The sound is very good. Bassy these headphones also. The bass coming over but not quite as clean as the SMS Audio Streets by 50 (over ear). This is probably because that the JBL is loud and distorted faster. This is unfortunately a star deduction. For this product, I had also written a recession. The processing, however, is much better. Not common in this price range are the adjustable speaker. This allows the headphones compact storage. The included storage bag is also very high. The iPhone-like control very well and works reliably. About the design is debatable. Personally, I like matte products generally better than high-gloss and Orange is one of my favorite colors (Retro). The trend seems generally to switch back to easy care back. Back to the sound. One should not expect miracles even in this earphone. Demanding handset engage more with other manufacturers. I would think Philips Fidelio X1 (was also evaluated already by me) not for exchange at home. The cheaper headphones are purely meant for traveling. The price / performance ratio is in my opinion just fine.