the bass, because I need to hear myself singing while moving and dancing on big stages). The only thing I would do for the purpose of blocking outside noise is replace the ear tips. They are fine, but for live use, professional high-density foam ones are the only way to go (so I learned in many years of experience). I did not try these through my professional interface (nor an ADAC), and they were good enough for me to do basic vocal comping (depending on the genre, this might vary, but it takes care of basics really well). Most headphones will, of course, sound better through better drivers, so I'm basing my review on their use as it was intended without an amp (for the nerds, the Ohms are low on these, so you shouldn't really "need" an amp). If I wanted to get surgical, of course I would use my $200+ professional monitors and UAD interface. However, sometimes I like to work from bed on my laptop (don't tell anybody), and these really get the job done. They won't be the only earbuds I ever use, but I really don't see a need to get more expensive ones than these for their functionality. I have very sensitive hearing and I really like taking care of my ears, so I actually try not to use earbuds as much as possible, and I tend to listen at low volumes. With these, plugged in straight into my macbook pro, they were almost too sensitive/loud for movie watching (after working all day, if your ears are shot, it's better to use speakers, but sometimes, if people are near, it's not an option). Better fidelity, doesn't always mean better for your ears (there's so much sizzle and bass your ears can take before they get fatigued), so I would probably use a "duller" lower fidelity set for movie watching, but that's subjective, of course. These do feel lightweight, and the "chrome" plastic hardware looks a bit cheap. They are indeed low profile. I wasn't crazy about the looks of the "light blue" version, but I would absolutely still buy them if I needed new earbuds. If I'm nitpicking, there is something silly that I noticed. The "R" and "L" are labeled upside down (since one wears this with the cord on top and not below), but then, all good. Out of the box, I could appreciate that this company cares about the user's experience. They came in a well-padded box, and even a really nice case and carabiner (with eartips of different sizes for a good fit). Most of the generic IEMS that are "great for the price" at $45-60 don't even include a case. So, great value for the money here. Overall excellent earbuds, and I highly recommend them. I will update if anything changes (I have a good track record of doing that, so if you don't see an update, it's because I still stand by my review).

OK, I'm not an audiophile and don't know anything about the technicalities of sound and speakers. I listen to music (mostly 70's rock and show tunes) and I listen to audiobooks in bed at night and I use earbuds so I don't keep my husband awake. I've been through a dozen pairs of the wireless ones. The problem with those is I fall asleep wearing them, they fall out, and they get lost. Sometimes the dog eats one. Sometimes they get vacuumed up with the dust bunnies. Sometimes they just disappear into thin air. When I do manage to locate a pair, they aren't charged and I can't find the case. I just wanted something I could plug in to my phone or tablet and have them work. And, I confess, I can hear a difference with these: everything is clearer and I hear little nuances in the music I'd never noticed before. The final thing I want to mention is that I have very small ear canals and most earbuds make my ears hurt after wearing them for a few minutes. I fitted these with the smallest ear tips provided and I can listen for hours without pain. So, do I love them? Yes! Do I recommend them? Definitely!