monster generally produce staggeringly overpriced product and this be no exception . the build quality and sound performance be very good , and the packaging itself be fantastic , but it be hard to recommend this when price over $ 100 . the box include a number of different tip size but none of they be as comfortable as I would have like and after a hour of listen or so I appreciate a break . that be say the sound be very reasonable and there be a good balance of distribution throughout the spectrum . the controller for the ipod also work as expect and the carry case be very nicely make . I be unable to appreciate the `` magnetic flux Tube '' feature or the `` MicroStrand Conductors '' that be advertise . one should also consider that monster be a aggressively litigious company with a poor track record of business practice .