RHA MA650 Wireless Earbuds: Sweat-Proof Bluetooth in-Ear Headphones with 12hr Battery, 3 Year Warranty Included

If you are in a hurry:These are not for people that like (fake) bass heavy phones, these are natural sounding and has almost neutral sound signature, no fancy app control or sound engineering (DSP), just pure, honest and true reproduction of sound.Summary:Sound (Overall): 8/10Lows: 9/10Mids: 8.5/10Highs: 7/10Sound stage: 4/10Stereo Imaging: 8/10Comfort/Fit: 9/10Build Quality: 8/10Battery Life: 8/10Controls: 9/10Wireless Range: 9/10Cons:- Static noise when not playing- Doesn't charge via USB C - USB C cableIf you got the time:I am just another victim of losing the 3.5mm headphone jack with my latest phone upgrade, rendering all my beloved and endearing headphones/earphones collection useless, then, I began my inevitable quest to find a decent sounding, comfortable and reliable wireless pair. It was really hard than I thought, It should have been much easier considering the numerous wireless earphones that have flooded the market during recent times, just within a couple of attempts I realized two things... 1. Bluetooth technology may not be ready for prime time to produce open natural sound yet and 2. All headphone makers, even the reputed ones are now behind increasingly popular, more "V" shaped commercial sound signature. It almost became a very frustrating experience trying on too many headphones/earphones shelling out couple of 100s of dollars only to be sorely disappointed and send them back.Now let's talk about RHA MA 650 wireless earphones, despite of encouraging reviews from serious audio review sites that I have come to trust, I think it's a bold move from RHA's part to publish the frequency response curve right on the product page and that got my attention and I decided to give it a shot, anyways I was desperate at this point.Sound:Apparently, sound is what earphones are made for, this one is really a gem, may be literally a gem at first, right out of the box, they sounded bright like a sparkly gem with sibilant and harsh sounding highs, but, after being broken in for 40+ hours and finding the right bud (which was little tricky, more on it later) these earphones turned out to be all I hoped for and even more.Lows:These earphones excel in this frequency range, if you feel that these lack bass then either you are not getting the correct seal with the bud you are using or you are expecting fake, loose and rough bass, because, these ones produces a well-rounded, clean, smooth, punchy and solid bass that does not shy away to the back seat, it is powerful, forward and comes right at you, it is phenomenal for an earphone with such small driver, lower lows (bass extension) especially is deep and super smooth and also I could hear no distortion even on bass heavy tracks at unbearably high volumes (these ones gets really loud) the mid bass is really punchy and fast and the upper lows blend seamlessly with the lower mids.Mids:This is another area these pair shines, the vocals come to life and there is a lot of headroom which make the mids sounds super open with a lot of air, this is very unusual for a Bluetooth headphones/earphones, RHA sure must have spent a lot of time tuning the mids, it feels so natural that the voices feel very real, my only gripe with the mids is that, there is a slight bump with higher mids that makes the voice sound little too forward to my liking, though it helps with the openness of the voices and it is only a very slight bump, it is there and noticeable, this is not a deal breaker by any means but this is what prevents the earphones from having almost perfect mid sound signature.Highs:Highs are not the strength of these pair, the presentation is very detailed and has almost unbelievable depth to its imaging, the sound stage is rather short, its not too wide extending as much as the length of the shoulders and that is OK considering the closed back design of these earphones but the real set back is with the nature of the highs, these pair might sometimes sound sibilant all across the highs with some tracks, making the 'S' sound little 'Sshh' and it's only very little and not to the point of disturbing the whole presentation, the highs are very detailed but it could have been little softer and smoother.Comfort/Fit:The second important thing with any earphone/headphone is how much they let you enjoy the sound they produce, it is useless if the earphones are uncomfortable even if they were the best sounding pair, fortunately, these are very comfortable to wear, weighing just around an ounce and with flexible silicone neck band that contours to the shape of your shoulders, you hardly feel them.Finding the correct fitting bud was a challenge to me, despite the generous range of tips that come with the package, I couldn't manage to get a good seal, finally the comply foam tips were the ones that did the trick, I ordered additional tips from comply (size 400) to get the perfect fit and that totally had a very positive impact on the sound, as with every earphones, good seal is the real deal.Build Quality:These are well built pair of earphones, the aluminum casing for the earphones make them feel premium and the built-in magnets prevent the earphones from dangling around when you are not using them, the aluminum casing on the in-line remote and on the tips of the band are a nice touch, the silicon also doesn't feel flimsy and can take some beating.Battery Life:RHA promises 12 hours of battery life with these earphones, I managed to get 10+ hours on average when listening to them on moderate volume, I think the battery life is also impressive considering how light these earphones really are.Controls and Wireless Range:Fortunately the controls are pretty straight forward on these pair, there is a power button on the band and volume +/next, play/pause/answer/reject and volume -/prev button on the traditional looking, in-line mic remote, like what we are used to on a wired pair, making it convenient compared to fiddling with and figuring out controls on the neck band. These pair feature NFC for easy pairing as added bonus.The range is very good, it never dropped connection or skipped at me at all even at 30+ feet.Call Quality:These earphones are great for phone calls too, they sound great and the other person had no complaints hearing me.Concerns:Everything is not perfect with these pair though, there is a slight hissing static noise with these when there is no music playing, this is not audible when the earphone is playing music but, at this price point this kind of feels cheap and the earphones weirdly does not charge from a USB C to C cable, you will need a USB A to C cable to charge them, even though RHA provides a short cable in the box, it is inconvenient to carry around additional cable since you can't charge with your phone's USB C charger.Conclusion:RHA has done an incredibly job with these pair hitting all the right chords (for the most part), the build quality is great and it feels and sounds lot better than the ones that are priced more than twice as much as these, also these pair is almost perfect overall for except the minor quirks that I mentioned about, I'm glad that my quest is finally over.

With the correct earbuds for your specific ears, these are by far the best bang for your buck at this price level. The battery life is way beyond most competitors, and even those that meet or exceed its battery life require some bulky band. All of the band except the ends is slim, and comfortable. I wear these under a collared shirt 4 days a week for 11 hours at a time, and never have any issues with how they sit, or the battery dying.Not once has the battery ran out on me, despite playing music at moderate to high levels for 10+ hours.Pairing them is a BREEZE, and my wife and I often swap between our phones to use the same headset.Microphone quality is from what I am told on the other end of calls, superb, crisp and clear. Any background noise, including someone talking near you, while on a call, is not heard by the person on the other end.Sound Quality is amazing, not the heaviest bass, but PLENTY even for audiophiles. My ear drums to get pounded by the appropriate songs when I want them to! If you have never experienced GOOD audio and use these, you will literally hear things in songs you didn't know were there. Across the spectrum, the balance is superb. Be sure to allow a burn in period before you judge the sound quality!CUSTOMER SERVICE IS TOP NOTCH! I had a small issue with the rubber cable relief at one bud, and a REPLACEMENT was sent without issue - WHAT?! Unbelievably fantastic! The turnaround time from me reporting the issue to them and them sending replacement was literally less than 24 hours in total, mostly delayed by my responses!Cannot recommend these enough.

Loved them. The thick part is, to my preference, a bit longer than necessary. I'd be happier if all the system was tighter around my neck and head. I used them for a full day skiing in colorado and the sound was deep and with enough detail, for a portable headset. Lasted 5 hours, never failed to connect. It did take me a little while to connect the Bluetooth the first time, but I was not following instructions and with my skiing gloves, poles, helmet, et al... so it would be unfair to conclude anything from that.EDIT: I have a question for RHA or other users, how do you se the little plastic cable holder in the picture below?EDIT 2: Took 1,5 star out. AND BEWARE!!! As per John from RHA's Customer Service "You will be unable to charge the MA Wireless with a USB C - USB C cable. The MA Wireless series has been designed to utilise a USB A - USB C charging cable and can be charged via a USB A plug adaptor or powered USB A input."SO if you have moved into the new USB-C standard (e.g. MacBook/Pro since 3 years ago!)) you will have to carry in your laptop bag ONE ADDITIONAL CABLE to charge this headset if you stay for more than, In my experience, 3 days out of home. Its like buying a Bentley but putting a 1921 Dynamo instead of a battery.Soooo ridiculous not to accept USB-C to USB-C cable, and they give no reason why.

Bluetooth headsets have always been a matter of convenience for me rather than a technological evolution over wired headsets. For a long time, I preferred to use wired headsets whenever possible and took recourse to Bluetooth headsets when on the move. However, the abysmal performance of Bluetooth plug-in headsets like SBH54 and the Fiio BTR1 left me extremely disappointed and finally set me on course to finding a standalone wireless earphone.As always, I began researching the mainstream options and found the Goldilocks zone to be around the Rs. 10000 – 15000 mark locally ($149-199 as per US pricing). This is where you can find the truly wireless options like Apple AirPods, BeatsX, Bragi – The Headphone, and the wireless variants of RHA MA750, Sennheiser Momentum In-Ear, Shure SE215 and V-Moda Forza Metallo. However, after much pondering, I set my bar a bit lower.The fact is that the wireless equivalents are priced at least double of the wired counterparts while Apple charges a large premium for some nifty tricks rather than for audio quality. Hence, the best compromise seems to be in finding an option that offers performance closest to a similarly priced wired variant. In my case, that meant sticking to the $100 price point while picking up something that offered performance on par with the wired Sennheiser Momentum In-ear that I was using for over 3 years and which was originally priced at $100.With my primary device being an iPhone, the other requirement was for the earphones to natively support AAC to ensure direct transmission from Apple Music without further re-encoding. At the same time, aptX support is a necessity for all other devices. The cheaper Bluetooth earphones often skip on both due to licensing costs, relying on the mandatory and much inferior SBC codec. With this set of requirements, it didn’t take long to settle on the RHA MA650 Wireless. While the brand may be relatively unknown, I had come across it multiple times when making past earphone purchases and hence it wasn’t too difficult for me to proceed without batting an eyelid. The 12-hour battery life and 3-year warranty were just an icing on the cake.Packaging:I firmly believe that a manufacturer’s love for its products manifests itself in the design of the packaging, though not the wastefulness of it. In the past, Fiio’s packaging of the BTR1 left me thoroughly unimpressed as even barebones packaging can be done gracefully. In the case of the RHA MA650, the packaging seems just about right. It offers a minimal unboxing experience while properly protecting and unfurling the contents. It starts with the outer cover which contains a pull tab and magnets to gracefully open/shut the box. Thereafter, you can pull out the foam box containing the earphone to reveal the 3 inner sections pictured below.Thankfully, RHA hasn’t compromised on the number of tips by offering 8 pairs of silicone (six embedded in the case, one on the earphones and another one in a separate pouch) along with a pair of the much-lauded Comply foam tips. The default silicone tips worked quite well for me, but I found the Comply tips to be the most comfortable and settled on using it on a daily basis. The package also includes a clip that helps in neatly tying up the two ends along the bottom of the neck such that the microphone and controls are easily accessible. Lastly, there is a somewhat ordinary mesh carry pouch included that just about does the job. You may justifiably mistaken it to be one for wired earphones but it is in fact a testament to the flexibility of the MA650.Design:To be honest, I have never been impressed with the neckbud form factor with some of them bordering on ridiculous. Hence, going with this option was more about practicality than looks. I had to rule out the 'truly wireless' options like AirPods as my primary aim was to use it for my daily commute and losing them in a completely crowded public transit system was not something I could afford. I had once dropped a Fitbit One and had a harrowing time following it as it was subjected to some impressive footwork by other commuters. The round-the-neck option like the BeatsX wasn't any better considering the compromise on battery life and the possibility of an unclipped wire scraping against my back.The aspect that makes the RHA MA650 more bearable as a neckbud is the lightness, thinness and flexibility of the “SecureFlex” band. It is easily hidden under the collar on formal days while collarless shirts wouldn't leave you scratching your neck as the band is imperceptible when walking or running strenuously. It is rated as IPX4, making it sweat and splash resistant, which is good enough for everyday usage, but not for dropping in the pool. The two tubes at the end of the band are perfectly weighed down against the collar bone with the ends being made of high-grade 6063 aluminum alloy.All the controls are present on one side with the rubber part of the “tube” housing the power button, a dual colour (red/white) LED, NFC chip, USB Type C port and a vibrator. The wire extending from the “tube” contains an inline universal 3-button controller. I have refrained for terming any side as left or right as the band is side-agnostic, with its flexibility allowing it to be worn in any which way. Having said so, the "side" opposite to the one containing the controls is completely barren and bereft of any externalities which would indicate that it solely houses the battery.To add a few more words on the 3-button controller, the aluminium covering gives it a premium look and houses the microphone along with the branding. The rubber-coated buttons allow for touch-usage with the depression in the middle easily allowing one to feel their way through, though the buttons are certainly a bit hard to press.Lastly, the aluminium housing of the earphone adds to the premium feel and is extremely lightweight, thereby not tugging at the earphone. Making them magnetized is a good touch and makes the housing wires feel like hoodie strings when left dangling. However, it is of more utility in keeping the wires untangled when the earphones are parked within the pocket or the pouch. The aluminium housing also keeps the weight down, enabling the earphone to be worn directly as against the over-the-ear design of the heavier MA750 with the steel housing.One thing I really didn’t like about the design out of the box is the blue regulatory label dangling from one of the wires. It looks ridiculous and I kept it on for a week as I made my mind about keeping the device. However, once decided, I simply tore the label off since it mostly paper.Controls:Although I have covered the arrangement of the buttons, I thought it best to cover the functionality separately. As is the case with most Bluetooth devices, the power button is a multi-functional one. The headset switches on with a 2-second press and subsequently a recorded female voice announces the battery level in 20% intervals. The voice-battery status can also be invoked anytime by pressing the power button. Pairing is initiated with a 5-second press of the power button and is accompanied by an identifiable, oscillating pairing tone. I couldn't test the NFC pairing due to lack of compatible devices but considering how quick and flawless the normal pairing was, I trust this to be as good if not better.The 3-button controller comes with a standard set of controls which allows for playback and volume control including track skipping. However, long pressing of the central "action" button also invokes the default virtual assistant, Siri on iOS and Google Assistant on Android which I found to be convenient on several occasions, be it for search or for invoking an OS function.Fit:A lot of the perception of sound quality and comfort comes from the fit of the earphones. The myriad tips that come with the MA650 ensure that there is at least one that will work for everyone. I found the Comply foam tips to be the most versatile of the lot. They can be dug in to the ear canal without any discomfort to cut off from the world and can be loosened to let ambient sound in, without falling off. Of course, it is not about the tips alone. The noise isolating Aerophonic design of the housing is more than a trademark and seems to do its job to the extent where noise cancellation may not be craved for.Codec Support:Bluetooth audio quality is invariably a function of the codec used. The world of Bluetooth audio codecs is a minefield, governed more by corporate interests than technical ones. The prominent ones include aptX from Qualcomm, AAC used primarily by Apple and LDAC from Sony. Many manufacturers are not transparent about the codec support which makes it difficult to purchase a Bluetooth headset for iOS, for which AAC support is essential. Thankfully, the MA650 supports the same along with aptX for Windows and Android.The Bluetooth codec selection option on Oreo makes switching the Bluetooth codec much easier and hence I primarily tested the codec support on Android. Playback was done using Spotify and Apple Music.The mandatory SBC codec playback is at 16-bit/44.1 kHz, 328 kbps. Playback using the explicit AAC option is at 16-bit/44.1 kHz, 228.42 kbps. While the default aptX playback is 16-bit/44.1 kHz, it can be changed to 48 kHz. aptX-HD and LDAC are not supported.An important observation in all this is that it is best to leave the codec selection to 'Use System Selection (Default)' on Android. This ensures that aptX is auto-selected whenever available. More importantly, it ensures that the AAC audio from Apple Music is passed through without re-encoding at 256 kbps. Explicitly selecting the AAC codec results in the AAC audio from Apple Music being re-encoded to 228.42 kbps using the software encoder which deteriorates the audio quality.Sound Quality:When you already have a target in mind, you are least surprised by the results. In this case, I expected the MA650 to sound as good as my Sennheiser Momentum In-Ear and I wasn't disappointed. In fact, getting close to $100 sound from a wireless earphone costing $100 is by no means a small feat.The clarity and soundstage on this device is totally worth its price. The bass is not accentuated while the mids are remarkably clear and well-defined. On the other hand, the upper mids and highs are quite shrill, fresh out of the box, to the extent that I immediately resorted to using an equalizer on iOS. The Treble Reducer preset worked well to reduce the shrillness at first but I eventually settled on the Flat preset, which I incidentally discovered is not the same as turning off the equalizer on Apple Music, though Spotify differs on that front.The good thing is that the shrillness at high frequencies is a bit transient. I have never specifically exercised burn-in, but in this case, the sound signature certainly changes with time. I think it was about a week later when the highs started sounding much more subdued and I could turn the equalizer off once and for all.While the custom 380.1 drivers are a mystery, I am pretty sure it leaves a lot of room for improvement for the MA750 to fill in. This is a case of getting good value for your money rather than ultimate sound quality. After 3 weeks of listening, I would put the sound signature as a shallow “V”, where the right leg is bit steep than the left one. The sharpness at highs is still perceptible but on the whole the sound tends to be flattish and balanced.On a side note, Apple Music and Spotify aren't at the epitome of quality with their respective choice of 256 kbps AAC and 320 kbps Ogg Vorbis (at Extreme setting), but the native Apple Music AAC playback sounded the best. I was surprised that for the tracks I tested, Apple Music sounded better than Spotify even over aptX. However, Spotify remains my favourite for music discovery. Lossless files might be a different beast altogether and certainly not worth streaming over Bluetooth.Latency:I wouldn’t go to the extent of measuring the lag without precise measuring instrument but one can assume it to be about a quarter of a second when using AAC and about two tenths when using aptX since I don’t believe this device has aptX-LL support.What I can state is the practical impact of this latency. Both, iOS and Android have built-in mechanisms to compensate for this lag such that videos don’t go out of sync. On iOS this works fine for the majority of the apps. The default player as well as VLC seem to be perfectly in sync. For whatever reason, the YouTube app on iOS is tremendously out of sync, more than what the latency would account for. The same videos work fine over Safari on iOS, so I assume the YouTube app isn’t taking advantage of the API offered by iOS to compensate for the lag. Other streaming apps like Prime Video and Hotstar are a few milliseconds out of sync but are not distracting enough to ruin the experience. On the Android side, the YouTube app is perfectly in sync while other streaming apps have minuscule lag, like they do on iOS.Battery Life:As I had mentioned previously, an immense advantage of using neckbuds is the extended battery life. While “truly wireless” solutions like AirPods are capable of 5 hours, most other devices aim at 8-10 hours of battery life. Hence, kudos to RHA for managing to fit in a 12-hour battery while retaining the device weight at 33g.My measurements are purely anecdotal since I haven’t run-down the battery from full to empty in one sitting. However, the very first time, I made a note of the duration as the battery life changed to 60% and it was about 5.5 hours since I had started my listening session with a fully charged device. More recently, I managed to get an hour of call and another one of music playback with the battery already “below 20%”. In fact, with my daily commute lasting a couple of hours every day, I managed to get through an entire work week without charging, which is no mean feat. While battery life may vary with usage and volume, I would put my neck on the line and state that the 12-hour figure is a conservative one and you are likely to get a bit more out of it.The battery life can be tracked in 20% increments using the status bar indicator or widget on Android and iOS. However, taking in to the consideration the voice prompts, it is extremely difficult to not be aware of it all the time. When the battery falls below 20%, the device intervenes even when you are listening or speaking, every half an hour. While this may be irritating in certain circumstances, it is a reminder to not let the battery life enter that region.To save battery, the device switches off automatically after 10 minutes if it is not connected to any device. However, it remains connected to the device even when there is no music playing as it functions as a call headset, so one has to take care to disconnect the device when not in use.I did clock the charging time with the device fully drained and it took about 95 minutes for a complete charge. The charging current was a steady 0.05A, so an extrapolation would put the battery capacity to about 80 mAh. The LED changes from red, when charging, to white when fully charged. However, the device cannot be used while it is being charged. The charging to discharging ratio of 1:8 is phenomenal and makes up for the lack of a quick charging feature.Connectivity:Too often, wireless variants of earphones are made in a very slipshod manner where all the wireless stuff is mashed with the wired earphones without much consideration of the wireless performance. However, that is not the case here.Pairing with any device is immediate and not a “device searching” mess. Thereafter, the MA650 automatically connects to the phone whenever it is switched on. The only time it doesn’t auto-connect is when Bluetooth is explicitly toggled on the host device. On iOS 11, I think this is simply due to the manner in which Bluetooth operates.The connectivity is rock-solid over a radius of 30 feet (9 metres), the distance I usually roam around the phone, so the actual range is much higher. When in the pocket, in a crowded subway, I had the sound drop off, for a second or two, twice over a 3-week period which is commendable considering my erstwhile SBH54 lost full connectivity in a similar situation.The MA650 also features true multipoint connectivity where two devices can be simultaneously paired to it at the same time. In such a case you can accept calls from either of the phones and in fact simultaneously play music as well. However, in such a case, you can only hear the music that was initiated first, even though both the phones have the pause button enabled on their music players. I also tested the scenario where I initiated a call from one paired device to another. On the Sony SBH54, it would cause the device to reboot but RHA has handled the situation well as it simply mutes the line. Switching to speakers or the phone microphone immediately causes the line to become active which is how it should be.Calling:In many cases, the call functionality is an afterthought for manufacturers of audio equipment. In the past, I had found the Fiio BTR1 to be particularly poor designed in this regard. However, the MA650 does well on this front. I haven’t heard much complaints about the audio quality over a few dozen calls, apart from a few occasions in noisy environments. The microphone quality might not be the best but is more than serviceable. Thankfully, RHA has made sure to include a vibrator to alert about calls when you have the neckbud on you without being plugged in. Similarly, the LED flashes to let you know of incoming as well as missed calls.Volume:For a Bluetooth headset, the RHA MA650 gets really loud. Part of it is assisted by the incredible noise-isolation that this device offers. Either way, it is unlikely that you would ever miss part of a conversation or a podcast due to ambient noise.A prickly situation related to volume are the steps in the volume control. The volume steps on a Bluetooth device are normally lesser than the host device, mostly numbering 15 steps while the phone has 16. For some reason, RHA decided to go with an 8-step volume controller. This maps to the following volume levels on iOS: 1-3-5-7-9-11-13-16. I do find this irritating and wish RHA offered more precise volume control.Price:$99 is not a universal price for the MA650 as customs and taxes bring the price to Rs. 7999 in India or a little over $120 in equivalent terms. The price has never been discounted by Headphone Zone, the official importers in India, though I picked it up from them on Amazon during a sale which offered 10% cashback and thereby brought the effective price down to about $110.Conclusion:The co-relation between price and performance is never linear as far as earphones are concerned. Over the years, I have found $100 to be the sweet spot for on-the-move earphones and $200 for sedentary headphones, as far as value for money is concerned. The good thing is that the RHA MA650 Wireless can easily trade blows with the top 10 earphones, including wired ones, within the $100 bracket. It may not have the W1 chip or auto-pause sensors but more than makes up for it with its audio quality, battery life and connection quality. You may spend 50% more to get better performance or fancier features, but at this price point nothing else comes close. It also means that I am unlikely to review any other Bluetooth earphone for the next 3 years, with the MA650 giving me little reason to think otherwise.(▲) Great sound clarity across frequencies(▲) Superb noise isolation, especially with the Comply foam tips(▲) AAC (must for iOS) and aptX support(▲) 12-hour battery life, 3-year warranty(▲) Yoga-capable flexibility and lightness(⬌) The blue label which can be and should be torn off(⬌) Serviceable microphone which picks up ambient noise(⬌) aptX-HD might be missed by some, though not the higher licensing costs(▼) Shrill upper-mids and highs which mellow down with time but remain perceptible(▼) Inexcusable 8-step volume control

I buy these earphones for my daughter second times in a row. High quality. Great sound. Noise cancelling actually works. Reasonable pricing for high quality product.

Love the sound quality and comfort with all the accessories it comes with just that I needed more bigger size ear buds than the many options of smaller which they have sent... Great product overall, punchy bass, comfortable earbuds, long battery life... Overall best product in the price range, I saw its review online and bought it, actually gambelled on it and found it better than Bose n jabra.....

Easy to use, arrived quickly in excellent packaging with a wide range of ear buds. Great battery life and sound quality

Not sure why there are not much byeres for this product. This is an excellent product. Although I had to order it from Amazon global store, it is worth the money. The sound signature is great.stage is good- you will sence every instrument seperately, Bass is just right-hand it's not over powering, but it's just right. High trable. Chargers in little over 1 hour fully. When you turn it on it tells you battery% everytime- but battery % is mentioned in brackets 100, 80, 60, 40, 20. Call connectivity is great. Call sound in both the ears. Mic is very good- no complaints from listners, Eve n while using them while riding. Bluetooth connectivity is very good. It's an excellent product. It's a shame that none of the stores has this product available in India and I had to pay for import duties taxes. Anyways it sounds like a 10k earphones with 3 years worrenty on the top.