I gave this feedback to the company. I just return it. If you want something for a more noisy environment I would pick something else, but for a mild/moderate noise level this is fine. Is the Apple Earpod superior when it comes to sound quality? Not really. Mon plus gros problème avec ses écouteurs est dans son choix de matériaux. ? High Quality & Very Well-Made?I wear them to check my mailbox across the street daily, in WA state & they keep my feet dry every time. Pure bliss! When I saw this one I decided to give it one more try. Maybe the pad will loosen with use, and then I will need the straps, but right now I can easily put the pad on and off the bar to switch between squats and dead lifts quickly. Not sure whos fault this is but maybe put Google Assistant in the title.