I wanted a not too expensive helmet but still with good sound for the iPod in my 9 year old daughter. I'm not disappointed at all. Good sound quality for use in reasonable conditions (not too loud). Tough, very nice flexible cord that does not buckle or tangle. Another plus: the micro feature that allows it to pause without touching the iPod: she loves. The headphones are neither too large nor too small (especially for a child) all is sober and wearing comfortable. For the same price in supermarkets I had previously a much lower quality, an uncomfortable hard plastic hoop gliding and too small headphones ... I recommend for those who do not want the pro but decent hardware and a reasonable price. Only flat finish: at the reception a few stitches of the edge of the hoop and I had jumped on the mend ...