Got mine a few days ago--kudos to newegg! I had to break open a pair to try them--and they exceeded my expectations. Granted my expectations were non-existent, but still. They're fairly comfortable and I found it easy to get a good seal with the included tips. More comfortable than my new RE262's--which were obviously designed for alien ears. The sound is not terrible--fairly well balanced except for a bit of a shrill upper mid-peak. Respectable, if not detailed mids, bass isn't thumpy, but very vague and loose. Treble somewhat rolled off. They sound pretty nice with spoken word and are definitely listenable for music--particularly classical and opera--which benefit from that upper mid kick. Cord is tangly, but seems sturdy. These are a noticeable upgrade for anyone with stock cheapo earbuds.