Great Fit, Adequate Sound,
November 13, 2011 C. Long (Scottsdale, AZ United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Altec Lansing MZX736PK Bliss Platinum Series Headphones - Pink (Electronics)
I have petite ears and have always had a problem with in-ear headphones. Even with the smallest tip, they never seal properly, fall out easily, and are painful. I used to get Maxell's M&M earbuds solely because they fit in the ear canal and were cheap. I saw these and knew I had to try them. A quality earbud designed for smaller ears? Sold. I opted for the Platinum Series because the aesthetics of the others were a bit too out there for me and these were the smallest. The M&M earbuds were big for my actual ear, which is also what stopped me from buying ThinkSound, who are supposed to have tips in extra small sizes as well (I'd looked at them before the release of the TS02).
I put on the smallest tips and they sealed perfectly. The audio quality isn't on par with other headphones at the same price, but the fit makes it worthwhile. In my opinion, headphones are like wine, you can get sufficient quality for around $50, anything more requires an aficianado. I can hear...Read more