It seems the trend towards earbuds is irreversible, but if you don't like the tight fitting invasiveness of buds but still want to look fashionable these earphones might be perfect for you. Normal earpieces are about 17-18mm in diameter but this one is built smaller at 15.8 to enable a better fit even for ladies with petite ears. But don't let the cute look fool you. The ATH-C101 houses a φ13.5mm driver unit that delivers exceptional sound.