Solid, dependable headphones and microphone.
582447
Nothing fancy, but they work perfectly well. I use these with my phone and with my computer. they work as headphones and a microphone with both devices.
3514037
I love these headphones. They are comfortable for periods of long use and also sound great. Not to mention, the cups are easily replaceable (when need be), as are other aspects of the headphones. These things are built well and will last.

I've included a picture of the EQ that I'm using with these headphones. I game a lot and found that I had to adjust the EQ somewhat significantly as the sound is rather "muddy" otherwise.
1686185
These are the headphones I used a few years ago, but stopped once the microphone stopped working. The old pair lasted about 3 years before I got rid of them. So if you aren't too rough with them, they'll work fine for longer, assuming the microphone holds out.

I replaced my old set with some Monoprice headphones. The microphone didn't work at all on those, and even after having them replaced the microphone still didn't work. After using those for a few months, I went back to these. But now I notice a problem. High frequencies don't come through on these, while the audio on the Monoprice headphones was crisp and clear. So just beware that you get what you pay for with these, and the audio quality on the speakers could be better.

The audio quality on the microphone, however, is superb. I don't think I've ever had a headset with a better microphone. It's possibly too good, it can clearly pick up my mouse clicking and any background noises that may exist. It may be going months without a microphone that works, but this microphone is definitely good enough for whatever use you might put it to.

Something they changed from the old headphones is the in-line volume controller no longer has the large center button that opened Skype (I think). For me, it's definitely a plus since I never used that button on purpose, but was constantly hitting it accidentally. The Amazon images currently show a picture of the volume controller WITH that button, but the one I received doesn't have that button there anymore. Also, the buttons are now black, but that's not really an issue for anyone.

Other than these, the cord is long enough, since I'm sitting right next to my laptop where I'm using it and the cord really only needs to be 2 feet long for me. The 180 degree pivoting mic is nice, but it only really needed to be 90 degrees since I doubt you'll be recording the back of your head, or want your audio channels swapped (although for Skype chatting, I guess it doesn't matter). The size is right for my head, and I can wear the headphones for hours without discomfort. I have a relatively large head, and need to extend every set of headphones I have to their largest size, and these are no exception.

So in total, this headset is good for the price. The microphone is good quality, and they've made some improvements from the last time I used them. But the audio quality is definitely a step down from what I've been used to for the past few months. Hopefully that doesn't wear on my nerves because otherwise I might have to return them. If you're currently using a pair of headphones that has a good range with crisp highs, you might want to think about passing over these if you're looking to replace your current ones. And if you don't think you'll notice, neither did I but here I am writing a review saying that I did.
1729381
These are great headphones.  The audio is great and the quality seems very solid.
1244976
Badass headphones with nice versatility.

First off the sound from these is better than expected. Nice deep bass and acceptable high range. The inclusion of multiple connectors is a welcome addition too. The base phones use a 4-part miniplug like a pair of phone headphones. This can be plugged into the xbox adaptor to get sound through your controller (the xbox doesn't shut off the tv sound automatically when you do this which is dumb) or straight into your smartphone to listen to music or make calls. Included is also a splitter that turns them into the more common for computers seperate mic and speaker cables.

The cord is LONG. For a set of phones that're sold for use with a controller it's a bit too long. This makes me suspicious these were designed for someone to use elsewhere and repurposed. The ear covers are big-ish and give pretty good isolation. The headband adjustment is automatic and works quite well to keep hard bits off of your head. My only complaint is it squeezes a little on my big (XXL helmet) noggin.

I am not a fan of the microphone mute on the phones themselves which is behind the let ear -- not a natural location. If you're using the Xbox connector this is a non-issue. The mic is serviceable but well hidden.
4559890
Bought these headphone in May of 2013 and they are still going strong. I used them mainly at work on a daily basis when doing Compositing work on the computer (up to 12 hours/day). The sound is impressive for the cost. Although the majority of the product is made of plastic, it has held up with no breaks or fractures. The foam ear pieces have no holes or rips yet and they fit comfortably over my large ears. I've had headphones in the past that can't hold up due to friction of either the ear or hair rubbing against them. All in all I'm very happy with this product and would recommend for anyone looking for a cheaper, reliable alternative to overly priced products.
2807339
Professional sound mixer here and LOVE these headphones. Durable, reliable and overall great fit for many different environments.
4257262
I bought these headphones back in 2006 for a steal and they are still holding strong almost 5 years later.  They come with a great durable travel/storage bag made of a thick vinyl, an adapter plug that unscrews to fit both the small and larger inputs.

I might not know a lot about impedance ratings, etc ... but I do know these headphones sound great, are durable and the swivel ear cup provides a good option for a DJ or just a regular listener like myself who needs to keep an ear open for other things like a telephone or whatever.  When the phones are on, they comfortably encompass the entire ear without being super clunky.  They have a cool, sleek look and have enough durability to travel over and over.

Great for everything from studio monitoring, listening to an MP3, etc.  I love these phones!
3641598
I use these almost exclusively for telephone calls for work.  I'm on the phone and I travel extensively.  I destroy earphones frequently.  These have held up remarkably well.  Audio quality and microphone are good.  Magnetic ends on the ear pieces definitely help prevent tangling and are useful when I need to take them out for a minute.  Noise isolation is good when in noisy places.
3405743
These are my second pair of zipbuds, a replacement for a pair I misplaced.  I am very hard on headphones.  Most last a month or two before I need to replace them.  My first pair of zipbuds were undamaged after 4 months, and need to be replaced only because I lost them.  They are indeed very tangle-resistant.  I can grab them from my bag and unless I had really jammed them in there, a couple of shakes will have them ready to plug in.  I don't even need to bother with a case.

These are not audiophile headphones, but the sound is is clear with decent range and volume when brand new and improves further after a burn-in period. The combination of durability, ease of use, and solid sound is hard to beat for the price
25340
Excellent pair of headphones, can handle a variety of music and performance is solid across a variety of devices! Solid investment.
3837437
I got these headphones on Prime Day for a steal.  They come in a pretty slick magnetically clasping box and the product feels just as professional.  They are easy to setup and use.  The directions are well written and they work flawlessly via BT and the line-in jack.  They just feel solid.  If I had one gripe, I'd say they are almost a tad too solid, weight wise.  So far music from them is crisp, clear and bass appropriate.  The velvet carrying bag is a bonus and they fold up nicely to fit it in.  Iv'e not tried them as a full phone headset yet and the BT extender function looks really neat. Overall a great headphone for the audiophile.
2210162
Right off the bat, this headset is a very solid deal for the price; you definitely get more than what you pay for. There were, however, a few minor issues preventing me from giving it a full five stars.

Pros:
 Listening Experience - These things honestly sound amazing. Whether it's gaming, listening to music, talking to a friend of discord, etc., they sound great and deliver everything clearly, in addition to working with Windows's spatial surround sound.
 Comfort - This headset is pretty comfortable. They're not very heavy, so you won't get a headache from wearing them too long. The muffs completely cover the ears.
 Microphone - The microphone is pretty solid. I've testing it by Discord calling myself with two accounts and can confirm that it picks up my voice clearly without issue, in addition to friends telling me that I sound clear. No weird background noise/buzzing or anything like that. It's pretty good about not picking up background noise super audibly. It will, however, pick up keyboard clicking, particularly if you have a mechanical one as I do. I usually stay on push-to-talk, so it's a non issue or me; most microphones would pick that up anyway. My favorite thing about the microphone is how it completely folds up into the side; you can put it completely out of sight when you're not talking to someone and prevent it from obstructing your view.
 Sturdiness - While made of plastic, these will not break unless you intentionally tend to do so. The top can also be bent and twisted, so they are quite flexible. I however, would not suggest slamming them down too roughly.
 In-Line Controls: The control panel on the cord is quite handy. It has the ability to mute your mic, mute your headset, and raise/lower the volume. The shape is a bit odd, and it sometimes gets stuck on the arm on my chair due to where it is placed on the cord; but this is only occasionally and if I change my sitting position.
 Aesthetic - I absolutely love the way these things look. The white and blue look amazing together. The logo on the side of each ear slowly flashes on and off in blue. Love it.
 Customer Service - The customer service is great. After about 9 months, the left side of the headset partially gave out. The headset comes with a one year warranty on purchase. I contacted the seller about the issue, and they replied within the next 24 hours and happily sent me a completely new replacement free of charge that arrived three days later.

Cons:
 The plate on the right side of the headset was loose and rattled quite audibly if I moved or titled my head. I fixed it by supergluing the corners and coloring the glue with a Sharpie. Visually, I honestly couldn't tell a difference. This could have been damaged during shipping, and not all of them may have this issue.
 As aforementioned, the left side of the headset partially gave out after nine and a half months of use. As far as I know, this was not an error one my part, as I'm usually careful about not putting them down too roughly. I was, however, almost constantly using them, so it may have just been overused. I tried to remedy this by making the audio in the left side louder, but it still sounded off.

To put it shortly: if you're looking for a quality headset around the $20-$30 range, I would definitely recommend these. While I haven't tried many other brands/headsets in this price range, I have to say that this is a very good headset for the price you pay.
4936971
Although I agree with other reviewers who say that the sound quality of these headphones leaves a (tiny) bit to be desired, I think their sturdiness, feature set and cool looks result in an overall excellent product.

I have been using these headphones for 8 months so far, at least 4 hours daily for my telecommuting, using a Macbook computer. Obviously, the sound quality in this scenario is not that relevant but I can say that I always hear my co-workers loud and clear. Apparently the built-in microphone is sensitive enough so that they can even hear if it's rubbing against my clothes. :)  When I am not in virtual meetings with coworkers, I can comfortably listen to my music albeit not with the highest quality I have heard in my life.

Like I mention in the title, I also use the headphones for my runs. I run outdoors, so the fact that the headphones are not noise-canceling comes handy: keeping the volume at a decent level will allow me to enjoy my music and also be aware of my surroundings. Regarding the "sweat- and weather-resistance" of the headphones, I have to say that I am impressed. I ran under heavy rain for around thirty minutes (fearing that my phone would drown inside my pocket) and the only thing that happened was that a bit of water got into one of the earbuds making the sound muffled. Everything went back to normal once they were dry.

All in all, I strongly recommend these headphones to people using Apple computers and/or iPhones for any of the cases I mention above.
3898352
Very durable headphones that have stood up to much use from my 8 and 10 yr olds.
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.
2851833
Good quality headphones. After a year of having them, the sound has stayed consistent, and durability has survived my use of it. The microphone when plugged in the 1/4 jack is brilliant. (Only works when plugged in the 1/4 jack). Perfect versatility for me considering I am dealing with switching between 1/8 and 1/4 jacks a lot. The only cons about the headphones are that the ear cuffs on the inside start to tear( Keep in mind I did put them through some good wear and tear ). Also the general external codding on the band and cuffs tend to scratch easily but I personally liked the codding under it so I let it scratch off. One last thing if you have more of a pointy head the band may cause a bit of discomfort after 2 to 3 hours of wear. (This wasn't a big deal considering just a small adjustment foward or backward on my head every time it happened. )