MEE audio EDM Universe D1P In-Ear Headphones with Headset Functionality (PLUR/White)

These headphones where not a brand I was familiar with. I was searching for an inexpensive replacement pair for my recently broken set. I was looking for a decent price and good reviews. A microphone and volume control were a necessity, so I decided to try them out. When they arrived I was pleasantly surprised by the strong and modern packaging. Included were the headphones, a carrying case, some extra ear buds in 3 or 4 sizes, and a bracelet featuring the brand name and some other pleasant words. The headphones work great they have decent bass, and good volume control. My only initial minor issue was the size of the earbuds themselves, they stick out quite far. They were comfortable in my ear, they simply look a little awkward at first. Then you get used to it and they are fantastic. Nothing that should deter you from purchasing these headphones.

I've been looking for earbuds that had a remote function for both track and volume control and with the flat style cord that I saw in Radio Shack. Nothing at Radio Shack worked for my Samsung Galaxy Mega smartphone. My kids go through earbuds like water, and now with a new kitten in the house, earbuds don't have a chance. I bought used from the Amazon warehouse, thinking I could try this for the reasonable price, so I didn't really have high expectations for these.First of all, the packaging is wonderful. I did think "Over the top" for $15 earbuds, but nevertheless the impression I have is attention to detail. At first I thought the round part in the middle was part of the awesome packaging, then I realized that it was yet more awesomeness in the form of a round case to store both earbuds and the soft inserts. A wristband that has the colorful PLUR motto is also included. The only negative to the packaging and accessories is that the tiny clip that secured the cord to clothing broke when I tried to use it, but I've done without clips with previous earbuds so this is a minor complaint for me.The earbuds themselves look better than any earbuds I've ever used. The sound is great, all the songs I've been listening to sound full-bodied. The regular inserts for the buds stay in my ears, so I haven't tried the double-flange inserts, which is supposed to be for deeper seating. Not crazy about the idea but others may find these fit better. While the volume control works beautifully, the track control only works for pause and forward. Apparently the backwards control only works with iPhones and may not work for most Androids (I'm resigned to this as all my other earbuds haven't had this).The question is, would I pay the full price for these? I might be persuaded to just for the extras, and definitely if I knew these will last. I'll come back in a few months to report on how well these hold up (hopefully the kitten will keep his paws off these).

When I purchased my first pair nearly 4 years ago, I was very impressed with the durability and the sound quality. Since then, I have purchased 3 more pairs, all of which I have been dissatisfied with.Quite simply, the quality of the product has decreased immensely. I've had one earbud of the pair fail, broken wires entering the earpiece, a defective volume control, an inoperable microphone, and more.My fourth pair avoids those problems, but the sound quality is noticably worse than my first pair. With some devices, the volume simply can't go high enough. After running tests with different earbuds and devices, I've concluded the problem lies within the MEE earbuds. Secondly, there is a woeful lack of bass. Virtual all sound is mid-range and treble. That's an embarrassing problem for an earbud that claims to be built for listening to dance music, which tends to be bass heavy. Thirdly, what sound does come through sounds muffled and distant. Not quite like being underwater, but more like a thin wall or heavy curtain in the way.I use my earbuds with phone, tablet, computer, and t.v. None of my other brand earbuds have this problem using all those devices. Nor do I encounter the problem using speakers with those devices. Therefore, it's not the devices. It's the MEE EDM Universe that's at fault.Don't be fooled by the price either. My first pair -- the **good** pair -- cost about $20 on Amazon. My second pair cost $13 on Amazon. My fourth pair cost $8 on Amazon. Notice the trend? Must be a reason. What happens when you drop the price, but still don't sell enough to reach revenue targets? You start sacrificing quality in order to save on production costs!Don't waste your money. They used to be good, but that time has long since passed.