Far End Gear XDU Pathfinder Single Stereo-to-Mono Noise Isolating Earphone, Reinforced Cord

This earphone is just about perfect! I found all the music I've listened to with these to be great quality, and it has really strong bass, which can be a downfall with other ear bud styles. The construction of this earphone is high quality, the cord is reinforced with a flexible plastic and the bud itself is mostly metal, so I am confident that this product will be extremely durable for a long time!I love that it combines the LH and RH sound into one ear! Previously, I've always used a set of ear buds at work and only kept one side in at a time so I could still hear my coworkers if someone needed to talk to me. I've discovered several songs that have significant portions that have different sounds playing in the LH and the RH side, so with just one ear bud it would make the song sound really strange. This was the perfect solution and I am very, very happy with the technology that combines the sounds into one. It works flawlessly.Now, here's the unfortunate caveat. My office has a very strict policy about headphones not having any microphones. These state they do not have a microphone, so I figured I was good. After a few months of use, I was showing them to a coworker and discovered that they were not allowed in the office because of one small feature. Apparently, the way my office determines if a headset is allowed or not is if the metal plug has two black bands (no microphone) or three black bands (microphone capable). If you look in the picture of this product you will see it has three black bands on it. I tested it and was not able to record anything, so I am sure this product does not have one. But that is the determining factor for my company and therefore I can no longer use this earphone at work. This is a very specific situation and the product itself is flawless, so I didn't knock down the rating because of this. However, I wanted to mention this in case anyone else is in a similar situation as me so that you don't purchase a product and later find out it isn't allowed.

This is a real clear and loud enough stereo to mono earphone. The cable is reenforced quality. My husband is SSD and is excited about the quality. Clear sound, no loss. can be warn on eather side. Comes with different sizes tips.

This thing is a little on the heavy side, which could be viewed as a good thing. A few times the earbud will fall out of my ear and I've stepped on it a couple of times, which probably would break if made of plastic. It does stick out of your ear a bit further than a standard earbud, which is part of the weight problem.Using this device was a necessity for my sanity working shifts mostly alone while still needing to keep an ear open for the closed-circuit radio attached to my hip.This earbud has a standard stereo mini 3.5mm plug with a (roughly) 40-inch cord and comes with 3 rubber insert sizes. The smallest was too small and the biggest was too large.Sound quality is great for what it is, although as an audiophile I can tell there's a slight variance in volume between the L and R channels mixed into the one mini-speaker, but not too noticeable for the average listener.I've read other reviewers complain that the heavy braided cord stays in a coiled state but I don't seem to have that problem. After only a week my cord is only slightly wavy and doesn't get in my way.

I take my AM radio to listen to the broadcast while I watch the team play. I like to listen to the noises in the stadium as well. This earphone does the trick - allowing me to do both. It seals to the ear enough that I can hear the radio even when the crowd gets a little noisy. It's also great for listening to the broadcast as I walk back to the car after the game.It is a little expensive for what it is. I certainly don't thing it's anything hifi, but it works for what I use it for.

I am deaf in one ear and travel a lot. This single earbud is perfect for my needs on planes and while connecting to my computer or iPad when listening in public places like the library. I've had 2 so far as they typically only last 4-5 ears for me. They have excellent sound quality! While I could wish for greater durability, I cannot complain about investing an average of $5 annually.

3/31/19: UPDATEThis earbud is now dead. No sound at all. Completely unacceptable after the short 6 months it has been in my possession, especially with their minimal use.The quick recap is horrible sound (read below for the absence of bass) and worked for less than 6 months.The fit is fine, standard not outstanding. Length is sufficient, perhaps a bit too long, but rather have that than too short.As for sound, this is where they are substandard. The audio is very trebly and a bit distorted and the lack of bass makes the overall output uncomfortably hollow and distant.Led Zeppelin's "When the Levee Breaks" comes through as if Bonham's track has been reduced by half. Not an exaggeration. I comparatively switched from my existing stereo to mono earbud to this one and it sounded as though someone put a sound wall up in front of the speakers.Very disappointed as my existing type is no longer available and I am in need of a replacement and this item doesn't compare.

Sound is great, but the cord stays tangled, can't straighten cord

Yes, the cable is annoyingly and permanently kinked up...but whatever.The earbud is comfortable and clear for my scanner. The cord noise is annoying...I ended up causing it in a nylon sheath and heat shrinked the ends. It helps but not perfect.Over all I like it.