Unlike traditional, circular earbuds, the design of the new EarPods is defined by the geometry of the ear. More comfortable for more people than any other earbud-style headphone. * The speakers inside earPods have been engineered to minimize sound loss and maximize sound output. So you get high-quality audio that is just as impressive as what you"d hear from more expensive headphones. * The earphones with remote and mic also include a built-in remote that lets you adjust the volume, control the playback of music and video, and answer or end calls with a pinch of the cord. * Greater protection from sweat and water. * Deeper, richer bass tones.