When I bought these I wanted something cheap so I could chat with people while I was playing. I was playing games through external speakers and it annoyed my family too much. I bought 2 pairs. One for my son and me. We love her very much. Not only do they sound good, they are also comfortable to wear for long periods of time. When I pocketed them I was very excited as they really caught fire. The volume control on the cable is convenient and works great. This is a quick access when the video or another player is too loud. You can quickly turn the volume down without fumbling. I highly recommend it.