to preface this , I have have these headphone for around a month so far , so they be break in and have be test in a variety of situation . as a music producer , I demand high quality , transparent sound reproduction in headphone and speaker , but as a average american , I require these product to be affordable . I have hear a lot about these portapro , so I give it a shot and order some . look : these headphone have a 80s retro look to they -- so retro , I be afraid to go out with these , wary that woman pass by might point and laugh at I . I do not get these to strut around with , but if that be you plan , I would not recommend it . I personally love the old school look , though . construction : at first when I open up the packaging , it surprise I how small these thing be . it dawn on I that I may have to replace they soon . . the metal band look too thin , the foam pad appear to be flimsy and the cord I feel would snap with minor tug . I be wrong ... I have put these through a lot so far this month : I have throw they , wear they in 30 degree weather , sit on they , stretch they out too far , yet nothing seem to phase these ! no wonder they have be in production for more than 25 year . sound : huge . anything play well on these : Rock , americana , Two-Step , IDM ... really , anything . I be astounded by how loud and clear these little headphone can be . in audacity , I make a sweeping tone and find that the PortaPros cover the entire frequency spectrum with ease . I do not have much else to say , these headphone deliver . get they . they be comfortable , portable -lrb- duh -rrb- , crisp , clear and cheap .