Skullcandy Smokin' Buds 2 In-Ear Audio Earbud Headphones with In-Line Microphone - Black

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Love this product sound is great quality and they always last me about 3-4 years, well worth it!

Context:These were bought as a replacement for a pair of Skullcandy Smokin' Buds I already own. Unfortunately the sound in the left earpiece was very quiet and I had to return them. I therefore I can only review based on first impressions given there were differences between the old and newer models.Sound Quality 3.5/5:The sound (in the right earpiece) appeared to be of good quality, comparable to my older pair. They aren't "high end" but they're not noticeably bad.Design 4/5:The design has changed slightly. They now have the words "Skullcandy" on the back of the mic/button, and the jack has changed from inline/straight to a 90 degree style.I like the design of the earpieces as they are obviously left/right when putting them in in the dark.I also like the flat wires as they tend to "untangle" themselves easily and don't tighten into a knot.Durability 4/5:The reason I was replacing my old pair was because the jack has apparently become worn and they no-longer trigger my mobile to output on headphones (it says on loudspeaker with them plugged in). They still work in my laptop so I'm still using them every day. They're just no longer useable with a mobile. This seems to be a general problem will all earphones though, and my old set lasted longer than most, around 6 months to a year of heavy use, so I don't fault them too much for it. (I'm experimenting with TNP Extender / FosPower Adapter Jack's to see if I can mitigate this with my next pair.)

My favorite in-ear headphones for my Blue Yeti microphone. With punchy bass, lightweight comfort, and a stylish design, they’re reliable for casual music listening and gaming. I own two pairs, proving their great value and performance at an affordable price.

My last set of Skullcandy headphones lasted me 3 or more years, and I absolutely loved. That was until they fell out of my bag as I got into the car, were trapped in the door and bounced a hundred metres down the road. They were robust, but not that robust.In the last year I have bought 3 new pairs of headphones from other brands. Two broke after a few weeks and were not of good audio quality, the other which I have used for 6 months sounded poor and just didn't fit my ears which I have never had a problem with before. The only reason I went away from Skullcandy was because I wanted a volume control, but having been so fed up of these other options I decided to reinvest these... I have since decided no volume control does not matter to me enough to not stick with Skullcandy.Their stuff is attractive and well made. This set have nice see through plastic that lets you glimpse the inner workings. The sound quality is exceptional, and I am someone who cares greatly about that. What makes these stand out from my last pair is the comfort of the fit. This ergonomic design gives a really snug fit, I actually think these will stay in when running which is not something I normally bother trying. The only negative could be the in-line control. The plastic on this is a little flimsy and managed to snap on my last set whilst loose in my bag. The button still worked, but it is a weak spot and the design has not changed.Exceptional value.

Good comfortable fit and stays in the ears well. Also no crackling noises when you move your jaw.Sound quality is also good. Clear, with a reasonable amount of bass.Tangle free wires great.No pouch provided but I am using the old pouch from another set of headphones.Very good value at £11.99Unfortunately after about 10 months, these have packed in. A few weeks ago, the pause and skip buttons stopped working and now one earphone has stopped working.They have been used frequently, but would have expected them to last longer than this.Currently on pair number 3.Update- Now on pair number 4.Lasts about a year before internal wires start to go. Exactly the same problem as before.Again, cannot fault the sound quality, and the price is good as well. This time £10.

Earbuds normally slip out of my ears but these actually stay put and when pushed in properly have very good noise isolation. A little to good to be honest as I have to wear them loose if walking home late otherwise I can't really hear a lot of external noises. I like the flat cord and it comes with a standard length cable. It doesn't have a slide adjuster for the ear cables so I used the small black elastic band that came with them so they don't get caught up in my clothes.They are not for for an audiophile but dependent on what they are plugged into, they do produce a nice clear sound and decent bass when fully seated in your ears.The only niggle I have is the remote mic. It would be nice if it had volume control as well but you can't have everything. The remote mic controls are click once to pause and long click to use OK Google on the Samsung phones/Tabs (don't know if it works for any others), 2 quick clicks for forwards and 3 quick clicks backwards. I've been told the mic sound quality is clear and it does pick up a lot of external sound but it doesn't really interfere much with clarity when speaking.On a whole they seem pretty good for the price. Please note that my first pair developed a fault within 2 hours of first use - sound only came through one of the earbuds. Contacted Amazon and new one was dispatched and faulty one collected within 2 days.