Protects the speaker very nicely. So, lots of pros and the only con is. Theyre comfortable and cancel out a lot of outside noise. I use it via a blue tooth connection to my I pod and it lasted 10+ hours on the battery. Review:Ive used the phone mount several rides now and I find Im not completely confident it is going to hold my galaxy S9, although I do have to say, i do have proof it did secure the phone in a fall. If I have one complaint, its that the boom for the mic isnt flexible. With that extra $20, you get a boom arm, shock mount and a pop filter. It is very easy to scratch and the black color makes the scratches very visible. Whats not to like really. Got the kids ones but am a size 4 in adult shoes & they are really comfortable & the fit is spot on.