But there were satisfactory. This product is not worth the 22 dollars I paid for it. It?s been a while since the day that I?m looking for a similar product. For a few dollars more, Panasonics RP-HT21 phones sound way better and are also more comfortable to wear. Brand new, the entire experience was "fine": they fit fine, the materials felt fine, the mic worked find, the sound wasnt extraordinary but. It notifies when I get texts or calls or even emails and Facebook notifications. Great frequency responce, great quality at high volumes, and cheap as dirt. The 13 gives me the little extra length & comfort. I am a nurse and I am heavier so I need good shoes to survive a 12 hour shift on my feet. My earbuds were not working properly, so I called Sony tech support, and after about an hour on the phone we determined the earbuds are defective.