I was really looking forward to these headphones. My old iPhone headphones were getting a bit worn out, and they were never really good headphones for gym use to begin with. The Aleratec headphones looked pretty hip and sporty, and seemed like the kind of headphones that I would enjoy using while working out. In that regard I have not been disappointed. The long, sturdy and rubberized tangle-free cables are capable of withstanding all the use and abuse of the gym workout. I can just stuff them into the pocket of my gym sweatshirt and be reassured that I would not have to waste any time untangling them when I’m ready to start my workout. The headphone gels fit securely and comfortably inside my ears. The extra long cable is great for the times when I am running on the treadmill and place my iPhone on the treadmill’s console.

One of the most impressive things about these headphones is the sound quality. I usually don’t expect much from in-ear headphones, especially at this price range. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the richness and vibrancy of sound coming from these small headphones. I listened to various music genera on iTunes radio – classical, pop, electronic, etc., and these headphones were able to handle all of them quite well, to the point that I forget that I am wearing the headphones and just lose myself in music.

There are a couple of things about these headphones that I didn’t quite like. I do miss the ability to control the volume and skip tracks directly on the headphones cable. Furthermore, when I used these headphones to make phone calls, people at the other end of the line were not able to hear me very clearly, although I was more than satisfied with the sound quality. This means I will probably go back to my iPhone headphones when it comes to placing phone calls.

Overall, however, I am really happy with these headphones. I will continue to use them daily, which I think is the highest form of endorsement that I can come up with.