I am not a 14 year old who spills soda and debris on my things and I take special care of purchased electronics. Even the sound level is better and more. Not good to feel the potential for going forward into a nosedive for somewhat uncoordinated folks like me! The hooks are great for my bathrobe, towels or to hang up a pair of jeans, or anything really. People can hear me just fine, but if I am an a really noisy part of town, it can be an issueOverall, this is an amazing pair of earbuds. These headphones are awesome. Two minutes later, out they came, and around my neck went the Ring. Assembly was simple and fairly straight forward. Now, I wouldnt say these are rubbish by any stretch of the imagination. I can?t believe the sound from these wireless earbuds!