Price is deceptive - in a GOOD way - Fantastic headphones that work well for about $10! Buy them.
356792
Absolutely great set of 'spare' or just 'test' headphones with mic.  I bought these to send to a friend who was having an error that popped up with the game "rocket league" and teamspeak with his two pair of headphones -- Both were USB headset.. so I thought there was a chance that using NON usb headset (plugging 3.5mm jack(s) into computer) would solve the error/crashing.

It DID!  -- I bought these as the cheapest pair I could find on Amazon,.. and his voice quality is BETTER than his $60 set of headphones he was using .. lol.  I bought these for sort of a 'throw away' test for him but they are now his primary set.

He wears glasses so he mentioned they were bothering him on the tightness with his glasses (although that's common with his other headsets he said) -- and you can 'stretch' these a bit to help with that issue if you wear glasses.  However, I'm sure those who wear glasses have all sorts of tricks they use with headsets to aid with comfort on that.

Audio receives a 10/10 for price -- and 7/10 overall.
Microphone receives a 10/10 for price -- and 9/10 overall (compared to any headset really)

I have no 'long term' durability feedback, but honestly at this price -- If they last 3 months the price is a steal , imho.

Headset microphones are SUCH a crapshoot and his 'teamspeak' quality is among the best with the cheapest headset - things often workout like that it seems.

Anyhow - sort of hard to 'mess up' with this purchase due to insanely cheap price.  I'm just leaving this review to give those hesitating , perhaps afraid these won't work at all due to crazy cheap price.  They will, plus it's from Amazon - they will always take care of any product that is DOA/not working etc -- just contact them through chat, phone, or email and they always immediately rectify the issue - usually going above and beyond.

Of course - don't expect a sub $15 headset to be the best audio quality in gaming world - but I've heard MUCH MUCH worse from headsets 10-20 times as expensive.
3790455
You can get these headphones for as little as 13.00 from some of the amazon partners.  Even at $19, these are easily comparable to high end headphones costing 5 times as much.  You hear everything, all the highs and quite a bit of the lows.

Buy them.  You will not be sorry.
4017734
If you are an audiophile, go ahead and skip my review because I want to speak to the regular joes and jills of the world here.  Are you listening?  Good.  These ear phones are fantastic but, if you are like me, it's hard to part with this much cash just for headphones.  Let me tell you how I ended up with these.

I am a late 30's father of two who loves music, but can never find the time to be alone and listen.  I had been wanting a "good" pair of over the ear headphones for a while to listen to at night when the kids go to sleep.  I'd listened to every pair of earphones in a 50 mile radius trying to find something that sounded great for a decent price.  I kept coming back to Sennheiser as a balance of cost and price, plus a few of the music people I know here outside of Nashville, highly recommended the company.

In a nutshell, I wanted as much quality as I could afford, hadn't bought a pair of "can" headphones since my Sony's back in college, loved the idea of noise canceling (two kids, right? + snoring wife), but there was no way to justify dropping this much money on a budget.  Well, I happened upon these headphones at Target of all places - sorry Amazon - after Christmas.  Someone had ordered them from Target online and they had been returned unopened and reduced for clearance since this was an online only item and not a regularly stocked piece of merchandise.  Even for $249, I had to think about these long and hard, but ultimately I swallowed hard and bought them.

I have not been disappointed.  Best thing I can say to counter some of the noise canceling complaints I read here is that I can lie in bed next to a wife that snores with the best of them and NOT HEAR HER when the music is on.  Sure, I can hear her in between songs, but not while the music is playing.  I have never been able to say that with any pair of earphones, ear buds, ear plugs, etc.  And the sound quality is AMAZING.  I'm not an audiophile, but most of my music sounds great on these earphones.  Sounds more layered, especially if you are listening to the original source (vinyl or CD) and not a mp3 from the internet.  In fact, these are so good that when I played a song that I have in FLAC format (something I could never really see the difference in while using earbuds), I was blown away.

In short, if you can work these in the budget, go for it.  They are lightweight, look and sound great, fold up well for travel, and are comfortable.  Noise canceling is great in my book, especially at the price.  If you can get these on a sale - even better.
2123453
These in-ear headphones offer incredible sound for less than $12. Seriously, you can't believe how great they sound. The clarity and definition are fantastic. The sound profile is actually pretty flat, with nothing boosted or enhanced, despite their name. You would never guess that these things are so inexpensive - they are just so good.

Some reviews have mentioned that the rubber inserts are terrible. However, the smallest plugs fit my ears really well; they isolate well, and I get a great deal without discomfort.

My only complaint is the actual shape of the drivers. Because they are larger than average (and, hence, offer superior sound), they press against my ears. Actually, jab is a better description. However, everyone's ears are different, so others might not experience this issue. I can't listen for more than 30 minutes without a break.

I can't give it five stars, but they earn four easily.
3634684
These headphones have a very good, flat response across a very wide frequency range. Bass was surprisingly good. Of course, this is based on the price. These are not noise canceling headphones and they do not pretend to be high-end Bose headphones. However, they work very well for as little money as you have in them. They do not fold up, but are very light weight and small enough that they seemed to work well in the top of a backpack on a recent overseas flight. Ear pads and head band are both reasonably comfortable. The cord is very long. However, they come with a simple device for wrapping up and controlling the cord that works pretty well. They also came with an adapter that allows this unit to be used in stereo equipment or on guitar amps, as well as laptops, portable CD players and ipods. The best part....all this is accomplished without having to stuff "earbuds" in your ear! This allows for long-term listening with out the long-term discomfort. These provide a very nice alternative to earbuds, which is the primary competition in this price range.
1844691
For those that won't read the full review: if you were sitting on the fence about purchasing these headphones, they are a definite buy.  You may not like them at first, especially if you prefer your bass sitting behind the vocals, but I suggest not listening to your other headphones for a while before popping these around your ears.  You will enjoy them.

BACKGROUND:
I have several headphones, all planar magnetics from higher price points.  These all have a certain sound signature that I prefer: great midrange with vocals that stand out, lots of slam on the bass but sits just behind the vocals, and a treble that isn't too sharp.  I was looking for a good pair of closed back headphones for around the $300 or less price point and stumbled across this product on the head-fi forums. Therefore I decided to give these puppies a go and ordered them.  At first I was not going to leave a review because I was unhappy with the sound, due to it having a heavier bass that muddles the vocals.

The problem with having listened to certain types of headphones for years is that if you do a direct comparison, the new type of headphones will always be a shock to the ears.  Therefore after having a good night sleep and having separated myself from my various planars, I decided to give them another test.  I decided to just listen to the Meze 99 classics without any undue influence from the other headphones and the following is my assessment. I am now a very happy customer.

SOUND:
The headphones can produce lots of detail in the sound: vocals are strong, still sometimes muddied by the bass on a track.  If you are listening closely to your music, each instrument is represented cleanly and are clearly distinguishable from one another.  If you are just listening to the tracks while doing other tasks such as working or reading,  you will find yourself occasionally pausing, staring off into space, and just enjoying the music.  These headphones like many other audiophile ones, usually much more expensive by an order of magnitude of 3x-10x the price point, will just transport you to another place surrounded by great music.

COMFORT:
The headphones are light and can be worn for hours without any fatigue or pinching with one caveat: I have medium sized ears and can't speak for my fellow listeners with large ears.  For those of you with larger noggins and ears, if you decide to get a pair, should write a review describing how they fit.

BUILD:
The Meze 99 Classics really do have an incredible build.  They are striking to look at.  They have an incredible finish and the wood used, is exquisite. With good care they look like they will be enjoyed for several years.

FINAL ASSESSMENT:
The Meze 99 Classics are beautiful to look at, built well, and are very comfortable for listeners with medium to small ears. At the end of the day they will be on your head, and unless you constantly look at yourself in the mirror, what does it matter how a pair of headphones look if the sound quality isn't great.  I can tell you that they sound fantastic.  If you are only used to big box company products or these will be your first pair of hi-end headphones then you will be amazed.  If you are an audiophile and are looking for a pair of closed back headphones(to save those around you from sound leakage) that are priced <= $300, you should try them.  You won't get a large soundstage -- hey they are closed back for a relatively reasonable price-- but you will get detail in spades.

THE BORING STUFF (EQUIPMENT)
Headphones used for comparison:
AUDEZE LCD-3
AUDEZE LCD-XC
AUDEZE EL-8
AUDEZE Sines
OPPO PM-3
SENNHEISER HD-800s

AMP/DACs:
Schiit Audio Vali 2 + Modi multibit (The main combo that the Meze 99 Classics will be used on)
Woo Audio W7 Fireflies Gen 2
PS Audio Directstream Jr. + Schiit Mjolnir 2
Audeze Deckard

Streamers:
PS Audio Directstream Jr.
Bluesound Node 2
1816619
These are great little headphones!  I wasn't expecting much for $20, but these well surpassed my expectations. I love that it came with multiple accessories so you can customize the fit for ultimate comfort. I also appreciate that they give you a nice sturdy zipper case to keep everything together. The sound these headphones offer is really fantastic for the price point, like a previous reviewer pointed out, you can't expect the same sound quality from $20 headphones as you would from ones that cost $100 or more. Keeping that in mind, I don't think these will dissapoint you. The Bluetooth range seems to work well, and I haven't had too much trouble with calls dropping or losing sound unless I walk a decent distance from my phone. Once I found the right combination of ear piece accessories,  the headphones stayed in securely without falling out or coming loose. I bought the blue and black color, and I love how bright the blue is! The only thing I could see as a possible problem is the dust plug that covers the charging port... You have to pull it out and kind of move it to the side to get the charger in all the way, but at the same time you have to be careful not to break the dust plug off. Which I'm sure over time,  I'll most likely end up breaking it, as this piece is very small and not particularly strong. It's not really a necessary part anyway, especially if you store the headphones in the provided case.
Overall, I think anyone with realistic expectations will be very happy with these! I highly recommend them! 
Oh ya,  I also meant to mention that the microphone seems to work well for calls. Every time I've used it during a call, the person on the phone had no trouble hearing me or understanding what I'm saying.
OK, I'm done now lol
1800498
I just got these today in the mail and I have to say I am very surprised and satisfied with them.  They are comfortable, they are a very reasonable price for the quality, they eliminate a lot of outside noise and most of all, the sound is amazing.

The Sound: When you get used to them (as you have to with all earphones) and figure out the perfect way to put them in your ears (only takes a couple minutes) they really come to life.  The bass is very impressive for such a small pair of earphones, surpassing Bose in my opinion (and for about 1/3 of the price too!).  The mid's and high's equal eachother out with the bass so everything sounds crisp, no distortion when put loud.  I mainly listen to rock/metal so I like the bass to stand out, with these it does.  They don't hurt your ears what-so-ever.  The 3 handy, super-soft ear-plug sizes are a nice addition as well.  I have yet to keep them in for a long period of time, but I don't see it becoming uncomfortable.

The Quality: Sennheiser puts out some great products, and these are definately worth the money in my book.  They seem sturdy enough to last a long time and the cord seems flexible, but in a good way.  The jack's fit into the outlets snugly, so you don't have to worry about them popping out with normal usage or running.  I also really appreciate the handy little leather carrying case for these, perfect to put in your pocket or locker (just don't sit on it).

The Price: Good price, good value, get it.  I chose these over Bose and am glad I did.  These have the same sound quality as Bose to me, and were a lot cheaper also.

The extention cord: quit complaining about it!  If your going to judge on how earphones perform on an extention cord made to make your life easier (short part for joggers who prefer strapping their mp3 player to their arm and long for those to like putting it in their pocket) then you are stupid.  Dont like how it hits up against your chest when your running?  It comes with a clip!  Clip it to the outside of your shirt where it bounces OR just tuck it underneath your shirt- and EVEN if you are not satisfied with that clip it to the INSIDE of your shirt.  People just need to find SOMETHING to complain about... 'nough said.

Summary: Very high quality little earphones with amazing sound and a affordable price tag.  Easily able to rival brands such as Bose and blow away those such as Sony.  Go with these, you won't be unsatisfied!
3100209
These are excellent headphones at a great price. However, you should know a few things before buying.

I immediately noticed how heavy they are. And when I first put them on, they wouldn't quite fit over my ears so they hurt a little at first. After wearing them a few times, I didn't notice the weight at all, and the cups softened up and now fit over my ears just fine.

These headphones are known for their bass output and will not disappoint. Unfortunately, when the bass hits hard, the mid and treble levels drop off for a moment. In other words, the amplifier doesn't have enough power to sustain the bass without robbing the rest of the sound spectrum. I am sure this was done to give the phones long battery life, but the end result is a distracting listening experience as the volume levels go up and down on bass heavy music.

There is a blue light on the side that blinks every few seconds when the headphones are on. In a dark car or a dark room, this is very distracting. And if you have anyone sitting on your right side, they will be annoyed too.

When you power on or off the headphones, you had better take them off your head first. It will announce the power on/off with a VERY loud voice.

When using the headphones to answer the phone, I have to practically yell because people on the other end are not able to hear me very well. The built-in mics are not sensitive enough.

All in all, the sound is excellent and immersive, especially if you use an equalizer. The battery lasts a heck of a long time...I have never run out of juice even after multiple days of long listening sessions. I struggled whether to give these phones a 3-star or 4-star review. In the end, the sound quality justifies a higher score. Just be aware that there are some short-comings.

Would I purchase these headphones again? At the current price point of $80 on Amazon, I absolutely would purchase them again. These are the best over-the-ear headphones you can buy at that price, and they look fantastic to boot! However, at higher price points, there are better options. You get what you pay for, but most people will be very happy with the sound quality and fit.
2094952
I am not writing this review as an audiophile, I am writing this review as a budget friendly consumer who still expects a certain level of quality from the products I purchase.  I was very happily suprised when I bought these headphones on sale for about $7.  There is a telephone mic in the cord and multiple ear pieces for custom fitting.  The sound is nice and it hasn't cut out on me yet (after 2 months).  Well worth the small price.
1264436
These have been GREAT! For $10.99, I would highly recommend these headphones. Yes, you can go to Best Buy and get the jelly ones for $7, but they will break, I can guarantee it. These headphones are way better.
First of all, they are flat corded. I am a big fan of flat cords. For one they do not tangle at all as easily. The also wind up more neatly, and are also less likely to break! Next, the ear buds themselves are awesome. They personally fit super well in my ears, and do a very decent job at isolating noise! I use headphones a lot to keep sound out while i'm at work, and these headphones have been great for that.
I also really enjoy the simplicity of the volume slider. You don't have to fuss around trying to figure out which one is up and which one is down. You just simply slide it up or down, which is something I had never seen before on headphones. I personally really enjoy that feature. I tried out the microphone too, and the person on the other line said they could hear me very well.
These have also been staying in my ears very well, including at the gym. They don't hurt my ears like other earbuds do either. Another plus is that they come with small medium and large earbud sizes, so you can find the right fit for your ears. Overall I am super satisfied with these headphones and I highly recommend them! I received this product for free in exchange for an honest review.

Pros:
- stay in the ears very well
- comfortable for long term use
- stay in at the gym
- clear microphone
- simple volume slider
- come with various ear bud sizes
- flat cord
- very nice sound quality

Cons:
- at this price, I honestly can't come up with any, I love these!
4127149
*In parts*
REASON: I got my first pair of these for christmas from my mom after hearing good reviews from friends at school. I noticed the low price, and thought, why not see how good these really are.

CONS: These headphones are very light; this is because of the plastic used. This is not a bad thing, however the build quality does feel flimsy in your hands and could break if stuffed in a packed bookbag. Use caution when transporting. In addition, these headphones are NOT meant for workouts such as running, lifting, or any of the sort. I could easily see them being broken during use. They are most useful at your computer desk, watching something on a tablet in bed, or on a commute in the train, subway, plane, or car.

PROS: Perfect for any mp3 player, tablet, audio device, and computer using a 3.5mm audio jack (virtually all mainstream devices do). The headphones are light, featuring a nice, thick cable. The sound is phenomenal; the audio is crisp and rich, and covers the highs and lows very well. And the finishing BEST feature of these is the price. For $15 bucks, how can you go wrong? That's the price of some terrible Skullcandy earplugs, and those are awful compared to these. That being said, there is a newer model of these out for about $10 more, and from what I've heard, they're easily worth the small price difference (here's a link to them: http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDRZX300-BLK-Stereo-Headphones/dp/B004RKQMCY/ref=pd_sim_e_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=15DW793MYMC9EHS0D16V).

VERDICT: Sony is a very reliable company; after all, they produce TVs, the PlayStation, and audio accessories; you can't go wrong for quality. It was for this reason that I bought a new pair after I accidentally tore the wires in the cord of my first set (not a product error, simply from me being in a hurry). I kicked myself for days after that. I was really excited when my second pair came today, and they are just as good as the first. The sound is perfect and the price is fantastic. It begs the question, why would you spend $200+ on Beats, when you can get even better sound for under 20 bucks?
2137018
These headphones are AMAZING.

Pros
+ The most comfortable things you will ever wear. You could probably use the padding as a pillow if you weren't afraid of breaking the headphones.
+ Even for long periods of time, your ears will have plenty of space in there.
+ Delivers powerful base and satisfying treble. The Bass does NOT overpower anything. I don't know what some of the other reviewers are talking about.
+ Easily adjustable for your head size.
+ The padding gets thinner when you put them on your head, so they won't look as silly in public.
+ The cord is flat, so it rarely if ever get's tangled.
+ They overall just have a stylish, modern design. You will feel proud wearing them.
+ My friends envy me, they want these headphones.
+ When people ask me how much these were and I tell them $50, they says WOW! Thats cheap! Because it is. What a bargain!

Cons
- The cord is quite short, so using these when you are on the computer can be a tiny bit troubling depending on how your system is set up.
- They cancel a little bit of noise, but not much. You can't expect a whole lot of noise-canceling from $50 headphones.
- Depending on how loud you play your music, people around you will probably be able to hear what you are listening to.

BUY THEM BEFORE THE PRICE GOES UP AGAIN!
1383211
For the price that these are currently going at...they are a steal! (as of 6-29-17 they are $82) I bought these about 4 years ago and are still working great! Overall I think that these are really great headphones with excellent sound quality and the app that goes with it is pretty decent too. If your battery runs out (which it will) you can always plug it in via an auxiliary cable, but the sound is quite as good, or put in a spare battery (highly recommended).
Pros:
1. Excellent sound quality
2. Noise cancelling capabilities are fantastic! I recently flew and of course my seat was by one of the engines and as soon as I turned on the noise cancelling it almost entirely eliminated the engine noise.
3. It has an app you can download via iTunes for iOS and whatever Droid people use. The app lets you customize the sound with the sliding bar thingy to your taste (I'm not an audiophile but the sound is pretty good) or you can use the Lou Reed settings.
4. I love the touch controls on this and think they work very well.
Cons:
1. They are heavy and bulky, but you get used to it pretty quick. After awhile they tend to weigh on your head...unless you have lots of hair or a ball cap to rest it on! (I would not use these to work out in because that would be dumb and are not meant for that)
2. Battery life is meh. Depending on how heavy you use the headphones and if you have noise cancellation or not is a big factor. I would say 5-6 hours or perhaps a bit more but not much. I highly recommend getting a spare battery, a charger and a good quality carrying case for these.
3. It would be nice if Parrot Zik updated the firmware to give you more options or controls on these but that is more on the company's short comings than the headphones.
I would definitely buy these over Beats or Bose any day of the week. Beats are, in my opinion, overrated and Bose are great but just overly expensive.
877123
I'm a Headphone addict.  I'm particularly fond of low cost, high quality headphones.  Until now, I felt that JVC and Sony provided the best headphones in the under $30 range.  Those companies had better pay attention:  There's a new kid in town.

SOWND's headphones are inexpensive, but let's not mix that word up with "cheap."  The word "cheap" implies low quality, lack of attention to detail, generally, a subpar product.  While these are inexpensive to buy, they are FAR from cheap.  These headphones are sturdy and well built.

As for the sound? Fantastic stuff.  These sound crisp and loud.  The high tweeter sounds, the low bass, and all the wonderfully complex tones between are well represented here.  No distortions nor pops to be concerned with, just a crisp sound.

Do I recommend these over a pair of $100 high end headphones?  No. But I do recommend these for someone looking for a solid pair of "everyday" headphones in the $20 to $30 range.  For this price point, you'll be hard pressed to find a more enjoyable and solidly built pair of headphones.
2373813
I've been using these headphones at work for the past year, thinking every time I put them on how lucky I was to find them in a box of stuff that was getting thrown away.  I imagined they had to be at least $50.00 judging by their sound, build quality and how much my company usually tends to spend on bulk items.  I couldn't believe they were being decomm'ed just because someone had already worn them.

I'm buying two pair right now for home and travel because these headphones are SOLID.  The cord is great (maybe a bit too long for traveling), but it's excellent for stationary use if you're the kind of person who dislikes replacing/charging batteries or even the kind of person who has been through damaging 1/8 inch audio jacks because your cord was too short in the past.  I can wear them for about three hours straight without getting uncomfortable, but your ears will begin to get sore after extended use.  The pleather cushioning isn't the greatest and they do grip your head rather tightly, which helps in noise cancellation.  The headband is also cushioned and never irritates the top of your head (coming from someone with hair, anyway).

Now, how do they sound?  9/10.  I swear by my Sony MDR V55's, but these are right there next to them for an insanely cheap price.  I'm sure they don't technically compare at all, but they're basic performance is very surprising.  They handle bass exceptionally well, treble is never cheap and tinny, and mids are very apparent and warm.  They aren't the "warmest" sounding headphones I've ever had and they're not as crisp as most $200.00 Bose cans I've owned, but I am honestly blown away by the cost/performance ratio.  I'm also mildly impressed by how much sound they don't leak.  These aren't noise-cancelling headphones, so you'll be cranking them quite a bit if you're using public transportation.  I tested them in a pretty silent room without any white noise and found that if they are pressed to someone's head and fed 75% volume from an iPhone (Metric was playing at the time), you could just barely hear it as a bystander sitting right next to them.  On a plane or a bus, the passenger next to you should be safe from being annoyed.

All in all, there's no reason not to buy these - even if you don't need a set of headphones now, they make a heck of a backup pair.  You're looking at one of those rare moments in which you're getting a LOT more than you pay for.  5 Stars.
3451870
Let me get right to the point - these are exceptional headphones in several ways:

1.  Sound quality - Crystal clear highs, and strong but distortion free bass greeted my ears at first wear.  I am something of a audio snob and produce my own electronic music, and these headphones immediately outperformed my other 5 sets of headphones (some costing upwards of $200).  I was just blown away.

2.  Flexibility - These can be used as wireless bluetooth headphones OR traditional corded phones (and they even include the cord).  In my case, I have promoted these to first chair for plugging into my Korg Kronos ($3K keyboard), and my ears are loving it.  But rest assured, if you want to stream tunes from your iPhone or Android phone, these babies also fit the bill.

3.  Ergonomics - The over-the-ear design is quite comfortable and isolates noise well.  They are very soft and comfortable, and are fully adjustable.  I can wear them for several hours at a time with no discomfort.

4.  Price / Value - Don't waste your money on Beats (seriously - you are paying high dollars for a brand name, period).  These in my opinion are in the upper end of budget headphones.

In summary - very highly recommended - I love them!