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4.5 stars
"Newfound appreciation for lows."
Pros: Good sound quality; comes in several colors; passive sound isolation.
Cons: Bass can get too heavy sometimes; highs are a bit soft.
Summary: These earphones are a great value at $35. My primary reason for buying them was to help block out the sound of the subways. After getting them, I gotten to like everything else about them.
These earphones passively block out sound, so there's no need for batteries unlike noise-cancelling earphones. Unfortunately this means that you're going to the noise when the wire brushes onto your shirt. You can secure it to your shirt with a clip or something if it bothers you. I didn't have that problem with my old Koss 'The Plug' 'phones because they used foam instead of silicon, but they stuck out of my ears too much.
The bass is amazing. It's great for music but even better for watching movies. On my portable DVD player and my Gigabeat S60, the explosions almost blow me away. On my iRiver T10, with the 'U BASS' equalizer setting, you do get the impression that you're at a concert.
These earphones come with a cable management system, but I've never actually used it. They don't tangle as easily as they're made out to. I have bigger problems from my Gumi earphones. They feel about as durable as iPod's stock earbuds.
The Bass Freqs sound great for earphones in this price range, but they're only good at best. Mids and lows are pretty good, but highs aren't as crisp as I'd like them to be. But hey, you can't do much better for $35.Updated
Not that it affects the performance, but I also like how these earphones match most of my wardrobe.
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V-Moda Bass Freq earphones (red):
$22.95 - $29.99
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