Victor Company of Japan HAFX40R Reviews

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Noticeably better sound than stock mobile-device earbuds ; Plenty loud with any device due to high sensitivity ; Good amount of bass ; Angled ear tubes and rubber-fit stabilizers provide comfortable, secure fit

Somewhat bright, harsh-sounding upper mids and treble ; Lower-than-average noise isolation ; Awful, scissors-only blister packaging

The fit, comfort and security are excellent, especially for only $30 — and they still sound noticeably better than the dreadfully awful giveaway buds often included with your MP3 player or phone.