Recently, Sony and Samsung have each launched balanced armature?earphone?lines?an area of consumer audio that is new for both companies. The Sony line offers a much broader range in terms of both price and number of products, with some disappointments like the overpriced XBA-NC85D ($499.99, 3 stars) and some stars, like the excellent XBA-S65 ($89.99, 4 stars). The EHS71 represents the top of Samsung's EHS lineup. At $129.99 (direct), the earphones?offer clean bass response that isn't overly boosted and doesn't distort at top volume. The EHS71 can sound overly bright at times, however, and iPhone users will be disappointed by the incompatible phone controls.
Design?
The minimal, lightweight design of the Samsung EHS71 makes for a comfortable fit, and the included silicon eartips offer a secure seal?important for audio performance. 
The earpieces were designed using aircraft-grade aluminum, and they have a simple, sleek metallic look to them. A thin cable connects to both earpieces, with the phone controls and mic compartment located on the right ear's cable. The cable is covered in tangle-resistant black cloth material and terminates in a 3.5mm connector that is narrow enough to work with most phone cases. The earphones ship with three sizes of tips and a black zippered protective case.
These days, most new earphones come?exclusively?with iPhone controls that often don't work well on other devices. Samsung, which makes its own phones, was not focused on the user experience for iPhone owners, which is the company's prerogative. On compatible Android and Blackberry devices, the in-line controls can mute, answer, and end calls. The mic still works for taking calls manually on the iPhone itself, but it's hard to see a good reason why an iPhone owner would invest $130 in a limited accessory.
Performance
The EHS71 is not a bass-heavy pair, which is generally a good thing. Its low frequency response isn't meager, it's just not substantially boosted. Deep bass tracks like The Knife's "Silent Shout" still have plenty of thump, and do not distort at maximum volume. Instrumental music like John Adams's "The Chairman Dances" can sound a little light on low end at lower volumes, mainly because classical tracks like this generally have less bass presence to begin with than, say, electronic music. All musical genres, however, tend to sound overly bright. The upside of this is strong clarity for vocals, stringed instruments, and percussion, but on certain genres and at higher volumes, it can be a bit overwhelming.
The audio performance of the EHS71 will appeal to those who favor a less-bass heavy mix?so if that describes your tastes and you own an Android or Blackberry device, the EHS71 is a solid choice. Just remember that the EHS71 also sounds quite bright. iPhone owners who feel left out: There are a plethora of options that offer not only iPhone-friendly phone controls, but also built-in controls for volume and playback. In this price range, the Paradigm Shift e3m ($129.99, 3.5 stars), which works with iPhones, Android phones, and BlackBerrys, is a solid option that offers a little more bass presence. If you're willing to spend a little more, the Bowers & Wilkins C5 In-Ear Headphones ($179.95, 4.5 stars) will not disappoint?though its built-in controls are intended primarily for the iPhone. Finally, if all of these are out of your price range, consider the Editors' Choice AKG K 350 ($79.95, 4 stars), which is significantly less expensive but offers impressive-for-the-price audio performance?and iPhone controls.
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