Beats Powerbeats 2 Wireless In-Ear Headphones

Update 8/24/15: I've been using these for a month and could not be happier with their performance. I did think they were disconnecting a few times but realized it was my song had an error downloading... it was not the fault of the headphones. In regards to the stiction on the back of my neck, I just wear them in the front of my neck and there are no issues. When I sweat profusely, they sometimes get a little slippery in the ears (and by profusely, I mean I sweat buckets and it all runs down my head because I shave my head), so I'm looking for some foam tips to remedy that problem. I've purchased dozens (if not hundreds... but don't tell my wife) of headphones over the years looking for the perfect headphone. Even with buying the Powerbeats 2 wireless earbuds, I haven't found them, but they work great for the reason I bought them... the gym. I had tried a few sets of other wireless headphones made for the gym, but none of them seemed to stay put or hold up. You start bouncing around (that's what you do at a gym, right?) and they'd bounce right out of your ears - always at the most inopportune time - when you're on the treadmill running or in the middle of a heavy lift and your earbud falling out distracts you from what started as a great set. First, opening up the box is pretty easy, presumably because Apple now owns Beats by Dre. I charged the headphones, which is easy with the included cord... although for some inexplicable reason, they only include the cord not the AC adapter. I'm sure Apple has a warehouse the size of Nebraska overflowing with AC adapters... why don't they include one? Pairing them to your phone is really easy. Because I'm a guy, I'm not sure if the instructions outline the process; I just did it in the locker room of the gym by Googling "pairing Powerbeats2 wireless headphones" and there was an outline. I use an Android phone, Samsung Galaxy GS5, and these are made to work with iPhones, but I had no issues. Very simple. The real test is the performance and comfort. I am not a guy who blares his music. I like good quality music, but I already suffer from tinnitus from stupid choices (I mentioned that I'm a guy, right?) so I avoid loud music. That being said, these can crank up the volume if needed. The sound is clear and crisp and the only time there's any static or the music skips a beat is when I use the side button to turn off the screen of my phone; when I do that, the music skips a half beat sometimes. If I let the screen go black by itself, it does not create the same interruption. I struggle with getting earbuds to fit right, but for some reason the standard size tips that came with these worked in my ears. I'm a big guy at 6'3" with an 18" neck, so while other "behind the neck" headphones have not fit, the Powerbeats2 fits with a few inches to spare. If you're not in the giant category, there's a slider on the cord to make it smaller. The over the ear thingees are comfortable and prevent the earbuds from falling out, even when I'm moving into positions on my belly or back.. The cord is rubberized, so while it doesn't tangle it does cause an issue with me... and probably only me. In addition to being big, I also shave my head, so the rubberized cord sometimes creates a sort of stiction on the back of my head that really doesn't affect anything, but it makes me want to adjust them. Again, unless you shave your head, this won't be an issue for you. The best things about using these in the gym is you don't have to worry about your arms or the weights getting tangled in the cord. I keep my phone in my pocket or on the floor and the headphones never work free. Battery life seems as advertised at about 6 hours. I saw other reviews that said there was not an off button, but there is. I turn that off after using these and the battery does not die before the next workout. I doubt many people will use this for voice, but the first day I was using these at the gym, I got a call and everything was crystal clear on both ends. Android notes: As I said, these are built for iPhones so you can skip tracks and I think some other things. I've used other "designed for iPhone" headphones that pretty much make the buttons on the cord useless; you can't adjust volume or mute the music. The Powerbeats2 allows you to adjust the volume of the music, mute the music, and take calls by using the buttons on the cord. So, while the iPhone does allow some additional functionality, us Android users also get to enjoy these awesome headphones.