SoundMAGICE10 Wired Earphones No Microphone HiFi Stereo Earbuds Noise Isolating in Ear Headphones Powerful Bass Tangle Free Cord Gunmetal

I would recommend these to anyone looking for a great pair of earbuds. I picked these up after accidentally muffling one of the buds from the pair that came with my phone (Alfredo sauce isn't kind to earbuds). I've had these for a couple weeks now and I use them when studying and when at work. I'd say I've listened to then for about 50 hours at this point (I'm actually using then now as I right this review), and I am thoroughly pleased with the sound quality, the comfort, and the look of these.They are highly capable of playing any type of music or video I've listened to/ watched so far. They have a very nice balance between bass and treble, which is very nice so you don't hear flat bass and overwhelming treble or vice versa.The only negative thing I can think about these earbuds is that they do not have a volume control/ mic on the wire, but that's no big deal to me because I never used either of them anyways.These come with a case to keep the headphones in, which is very nice when carrying them around so the wires and buds don't get crushed. The buds also come with multiple sets of different size and shape buds to make the fit as comfortable as possible. They are a fantastic pair of earbuds for an amazing price.*Update*I've now used these for well over 300 hours, they still sound amazing and are very comfortable, I can wear them 8-9 hours straight while working without any discomfort. I am extremely glad I bought them. These are easily my favorite earbuds I've ever used.*Update 2*I've been using these 20 months now and they still sound fantastic! Also, they have no cosmetic damage despite the constant use. I still highly recommend these to anyone in the market for some earbuds.

I ended up purchasing these after reading some reviews and opinions at Head-Fi, so I had a pretty good idea what to expect. I am extremely happy with the headphones, especially for the price. Obviously $35 is not going to buy you a $350 pair of headphones, but these are very tough, if not impossible, to beat on a quality-for-price basis and beat the pants off of some models I've tried that cost twice as much.However, bassheads beware: these are not a bass-centric or bass-enhanced headphone. That's not to say that the bass response isn't good, because it is. Bass is very tight and punchy without muddying the rest of the mix, which was a problem for me with the CX-300's these are replacing. But you are going to hear what the engineers put in the mix - nothing more. That was actually a huge selling point for me, but if you want your ears rattled off you need to look elsewhere.That said, response is good across the frequency spectrum, with possibly just a bit of a bump in the mids. Highs are sharp and responsive without creating a lot of sibilance or overpowering the mids - these are not tinny phones by any means. Lows are solid. Bass drums have a nice dull thud just like they should without overpowering the rest of the mix. Mids really shine. Guitar and piano-based rock and pop sound fantastic, and jazz is very pleasant.I have heard it said that fit is very important with these headphones, and that's true. If they are not fully inserted they can sound thin and tinny, and it is important that the ear pieces create good contact with your ear, both for isolation and for bass perception. The stock "medium" sized pieces that were factory installed work great for my ears, but they come with a good selection of alternatives, including 2 sets of double-flanged cups. Isolation is good but not great with properly sized ear pieces. I find I need to bump my volume a notch or two in noisy environments compared with my CX-300's. However, isolation is far superior to my MDR-EX90's or any outside-the-ear buds, and what these phones give up in isolation they make up for in a much more open soundstage than my previous buds. This is probably owing to the vented design of the E10 vs the closed design of the CX-300. I can't see isolation being an issue unless you spend appreciable time in very noisy environments with these phones.Comfort was a big concern for me as I sleep on my headphones just about every night. The CX-300 has a lower profile and rounded back that is very unobtrusive to sleep on, and I was concerned that the squared back and slightly longer length of the E10 might cause some discomfort. Surprisingly, these are actually, if anything, slightly more comfortable to wear lying down and haven't caused me any pain or discomfort while sleeping or upright even when left in place up to 7 hours at a time. Everyone's ear being different, YMMV, but I find them very comfortable to wear even for long durations.Build quality seems very good. Every tactile surface besides the wire is metal and feels sturdy. Accidentally dropping or sitting on these will not cause me a second of concern. The strain reliefs are short and low-profile with a hardened rubber feel, but seem to work effectively, and I don't anticipate shorts or breaks becoming a problem. The wire is a bit thicker than either my EX-90 or CX-300's, and microphonics are very minimal. By way of comparison, I never had a problem with my CX-300's before, but going back to them after using these the microphonics are really irritating. Cord length is good. I haven't found myself wanting for more slack or getting tangled up in excess cord. This was a welcome change from the CX-300, which has a very short cord that would occasionally cause the headphones to jerk out of my ear when shuffling my chair around my desk or turning my head too far away from my MP3 player.Overall, I'd say these are without question the best pair of in-ear headphones that $35 can buy right now. I started out looking for a replacement for my CX-300's that were inexpensive enough that I wouldn't have to worry about abusing them and sleeping in them, and I ended up with that and a lot more. I would have been extremely happy with the quality and performance of these headphones at double the retail price. For what I paid, I almost feel guilty. As I said at the outset, these are not a good match for a basshead, but they suit me and my listening preferences perfectly. As long as you know what to expect I can't think of any good reason you would be dissatisfied.

The SoundMAGIC E10's offer a well balance of price and quality. My music tastes are quite eclectic and my music collection ranges from songs from the 1940's through last week! As of late, I am biased towards EDM, Adult Alternative and Alternative Rock. Each genre of course has different characteristics such as vocals, bass, guitar, etc. I find that the E10's offer a reasonably balanced sound across genres. In my opinion, the bass is somewhat softened lessening the impact of dance music and the soundstage is not as wide as more expensive earphones. Vocals seem to be clear and music is generally engaging. They fit reasonably well and come with several earpieces to secure the best fit. The build quality is okay and I expect that they would survive day-to-day use as well as or maybe even better than similar priced phones. Full disclosure: I use my Klipsch x10i's as my primary commuting phones. The 10's are better sounding in most respects. They unfortunately have one extreme negative: the built-in mike often causes feedback when the wearer is in motion (walking, turning their body, etc.) Some users say wrapping the cord over the ear helps. Not sure just yet if that is the fix.Is it, however, fair to compare the E10's to my $200 B&W P3's or $350 Klipsch x10i's my $400 pair of Shure's (whose model number I don't recall and does not appear anywhere on the phones)? Probably not. However, if you are looking for a reasonably priced pair of phones, the E10's will, I think, make most people happy. The only REAL criticism I have, and it has nothing to do with the sonics, is purely aesthetics: At a quick (and not so quick) look (at least from a distance) they look like a pair of Beats. These phones kick Dr. DRE's y'all know what (well, maybe that is a bit of an exaggeration :) ) and it's a shame that SoundMAGIC chose to make their phones (at least the red version) look like a pair of Beats. Yes, I chose red. Why? 'Cause I simply like that color. Yes, the other color choices look different than the Beats. I know that but...And, by the way, it is not that Beats are bad, they hold their own against other ear/headphones within a particular model's price category. It's just seems almost everyone, at least in New York City, are wearing them on the streets, on the subway, etc. For those who want to "fit in," go Beats. I just feel it a shame that SoundMAGIC made such a good pair of phones and decided to make it look like a copy of another brand. But that may just be my OCD and superficialness. (Is "superficialness" a word?) Anyway, Ciao.