these headphone be purchase for I as a gift so I could study better while other watch the tv in a nearby room . I listen to classical music at a moderate level . for hour on end , I wear the headphone very comfortably . the ear piece be soft and it do not push too hard around my head . I have a rather small head , but my fiance can wear they too for long period without discomfort . the sound quality be phenomenal for the price . if you have be listen to ear bud , you will think that you music have find a new dimension - you can really hear the mastering of any song with they . my only complaint be that if I be listen to music near anyone else , I have to turn it down to almost inaudible level so THEY do not hear it . so if you be look for headphone to use while someone else be in the room , I do not recommend these . if you be however just look to enjoy you music much more than you do before , I do recommend they . really , the price be not bad consider it be comparable to bose , so try to remember that when you have a bit of sticker shock . I would definitely purchase these again if I need another pair .