Customer Reviews:
 Very good, all around January 20, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
These are an upgrade fro me from a pair of Sony EX51s (with which I was happy, but I wanted to leave them at work). For the money, these are outstanding headphones.
Sound:
These headphones have a very consistent (and high) sensitivity across the full audible frequency range. Coupled with the high-quality sound reproduction done, this results in a very significant level of detail appearing in music that I'd not noticed before (including through a pair of Sennheiser HD580s and a $5000 living room system). I've picked out instruments I'd not noticed before, listened to some performers' voices like I'd never heard them before, and even picked out a voice-over that I'd never noticed was there before.
What these won't do, to respond to the favorable reviews of many other ear buds in this price range, is make you feel like you've got your car's pair of 15" subs coming along with you. These are probably not the bud for you if that's what you're looking for. The lows, however, are exactly where they should be -- where, as best I can tell, the producers and artists intended them to be.
I tested them out of my Sound Blaster X-Fi using a mix of 320bit MP3s and FLAC. Artists ranged from Beethoven and Maria Callas to Dire Straits to Ladysmith Black Mambazo to Nighwish and Within Temptation to Darkwell (I don't shy from bass). Everything sounded exceptional.
Design:
These are very comfortable buds. Like most (if not all), they come with three sizes of inserts, and the inserts stay on well. The angle (visible in the product image) is dead-on, at least for my ears. The cord feels solid, and it's got a nice slider over the part where it is split for the ears so you can adjust how long the separated cords are.
Other:
Comes with a nice, sold case. Comes with a full extra set of ends. Comes with a little tool with a pick and a tiny wire hook that can be used to clean out inside the channels leading from the drivers. Comes with an adapter for use on an airplane's dual 1/8" sockets. Only things it doesn't come with (that I could think of it possibly coming with) are a cable extension and a 1/4" adapter. Very well thought out.
Great product January 18, 2008
These are wonderful head phones that offer some sound reduction and excellant music sound from you computer, MP3 player, etc. Very competitive price as compared to some other products in the market.
 Good for the price I paid.. January 13, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I did not acquire these through Amazon, but rather through the local Circuit City for $70. Previously I had the Shure e2c's which I bought in Switzerland for much more than I would in the US. They have worn out, and so I was in need for a replacement pair of higher-end in-ear headphones. These won out because Circuit City constantly seems to be going out of buisiness, and they had the Aurvana's on sale, and I picked them up instead of the Bose in-ear headphones. It was important to me to have a small straight iPod-style 3.5mm jack, rather than the older 'L' style. I plan on using these headphones travelling, as well as with my BlackBerry 8130. I must say that compared to the e2C's, the bass is much less satisfactory. Having owned the Shure's, I am familiar with the need for an air-tight seal for bass response, and regardless I have yet to see these perform to their boasted abilities. I have not noticed the dual drivers contained within.
Nevertheless, these headphones are perfect for travelling because of the snappy case included, the flight adapter, and the shorter cord. The actual cord is much thinner than my e2c's and I don't feel like i'm tying myself up with them. Also, they are easier to get in your ears, and you don't have to make a scene 'screwing' them into your ears. They simply just pop in, and after a minimal adjustment, are perfect.
If you can find these for a reasonable price, they are a good deal because of the included extras: 6 sets of 3 sizes headphones, very high quality carrying case, flight adapter, and high quality cord. The sound is of course important, and I would rate that at a 7/10 compared to the e2c's which I would have given 9/10.
If you are looking for a higher quality version of the $35 Sony's you are ready to upgrade from, choose these. From the reviews you know what you're getting into, and you will not regret your decision after factoring that in. I hope this has helped those of you 'on the fence!'
THE MOST fantastic set I've ever owned! January 1, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've purchased close to a THOUSAND dollars' worth of head sets, ear buds and earphones. If I'd have purchased the Creative set first, I would have saved SOOO much money, AND would have had fabulous, crystal-clear sound and complete noise isolation from the moment mp3s were invented!
Seriously, if you're in the market for a serious sound, please do yourself a favor and try these first. I promise you, they are the best on the market. If you work out with your mp3 player, you'll be very happy to know that these do not fall out! And if you travel via subway, these will eliminate all that awful screaching and eardrum-piercing noise. Your mp3 thank you---your ears will thank you---your wallet will thank you!!
compared to the ones I've tried: All Sony products, Ipod earbuds, Bose, Griffin, Shure.
 Only lasted a few Months December 31, 2007
Bought these from Electronica Direct, really liked the sound and fit. I only use the earbuds for running. One hr of running 3 times a week, they should of lasted more than a few months for that price. Needless to say I am using my old V-moda until I replace these(they are still going at a year). Regardless, make sure you by them from someplace that has a good return policy. Electronic direct has great prices but unfortunately hasn't replied to any of my emails as of yet and has a short return policy.
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