Twice ordered (the first time as a gift, the second time for me), both times was broken microphone. Not quite broken, an audio level was available, but was so low that the use of the microphone function (for example, in order to use as a speakerphone during a call) primarily for people suggest that love to shout very loud and / or noisy with a very voice features are (Fußballer_innen for example. Or Opernsänger_innen). For these headphones may well be of interest. All other was short and sweet: You prefer to invest a few euros more and buy with the original Apple. For more pleasure when speaking, and a long-term protection of your vocal cords. If you do not want that: they prefer to play Lotto because your chance of winning is higher.