Asseso HP1 Gaming in-Ear Earbuds; Hi-Resolution Audiophile Headphones with Powerful Bass and Improved Noise Isolation; Comfortable for Workout, Running and Great for Gaming (Black)

Better sound quality from my 20 dollar pair.

Bought these for my son and he says they are very good for gaming and sound really good. He was surprised.

I got these headphones mainly to use with my Nintendo Switch since they're advertised as gaming headphones. My thoughts are as follows:The sound quality is fantastic, not just for gaming but also for music. At this price, you're getting much better sound than you might expect (though it won't be confused with top-of-the-line Sony or Bose, etc.). That said, as someone who mostly uses Bluetooth headphones, it's hard for me to compare the value. Bluetooth earbuds at the same price point ($30-something) just don't sound as good. In fact, it's not even close. Sometimes bass that's advertised as "powerful" can be overpowering and muddy, but here this is not the case. The sound is quite balanced for various types of listening.These earbuds also fit very comfortably. They're extremely lightweight, and the tips are easily malleable enough that they sit comfortably in the ear, almost as if there were nothing at all. Even for long sessions, they remain comfortable without causing any fatigue or pressure.Beyond the sound and comfort (certainly the most important aspects), these are nice looking as well. The two-tone design is pretty minimal and attractive. And the build quality seems solid despite the fact that these are so very light. They even come in a fairly nice tin.The only area I've found a bit disappointing is the short cable length. This reinforces the fact that much of the time, I'd prefer to use Bluetooth earbuds. The cable is so short, in fact, that I can't comfortably connect these to my PC on my desk while sitting at the desk (just a few feet away). Even when using my Switch with these, there are times that I might want to extend my arms a bit more than the cable will allow. Another 6 inches to a foot would have been a big plus.These have a lot of positives. If you're not too worried about the relatively short cord length for your uses, these are very nice wired headphones!

In these past two years I have moved 3 times, so I don't know where much of my Vine stuff is stored (most of my belongings are in still in boxes in storage), thus is the reason it took me this long to review these buds by Asseso. I was delighted to come across them in one of the boxes. I remembered how good these buds sounded the brief moment I tested them out when I first received them.In the past two years, I have tested and own countless earbuds, most of them being wireless. They have ranged from $45 buds, to $350 buds.All I can say is that, in general, I don't think wireless buds sound as good - by a long shot. Sure, the $350 buds sounds good, but they're tons heavier, have to be charged, and I can still hear the compression. It's always a treat to come across good sounding WIRED buds. I can really hear the difference in sound that I can actually 'feel' it.I'm more a fan of neutral/flat sound, as opposed to bass heavy sound many seem to be into. While I wouldn't consider these buds to be neutral/flat, as they are tuned to be slightly on the "bass-y" side, I would totally listen to these. The HP1 has an exciting sound signature, and sound super smooth. I can't put it into words, but I can tell these aren't 'wireless'.Bass is clean and pronounced, gets deep and is robust. The mids, while slightly subdued, is clear, and treble sparkles just enough not to hurt the ears. Though the bass does take center stage, it doesn't overpower and muddy the rest of the sound.These Asseso HP1 buds are super light, and so comfortable that I forget that I'm wearing them, especially after having used wireless for so long.So, where do these stand in the army of buds I own in terms of sound quality? These sound better than all but one of the buds that fall in the $100 range that I own, and sound about as good as some buds I have that are in the $200 range. Some that I have in that price range don't sound as good as these. The $350 pair I own do sound better only because the flat/neutral tune I prefer coming from superior drivers, as they are perfectly flat/neutral sounding, and I like that best. But still, I can sense the 'compression'. And these get MUCH louder. That's another thing. I absolutely hate that most wireless buds just don't get loud, and that makes such a huge difference in the listening experience. In terms of sound, these out-rank all but a few wireless buds I own, and that's a similar story with all my wired buds/headsets/headphones, with the best sounding among them being better sounding than any wireless thing I own by a country mile. 'Wired' stuff is in a class of their own.I seriously hope wired technology is never fully phased out of existence, as it's clearly superior....and these are only $23. It makes you seriously wonder about the 'wireless' tech they've been trying to push on us at ridiculous prices. That's not even considering that you turn your head into a receiver of EMR whenever you pop one of those wireless buds into your head. Sure, you get some EMR on even wired stuff (from the EMF generated by the magnets inside the buds/headphones), but not nearly as much as you do when add in the fact that you're transmitting/receiving large data packets straight from your head.In the end, for many reasons, I still prefer everything to be 'wired' even in 2021. These buds by Asseso is one of many examples of why I do. At $23 they're not going to be the best sounding anything, especially when you compare them with other wired buds/headphones that cost much more, but they certainly sound better than most wireless stuff I have even at $23 - the price of a decent meal these days. Get these. At $23 you won't be disappointed.