(Out of 5)
Sound Quality: 5
Mic Quality: 5
Bud Comfort: 4
Quality: 4
Convenience: 3
I took the risk on getting these because they are cute even though didn't quite understand how the mic was detachable.
Turns out, the earbud part is only about 12 inches long but it plugs into the mic which is part of a longer cord and this longer cord is what plugs into your device. I use it with my blackberry and I've been told my voice sounds really clear. There is a clip that holds the mic close enough to my face, depending on what I clip it on of course.
I've used these for about 2 weeks and love them!
The reasons I didn't give it a 5 star is because, just now, one of the metal monkey plates came off of the plastic bud part. Nothing a little crazy glue didn't fix. Viola.
2nd reason: perhaps I'm a bit rough with mine because I take them where ever I go and I end up just throwing them in my purse. They end up getting tangled of course. My beef however is with the material used to wrap the wires.
I once owned a pair of buds that were made of a material that was tangle resistant. Meaning, it just slid off of itself if you gave it a few tugs. Yes this makes me bias but I find that these monkey buds tend to tangle up a bit more than other pairs I've had. Maybe its due to the heaviness in the buds themselves (the monkeys are made of metal) or the monkeys get in the way because of their shape, or the 2 piece cord deal.
Anyway, I do recommend them because I trust that maybe you are a little more gentle with your stuff than I am. Who knows.