I would go so far as to say they sound better than my Creative Blaster X headset I have been using for years. Definitely my fault, thought they’d run small. The second ringer will begin with a low sound and gradually increase to an almost ear splitting level. I needed a hat for a beach vacation and this was perfect. The case: The case looks and feels really nice. Se la compré a mi esposo, cada día le gusta mas There are no long and short bolts, they are all the same length. 5(wide foot and bunions) )and I ordered both a 7 and a 8. It was difficult to put on at first, but I had a feeling this would be the case - you wouldnt be buying a corset to wear as a t-shirt! Then I wrote to tech service who answered.