Title: 2.5 stars
Review: I was looking for a pair of simple ear buds and found these at a big box store for $5 ("Model PL-1"). I trust the Maxell name from prior experience with their excellent tapes, and the package had a quality appearance so I took a chance. The cord length measures 40", which is fine for me. The L-plug looks sturdy enough to withstand extended use. (They don't include foam earpads.) So they get points for construction. The sound, on the other hand- not so much. They aren't quite the worst sounding I've heard, but close. The sound isn't unbearable but it is tinny with virtually no base, and has a little reverb, like a radio playing in a shower. That isn't fatal for me as I'm not using them for music but rather for talk stations, and the speakers' voices are clear enough. The Amazon price of $2.99 is closer to what they are worth as back-ups that wouldn't get you upset if lost. For $5 to $9 you can get much better sounding ear buds.
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