Q:Electronics Noise-Isolating Earbuds (Black)

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 1.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B002MXWNRG
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (66 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 26, 2009

Product Description

Listen to clear, unimpeded sound through these Q:Electronics Noise-Isolating Ear Buds. With three (3) sizes of ear bud tips included to provide the most comfortable fit, bringing out the bass and really clearing up the higher ranges. These are NOT Noise-Canceling Headphones that reduce the lower-decibel level sounds like drone of airplane engines or AC fans. Noise-Isolating headphones/ear buds block out the higher-decibel level sounds like talking or the clicking sounds of keyboards or keypads.

Customer Reviews

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41 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great working ear buds...maybe too good, September 21, 2009

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Jack Black II "The Lost Brother" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Q:Electronics Noise-Isolating Earbuds (Black) (Electronics)

After another reviewer left feedback on these ear buds, I decided to get a pair...that day (I usually get my items will call since I live close by to their warehouse.) After initial use, these are definitely superior to the cheap ones I got at Wal-mart (no bis surprise.)

The Pros:
1. These come with three sizes of pads so if the medium-size ones that come on the ears don't fit, you can go larger or smaller. For me, the medium size ones fit much better than the others.
2. These ear buds are very comfortable. They fit nicely in my ears and I used them for over an hour without any pain or discomfort. With many I've used, I usually start getting some discomfort after 30-45 minutes as they put pressure on my ears.
3. The pads create a great seal, so good that they actually cut out a lot of the talking that is in the office, so I was able to get a lot done during that time.
4. These worked so well on the talking level sounds (that noise-canceling earphones generally don't cut out) that I actually tried them on with my noise-canceling headphones to see how much they would cut out together. WOW, when I closed my eyes, I felt like I was going through sensory deprivation as I could barely make out any sound! It was nice for a while--but kind of creepy that I couldn't hear when people walked up behind me.
5. They look great--not like the cheap Wal-mart ones I used to get.

The Cons:
1. The little fabric cover on the inside seemed to come off just a little in one spot as I was changing out the pads--shouldn't be a huge problem as I won't be switching them out again...ever...
2. If you're not careful, these may get you in trouble. As I said above, they cut out a lot of the talking-level noise. This was great for my focus, but my boss was a little upset that I wouldn't respond to him when he called me. So take it as you want--good or bad--these really cut the noise out. Just be careful if you're on a bike, running, or in places where you need to have some level of hearing as these can really cut out the background noise (seems to be higher level sounds, not the lower sounds that noise-canceling headphones cut out.)

Overall, I would definitely recommend these ear buds--really good price for the product. I know what I'll be telling my mom to get for stocking stuffers this year--I just hope Q:Electronics does some promotions before Christmas to make it an even better deal!

--Updated 9/24/2009--

I just got a pair of Philips noise canceling ear buds for a trip I'm taking next month, but honestly, other than being able to cancel noise--at the lower decibel levels--I like my Q:Electronics ear buds much better. It could be that I like songs with more of a beat, with some bass, and the Q:Electronics ear buds really bring that out much better than the Philips ear buds. My opinion is that if you need noise canceling, just pay more for the headphones that do much better for noise canceling with less white noise, but if you are looking for good music quality, ear buds really put the sound much deeper in your ears so it sounds better. For the price, I'm glad I have the Q:Electronics ear buds--best buy for the buck.

--Updated 2/4/2010--

Ear buds are still working great! In fact, at the lower prices they are being sold for now, they make great gifts! I gave one to my sister for her birthday in December and then to my brother and dad for Christmas. They love them--especially the siblings in college. I'm keeping these on my gift-giving list for the future. Just as a side note--I have another friend who also got some--after my recommendation--and they didn't fit right for her at first, kind of hurt her ears, but after she switched to the smaller sized pads they fit much better and didn't hurt. So that is a disclaimer on my recommendation on these, everyone's ears are different so you'll have to find the right fit for your own ears.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great phones, great value..., March 17, 2010

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Peter Iglesia "Metfan" (Westchester, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Q:Electronics Noise-Isolating Earbuds (Black) (Electronics)

PROS:
Great sound coming from these little headphones
Extra earbuds
Not noise canceling, but does a good job of keeping outside noise out, especially considering the price.
Great price
Durable case-- I put the headphones back in the packaging after each use and throw it anywhere in my laptop backpack. I'm not afraid of the headphones getting damaged in the backpack. OK, so I should probably be a little more careful, but I feel pretty good about tossing it in there.

CONS:
The tight packing of the headphones in the case forced me to CAREFULLY extract them from the case. I felt as if I had to pull on the wires so hard that the earpieces would separate from the wire. Took me way too log to get the headphones out. I still haven't gotten the extra earbuds out of the packaging yet, as they are packed at the bottom of the tube and my fingers can't reach them.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent value, February 11, 2010

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Robert Sweeney (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Q:Electronics Noise-Isolating Earbuds (Black) (Electronics)

I am listening to these IEMs right now and they sound great. For what its worth I own Sennheiser HD-595s ($180) and Grado SR-80 ($100) headphones and while both are clearly better sounding than these, the difference is not huge. These Q buds have good dynamics and nice midrange and highs. The bass is decent on classical music but it tends to sound somewhat muddy on rock music. They are better sounding and definitely more comfortable for me than the stock buds that came with my IPod Touch. For $10 with free shipping you can't beat them.