I think a lot of peoples perception of good/strong bass is a bit tainted because it usually correlates with everything around it rattling to hell and adding to the bass noise. Things that I don?t like about it:1. It is a very well made, shiny and delicate but not fragile. I bought this because it?s made of recycled materials and to carry around bamboo sporks and straws in. This is the 3rd set of earbuds I had to buy my husband in the past 3 months. They fit comfortably in my ears and haven?t fallen out (using the silicone ear adapters that came on them). Sound quality from the microphone is very good. It?s not glow in the dark as you claimed. yes Apparently his friends can barely hear him so he doesnt use it.