these earbuds have no low end, period. i liked the fit and finish but sent them right back after a few minutes of listening to them on my ipod. i am by no means an audiophile but do know that my music has a low end, i want to hear it. i ordered koss "plugs", $20, and they blow these $100 timewasters away. other reviewers talk about getting used to them or the seal in the ear canal needed to hear the low end. well, being silicone these seal much better than the koss plugs but that only amplifies the weak, tinny sound. skip these.