I've owned a pair of these headphones for almost two years now with no problems whatsoever. They are a little more expensive than some would like, but they are such great quality with a long lifespan it'll save money in the long run. The sound is crystal clear, better than one would expect from in ear headphones. No matter what music genre you like; blues, hip hop, heavy metal, it all sounds fantastic when played through these. Absolute must buy if quality is important to you. I can't say enough about how great these headphones are.