inputs.text: price not bad not great either - plunked sizable stack cash disappointing pair overpriced bo a8 earbuds first negative experience 30 years bo purchases incredibly uncomfortable overpriced overrated shure e2cs found recommended tech magazine found 20 decided \\why not\\ not disappointed mainly due fact although not audiophile means delivered bass heard headphones remainder audio spectrum fairly good well no shoving oversized ear buds threequarters way ear canal took half flight get right position lackluster bass clarity shures mid highend spectrum earsubs show price point especially higher volume also bass output obviously exaggerated reduce bass settings source whether ipod device spent lot money sound equipment years consider audiophile however listen differently music using ipod versus listening cds vinyl home dont expect ipod headphones give audiophile sound ipod not capable reproducing anything better mp3 \\lossless\\ aac reason earsubs fill gap nicely offer decent level bass long drop bass source lowerthannormal settings dont expect give good sound high volume overdrive transients sound like tennis ball meets racquet