Have already used some earphones and disposed of, including The Plug Koss (then still significantly more expensive) and the Creative EP630. The EP630 has already been replaced under warranty, after a few more months he's already failed again. On my new complaint at Creative I have not received a response. - So I've now bought these earphones because I did not want to fork out deep again, and I'm thrilled. My first impression is that you get a lot for your money here. The sound is good, the earplugs more stable than the EP630, without being distracting, the screen is good, the cable length well sized with roughly 130 cm. A good addition to my iPod Nano. Also noteworthy is the service: Call the company can be reached easily, questions will be immediately resolved. What is immensely enjoyable by the approach of Creative, the borders on stonewalling! - Conclusion: access and enjoy.