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4.5
The negative reviews here are interesting to me. I have tried and used extensively many different brands of headphones from various companies (Senn's, Sony, Koss, and so on). I also have several Bose models, including the on ear ones that came out after these. Yes, these are pricy. All bose products are somewhat overpriced. However, these are the most comfortable headphones I have ever used. They give your ears really good clearance, fit well, without a too tight spring crushing your skull or a not tight enough skill to remain on while sealing enough to get the base response. Soundwise, I know of no headphones I've ever used that sound better than these. AND, they clearly sound better than any of the Bose noise cancellation models that are twice as much. (They also do decent job of passive noise cancellation.) If I am listening to music for pure enjoyment, these are the ones I grab.As for the reviews saying they are flimsy, that has not been my experience at all. In fact, these seem so well made that I have trouble understanding such a comment. They seem very sturdy to me, and they have been used A LOT, including for travel, just put into my briefcase without anything around them to protect them.If you like great sound and are going to wear headphones for long periods of time, I do not know what product out there can beat these. The comparable "on ear" Triport model from Bose (I also have) are much less comfortable and I personally can only keep them on for about an hour before my ears are complaining of the physical discomfort. Sound is good on those "on ear" ones as well, though, but certainly not better as these.)Just ordered a second pair for the office. Have also given a pair to my niece (who loves them). These are so good.
