This helmet whose design and finish are not exceptional is nevertheless a good solidity. However, it should pay attention to cable "y" that can twist. Open headphones, it slightly favors the midrange with a slight edge to 2 kHz, which will require to pair it with a not too brilliant amplifier. Personally, after trying with Musical Fidelity V-CAN II (headphone amplifier), I preferred listening behind a Quad 405 (power amp with divider) or balance is very good! It should be preferred Grado headsets L-Cush to the original atria that helps rebalance. Listening after these optimizations actually becomes audiophile with space, punch and definition. For comfort, I think it is a matter of taste, because it is not heavy, the origins atria or L-CUSH can heat or scratch (positions of the ears and hair). My comparisons with other open helmets were STAX SR-5, Philips Fidelio X1, Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro. Conclusion: Very good price / quality for audiophile listening.
