Review on Brainwavz Delta Silver Bass Earbuds: Premium Sound, Microphone & Remote - iPhone & Android Compatible by Alicia Pittmon

I had high hopes for these Brainwavz headphones but couldn't get them to perform consistently. I've had them since the middle of last year and mostly listened to pop music. I've occasionally added some live music by Matt Nathanson, but while working with them I'd say the fit is what keeps me from coming back to them again and again. Advantages: + All-metal body and very good thickness of the cable. .+ The design is nice and shiny and I love the red tones on the bud. I wish the Y splitter had more red instead of a more muted color + solid build quality. + Compliance advice included. crispy foil sound. I don't think it affected the music, but it definitely didn't make me feel like a good fit. So I like the design but I think that was my problem too because it didn't fit my ears as well as the other IEMs. Maybe I have small ears, and here's why? - built in remote/microphone - probably the only thing I can say, it seems like it's about to break, but despite playing around with pockets and bags for months it still works fine. Sound: I like it either separately pro or con because I'll probably go with it everywhere. I'm not a music lover and I don't have state-of-the-art equipment. What I really enjoy is finding a deal and they fit the bill for the price and build quality that has passed the test of the wallet and the eye. Now for the sound. There is bass, but not in every genre. It was good for an acoustic bass line but not as good for pop to hip hop tracks compared to my other sets. I compare it to the Arcana v2: *Treble is there but like the bass it was never anything special. Can be harsh at higher volumes. *Center frequencies can sometimes get lost in complex beats. Not to say you can't hear it, but unlike the Arcana it's just different in terms of separation * Bass is punchy but not smooth like I said. On the days I wasn't trying to listen they worked great to drown out the madness outside, but when I sit and listen you just feel like it's there and not everything around you. * Sound Stage (Presentation) - I think that's what I want to talk about. The feeling of being in the presence of music. Difficult at this price point, but if you can find the right kind of music and find the right fit, they won't disappoint. Bottom Line: They get the job done and are good for getting started in the IEM world, but on a budget. The IEM market is so impressive right now that there are other great options in this price range or slightly higher. They're great for adding a little sparkle and bling when you're walking down the street (especially if you're a good sitter), but I wouldn't say they're good for long periods of time. Avoid if you have small ears. I will say that the new black and red tones are very alluring.