Ordering another pair so I can have a backup pair. Even still, if this doesnt bother you, switching to Bluetooth mode makes this difference even more noticeable (the bass gets weakened considerably). The new connector is blue and as a more aggressive locking tab to prevent it from wiggling loose. I would recommended! They fit great and shes been able to put them on by herself for a while now. Do go up a size though for that little extra room. It just means hear that you will have to set your amplifier ?drive? level carefully to give you the adjustment range you need. I could fit very well 2 adult bikes with not hassle. After putting on the headphones,The bike stand is easy to deploy and restore and to mount my road/tri-bike on and off. It is vital to know the difference as the phone has huge limitations for certain services in the US.