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from Jupiter, FL on 9/1/2008
Great for travel. Retractable so they don tangle and comfortable to wear
from Raleigh, NC on 8/29/2008
Don't waste money on expensive head phones. These are amazing. I have bought them repeatedly for many people and for myself.
from Valley Stream NY on 8/7/2008
This item kept the wires neat with less chance of breaking as they are self contained when not using. Also allows shorter length when using.
from Tacoma, WA on 8/6/2008
I bought the other retractable earphones from Brookstone and the interior wires broke in just 1 month, even though I treated them gingerly (I could only get sound in one ear). I loved the compact styling and it fit well with my MP3 player, so I wanted to find the same kind of earphones, but with a better record of lasting.
I read the reviews on these earphones, and even though they have the ability to break also, I read that if they are treated with great care, many people have had their earphones for over a year, so I bought them. I really love them!
First of all, I have very small ear openings, so most earphones do not stay in my ears, but these earphones had a choice between earbuds, and the smallest size fits me perfectly! The sound is really good with the right fit, and I'm hearing small details and sounds within my music I never noticed before, even though I've heard many of these songs and pieces many times already. These earphones work particularly well in airplanes because they are very compact, don't tangle, and I can still hear my music well, even over all of the plane noises.
The only drawback I can see is that these earphones must be retracted carefully, controlling the retraction with your fingers so as not to snap the wires. The wires are extremely delicate, and so I treat these earphones with upmost care. I do hope they last, but I am willing to buy another pair of these because of the styling of this product.
After complaining for years about how the regular earbuds that come with iPods hurt my ears, my mom got me these for Christmas. I fell in love with them right away. They didn't hurt my ears, and had great sound. I love these earbuds.
from Panama, R of P on 5/22/2008
Doesn't tangle, compact, comfortable, among the others on this price bracket it's a great buy.
from Seattle, WA on 4/20/2008
Great choice for non-audiophile.
from chicago on 4/4/2008
great product
from Chicago on 3/30/2008
These are the best going for the price. Stumbled on them at the airport on a last minute trip. Have since ordered extras via online. As good as the bigger name/bigger priced version.
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from Riverside, CA on 3/7/2008
This is my 2nd pair. I travel alot. The 1st pair I bought at the airport when I forgot mine at home. I loved them immediately. The sound is good and the retractible cord is a must for travelers. After about a year, the sound stopped working in one ear. I suspect it is from the thin wires needed for the recoil. I used to leave them plugged in to my ipod and they would flop back and forth probably weakening the connection. But you can't beat the portability of this product so I ordered a new pair!
from Layton, UT on 2/29/2008
Great set of headphones that store neatly. Only downside is that you really need to use the clip to keep the headphones from pulling down and minimize the noise caused by the cables rubbing against your clothes. Great sound and they eliminate a lot of the background noise.
from Racine, Wi on 2/16/2008
This product was recommended by a co-worker for use with ipod in work environment. It lives up to my expectations. I've been using it for a month now. I especially like that I have no cord tangle when putting the buds away.
i use it with my ipod, i cant get them clean
Very comfortable and better quality than others I've tried at the same price. However, the cord is too short and the retractable case adds weight to the cord that makes it virtually impossible to use these on a treadmill.
from Kings Mountain, NC on 1/26/2008
Especially enjoy my ipod while I relax to read
Finally bought earphones since the other 2 sets
of earbuds didn't fit so now I can toss them
Thanks so much
from Germantown, MD on 1/26/2008
retractable cord makes this great for the gym/travel bag and the clip keeps the cord snugly attached to my workout clothes
from Falls Church, VA on 1/25/2008
Works great with my IPOD and blocks out all unwanted noise!
from Umea, Sweden on 1/25/2008
This is my fourth purchase -- two for myself and two as gifts. While they hardly compare to the Boise or other $100 plus headsets, they do a good job of isolating sound. I can use them in the gym and not have to listen to the gyms blaring rap music system. My complaint would be the product's durability. After a year of heavy use on airlines and at gym two of the units have had to be replaced. But a year's worth of use at that price I feel is worth it.
from Rochester, NY on 1/25/2008
I purchased these headphones because I frequently carry my iPod with me between home and work and got tired of wrapping the cord around around. I got these headphones for just the retractable feature (which works well) and was pleasantly surprised with the level of noise canceling that they give.
from Watertown, CT on 1/4/2008
The design of the eadbuds are exceptional
The earbuds are very comfortable they fit perfect to your ears. Not like other brands that the buds
are to large and stretch the inside of your ear.
this is the 2nd pair I've bought, both my kids love them
I would've given a 5 out of 5 (best sound and comfort from ear buds i've ever had), BUT That retractable thing sucks, so i took it apart right away. Now they are just regular earbuds and are awesome and extremely lightweight. I've recommended these to several people. Great buy. So far they've been very durable. I've had them for more that 6 months now and have stepped on them, rolled over them with my chair at work, etc... and they haven't busted yet. Headphones and earbuds don't last too long with me. Also comfortable if you like to fall asleep to music.
To block out household and airplane noise while also getting a great sound!
I just bought these earbuds and the retractor is already broken. Now the cord just hangs loosely like any other earbud. That said, the sound quality is good and it reduces ambiant noise well, which is what I was hoping for. The only other negative is that the cord picks up sound - if you run your fingers along it or it rubs against your clothes than it sounds like you are running your hand over a microphone. Very annoying!
from baltimore,md. on 12/19/2007
i use them with several portable entertainment devices and they work well with all
from MA on 12/19/2007
Love these. Very compact and good sound. The only thing that I find annoying, is the clip for your clothing isn't high enough for your collar or low enough for your pant top. May be that I'm short.
from las vegas on 12/19/2007
For Travel. Excellent
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from Pensacola, Fl on 12/3/2007
This is a wonderful set of ear buds. I have small ears, and most ear buds don't even fit in my ear. With these, the smallest size is perfect. I use it all the time, whenever I want to listen to music. However, the retractable holder is bothersome. It is heavy, and doesn't slide well, meaning you leave it where it is, and there is a big loop of wire just dangling there. Yes, you can remove it, but it is a one time thing. Once it comes of, it won't go back on. You basically break it. Mine broke while trying to slide it, and I just helped it along, and am happier for it. Now there is no clip on your shirt and it is much more comfortable. Plus, there is no cord dangling. Altogether, it has wonderful sound, I don't like the retractor, but am happy with them, and will buy them again.
The reviews for these headphones are all over the place. I am going to set it straight by letting everyone know that these headphones are very comfortable when worn for a long time (very rare for earbuds). They block ambient noise very well; I've used them on airplanes and can't hear a thing but what I am listening too. They sound great and have a surprising amount of bass. The cord holder is great, no more tangled wires. The cord holder can be slid along wire when wire is fully out (this keeps it from being an annoying thing dangling from the middle of the wire).
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These ear buds are extremely comfortable and do a good job of blocking ambient noise. I chose them because I have very small ears. I often use my iPod to listen to guided meditations before sleeping, and the iPod buds were absolutely painful if I fell asleep with them in.
However, after just one month of use the left channel now seems to have died, so I am going to return them for replacement.
Also, the retraction unit is rather heavy and awkward to deal with when I'm on the treadmill or doing other exercise. I would prefer it if it weren't there at all!
from Whitsett, NC on 10/22/2007
Overall a good product
from Seattle, WA on 10/22/2007
I bought these earbuds for their ability to retract and for their sound quality...I haven't been disappointed and I'm about to buy another pair for a second Ipod I recently purchased.
from Michigan on 10/22/2007
I use these mainly at the health club. it cuts all the background noises and lets me focus on the music or TV program whcih makes the workout go faster.
from Paris, France on 10/19/2007
I loved the design of these buds when I found them: retractable cord, comfortable fit. However, I didn't use them often, kept them in a seperate pocket in my purse when I travelled with them, and less than a year later, I only have sound in one ear.
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from Phoenix, AZ on 8/31/2007
I've tried many different earbuds and these are my favorites. They are the most comfortable (three sizes of soft buds) and the most convenient (retractable cord never gets tangled) I have found. Can't do better for the price.
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The positives are that the item is very lightweight, compact and easy to carry. The cord retracts and it stores very easily.
The negatives are, the wired connections are a bit flimsy. My left ear presently does not always get a signal from my audio player, and I am not abusive with my equipment either.
The sound is a bit hollow. Turning up the volume is an option to correct this.
Overall, I have had better experiences with other brands, but for the price, the mobility is worthwhile if sound quality is not a big selling point for you. When it is working, that is.
[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
Be careful when purchasing this product. Poor sound. Not returnable unless defective. My Zune headphones sound much, much better. Would not buy this product again. [...]
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The sound is great. I use these when I'm on an airplane, and it really blocks out the extra noise. My only complaints are; I'm tall 6'4" and the cord is just too short to pop my Ipod into my pocket and go. I either have to hold my Ipod or put it into my shirt pocket, neither of which I prefer. My second gripe is that the center piece clip/cord retractor is rather heavy, if you have the headphones in and the clip falls off (which seems frequent) you can expect the phones to follow.