I would recommend getting a different pair of earbuds and not wasting your money on these ones.

Contacted the buyer, they refunded the money right away

Don't waste your money.

don't waste your money on Beats (or other expensive earbuds) unless you are wearing them for style

Don't waste your money.

Don't waste money on defective merchandise!

Don't waste your money

As for me, I'll have to live with them for a bit, because I still have to get my money's worth

Don't waste your money if you're like me and truly care about the music you listen to.