Unlike traditional, circular earbuds, the unique design of the Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic is defined by the geometry of the ear, so they're much more comfortable to wear than any other earbud-style headphone. The speakers inside the Apple Ear Headphones have been engineered to minimize sound loss and maximize sound output. So, you'll enjoy high-quality audio that's just as impressive as what you'd hear from more expensive headphones.