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(More customer reviews)I'm going to start off with disagreeing with some of the negative reviews on here concerning the sound quality. The reason being, is because for the price you pay, I think these headphones sounded very capable and accurate, especially as I do own "audiophile" grade speakers and electronics in my main HT/Audio system, and I do actually sit and "listen" to music, even though its sometimes hard to find time to do so as much as I would like. They are very neutral, with sufficient bass and depth, and don't influence the overall sound one way or the other, and quite frankly, are in fact comparable with the "beats" by Dre headphones considering the price point. If you are expecting audiophile quality sound, then buy audiophile quality headphones, but be prepared to pay the premium that goes along with them, its really that simple. I read the complaints of the highs being muffled and the bass somewhat lacking, however I found that these headphones, reproduced highs and lows very well, with excellent midrange and it was moreso the source material and quality of the encoding, that affected the sound more than the headphones themselves. They were purchased originally for traveling with my Ipod Touch and Ipad, with those being the sources I mainly tested for the purpose of this review, with a slight edge going to the Ipad for overall sound quality. They performed equally impressively on most types of music I listen to which ranges from Modern rock, contemporary Jazz, to Hip-hop, Alternative, Motown, 60's,70's, and 80's new wave. They were more than adequate for playback of movies and video, as well as gaming, on either the Touch or Ipad. In fact, they will probably serve duty for general everyday listening, as well as traveling, as the sound was that impressive.
I won't spend to much time on build quality as it is what it is. They are built like a tank and are not going to break, under normal use and care. The design and look is modern yet simple, and functional. The stress relief/breakaway cable design is top notch and a great forethought for design and prevention of pulling accidents and wear on the cable where it joins to the headphones. The headphone cable has a braided nylon(or appears to be) outer jacket, is virtually tangle free and has a nice look and feel to it.
These headphones are extremely comfortable, and can be worn for hours at a time without discomfort, and in fact I almost forgot I was wearing them in a couple instances! They completely cover the ear, and the noise canceling was good, not as great as I've used, but more than sufficient in most cases. Overall I would recommend these for anyone wanting comfort and durability, while maintaing good to great sound quality, and wants a cost effective alternative to earbud style or more expensive premium headphones.
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Dynamic 40 mm drivers deliver deep dynamic bass for powerful sound; super stretch headband provides enhanced durability & cable stress relief to prevent breakage; includes tough tangle-free cable & reinforced connectors; features sound-isolating super-soft ear cushions for supreme comfort ; auto-fit cushioned headband provides high-definition sound
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