Red Sound-Squared "SPORT" Headphone Earbuds Earphones w/ 2 Earhook Sizes and Earphone Case - Great Value! by SOUND-SQUARED CO.
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Digital camera reviews of Red Sound-Squared "SPORT" Headphone Earbuds Earphones w/ 2 Earhook Sizes and Earphone Case - Great Value!
Digital camera Review: They work for me
Summary: 4 Stars
I just received my earbuds yesterday. The sound is good. They seem to be well made. I must be a freak, because my ear canals are different sizes. I can use the smallest silicone cover for one ear and the large for the other. The difference between the earbud sizes is slight, but noticable. If you have really large ear canals these may be too small, even w/ the largest ear buds on. They also seem to stay securely in my ears during activity....which is the point. So far, I love them.Digital camera Review: Very secure on ear, decent sound
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought these because I was fed up with having to adjust my earbuds every minute or so when running. In that respect, these "Sport" earbuds are great- not once have they come loose. Whether I'm lifting weights, out running, or even biking in the wind, these buds just stay in.
As far as the sound goes, it's okay. Certainly better than stock buds, but you can tell there's a deficiency in the sound quality. As compared to my Sony MDR-EX75 earbuds, these have tinny highs and the bass isn't as rich.
Once ancillary point: the buds arrived from Sound-Squared (the manufacturer I assume) without a box or product guide. They were simply sealed in an airtight bladder and encased in bubble wrap. Definitely safe for shipping, but it felt a little unpolished. I suppose I should be happy, because the packaging uses few materials and is likely to be very environmentally friendly.
Digital camera Review: Wonderful idea but poor quality
Summary: 2 Stars
This is the second pair of these headphones I have purchased inside of approximatley two years so I have definitely given these things a fair shake. The fact that i tried them twice is a testament to the idea behind them. To be honest my scores above are false in their respective categories. They feel great and sound fine for a non-audiophile. The issue is in the quality of the headphones in terms of their ability to resist wear. The first thing to go is the felt in the ear canals themselves--no biggie. The second thing to go is the hard coupling plastic that envelopes the base of the headphone jack. That leaves the cable at the base susceptible to being damaged via a pinch because the hard plastic pieces that make up the sleeve travel.
The other big issue is the part that wraps around the ear. They tend to come out of the holes in the ear as well.
The idea behind these headphones is great but the craftsmanship is horrible and I cannot recommend them.