Philips Pro Wired Earbuds with Microphone, Hi-Res Audio in-Ear Headphones with 3.5mm Jack, Comfortable and Durable Build Earphones, Perfect for Music, Calls, and Daily Use, 3 Extra Eartips Included

So this is another stop on my journey to review random wired earbuds. I reviewed the less expensive philips and was impressed. At twice the price, are these an improvement? Absolutely. These use the same 1 button remote and mic which function but other headsets in this range have better functionality with their remote/mic. But the sound quality is where these shine. If you want full, non-fatiguing sound and a very comfortable earbud, these are for you.Construction:These feel durable enough. The cable is thick enough that I think it could take some abuse. The buds are light and look attractive with the shiny metallic-y backs. They are on par with other earbuds in this price range.Features:These have a functioning remote and mic, but their use is limited. The remote is a single button that will play/pause music and answer/hang up phone calls. You can't change the volume or change tracks like other sets around this price. The mic works but your caller won't be able to hear you super well. They include extra eartip sizes.Comfort:These are very comfortable for in-ear IEMs. I used the largest tips provided for my big ears and I got a tight seal and then they disappeared. It's also a very secure fit so I could imagine using these in the gym or while on a jog 10 years ago before true-wireless.Sound Quality:If this is your price range and you seek the most balanced sound in this price range, then these are my top recommendation. These sound great and I legitimately prefer them to sets that are twice the price or even more. The bass does have a subtle bump but I wouldn't consider these bass forward. The bass is full and rhythmic and will have you bobbing your head. The mids are very clear and natural. Instruments and voices sound more realistic with these compared to other sets at this price point. Highs are a little soft compared to the bass and mids but this makes them super easy to listen to. There is no harshness or sharpness that will hurt your ears and you can listen for hours.Even with the subpar remote and mic, these are my favorite earbuds out of 5 that I've tested in the $10-$40 range. These are winners.

Great sounding headphones. Extremely comfortable headphones since the drivers are angled.

Good quality.

These ear buds fit well and have excellent sound quality. I highly recommend these ear buds.

Arrives in a 2.5" x 6.5" box - could've used less materials - but presentation countsCONSTRUCTION:They have the generic dark grey rubbery plastic buds out of the box and as replacements included - in case you lose one .I like the smooth non-stick rubber shielding around the cables.The cable connections to all the components look like pretty solid (except to the mic section). Other than that area, It doesn't appear that normal "caring" wear and tear will yank wires loose.The ear bud , mic section and jack hardware are made of black plasticPERFORMANCE:Regardless of what music I like to listen to, I like using recordings of real physical musical instruments as a reference to judge audio quality of hardware - so I'm using a meditation sound track of crystal chimes being struck and quartz crystal bowls being rubbed for these ...That high frequency "Tinggggg-NNNNNN-ingggggggg-NNNNNNN-inggggg reverberating strike sound (of the crystal chimes) and the quartz crystal bowls sound good - not spectacular - there's not as much mid to deep lows as I've experienced with some other brands. But, hey, what if these are more accurate and the others are over enhancing the original recording?Noise Cancellation - not great but adequateVolume - I've had other brands that can go higher than this one (need less battery power to drive the mini-speakers) - but it's still good.

I bought these for $19.90 on September 17, 2019. Just a month ago (Feb 2025) I got rid of them as part of the cable had some wear and tear - though I can see them lasting a while longer.So not only are they durable, portable, but they have very good sound quality. They do a great job with noise canceling so you can listen to your music without hearing the outside world, or them hearing what you are.These are for sure worth the money, I am very impressed with them.