look for inexpensive , close headphone , I almost buy some cheapy at my local department store , but hold off due to disappointing sound & build quality . boy , be I glad I wait . I start look for more expensive & better quality headphone . I find the latter . at a couple buck -lrb- as in 2 or 3 -rrb- more than the cheapie , I get just what I want : outstanding sound reproduction for all sort of music type and noise damp with the closed cup -lrb- my wife complain when I wear they to listen to news\/music in bed -- she 'll be talk to I and realize a minute later that I have not hear a word -rrb- . this be great value , in my book . comfort have not be a issue ; I 'll wear they for hour without a thought . I suppose if you do not care for pressure on you ear ... probably other , similar headphone might be more comfortable for some , but could they match the sound quality and price , too ? I doubt it .