Right out of the box, it took only seconds to connect to my iPhone. I would have given 5 stars had they made the gap between the hook and wall plate about a half inch larger. They are light weight and the fabric is breathable. Triedto insert a running orthotic insert and the top was so hard to pull open and when I finally got it in, tried walking with itaround my neighborhood and it was still uncomfortable in fact my feet especially my heels felt so tired and achy by the end of the day. The case and buds themselves are practically identical to the original TicPods Free, with slight differences. Imaging is very good, like AD900, but I clearly remember the AD900 being better(COMFORT [with stock pads])If you know anything about ATs 3D wing system then you know that comfort might be a hit more miss (fortunately its usually works with most people, myself included). My clients have been able to hear me without my fading in and out. Not slick at all on wet surfaces. But the vamps were so loose that my foot slid forward until my toes were an inch or more forward, off the sole. The buck stops here.