it be always difficult to rate headphone and speaker , because the more money you spend , in general , the better sound you get . I decide to compare the V-MODA Remix to the apple-supplied earbud , and my current earphone  Ultimate Ears SuperFi 5 pro noise isolate earphone -lrb- black -rrb-  well since the price be right in the middle of the 2 , you basically get what you pay for in sound quality . as have be note , the Remix be not as clear in the middle and treble . this be obvious when switch back and forth between the ue 5 pro and the Remix . however , without that comparison , one can be satisfy with the Remix , especially in comparison to Apple 's earbud -lrb- shudder -rrb- . the inline volume control work very well and be a great addition to these earphone . also , include be 5 different soft silicone fitting -lrb- a absolute must give the size range of people 's ear canal -rrb- and 2 different over-the ear holder for exercise and other activity . certainly , one can get better sound quality , but it be go to take a much larger investment .