Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I purchased these headphones approximately 1 1/2 years ago and they still work. When I originally bought them I needed them as all-purpose headphones which I could bring to school, use in the weight room, and use while doing work around the house. For a large portion of the time I've had them that's exactly what I've used them for, and they've worked like a charm. It is important to note, however, that these headphones are all-plastic, so they will take some abuse but will get damaged if the situation gets too rough. (I'll touch on that a bit more later). For the price, the sound quality of these in-ears is fantastic. When I let a friend use them once, he immediately responded with "whoa." For $10 earbuds the sound is very impressive and probably suitable for most people. These headphones have a balanced sound with enough clarity to deliver the basic framework of whatever music you're listening to, plus a little bit more. If you're mostly a passive listener and want cheap earbuds you won't have to worry about if they get lost or stolen, these are a great buy. When I eventually upgraded to more expensive earbuds, these ones were able still to hold a candle to the competition, although with further comparison the Panasonic's are slightly "blattier" and "fuzzier" than higher-quality, more expensive options. On their own, though, these earbuds sound significantly better than others in their price range, even rivaling some costing around $25. I used these earbuds as my primary listening medium for about nine months and they withstood a lot of abuse. Every day I would take them to school, usually stuffing them in the smaller pocket of my backpack and carrying them wherever I went. For a long time, they stood strong. However, I pulled the buds out of my ears one day and the right side wasn't all together. In fact, the right speaker had split off from the rest of the earbud's housing. However, the wire to the speaker was still intact and after I gently snapped the two pieces back together, both earbuds worked just the same. Unfortunately, I was long passed the ninety (90) day warranty for the headphones and there was nothing I could do to have them fixed. From then on, I have had to be careful when pulling the right bud from my ear, but besides that, nothing else has broken. Now, these earbuds have long been replaced by more expensive ones with higher sound quality. Currently, I use them as my main running earbuds: these headphones are good enough to get me in the groove, but I wouldn't be too upset if they broke. So far, they have managed fairly well despite their earlier injuries and despite being sweated on a great deal. They still work just fine and sound exactly how they did when I first got them. Pros: -Cheap -Sound GREAT for the price -Reasonably durable -Ergo fit (fits very well in your ears & helps you figure out which side is which) Cons: -90 day warranty -Plastic housing -Thin shielding on the main cord The Panasonic's also come with a mic and a pause/play button on the cord. It's also important to mention that these headphones are in-ears and fit pretty snugly in your ear, which I think helps block out sound and helps to keep the bud in place. For some people this could be uncomfortable and be a big negative for them. Overall, the Panasonic RPTCM125's are great-sounding headphones for the price, which you can take around with you almost anywhere. They will withstand a lot of abuse but, sadly, are only covered under warranty for the first three months. Recommended for the listener who wants a pair of powerful headphones for cheap. Update 7/10/2015: Changed my rating to better match my experience with the product.