I wasn’t sure if I would like the platforms, but as I started walking around in them they were awesome. Overall its pretty fun and there are plenty of free karaoke apps and there is even a karaoke social media app where you can post your performance. The earbuds stay in your ear (shake test confirmed) so these are great for the gym. (Excuse the workout clothes 😜) A unique visual and literary treat. At higher volumes the XB23 sounds tinny and the bas is annoyingly poppy but, and lower volumes, this little guy can produce a really enjoyable sound (the little passive radiators can only handle so much). A local slipper would last much longer and easily come at 1/3rd of the price. You can see a difference in my butt. It will quickly join any other Apple device you want, as long as its on the same account. In the pictures, the black is the product they sent me, while the grey one is the one included in the original packaging.