AKG K 340 (Liquorice)

Pros: - Good clarity in the treble ranges is about all.

Cons: - Shocking bass
- Terrible design with an uncomfortable fit, heavy earpieces, a heavy volume control feature and an inconvenient jack

Summary: My set of Seinheiser CX 300-II had blown in one earpiece and so I bought a set of the K 340s after having them recommended by a salesman >:( As soon as I started listening through them, I was dissapointed with the sound quality: a tinny sound with low bass. The design is also hopeless with an uncomfortable fit in the ear, a heavy volume control and earpieces which drag the bud out of the ear, and a protruding base at the jack which makes it hard to wrap the earphones around your iPod without damaging the lead. In my opinion, unless I bought a defected set, these earphones are certainly not worth the money after listening through the much cheaper and, from what I believe, better sounding CX 300-II. I want them back :(