I agonize a few day over my new selection - so many option . sound quality be so subjective . I mostly ignore that aspect in review , but I will say that `` I '' like the quality and find it superior to any of the dozen or so sub $ 40 bud I have use -lrb- and lose -rrb- . I be surprised and pleased with the quality of the low-end part of the spectrum . the other element I be after be `` tangle-resistance '' . these be so resistant , they may be make of a yet-undisclosed state of matter , solid , but ... ; -rrb- they also be very comfortable with a good isolation seal of the ear canal . the dark red color of the the cable and the nice little case may help I hang on to these for more than a year ! the only niggle I can cite be the `` rasp '' of sound conduction via the cable as it move on you clothing . however , I consider this to be minor and be expect with tangle-resistance . all in all , a good value .