Customer Rating: 
Summary: Fantastic phones
Comment: I recently traded my long time friends the sennheiser px-200's for a pair of these creative in ear phones. I originally bought the sennheisers for portability and their ability to block out outside sound while still maintaing comfort and quality sound. The creative excell at all of these - a definite upgrade. I couldn't be happier. Like many reviewers have noted the bass is deep and clear through the creatives. The treble is also very pleasent though I do notice a slightly harsher midrange than I was used to from the sennheisers. I have always hated using the equalizer on my zen micro but up untill now I've found it necessary to acheive good sound across the spectrum. The balanced sound of the creatives allow me to turn off the nasty equalizer. Overall this is a tremendous bargain for $30 and deserves 5 stars.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Amazing bargain! Better than Sony EX51!
Comment: I bought the Creative EP-630s, hoping for an inexpensive upgrade to my Sony MDR-EX51LP Fontopia earphones. While the Sonys have served me well for over a year, I wasn't fully satisfied with their overall sound. At the same time, I wasn't ready to shell out the serious money for Shure, UE, Senn, etc.
If you're looking for great earphones in the $30 range, these are an amazing bargain--and a clear upgrade over the Sony EX51s. You will not believe how great your music can sound for such a small investment!
Creative EP-630 vs. Sony MDR-EX51LP
Pros:
* Definitely clearer trebles - You really do hear nuances in your music that you never noticed before! This is particularly true with vocals and high percussion.
* Firmer bass - Slightly firmer and fuller overall. Not a huge upgrade, but noticeable.
* Construction - The silicon earbuds are nearly identical for both earphones. However, the stem on the Creatives is more tapered, resulting in a more secure attachment. In other words, fewer lost earbuds.
* Louder. On my iPod, I now keep the volume at 60% instead of 80-90%.
* Slightly smaller profile in the ear.
Cons:
* Considerable more cord noise from movement (clothes, wind, etc.). Not sure why. This is the only real con.
* $4 more expensive? Slightly harder to find online?
* Because of the smaller profile, they are a little harder to insert in the ear.
Other differences:
* Straight plug instead of L-plug. I like the L-shaped plug of the Sonys better, but this is trivial.
* Y-shaped cord instead of J-shape. It's a disadvantage on my iPod nano, because I must now unplug my earphones before unplugging the sync cable.
* Cable feels more rubbery than plastic.
Overall, this is an absolute no-brainer. The Creatives sound better than the Sonys, at essentially the same price. I believe the sound is comparable to far more expensive headphones. Before shelling out $100+, I urge you to try these and see if you're satisfied. I definitely am.
(Purchased from Buy.com for $27 shipped, since Amazon doesn't stock them yet.)
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Sound OK But With Issues
Comment: I purchased the Creative EP-630's in search of a little more bass presence. I currently use Sure's E2G's. Perhaps I shouldn't have compared them to my Sure's because they are not in the same ballpark. The Creative EP-630's have the same cheap construction as OEM buds and most Sony buds. The cord is very thin and cheap. The inserts don't stay in place and constantly need adjusting but the worst thing is the transfer of sound through the cord and earbuds. Touch the cord or let it brush across your shirt and you hear it. Wind noise is transmitted through the cord and earbud. Walking sounds like thumping in your ears and forget eating anything while listening to these.
If you are sitting still, out of the wind and not moving the cord, these sound pretty good. Good bass output but, seems distorted. People have compared these to the Sennheiser CX-300's. I hope the Senn's don't have these bad traits.
Overall experience: I'll probably give these to one of my nieces or nephews to use with their I-Pods. If you are a serious listener, Don't buy these, you'll be disappointed. Try the Sure brand, any of them. They cost more but, they're worth it and you won't hear any sound being transferred through the buds or cord.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Jaw Dropping Sound
Comment: I'm amazed at the audio quality... absolutely JAW DROPPING... especially if you like bass... the mids and highs ain't too bad either.... an absolute bargain at this price!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Awesome Bargain- Reveals the Unheard!
Comment: I've migrated from my OEM iPod Nano phones to Sony's budget isolators to these beauties. I'm discovering previously undetected nuances of recordings I've listen to many times with the other phones!
These are worth the price of admission!
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