Betron YSM1000 Wired In-Ear Headphones, Noise Isolating Earbuds with Powerful Bass Sound, Tangle-Free Cable and 3.5mm Jack for Phone, Laptop, Tablet

I have been searching for earplugs for a long time. Without taking out a fincial burden in the form of a mortgage, I have not found any that are (a) comfortable when worn for more than an hour, (b) respectful of others' around me by not being audible in close proximity (c) not reminiscent of 70s-era headphones with the associated inconvenience when wearing them and the hot ear discomfort. I was, therefore, interested when these Betron YSM1000 ear plugs popped up as part of a promotional activity on Amazon. Given the discounted price, I felt compelled to roll the dice once more and see if these were The Ones*. I have to say, I am very pleasantly surprised. *Spoiler alert: they may be, given what I can afford. They plugs come with a range of covers in different materials and sizes, to allow one to choose the most agreeable for one's ears. I was looking for covers that felt comfortable immediately and that did not irritate me after wearing for several hours; I am happy to say that my choice are snug and I have not had any cause to take the plugs out due to inconsiderate inetraction between them and my ears. Having chosen, I was keen to find out what the sound was like. I was and still am impressed. One could - and I have - pay far more and get much less clarity of sound, much less range whilst maintaining that clarity and far more distortion, even at low volume. I am using the plugs with my iPod Classic and I like the sound for my taste in music. Since it is my taste in music, I try to remain aware that it may not be to everyone's liking. I have asked a number of people next to me when I have been using the plugs if the sound is distrubing for them. In each case so far, I have been told that they were unable to hear anything at all. Given that I am known, from time to time, to increase the volume to drown out back ground noise or just to enjoy the music in my own splendid isolation, I believe that these plugs are indeed quieter to third parties than every other set I have owned. This was not a purchasing consideration over which I lingered but I do like the appearance. The gold metallic parts with the black cabling are not - as some are - bling, just simple and stylish. I have not had the plugs long but hope that the finish stays as good after longer term use. These are not Bang & Olufsen and I would not wish a prospective purchaser to think that the sound is anywhere near the cutting edge of technology with respect to digital sound reproduction - they are not. However, I do recommend that you consider these and even try them for yourself due ot the commercial reality: for the price, they are extremely high value for money.

Headphone quality has hugely improved over the last couple of decades. You really don’t have to spend past double figures to get phones that thirty years ago would have wiped the floor with contemporary top market models. That doesn’t mean the most expensive models today are no different from cheap ones. There are improvements as you go up the price scale, but these days the law of diminishing returns applies more than ever. So unless you have deep pickets and really want the very last word in audio excellence (last word, that is, until the next model comes out) then read on. These phones are physically robust and can give you a full rich sound with impressive bass. The caveat as always is you will not get the best out of these phones (or any other phones, for that matter) unless they fit properly. Unless you have the right tip fitted and you have a tight but comfortable fit, the sound out of them will be tinny and possibly distorted. A budget pair of earphones that are well fitted will ALWAYS sound better than loose fitting expensive phones. The sound from the Betrons isn’t perfect. Push the volume up too much, and they distort, at worst making things unlistenable, and at best making loud passages sound muddy. More expensive phones are usually far more forgiving. But on the other hand, if you are playing music that loudly, I suggest you plan ahead and book your hospital appointment to have your deafness treated. A second gripe is that the soundstage is a little constricted compared to some phones. I personally don’t mind this, but it can irk some people. I compared these phones to others in my collection. The Betrons can hold their own against respected critics’ favourites. The only model they couldn’t quite match were some Sennheisers I bought a few years ago. But given said Sennheisers had a retail price of £1500, that isn’t perhaps surprising. For anyone wanting some decent phones without a painful price tag, these are very warmly recommended.

Solid earbuds. Quality wiring. I was surprise that they sounded louder then my previous brand. I think they have a good range of sounds in general. They are a bit cold because they are metallic. Not sure if it's the right thing to wear in cold weather. The 1/8 plug is a bit big but very solid. Impressive for the money. I hope they will last long.

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Los mejores audifonos que he tenido, excelente relación de calidad y precio.

Highly recommend. Great sound.

Rattle noise in one speaker when walking