Not quite as loud as I'd hoped, but easy to use; bluetooth paired fine with my phone, and effective enough. Could sit more tightly against my head, as seems sized to fit men better, & that might've increased the sound conduction, but they hook over the ear so at least they don't slip. Good for the price. There are lots of almost identical earphones like this currently on tt shop. Don't believe them if they advertise themselves as usable in water, the instructions say they're not water resistant.