So far so good. Clean sounding, comfortable, and amazing
348934
So far so good! I was looking for a good earphone that sounds good and comfortable to wear. These fit that description perfectly. What I love about these is that they are not distracting to wear. Normally when I wear any type of head/earphone I get a little distracted by the fact that they are not always comfortable and do not always sound as good. To explain, I get distracted when I have to adjust the buds, adjust the cord, or have to change the volume on certain songs due to some tones being uncomfortable to listen to or just not sounding natural. I have not had that problem with these earphones. It's rather weird actually, these seem to help me to get lost in whatever I'm doing. Compared to my previous experience with earphones, I always knew they were there and therefore was always a little distracted.
I've only had these a few days, and I may need to update this review later. However, for now, these are exactly what I was looking for.
3593690
Because it is so amazing, I have to start by saying that I never dreamed you could find sound of this quality with a mid-teen price tag.  This headset is a huge value at the price at the time of this review.

5-Star, sound.  Clear, crisp and well balanced. One of the most enjoyable of all the $15-30 earbud headsets Ive tested, and Ive tested a lot of them.

5-Star, volume.  Very good, not the loudest of any I have tested, but I don't listen to music that is louder than this for fear of damaging my hearing.  Even with this headset I crank the volume down a click or two for the loudest songs.

The one thing I might mention is that when you press a volume button to increase or decrease the volume, there is a soft beep for  each change, except when you get to the maximum.  Instead of a loud tone, a voice says volume maximum.

4-Star, pairing.  Easy to pair (BT).  Press the MFB until red/blue flashing.  Or start when they earpieces are on your ears.  There are good power on and pairing prompts in English.

When used later, I sometimes must touch BT on the Bluetooth list to initiate connection because they don't reconnect automatically.

5-Star, controls.  On a box hanging down from the right earpiece. There are 3 buttons "+"/next song; MFB (on/off, play/pause/call); "-"/go back. Short  press for volume, long press for song changes. The buttons are large and well defined.

5-Start, fit and comfort.  Definitely 5 stars for me.  They don't have the usual earbuds, but when you get the earpieces in position pressed against your ears and twisted so that the ear hooks are locked in,  I feel more secure than with any  earbud headset that did not also have an over-the-ear hook.

Very comfortable.  I am not even aware they are there.

4-Star, charging.  Charges with a standard charge cable.  Charge time is about 2 hours.  Play time is about 5.5 hours for conversation, which means about 4 hours for music.  Music time is usually less than talk time because volume is commonly higher for music than for talk.
  Included with the headset are a charge cable, pair of earbud covers with hook attached  and  a user guide in Chinese and English that is hard to read because the print is so small.

Sample provided at a discount to test and review.
1509618
I heard these in store and mentioned them to Santa, who miraculously put them under the tree this year.  I have a normal sized head and I've found them to be quite comfortable.  I wore them today, continuously for over 3 hours and never had any headphone fatigue, so I'm not sure what anyone has experienced, but I'm in love.  The iPhone App is fantastic.  I love how I can customize my listening experience.  I haven't quite warmed up to Concert Hall, but then these sound so fantastic without it, it would hardly matter if I never use that feature.

Battery life so far is decent.  No, they won't play for 18 hours, but after hours of listening with ANC and Bluetooth today, I sill have 80% left, so that's pretty darn good to me.  Since the battery can be removed, I'm waiting for Parrot to offer the option to buy a 2nd battery to have an extra with me.  They'll supposedly have one available in the next few weeks.  I'll order one as soon as they do.

The design and build quality is simply beautifully done.  I love the metal earcup arms.  They're really beautifully executed.  I'm not a Beats fan as I find them to be too punchy sounding, especially on the bass end.  I also find them to sound unnaturally bright.  But these Zik 2.0's are just perfect.  I have speakers from France in my home system, so maybe these French designed headphones just sound more like home to me.  But I also think they sound more natural.  They just won't blow you away with heart thumping bass, or headache inducing treble, which doesn't sound natural to me to begin with.  I also really like the adjustable Noise Cancelling option in the iPhone App.  You can make the outside simply disappear, or at the touch of a finger from the App, allow some of the outside world to creep in.  Really Nice!

They paired instantly with my iPhone and I've even worn them while eating, without any issues as some others have commented.  The finger gesture controls are fun and very simple to master quickly.  Being able to place your finger on the side of the earcup and bring up Siri to make a call is cool as is using a simple "tap" to answer a call.  I found the sound quality to be quite good during a phone call as well.

All in all, I can't say enough great things about the Parrot Zik 2.0.  $400 may seem a lot to pay for headphones.  But the combination of style, quality materials, an incredibly intelligent and intuitive control system from your smartphone, with incredibly natural sound makes these a wonderful addition to my sound toybox!

I highly recommend you give them a listen and you'll see how terrific these are.
3553056
I bought these a month ago on a whim...I have a bunch of headsets, and I keep looking for the most comfortable set that sound good.  So far, these seem to be the best.  I also own a set of Shure E-2c's, which are much more expensive...and they sound good, but aren't as comfortable and don't deliver the bass that these do.  I'm impressed to say the least.  Right now these are the earbuds that I'm traveling with to enjoy solid sounds and keep the noise down on the BART in San Francisco.  Anyone who has spent any time on there knows how loud it can be.  All in all, I'd recommend these as a reasonble upgrade over any of the standard MP3/iPod headphones that come with a base unit.  I'm done spending over $100 on headphones if these hold up like I think that they will!
3494904
I'll write a follow-up after using these for a few more weeks, but after only a few days I can say without hesitation that I'm happy with the purchase. The sound isolation is top notch for an IEM (In Ear Monitor), the frequency response is flat without being completely void of low frequencies, and they're surprisingly comfortable for how deeply into the ear canal they're designed to go.

I have owned over a dozen mid to high-quality IEM's (with these being on the upper end of the scale for me), and these sound as good as anything I've tried, but they fit better!

I've already noticed that they've broken-in a bit after about 20-hours or so. The bass is more pronounced (but still tight), and the Mids/Highs are smoothing out. If you take them out of the box and find them lacking bass or a little harsh on the mid/high end, just give them some time... They settle-in nicely with time. I can't wait to hit the 100hr mark and beyond to see how they've improved. More to come...
2740206
*** Update 2013/02 ***

2+ years and still going strong.  Am very happy with this product.

*** Original Review ***

I am pleasantly surprised by these headphones.

Sound:  For the price, I was not expecting too high a sound quality.  But, I was really amazed at the fidelity of the sound produced through these.  The only ones that better these (albeit slightly) are Bose headphones.

Comfort:  Pleasant to wear, but if you are not used to wearing similar headsets, it will take some time to get used to them.

Bass:  Very good (other reviews say that it is due to the air vents). Even at high volumes, sound doesn't distort.

Blocking Outside Noise:  Don't compete with noise cancelling headphones, but block a decent level of outside noise (even better than more expensive in-canal earphones I have used).

All in all, I am blown away by these.  Highly recommend them.
One of those instances in which you get more than what you pay for.

Feel free to ask if you have any specific queries.
1588368
Pretty awesome.
Been on a dubstep kick for a while, but listen to it all. As long as you listen to "average" music (that is, a good mix of bass, treble, and midrange), these comfortable headphones will be great.

Sound:
For cans with this size driver (by the way, they are over the ear, not on top of), sound is pretty good. Taking into account price and bluetooth, they are what I expected.
Reproduction isn't good compared to my cheap-o Sennheiser HD202s, but I wanted wireless and cheap, and these deliver. I would say bass hits about as hard as it can on these, which is okay. Treble is a bit muted, but at least the volume can go WAY up. Higher than you would want.
To be honest, walking around campus or doing anything but judging headphones, I won't notice the difference. What I will notice is wireless-ness :D
If you want really good sound and bluetooth, get the wireless Sennheisers (~$300).

Pairing:
So the instructions say to pair with the device off. I had to charge for an hour, turn them ON, then I could pair (holding down the play/pause button until it blinks blue/red).

Comfort:
I was scared when I found out they were on top of ear, but they fit fine. The pads and headband are surprisingly quality. Controls are good and easy to find/control. I have a pretty big head, and so far they are not putting more pressure than I want on anything.

Range:
Walked out of my room and they kept playing. Wireless is awesome.

Style:
I dig them. A muted, stylish fashion.
2544694
Where do I start? I happen to be a person who has been advised by medical physicians and audiologists alike to have rather small ear canals. Thus finding a comfortable and actual noise isolating headphones has proven difficult for me. I also value my peace and quiet to a massive extent. I found these headphones and purchased them August of last year 2013. It's May 2014 and I have fallen head over heals with these headphones. They're comfortable, the amount of ear attachments I almost find overwhelming with all the options they give you. I use the smaller foam ones - I do like the instructions that come with them to insert and remove from your ear to create the optimum seal. I wear these things on average, 2-6 hours a day depending on my surroundings and they never get uncomfortable. I abhor outside noise and these headphones really block it all out for me. The cables are still in great shape and I haven't had to replace the foam attachments yet either. I'm not super technical about the sound specifics, but the music sounds great. I listen to a wide variety of music and haven't had any issues with quality yet.

They're a good price and come in lovely packing with the case etc.
2527246
Sound great!! So clean and loud. I recommend to anyone.
4408395
Ordered these headphones after going through umpteen reviews on C-net, amazon and ultrasone websites. I must say I wasn't quite immediately blown out by the music that is produced on this pair, as I was expecting to be. But after certain burn in and getting used to, I'm beginning to love it. The clarity on the HFI700s is just amazing and must be heard to be believed. The bass is just sweetly balanced and not overwhelming. External noise is blocked out so well that you can almost hear your breathe when music isn't playing !
Minor nits: is that since the ear covers are made of leather, it can lead to heat build up and sweating after prolonged listening.
And the connector cable is not detachable from the ear cups and are fairly long...not very convenient to use with portable players.

With their amazing build quality ...I'm sure I'll stick to this one for years to come !
213303
If you're shopping for new headphones then you already know that Apple's stock earbuds are crap. So to say that these sound better is an understatement. Except for the low end, the sound is super crisp and clear. You'll also want to turn the volume down quite a bit to avoid blasting out your eardrums since these amplify so well. For the bass, it has decent sound. The only knock against it is that it's a little muddy - there's not a good deep "thump" (without using any software/iPod EQ). But that's not to say that the bass will go unnoticed. It's actually a pretty good balance and of course will vary depending on the artist and mix. Outside noises are noticeably dampened making the sound that much louder and clearer. It also means that office mates can easily sneak up behind you. Overall, I'm very happy with how these sound.

As headphones/mic for the iPhone they work perfect. The lone button does everything it's supposed to: Pause/Play song, skip song, answer call, end call, voice commands. The only thing it's lacking are volume controls. The button itself also isn't as elegant as the iPhone's stock buds but it does the job and doesn't interfere with anything. The cord is also a sufficient length that the player can be kept in your pants pocket without any tugging on your ears nor is there a lot of slack to get in the way either.

Since these fit in your ear, your opinion may vary. At first I was pretty disappointed. Regardless of which size attachment I used my ears would get fatigued and sore after an hour of listening. I felt like the buds themselves were too long for my ears to fit comfortably. After a day or two of going back and forth between size attachments, I settled on the smallest size which didn't create a "seal" like the others but felt the most comfortable. After a day or two of wearing, my ears seam to have adapted. I've been wearing them for over a month now with no pain or fatigue. And despite not having a tight "seal" the sound is still exceptional.

Most negative comments on these earphones seem to stem from the nature of earphones in general. Yes, any knocks or rubbing against the cord will be transferred to you ear and you'll hear it. That's the nature of earphones that dampen outside noises by filling the ear canal. Plug your ears with ear plugs or even your fingers and you'll get a similar situation. Eating chips with these is nearly impossible because the sound is amplified. I'm sure there's some scientific reasoning behind the phenomena but it's no fault of the earphones themselves.
4385184
I've owned Klipsch before and have been happy with their level of performance when it comes to sound. I had hoped for something a little bit better than this, though I have to admit that, overall, I'm fairly pleased.

A few points:

1) Sounds. 5-stars. Well, this is the most important part, right? For this, I'll give some high marks. I mostly wanted something to listen to some music while working and tune everybody else out, and I've quite enjoyed listening to the music through these. The sounds are quite amazing! I've also been happy with the little amount of gameplay I've done through these.

2) Controls. 4-stars. The controls work, but they aren't intuitive to work without having to take the set off your ears to find the correct button.

3) Comfort. 3 1/2 stars. They aren't the most uncomfortable earphones I've used, but they are far from the most comfortable either. They are somewhat heavy and squeeze a bit tight on my head. Also, every time I put them on I have to move them around to make sure my ears end up on the inside of the cushions. However, I can usually wear them an hour or two at a time without feeling a need to rip them off my head. They aren't exactly headphones I'd enjoy wearing for eight hours in a row, which I want to do now and then.

4) Sturdiness. 4 1/2 stars. The headphones themselves feel very sturdy. When plugging into the PC, it does require one more connector which really sticks out there and I'm concerned might get hit or snapped off or something.

Overall, I had hoped for more, but I"m happy with the product as a whole.
1757096
First, my favorite feature of these headphones:  Jacks on either side, so you can pick which side the wire comes out of.  Maybe that's available on other brands/models, but I think it's absolutely brilliant.  The DNA headphones fold up nicely, which is good for packing them away, and I think will help prolong their life.  They're comfortable, adjustable, and for being my first pair of on-ear headphones, I think they seal out ambient noise (though they are not noise-canceling) very well.  I'm still on the fence about the sound quality.  While using them with my laptop, they seemed to distort bass at low to mid volume.  I haven't yet tried them with my receiver (cord is too short, haven't ordered an extension yet), and maybe they'd do well with a standalone DAC/Headphone amp.  Overall, I'm happy with them, and will continue to use them.  I'll update this review should I get the opportunity to figure out if that distortion is related to the source or the headphones.
4672423
These sounds amazing.  I have been in the audio industry for over 30 years and for the price... I love them.  As in other reviews... the plastic is a bit thin but they are sturdy enough.  They are super comfortable as well.  I would recommend them to a friend.
1940677
I've had these for about 2 weeks now and love them.  I saw other reviews that had me worried that this wasn't the best product, but I'm glad I ignored them.  Here is the breakdown:

Connectivity:
-  No issues connecting to Bluetooth laptop or Nokia 921
-  Range is phenomenal.  I can leave the phone in the basement and walk upstairs and still hear it.  The basement is
  finished so it goes thru 2 walls and a ceiling at 20 ft with no breakup.

Sound:
-  Outstanding sound, bass is as good as I've heard.
-  Sound output is loud enough to almost hurt my ears.

Microphone:
-  Don't have to raise voice and sound comes through true.
-  Seems to noise cancel fairly well.  I sit in front of a server that has loud fans and have had no complaints.

Other Notes:
-  Battery seems to last forever.  I've gone 2 weeks without charging it and have had it on for about 10 hours now.
-  I wear glasses and am not bothered at all by it.
-  I do have a narrow head, so fitting hasn't been an issue
-  If you tip your head back to far it hits the band and moves the headphones around.
-  Can hear phone conversations, but can still hear things around you.

Final Thoughts:
For the money it can't be beat, I'd recommend these and would buy them as a present for someone else.  We'll see how they hold out over time, I'll try to post more as these age.
1347602
Headset has an amazing sound and not heavy at all.
This headset was very user friendly and had no trouble at all pairing to my phone.
High definition sound- These headphones have incredible sound quality.
Comfort- They were really comfortable and they didn't fall out while I was running or doing other activities. My other headset I couldn't do sit ups without out one side falling out. They fit comfortable in my ears without having to adjust them constantly. They didn't pop out of my ears one time during my work out.
Battery Life- I only charged them once and haven't charged them since. I've used them a few times and have yet to have to charge them. Not sure how long the battery life is just yet. So far I'm pleased with it.
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3419410
I'm a Senns guy. I like the uncolored sound, the comfort and quality. But I kept reading reviews about these puppies so I convinced myself I need another set of cans. First impression is . Lighterweight, and just as comfy....
BETTER soundstage, but slightly thinner sound. The other reviews I read made me expect better bass, but that's not really a negative. Booming bass isn't natural. (If that's important to you, neither Senns nor these should be your 1st choice).

Please note that I'm comparing these to the 300 ohm HD 600's..3 times the price, so not really fair.  Also unfair is these phones are fresh out of the box. It seems 30 - 40 hours of playing actually improves sound quality, so I might need to update this review later.

Obviously sound matters most, but comfort is a close 2nd. These both sound nice and will let you listen for hours.
I had to really condition the clamping pressure on the 600's. These fit perfect the first time.

All things considered, I'm pretty pleased with the DT990's.