Since my Soundbot audio headphones died, I ordered a new pair from Amazon. I wasn’t sure if Soundbot was going to honor my warranty, and music is a must when I do cardio.

The Levin headphones were very easy to pair with my phone, which is always a plus. They don’t have a hard back like the Soundbots; it’s more like a soft rubber. I noticed that the charging port doesn’t have a flap cover, which might be an issue for someone who sweats a lot like I do. Sweat could potentially get into the device.

At first, I wasn’t sure they would stay on my head, but they held up during my workouts. I’ve used them with the elliptical, Zumba, and jump rope, and they stayed in place. When I sweat a lot, they do slip a bit, but they haven’t fallen off. I do experience some ear fatigue after wearing them for a while, so I take breaks every now and then.

The sound quality isn’t amazing, and they are not very loud. I like my music at a higher volume. I don’t mind some ambient noise, but these could be a bit louder. The controls aren’t very responsive either, and I often end up using my phone because the buttons don’t always work well.

Overall, for $30, these headphones are decent. I have another pair of Soundbots on the way, and I liked those better. They’re a bit heavier, but my overall experience with them seemed more positive. I’ll see how I feel once they arrive.