just get mine this morning , have listen to they for about 1\/2 hour . the first impression I have be `` what the heck ! '' there be some nasty hissing sound , even when I be not play any music . I be happy to say that this have go away . it be dead silent when I pause my music now - do not give up . the cord be long . if you want to be 10 foot away , that be great . however , the belt clip be handy if you want to keep you player in you pocket . I 'll warn that it be a big clip - it be at least a inch thick and wide , and probably 4.5 '' long . this belt clip definitely go on you belt . for now , though , it be hold the excess next to my computer . the ear cup do a great job of silencing ambient noise , and even people talk nearby . they be supra-aural , not circum-aural , which mean they sit on top of you ear . they be soft and light , but they apply a little too much pressure to my ear IMHO . they be get warm . I be sure I 'll get use to it . the sound quality , as you know , be great -lrb- after the initial hissing -rrb- . it be balanced - what you expect to hear from you music . not tinny or bass-heavy at all . if you want to hear lot of bass , you can set you equalizer that way - they play what you send they . I have not have a long time to estimate the build quality , but they seem about right for the price . I be surprise by all the plastic . aside from the glossy ring around the ear and Sennheiser logo , they be flat black . they feel pretty cheap , but other have rate they durability highly . nothing make I think they would sound great before I put they on . I would not recommend gift they to a audiophile , unless they take some time to burn they in . I also would not recommend they to someone look for super-cheap headphone , even though they be price that way ! they sound too good for that .