Had higher expectations
I had much higher expectations for these, esp. at the price point.  I was disappointed.  One side didn't work (it wouldn't unplug/deactivate), the other did and there was a noticeable difference, but it still was muted.  If you are expecting, like I was, that when deactivated it would sound unmuted, you will be disappointed.  Best way to describe the muting effect is: when activated it is like holding your fingers in your ears; when deactivated it is like your finger 1/2 out of your ear -- you can hear better but still muted.<br /><br />Other than one side non-functional, the quality/construction was good.  Quality materials and construction.  The ear 'hooks' can be removed, and just the bud itself can be used.  Includes one set of silicone and one set of foam tips.  As others have mentioned, no visually/tactically discernible way to determine if mute is activated or deactivated -- push the button, if it unmutes then it is deactivated -- that is the only way to tell.<br /><br />I wasn't satisfied with the price performance and returned the plugs.
Rating: 2 stars