I would say that these be a great value for the price . I like a lot of bass , but there be not a overwhelming amount of bass . the treble be crisp and cymbal be not pingy , they be crisp and precise . for the price of $ 14.99 , these earphone be a incredible value . the treble be crisp , the bass be great . and consider I have a 200 watt infinity sub on my home system , I know good bass when I hear it . these earphone be comfortable and sound great . I use they everyday at school with my portable cd player , and let I say I be extremely satisfy with they . consider I purchase these to replace a pair of $ 75 Sony Earphones , and I be more satisfied with these , I be extremely impressed . the only reason I can think of why somebody would give these a bad review , be if they purchase a pair of Sennheiser pro series which run minimum $ 150 a pair . these earphone have the best quality for the money ! do not pass these up !